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Yes the whales are this close! Mele Kohola means “Singing Whale” in
Hawaiian and they will entertain you day and night (in season, of course, December–March).
Even when the whales are not in season, you’ll enjoy the unobstructed bi-coastal
views with waves crashing against the sea wall. There is a view from almost every room
in the house including the front and back lanais. The ocean in front of Mele Kohola
is very deep and the coastline is shaped in a gentle cove tempting the whales and dolphins
to play very close to shore.
Once inside, you will see the pride and care taken in the classy, upscale, tropical
decor, with lots of room for a large family but cozy enough for a romantic getaway. Guests
love the oversized chaise lounge and extra high king bed. If you must work, there is an
office provided for you with a roomy desk and high-speed Internet. The house is located
directly on the ocean in the popular neighborhood of Hawaiian Paradise Park, about 15 miles
south of Hilo.
Beautiful furnishings and artistic area rugs on parquet floors provide style and
comfort during your stay. The main part of the house is on the second floor with two
bedrooms, two baths, and the office. The large back lanai has an outdoor table and barbecue,
and there are two front lanais, one off the living area and one off the master bedroom. The
first floor has a large open room with living, dining, and kitchenette areas. That level
also has a bedroom with a large king bed. The home comes fully equipped with everything you
need in the kitchen, and it has a satellite TV, DVD/VCR/CD, and washer/dryer.
Out front is an oceanfront Jacuzzi spa with views along the coastline — dramatic
waves crashing against the cliffs with a view that constantly changes. As an extra bonus, you
can start your morning with a beautiful sunrise on the horizon. Yes, this is paradise!
This entry from the Mele Kohola guestbook was so moving we thought it belonged
here rather than on our Testimonials page:
We arrived at night, the only indication we were on the ocean was the
sound of waves breaking against rocks. The air is so clean it feels like breathing in life.
The stars were speckled across the sky in surreal abundance. Brilliant sky, rumbling surf,
invigorating air, all that was missing was vision.
That was left for sunrise this morning, where I saw just how close we
were to the ocean. We watched the dark waves in the prelight of dawn, throwing themselves
against the black lava cliffs, spraying upwards, not so much an attack as a powerful
display. Walking across the twisted, hardened lava, moss fighting for ground, passing the
odd, jurassic park plant, hearing the waves collide into the cliffs, I felt a sense of
time’s expansiveness, of how small this moment was in the universe’s scheme, of
the formation of ground and earth and dirt and plants, a patient progression, until hundreds
or thousands of years from now nothing will resemble what I now walk on, in this tiny moment
of existence in this speck over the billions of years. Nature in its rawest form.
As it grew lighter, the darkness of the water lightened into the
brilliant blues and turquoise I am watching right now, waves silvered by the sun. I am
feeling contemplative about life and this world. This place makes you reconsider. It
instills peace and restlessness in equal measure.
Leah Gallo
New London, Pennsylvania
P.S. The house is wonderful too!
| Rates per night, 1-8 persons |
3-6
nights |
7-25
nights |
| All dates |
$195-375 |
$185-365 |
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Mele Kohola has a 3-night minimum stay. Rates do not include 11.4166% Hawaii
taxes, cleaning fee, and security deposit. Please call or email for special rates on stays of more than 25 nights.
Sorry, Mele Kohola cannot accommodate more than 8 persons.
Click Here for Availability & Reservations
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A $200-$500 deposit is required to confirm a reservation. |
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The balance is due 60 days prior to arrival. |
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Payments by check or major credit card. |
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If you cancel more than 60 days prior to arrival, we will refund your deposit less $75. |
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If you cancel within 60 days of arrival, we will refund your balance only if the unit can be re-booked. |
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We encourage you to purchase trip insurance as unforeseen events beyond your or our control can affect travel plans prior to or after your arrival. |
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Check-in time: 3 PM; check-out time: 11 AM. |
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Please let us know if you require an early check-in or late check-out. We try to accommodate those requests with advance notice. |
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Non-smokers only, please. |
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Amenities, rates and policies subject to change without notice. Rates for Christmas and February may be higher than published rates. |
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