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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6679 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Keaau, HI
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Carlsmith Beach Park
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Keaau

Oceanside stay.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Hobby Garden Hawaii and 12 miles (20 km) of Pahoa Museum. Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden and Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 33 min drive - 19.8 miles
  • Port of Hilo - 37 min drive - 22.4 miles
  • Rainbow Falls - 38 min drive - 22.1 miles
  • Ha'ena Beach - 42 min drive - 16.7 miles
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 42 min drive - 24.0 miles

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo's Bar and Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Lemongrass Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Blane's Drive Inn - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Jungle Cottage: Watch Whales

2 bedroom one bath Ohana Cottage. Pool, gardens
Nestled behind the main house, the two bedroom Ohana cottage comes with a carport, fully equipped kitchen and its own lanai with an ocean view.

The Ohana cottage has one room with a king-size bed, one room with a queen-size bed, and a queen-size pull-out couch in the living room. The Ohana will comfortably accommodate five people. Other amenities include cable television, DVD and CD player, games, washer and dryer, fully equipped kitchen, microwave and barbecue grill. The Ohana also features wireless internet connection. Children of all ages are welcome. Kitchen in main house is not shared.

Property manager

Erich and Suzy Zipse

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: We are a no smoking property with a $200 fine

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 679 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: We also have a 2 bedroom suite and a studio.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: We also have a 2 bedroom suite and a studio. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number TA-081-449-6256-01, GE-081-449-6256-01

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
The Ohana Cottage
Jungle Watch Whales Keaau
Jungle Cottage: Watch Whales Keaau
Jungle Cottage: Watch Whales Cottage
Ala Kai Bed Breakfast The Ohana Cottage
Jungle Cottage: Watch Whales Cottage Keaau
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Jungle Cottage: Watch Whales to the airport?

This cottage is 18.6 mi (33-min drive) away from the Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Jungle Cottage: Watch Whales have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Jungle Cottage: Watch Whales to the beach?

This cottage is 13.9 mi (31-min drive) from Ha'ena Beach and 19 mi (33-min drive) from Kapoho Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Jungle Cottage: Watch Whales offer free breakfast?

Yes, this cottage offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Jungle Cottage: Watch Whales?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Jungle Cottage: Watch Whales?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Jungle Cottage: Watch Whales?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Jungle Cottage: Watch Whales have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Jungle Cottage: Watch Whales have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Jungle Cottage: Watch Whales to downtown Keaau?

This cottage is 6 mi away from Keaau.

Jungle Cottage: Watch Whales Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get away

A good location on the East side of the island. It was very clean. The property owners were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonas P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place. Great Location

This property was exactly what we were looking for. Great location: short walk to the ocean, 1 hour to the volcano, 1 hour to our Zipline. Great Place: hosts were very friendly and accommodating, free light breakfast in the morning on the deck overlooking the ocean. Very clean. We will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marlene K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and Quiet

Thank you Erich and Susie for a beautiful weekend stay. We had a great time! The Jungle Cottage was perfect. It was set back on the property just enough for us to have privacy-peace and quiet- yet could still have fun-laughing, joking, being a little noisy. The continental breakfasts were perfectly delicious, and the pool was clean, refreshing, and fun! (We actually spent four hours just swimming). We wished we could have stayed longer and didn't want to leave; w will definitely come back. My one suggestion for you would be to include in your advertisement beautiful shots of the morning sunrises that your quests could view early in the morning (since you can't do sunsets) Thank you again for the great weekend, The Coconut Hat Holoholo Crew
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Carey K., NYC

Welcoming hosts.

Decently located for access to various sites. The bungalow was comfortable enough, but felt tight for a family of 4 and needs some updates. There was barely any space for putting clothing away. And the kitchen lacks some essentials (serving bowls, for ex.), but also felt crowded. Erich and Susie were very nice and welcoming. They bought the place a year ago and perhaps are instituting some upgrades (the couch a previous user complained about has since been upgraded with a comfortably new sleeper). But more upgrades could be made (new porch furniture would be great).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Marti M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Near Volcano Natl Park.

The outdoor deck, grounds and covered parking were very nice. It was more like camping than a comfortable stay however. The original couches and cushions from 30 years ago (or more) are still there with holes etc. Decor has not been updated in 30-40 years. We found more than five bugs (looked like roaches) scurrying on countertops. Ledges above doors never dusted and we found this out because my daughter locked bedroom door and could not get out for an hour! Drain in tub is very slow. Breakfast consisted of bagels, fruit and juice, no protein. Good coffee and nice water cooler for guest use. Owners are super friendly and communicative. but I was so uncomfortable sleeping on old mattresses and sitting on couches that I had to put a sheet over the couch, My flight was delayed and we were not able to stay the first night but $ not refunded. Nice people, but couch is not sleepable if you have another person.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kini G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful staycation

This B&B was an amazing find! I opted out of the breakfast part because we were staying in the ‘ohana house (that’s nestled in the back of the main house) and has its own kitchen. My kids were still doing online classes and the wifi held with no glitches! Erich and Suzy were great hosts! I would highly recommend!! They also have 2 other options if you’re not traveling with a family. MAHALO!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021