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Welcome to HOUSE of SINGING WHALES
Your Big Island Vacation Home in Hawai'i!
This luxury garden estate home is located on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii, just minutes from the the 5-Star resorts of Mauna Lani, Mauna Kea, The Fairmont, Hilton Waikoloa and Hapuna Beach, rated as one of the best beaches in the entire country.
This beautiful property boasts a spectacular ultra-premium view which includes 180+ degree spectacular ocean views, a Kawaihae to Hualalai coastline view, a view of four volcano mountains, and 365 days of the year "sun-over-ocean horizon" sunset views*. All three beautifully appointed bedrooms enjoy these views with direct access to the outdoor lanai area with a private spa and pool.
Contact us today to be one of the few who get to enjoy this spectacular home every year, as the minimum rental period is 31 days and the repeat guest list is growing rapidly.
EXPERIENCE HOUSE OF SINGING WHALES
Imagine relaxing in beautiful Hawaii, gazing at spectacular sunsets and majestic panoramic ocean, coastline and volcano mountain views from the privacy of your own one-acre garden estate home, right from your lanai, or even from bed!
Enjoy your own private pool and spa with comforting fountains falling into the pool, staring at the majestic Milky Way in the sky as you relax on a float, listening to music and enjoying the pool light show.
Whale-watch all day long, from the convenience of your own home, from mid-November to mid-April, as the humpback whales swim, breach and slap their tails, up and down the entire Kohala coastline after migrating from Alaska for the winter. You may even get to hear the whales singing to each other and the crash of their fins into the water. House of Singing Whales has one of the best vantage points for whale watching on the island as it is located less than 1,000 feet from a well-known whale watching lookout point of Kai Opae. It is truly an amazing experience to see & hear these impressive creatures right from the comfort of your own home.
View playful dolphins spin in the air along the coastline and various nearby coves nearly every morning while sipping 100% Kona Coffee from a lounger on the lanai.
Relax with a theraputic soak in the master bathtub with massage jets and gentle spa bubbles with tub-level views of flowering plumeria trees, the ocean, and the Mauna Loa and Hualalai volcanoes hovering over the entire Kohala coastline.
Entertain your own family or guests with outdoor dining and happy hours from your covered lanai, rain or shine, while watching the most incredible sunsets over the ocean horizon, hearing your choice of tunes from the built-in lanai speakers, and enjoying the resort-like ambiance of pool fountains with an array of light shows to pick from.
Stroll through the one-acre garden, enjoying flora and fauna of the large and well-maintained grounds. Collect plumeria flowers to make your own leis. If ripe, enjoy picking and eating home-grown fruit from a pineapple patch, an apple-banana tree, noni tree or lime tree. Have fun watching Hawaiian hens (the Francolins) with their baby chicks and listening to the many tropical birds who enjoy the folliage on the property.
It's easy to make wonderful memories you will cherish forever at House of Singing Whales!
GREAT VALUE:
House of Singing Whales is the best value luxury vacation home in the area, due to its ocean-close (1,000 ft.) proximity, spectacular 180-degree ocean, coastline & 4 volcano views, "sun-into-ocean" (W to SW) sunsets 365 days per year, private large lap pool with four fountains and light show, 5-person spa with lights as well, extensive amenities, and luxury furnishings and decor. The daily rental fee is a THIRD to HALF the price of homes just hundreds of feet across the highway with greater privacy due to 50% larger lots and with much more panoramic views.
PERFECT LOCATION:
This garden estate is located in the gated community of Kohala by the Sea, which is up to 20 minutes closer to the best beaches and resorts, as well as warmer and less windy, than homes higher up in the farther subdivisions of Kohala Ranch and Kohala Estates. It takes just about 45 minutes by car from Kona International Airport to get to this marvelous home. Just 15 minutes away you have the luxurious five-star resorts of Mauna Kea, Mauna Lani, The Fairmont, Hilton Waikoloa and more, which offer manicured beaches, famous golf courses, luxurious spas and fine dining. And, the top rated beach in the country, Hapuna Beach, is only 10 minutes away.
Not only is it conveniently located to the best spots to enjoy on the island, it offers both IMMENSE views and ULTIMATE privacy because it is perched just 130 feet above sea-level on the edge of a wide gulch, with no neighbors beside on the left and right sides.
BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED:
This well-designed, immaculately maintained 3 bedroom with 3 bathroom home was recently remodeled from floor to ceiling in a Contemporary Hawaiian style. The large, open floor plan with high vaulted ceilings in the living room, dining room, and kitchen provides a dramatic, yet airy and bright ambiance. Every bedroom in the house was meticulously designed to capture the stunning ocean views. As if the unforgettable views aren’t enough, the home is beautifully decorated with island furnishings and Polynesian art, and has natural Sapele (Koa-like) wood cabinetry, beautiful azul blue quartzite countertops.
BRIGHT & AIRY
Built by a popular local home developer for his own family, nothing was compromised in its construction and design. High vaulted ceilings throughout the home with strategically placed sky-lights and tall windows and glass doors make this home pleasantly bright, airy and cool. Its sunken livingroom allows extra views and space into the living areas. Every bedroom has an ocean facing exposure with direct access to the lanai and palm motif ceiling fans. This home is a masterpiece in both function and design.
SLEEPS MANY:
This home has more than enough room for a large or extended family, but is still cozy enough for a romantic getaway for two. The home sleeps up to 9 adults:
- two in the master king bed, two in a queen bed in the second bedroom,
- two in the third bedroom (1 on each of the 2 twin-XL beds which can be bridged together to make a king bed),
- one adult or two smaller teens/pre-teens may find it fun to sleep in the loft of the 2nd bedroom on an extra-wide twin mattress,
- two on the queen sofa bed in the living room
- There is also an inflatable queen mattress which can be placed on the floor.
Infants or toddlers can also be accommodated with the convertable crib, crib mattress and ample selection of nursery linens. The crib can be setup in the Master Suite in the extra large closet, which is the size of a small room, serving as a convenient nursery. Plenty of child equipment and supplies are also available for use, so parents can breath easy and pack lighter.
FULLY-EQUIPPED KITCHEN:
The open galley designed kitchen is brightened by the nearly floor to ceiling livingroom sliding doors overlooking the Pacific Ocean, as well as by the three skylights. Along the kitchen runs an elevated long entertainment bar, which features the gorgeous Blue Macaubus Quartzite countertops like the kitchen does. In a Contemporary-Hawaiian style, the home has beautiful modern slab cabinetry made from pure Sapele wood throughout the home. Whether you are the one cooking, or just sitting at one of the beautifully carved and upholstered high bar stools, you will see the panoramic 5-star views from this amazing well-equipped kitchen.
The kitchen is completely equipped and showcases modern stainless-steel appliances. You will have everything that you need at your fingertips to prepare almost any dish of your liking, including a professional coffee grinder, dual (ground or pod) coffee maker and expresso machine. The 5-burner cook top and oven is conveniently powered by propane gas, not electricity. The extra large 2.2 cuft microwave helps get meals done quickly and easily. Inside the cupboards and drawers is an endless supply of cooking and serving utensils, as well as many small appliances, such as rice cookers, slow cookers and more.
There are two large refrigerators in the home. One is a 4-door refrigerator in the kitchen and the other is a side-by-side refrigerator in the garage, which provides extra capacity. A large dual zone wine refrigerator in the kitchen will keep your reds and whites at their perfect temperatures and a mini-refrigerator in the garage can also provide extra cooling space for more drinks.
ENDLESS ENTERTAINMENT:
Luxury tropical wood and rattan furniture have been professionally upholstered in a contemporary coastal style. Tropical décor completes the area with lava glass lamps, succulent throw pillows and tropical statues and flowers. The carved wood entertainment center has a huge 75" flat panel 4K SmartTV Samsung television plus a 4K up-scaling Blu-ray player, soundbar speaker system and cable DVR TV box which provides 300+ TV channels and can record your favorite shows and movies.
Enjoy music in the living room, master bedroom and/or through the built-in speakers throughout the lanai through the Sonos House Sound System. Just download the Sonos App, connect it to the home Wi-Fi system and take control of your music from anywhere in the house to one or all three speaker zones. Music can be set to play from any music source on your Sonos App or from the TV or DVD player. A nice variety of Hawaiian Music CD's and meditation CD's are available for your enjoyment. You can even play two different sources of music to two different areas at the same time.
You will appreciate the fast cable internet connections (200Mbs upload / 400Mbs download speeds) on the dual band Wi-Fi network to support video and music streaming, for fun or for work, on your laptops, tablets, and smartphone devices. The home is also equipped with a high-speed Wi-Fi color inkjet multi-function printer for your personal or business use. We just ask that you replenish the ink and plain paper provided if a large quanity of prints are made.
WELL-APPOINTED BEDROOMS:
All three bedrooms are large with impressive, vaulted ceilings, each having full ocean views and two entrances - one from the hallway and the other from the sliding glass doors directly accessing the lanai. All bedrooms have huge closet spaces and palm motif ceiling fans. All beds are dressed in 100% cotton sheets, and there are 100% cotton blankets for each bed.
The Ali’I Master: The master bedroom has southwest, unobstructed views of the entire Kohala coastline, the ocean and the three volcano mountains: Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa and Hualalai, which can be seen directly from the California King sized Sleep Number bed. The Master on-suite bathroom features a two-person deep-soaking, jetted, bubbled, and lighted spa bathtub, his and her sinks, and a walk-in shower. You can see the same amazing views from right INSIDE the bathtub. The master bedroom is furnished with a comfortable rattan plantation chair, beautiful wood-carved tropical style king bedframe, and decorated with stunning wall art and woven raffia wallpaper. The master walk-in closet is so large it could be another room and features a crib/toddler bed so a small child can be close to his/her parents. There is also a SmartTV with its own cable box in the Master Bedroom.
The Palmier Queen Bedroom: The 2nd bedroom has a queen bed with an adjustable, remote-controlled base that makes it perfect for reading in bed or just taking in the views, plus a wide futon in a loft that accommodates 1 adult or 2 smaller teen kids. The 2nd bedroom is furnished with tropical motif carved wood furniture, including a queen head and foot board, newly upholstered bench, two nightstands and a tall armoire. The entire room is tropically decorated, complete with Tommy Bahama bedding, Koa-like wood lamps and gorgeous artwork.
The Mint Jungle Bedroom: The 3rd bedroom has two Twin XL beds, also with adjustable, remote-controlled bases, which can be bridged together to make an Eastern King bed. This room has a fresh and jovial wall-paper with pineapple lamps, making it a favorite among children. It is furnished with tropical rattan furniture, including two twin headboards, two nightstands and a tall armoire.
The Seashell Bathroom: The second full bathroom, having a darling coastal design theme, is conveniently located across the hallway from the second and third bedrooms. It has a full bathtub with shower, plus a toilet and large single basin vanity with ample drawers and cabinets for storage.
The Honu Bathroom: The third bathroom, decorated in a Honu (turtle) motif, is a ¾ bath with an enclosed shower stall, toilet, sink and complete vanity. It is smartly located in the garage so beachgoers and those exercising in the garage gym can conveniently rinse off before entering the home or the pool.
Laundry Library: There is a large laundry room stocked with lots of cleaning supplies and tools, as well as a modern washer and dryer and wash basin located off the hallway. It also contains a library of fiction, non-fiction, travel and self-help books to read as well as books about Hawaii. There are also plenty of board and card games to keep families entertained too.
OUTDOOR LIVING, Pool & Spa:
Great for entertaining, lounging or just living, this home boasts a large lanai spanning the entire home, with separate and covered dining and lounging areas, as well as a spa area. The lounging area has outdoor seating and lounging for 8 or more people, and overlooks the 25 foot long, by 11 foot wide, 4 to 5 1/2-foot-deep swimming pool. The pool and 5-seat jet spa are ready for your enjoyment, day or night, with mesmerizing light shows of different and rotating colors. Eight pool light settings will help you set the mood you want every night.
There are plenty of pool toys and floating loungers for entertainment in the water. The oh-so-comfortable deck furniture is perfect for relaxing after a refreshing swim or soothing soak in the spa. At the south end of the lanai, the spa tub sits partially above ground to watch perfect sunsets over the pool fountains and captures the entire 4 volcano mountain and Kohala coastline views at the same time.
The dining area is furnished with an outdoor teak dining table and seating for 8+ and may be the only place you will want to eat during your entire stay because of its natural surroundings and breathtaking views!
LUSH LANDSCAPE:
The long-sloped driveway is lined with palm trees, red ti leaves, many fragrant Plumeria trees, Bird of Paradise plants and beautiful Bougainvillea bushes. Privacy is ensured by a one-acre lot, with significant elevation differences from neighboring homes. Six monkey pod trees and twelve tall coconut palm trees adorn the big lot, along with many other types of palm trees and flowering trees. At the south corner there is a lime tree which provides complimentary limes for your cooking and drinks! The pineapple patch recycles pineapple tops which grow into new pineapples! The flora and fauna are well-maintained and attract many Hawaiian hens and colorful, singing tropical birds.
AWESOME STARGAZING:
If you love astronomy, this is your island. The Big Island is home to over 12 international observatories which are located at Mauna Kea’s mountain peak due to its high altitude of 13,000 feet, with moderate accessibility and minimal light pollution. You can enjoy the Milky Way and stars that make up the Andromeda galaxy with the naked eye, from the home’s backyard or even while floating in the pool! And to top off this unique experience, you will be able to explore stars and planets with a Celestron NexStar 6SE 150mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain GoTo Telescope that can be used for observing everything from the Moon and planets to deep-sky objects like stars, galaxies, and nebulae. A Hawaii star chart, red light flashlight, high powered binoculars and a tripod are also available for your use.
BABY READY
For a baby or toddler this a great place to lay their sleepy heads. This home is “baby ready” or “kid ready” with is a wood crib / toddler bed with mattress and all the crib linens you will need, including 100% cotton mattress pads and whale themed motif crib bedding. Baby items provided include: bottle warmer, booster seat for dining chair, bottle sterilizer, many sippy cups, lots of bibs, plastic cups and plates, a whale noise projector night light, a three-wheeled jogging stroller with food/drink tray, safety outlet covers, baby toys, swim diapers, and more. The grand master walk-in closet serves as a beautiful nursery, keeping the baby close to parents in the same private master suite.
PET FRIENDLY
We accept well-behaved dogs or cats with a Pet Stay Fee and and increased Cleaning Fee and security deposit, with adherance to house pet rules. The property does not have a perimeter fence and so pets are not allowed to roam freely on the property, and must always be on a leash. Please be aware of the strict Hawaii regulations and processes for bringing a pet to the islands.