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Jungle Cottage: Watch Whales

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 663 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Keaau, HI
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Hawaii at Hilo29 min drive
  • Popular LocationPort of Hilo31 min drive
  • AirportHilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)33 min drive
  • Popular LocationCarlsmith Beach Park36 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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Free breakfast available

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

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

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

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Hiking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cycling 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 679 sq ft (63 sq m)

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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

Pets not 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
Property Registration Number TA-081-449-6256-01, GE-081-449-6256-01

Property is also known as

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The Ohana Cottage
Jungle Watch Whales Keaau
Jungle Cottage: Watch Whales Keaau
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About the neighborhood

Keaau

Located in Keaau, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Palace Theater and Lyman Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Hilo and Hilo Municipal Golf Course. Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory - 26 min drive
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 29 min drive
  • Ha'ena Beach - 31 min drive
  • Port of Hilo - 31 min drive
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 36 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 19 min drive
  • Kaleo's Bar and Grill - 12 min drive
  • Subway - 18 min drive
  • Lemongrass Restaurant - 19 min drive
  • L & L Drive-Inn - 19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Jungle Cottage: Watch Whales pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Jungle Cottage: Watch Whales located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii and within 12 mi (20 km) of Pahoa Museum and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) away.

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