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Pool
Pool
Pool
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8445.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Lahaina, HI
    Kahekili Beach
    17 min walk
    May's Beach
    5 min drive
    Kaanapali Beach
    6 min drive
    Kapalua, HI (JHM-West Maui)
    6 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Master - 1

1 King Bed

Master - 2

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

En-suite Master 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

En-suite Master 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Main floor Hall bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Top floor hall bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior

About this property

THE WHALE HOUSE - POOL & OCEAN VIEWS near BEAUTIFUL KAANAPALI BEACH

Permit # STWM 2013/0013

This palatial Kaanapali Villa, offers the perfect location for families or couples. IMPORTANT: Sleeps 8 adults Maximum - 10 with children. Situated on the Royal North Kaanapali Golf Course, 13th green. The competition course played on by all the greats! Spacious and elegantly designed with lush tropical views, this home will delight all visitors. Pool with turtle mosaic, Jacuzzi and large sun deck wrapped in verdant foliage highlighted with foot bridge and pool waterfall. Fire up that grill and enjoy your dinner poolside, this is your own private resort!

Entering Hale Kohala you immediately notice the marble floors, indoor waterfall with whimsical sculptured fish and inviting layout. Both Master Bedrooms are located on 1st level, each with ensuite bath. King Bedroom 3 and Queen Bedroom 4 are located first floor as well with an inviting living area central to all. A two story atrium rises before you in the from of an open winding staircase. Above is an amazing Humpback whale sculpture with several other artistic surprises in store. Hale Kohola has won several design awards, it is a villa of unique pleasures!

Reaching the 2nd level you realize just how expansive this home is! An enormous open 'U' shaped floor plan incorporates large welcoming kitchen, dining and living area complete with gaming table, large screen TV, stereo and DVD player. This truly is a home designed for large scale entertaining and fun. But wait, there's more, open the French doors to lanai in living and dining areas to view ocean sunset, surrounded by layered tropical foliage. Also on the 2nd level are bonus rooms: office room and a hall full bath. Located just behind the kitchen is another room which includes a daybed couch

Hale Kohola is located on one of the Kaanapali golf courses, it's also only moments from beaches, restaurants and shopping! You simply can not find another home for this price and value! Guests who stay at Hale Kohola are happy guests!

Wireless high-speed internet. 4 MP3 docks I-Homes. Pool 4ft to 8ft in the middle. Approx 24'-25' in size side to side.

Property manager

Daniel
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number TA-042-576-8960-01, 440060210000, GE-042-576-8960-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kaanapali

Located in Kaanapali, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near the beach. Shoppers can check out Whalers Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Kaanapali Beach and Napili Bay. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Map
Lahaina, HI

What's nearby

  • Kahekili Beach - 17 min walk
  • Kaanapali Kai Course at Kaanapali Golf Resort - 4 min drive
  • Whalers Village - 4 min drive
  • Kaanapali Beach - 6 min drive
  • Black Rock - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Kapalua, HI (JHM-West Maui) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hula Grill Kaanapali - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Leilani's on the Beach - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Duke's Beach House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Island Vintage Coffee - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does THE WHALE HOUSE - POOL & OCEAN VIEWS near BEAUTIFUL KAANAPALI BEACH have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is THE WHALE HOUSE - POOL & OCEAN VIEWS near BEAUTIFUL KAANAPALI BEACH pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at THE WHALE HOUSE - POOL & OCEAN VIEWS near BEAUTIFUL KAANAPALI BEACH?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE WHALE HOUSE - POOL & OCEAN VIEWS near BEAUTIFUL KAANAPALI BEACH?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is THE WHALE HOUSE - POOL & OCEAN VIEWS near BEAUTIFUL KAANAPALI BEACH located?

This family-friendly Kaanapali holiday home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Kahekili Beach, May's Beach and Skyline Eco Adventure. Kaanapali Beach is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Excellent house, pool, location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home and location!!
My family (10 total) stayed at this beautiful home for a week and had so much fun! The location is close to several beaches, shops, restaurants and exciting excursions. We loved the big kitchen, and enjoyed cooking and sitting around the large table together. The kids enjoyed the round pool as well. Would definitely stay here again…thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our private Maui hotel
Where do I start? Plenty of room for our blended family of 9 to space out comfortably. The upstairs area was great for eating as a family and enjoying movies and games in the evening. Fantastic/spectacular views of sunrise/sunset from the balcony, great place for your morning coffee. So close to the beach and so many other wonderful places to go. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for family trip
This house was perfect for our family vacation. Lots of space for everyone to spread out. Hot tub was easy to use and private pool was great. Location was perfect easy walk or drive to the beach and shopping. The few minor issue we had were promptly address by Daniel and resolved quickly. View from the balcony was great for watching the whales in the channel. Kitchen was huge and well stocked made cooking dinners easy (the fish market Maui was a quick drive away for fresh fish) highly recommend this house if you are travelling with a larger group.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh M., Mulvane, Kansas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Whale House For The Win!
This property is incredible! This is our second time in Maui and first at the Whale House. If we make it back to Maui a third time, we will most certainly be staying here again. Excellent layout, tons of space, and nice amenities both inside and for the beach. Beautiful property located conveniently near Ka'anapali.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise!
The pictures don’t do justice to this stunning property! It has loads of space and amenities! The hot tub had some issues, but otherwise a perfect trip!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Christmas getaway
My family (mother, sisters, brothers in law, niece, nephew, and sons) have been planning a Christmas vacation away for a long time. This house was perfect for it! Rooms were spacious including the kitchen which was large enough that several people could be helping at once prepare the meals and clean up afterwards. The large dining table allowed us all to eat together. We loved the deck outside which grill for outdoor cooking. The pool was nice however, because there was no propane available due to supply issues, we weren't able to have our pool heated during our stay. The house was very clean and organized. Having beach towels, beach chairs, and boogie boards available was great! We used them every day and then used the washing machine and dryer at night to clean all the towels for the next day. The house was in a good location near the beach. When the bicycles tires were flat and the tire pump wasn’t functional the owners dropped off a new bike pump in a timely manner so the boys could go riding. The back of the house looks onto the golf course and we had a beautiful view of the trees and the ocean from the second floor balcony. We had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend the Whale House!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Slice of Paradise with Every Amenity Imaginable!
We recently had the pleasure of staying at this incredible Hawaii home through VRBO, and it was nothing short of a dream come true! From the moment we arrived, we were captivated by the lush surroundings, breathtaking pool, and the warmth of the Hawaiian sun. The property is an absolute gem, and the private pool was a highlight of our stay. Surrounded by swaying palm trees and tropical flowers, the pool area provided a secluded oasis where we could unwind and soak up the sun. The crystal-clear water was a refreshing escape from the heat, and all the kids and adults found themselves spending countless hours lounging on the comfortable poolside furniture. The home itself is a true haven of comfort and luxury. The two-floor layout allowed for seamless indoor-outdoor living, with lots of room for 10 of us. The bedrooms were spacious and elegantly decorated, providing a cozy retreat after a day of exploring the island. One of the standout features of the property is the well-appointed kitchen. It had everything we needed to prepare delicious meals, and we took full advantage of the modern appliances and ample counter space. Enjoying breakfast on the outdoor patio with the sound of Hawaii in the background became a cherished morning ritual. The property manager was exceptionally helpful and went above and beyond to ensure our stay was to our satisfaction. I definitely recommend the property we stayed at!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lydia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home
My family and I all had the time of our lives! This home is all that it says it is and more. You will not be disappointed. I wouldn’t hesitated to come back if we have the chance to. Thank you to Kendra for being a wonderful host!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WONDERFUL
We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The proximity to the beach is not a lie! However, the walk back to the house is all uphill but short. 😊. There were enough bedrooms for our family of 12 and enough room if we needed our own space. Kitchen amenities were great, along with everything we needed for the beach. Be aware, there are many steps going into the house and in the house. The main bedrooms are on the ground level and kitchen and living on the upper. The view from the lanai is amazing. Communication with Daniel and Kendra, during our stay was great. Thank you My husband arranged a surprise marriage vow renewal on Napili Bay. 24.5 years. The first time was on Big Beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
In town for a family wedding and vacation and booked this home. Stayed multiple times 20 years ago and it was just how we remembered it. Had a couple of maintenance problems but the management team addressed them quickly and dispatched technicians quickly. All was great!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russell S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing House
Great house and close to everything we wanted! Hosts were very responsive and welcoming! Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply Magical
Had a truly amazing stay for my daughters wedding. Everyone very happy with property. Any small queries or questions were dealt with quickly and I would not hesitate to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walter T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly Amazing Property and Stay
The “Whale House” was truly remarkable. From the “wow” factor, that doesn’t fade, every time you walk up to and into the house, to the amazing layout, it is truly a one-of-a-kind place. It’s beautiful, unique, loaded with art, and is just so comfortable. As a multi-generational group, it was so nice to have multiple seating areas with a spacious open floor plan that allowed people to be doing different things and yet all feel together. The small pool was great for quick dips and to cool off. The outdoor dining area and grill, surrounded by chaise lounge chairs, was a centerpiece for many of our meals. Sitting on the balconies and overlooking palm trees and the ocean with coffee was a morning ritual. There were boogie boards, surf boards, a paddle board, beach umbrellas, chairs, snorkel gear, sand toys, and coolers in the garage that covered everything we needed. The short walk to the Kahekili beach (which surprisingly also always had available parking) was great. The beach was uncrowded, and the snorkeling around the just offshore reefs and abundant fish were unexpected and as good as any place else we snorkeled. A few other pluses, two parking spaces plus room in the garage for a third car, a beautiful and quiet golf course neighborhood, and always felt very safe. Everything was great, and we had a wonderful time. I can’t imagine a place that is better all-around than this one.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous stay
All as advertised. Great location and stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Birthday Vacation Celebration!
This home truly met all the needs of my entire family! There was so much space for all of us to easily spread out, which included my grown children, their spouses as well as my 3 and 6 year old grand children. The home was so clean and well organized… The owners provided a beautiful and over-the-top, welcoming basket with so many goodies. The Home Truly had everything a family needed to vacation within the home (books, puzzles, pool, chess, relaxing on balconies) as well as on the beach (beach chairs, beach toys, boogie boards, ice chests, towels, etc.). The home could have used a few more coffee mugs, as well as child plastic cups, but these were minor items that I am sure the owners can easily remedy. The location and neighborhood are absolutely spot on beautiful… A wonderful place to take a run or a walk to the nearby beach. This was truly a wonderful and magical family vacation… Thank you so much to the owners for sharing their wonderful home with us and God Willing We Will Be Back!! : )
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stewart B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for our group
The house was great with every amenity you’d need on a short break. Dishwasher isn’t great but does the job. Pool is terrific and having onsite laundry was a big plus.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical stay
The property is well maintained and provides for a luxorius stay ! Plenty of space for everyone ! Anything you need at the beach or water activities is provided in garage . I would use again no problem !
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Julie B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Whale House
There were lots of great things about this house. We loved the location (you could walk to the beach in about 15 mins or drive right across the main road and easily find parking) The house itself was large and well suited for a our group of two families. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to make all our meals. Every bathroom had Shampoo, conditioner and body wash which was a real plus. The pool deck was nice with a great grill and lots of seating. We paid extra to heat the pool because it was March so it was at a perfect 86 degrees for our stay. Communication with the property manager was great and they tried to resolve any issues we had in a timely manner. Unfortunately we had a couple of issues. The dishwasher did not clean the dishes when run. The property manager responded immediately and let us know that she wanted to replace the appliance instead of repairing because they have had issues with it before. Luckily the sink was nice and large which made washing the dishes by hand easy. Finally, I have to mention our biggest issue, on day 2 of our 6 night stay we started seeing cockroaches. They were in every bedroom, bathroom and the kitchen. The situation worsened everyday. I alerted the owner and properly manager. He responded quickly and offered to send an exterminator the next day.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our sons getting Maui’d
From start to finish everything was perfect. The house is bigger and better than the pictures reflect. We warmed the pool and it was perfect for the kids ranging 4 months to 4 years. We stayed with 3 of our children/ spouses and 5 grand babies. They had 2 portacrib/ new high chairs etc. Everything was lovely. Thanks for sharing your place and allowing us many family memories! The Reillys
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun Family House
Beautiful property in a great location. Dated but functional and equipped to meet a wide variety of guests’ needs. Excellent communication with property manager!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas at the Whale House
The property is wonderful! We especially enjoyed the spaciousness. The space was clean and well equipped. we enjoyed our time here. The only problem was the hot tub was never hot-I believed it was fixed after our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Martha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Gathering House
This was our first trip to Maui. We were a family group of 8 adults and one 6 month old. We chose this house for its size and heated pool. Overall I have to say that the house was great. It has a real wow factor the minute you walk in. It was very spacious and clean, and having two refrigerators was a real plus. The location of the house was not bad, but if you are a beach person you will need to drive, especially if you need to haul all of your beach
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Christian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Home and Great Location
We had 5 adult couples during our stay. One of the upstairs bedrooms was a little smaller but still able to fit one of the couples. There were a few issues with bugs in that room but nothing major. The house is large enough that no one felt like we were on top of each other. The kitchen and living space are a great size as well. If you don't mind hauling your groceries up a number of steps to get to the front door, then again to get upstairs to the kitchen, then there are two full size refrigerators you can store them in. There is an extra fee to heat the main pool which we did not pay. The water in the pool was a little cool but great for the hot days. Unfortunately, the water heater broke the week before our stay so the hot tub was not heated whatsoever. This also means we probably couldn't have had the pool heated anyways. Regardless, most of our time spent at the house was at night as we enjoyed what Maui had to offer during the day. The house is in a great location only a few minutes from the beach. The house had plenty of beach gear to have us prepared. This was a great stay and would recommend being here with a large group!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Big House in Kaanapali
Great space for up to 10 people. House was dated and in disrepair. Hot tub was not operational and had not been for months. Many lights not working. Right sink in Dophin Suite had no hot water as handle was rusted to the sink. Drain backed up in northeast downstairs bathroom. We will not stay at this house next year.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

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