Enjoyed our 3 night stay in Captain Cook with the family. Place was as advertised and owners were extremely to communicate with for checkin, places to eat, and care for the unit. The place itself was lovely, a cute bungalow with a spectacular 2nd floor lanai with sensational views. Unit itself had a weird layout quirk (pass thru bathrooms to access bedrooms), but was very clean and comfortable with a terrific main great room. Location was dynamite to go to Volcanoes NP for a day trip as well as kayaking in Kealakekua Bay and snorkeling with manta rays in Kailua. Feels like an oasis / jungle retreat with the birds and frogs at night which we loved. Would recommend for sure.

Great views from a large, beautiful lanai. Great location in Captain Cook.

We really loved our 5 night stay in Captain cook. This very spacious, clean and very well equipped top floor appartement has a beautiful view from the Lanai. Communication with the owner was very efficient trough the app. He provided a list with nice things to do and nice places to eat. He let us know that we could check in earlier the same day.

The top floor of the white whale is beautiful. Caretaker/Renter lives downstairs (separate entrance). The place is just like it is shown in the photos. The owner does require a separate contract from the VRBO contract and a copy of your DL. Both were requested while we were already traveling and created quite a bit of communication taking away from our enjoyment of our vacation (Not much being in the moment when you are worried about the next rental.). The house rules are so strict with detailed penalties for all possible infraction that after we got to the house I was worried about being charged for damages that we did not cause for example: inventory stickers are everywhere but the inventory does not match the stickers, hot tub had some sand, wood floor has existing water damage and there was fresh water on the floor by the dishwasher. I ended up sending pictures and advised about issues for the first part of our stay so we would not get charged. It all turned out ok in the end but I felt uncomfortable in the house because the owner does not trust his guests. We have stayed in many vacation rental properties, have always followed the house rules and always try to leave the place better than when we arrived but here I was walking on eggshells. Flow through ventilation is excellent but bring ear plugs. Roosters will have you up at dark thirty.

The house floor plan is amazing, the view wonderful and the amenities in the house exceeded expectations. We loved the simplicity and functionality of it’s design. I did enjoy the BBQ and will investigate buying the same make and model at home. The amenities and appliances supplied with the house exceeded expectations The owners were very accommodating our travel arrangements as things changed and we had a great holiday

Residence was well-designed for two couples, with separate bedrooms and attached bathrooms located on opposite ends of the top floor. Kitchen was well-stocked with dishes, glassware, and utensils as well as some supplies. View from the lanai was really impressive although weather in January is often cloudy with some rain in the evening hours. Used the hot tub a couple of times and the Weber grill once - both were in good shape. Ample supple of towels and stuff for the beach. Used the washer and dryer without any issues. Did not use the TV, but Internet access was very fast and reliable. Keep in mind that Hawai'i is known for free-range chickens and the roosters definitely remided us of that every morning! This home is really ideal for two couples on vacation to the Big Island.

We had a wonderful time at the White Whale House. It's beautifully furnished, comfortable, quiet with an outstanding sunset view.

Excellent property that is just not fully done justice to with the online listing photos. 5* throughout. Only slight issue I felt was a little over the top, was all the instruction labels on walls, doors , light switches etc. “ clean shower with, squidgy, due to water and mould” “shower before using hot tub or risk being charged 150$” just took edge off the stay, as sometimes you felt unable to relax as there was instructions everywhere. I appreciate this is a lovely property and you want to protect your investment, but instructions like “don’t play tv after 10pm with door to balcony open or police will be called and you will be evicted without refund” is a little over the top, possibly the lady downstairs “ the caretaker for this property” is the one that would call the police if you did break this curfew? I would recommend this property to anyone who is in town and wants an amazing property, comfy beds, great kitchen appliances, would give it 4.5/5 only because of excessive instruction labels. Thanks for a lovely stay and all the prompt responses. Improvements that could possibly be made, some draws at side of master bed, and the lengthy agreement that is required to be signed should be sent before the cancellation and refund policy has long expired, to have to spend nearly an hour of my vacation reading a lengthy legal document only two days before I check in, isn’t my idea of relaxation and would have cancelled my booking as soon as I saw it if in the able to cancel period, as I’ve seen shorter legal documents for purchasing a property let alone a short term Holiday let!

This house was very comfortable and had great views from the porch. The hosts were very hospitable and communicative. They had great recommendations for things to do, restaurants, and places to see.

Just got home from a week on the Big Island - and already miss morning coffee and sunrise on the lanai. The house was perfect for our family of four. Lots of space to relax, play games and connect. We only cooked one breakfast but the kitchen was well-appointed and had everything one would need. Bedrooms are on opposite ends of the house which was great for us, each with a nice bathroom and waterfall shower. The hot tub was a perfect beginning and ending to the day. The location of the house was exactly what we were looking for...far enough away to feel away from it all yet close enough to get anywhere we wanted to go. The house overlooks a quiet neighborhood and, at night, the sounds of nature and the gentle breezes made for amazing sleep. Beach items (body boards, towels, toys, beach mats) were all available and made the trip even more enjoyable. Great communication with the property owners and helpful tips to help us plan our visit. Can't wait to get back !

Very nice house, great view. Quite remote but a few restaurants and shops within a few minutes by car

We enjoyed our time at the house. Very nice house in a great location. Warm days, cool comfortable nights. Excellent spot from which to see the many things the big island has to offer. Hosts were helpful and responsive. We appreciated the opportunity to stay here.

Outstanding location, with spectacular views to be enjoyed from a huge lanai for the complete Hawaiian experience. Property was exactly as described and extremely well-equipped. A perfect base from which to enjoy the Big Island. Hosts offered some excellent suggestions for beaches, restaurants and activities that truly enhanced our stay. They were also extremely responsive when we had one very minor appliance issue that was fixed within hours of reporting. I cannot recommend this place strongly enough!

This house has an amazing view of the island/ocean. The house is very clean, had modern furnishings. Kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans and even spices. They even had an espresso machine. The wide porch was great for enjoying the sunset. Owners provided recommendations for things to do and places to eat. We will definitely be back!

Renting process through VRBO was easy and straightforward. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and the weather made our stay special.

This was the best equipped rental I've ever stayed in. The kitchen has everything you need on vacation. The view was amazing and the owners were very responsive. We'd stay there again!

This gorgeous property has excellent views of the coast, a spacious lanai, And all the amenities you need for an extended stay all the condiments sugar salts you name it, they had it. The property is minutes away from markets and restaurants and maybe 15 minutes from the best snorkeling on the island.

We loved our vacation at this property. The place was exactly like the pictures and the views were spectacular. We loved it.

It's an amazing house to stay and relax. The lanai is amazing and the hot tub is perfect for those cloudy days or after a day at the beach. Location is perfect and communication was smooth. Would def stay again!

We love this unit! It is exceptionally beautiful and looks exactly as pictured in-person. The over-sized lanai is INCREDIBLE! PROS: Check-in was easy and the unit was easy to find with our phone GPS. There is TONS of parking and we were even able to fully turn around in the massive driveway. There is a hose to clean your feet in the driveway (which was great for us as we were hiking and swimming in the ocean daily!). The hosts, Carola & Mikael, are very sweet and super fast at communicating. They responded to an issue we notified them about with the hot tub being rather dirty when we arrived and got a professional cleaning service to tend to the issue quickly. The have little labels posted through out house to explain where things are, what light switches operate what lights, etc. These labels were VERY helpful and thoughtful! The kitchen is very well stocked with anything you could ever need - espresso machine, pots/pans, oven, microwave and several other baking gadgets. CONS: Only one - that the hot tub was not usable when we arrived! I am guessing this was no one's specifically but we were a bit bummed as that was the primary reason we booked this unit. HOWEVER, we notified the hosts and the promptly resolved the issue. Overall: We would absolutely stay here again in a heartbeat. Thank you!

We stayed on the second floor of this lovely property. When entering the front door, one is awed by the incredible view awaiting them-a view that greets them from the kitchen, living room, and both bedrooms throughout the day. The place is tastefully decorated so as not to detract from, but rather to enhance the view. We loved dining and relaxing on the lanai that has plentiful and comfortable furniture along with the hot tub. The kitchen was very well stocked, enabling us to prepare many delicious meals, and we enjoyed using the expresso machine. The location of the property is great! Even with another party staying on the first floor it was private and quiet (except for the neighbors’ roosters) yet it’s close to recreational activities and the owners were great about sharing ideas for fun adventures. I recommend this property!

We had a fantastic stay in this fantastic home in beautiful Captain Cook. Everything is comfy, spacious, and peaceful! Fabulous views of the lush coast and the vast Pacific, gorgeous sunsets followed by super starry skies all accompanied by daytime birdsongs and nighttime coqui chirping. You can’t be closer to the great snorkeling at Two Step and Captain Cook Bay. (We recommend early morning for much less crowds as well as the calmest and clearest waters. There are kayak rentals right at the end of Kahauloa road, 10 minutes away, right on the bay. But we opted for a really fun outrigger canoe trip with a local guide.). The home is also conviently located to day trips to the Kohala beaches, Volcano National park, Mauna Kea, Hilo. A short ride into Kailua Kona, but away from the noise, traffic, and hustle. To top it all off, every adventure was followed by calm relaxing on the spectacular lanai, dips in the hot tub, or quiet enjoyment of the modernist decor. The home has everything you could need for a WONDERFUL stay!

We loved our stay. The view is even better than the pictures and the interior was airy and light filled. We would certainly stay here again.

Beautiful house in a great area. Host made some great recommendations for things to do and places to eat. Host was also very responsive to questions

Very nice property. The views are outstanding. The lanai was wonderful. Great location for 2 couples as the bedrooms have a nice separation and each has their own bath as well as direct access to the lanai. The only negatives are: The washing machine is 2 floors down and therefore not real convenient. There isn't a dining table inside, just bar stools. Also the kitchen living area had a very confusing lighting system. It took us quite a while just to figure how to turn the lights off. But overall, these are minor in and otherwise great house.

Beautiful modern style, with huge, comfortable lanai with magnificent views and sunsets. Very clean and comfortable. Would highly recommend.

Very nice property with a great view of the mountains and ocean.

Beautiful place, amazing location, great communication with hosts.

No air conditioning which was ok except one night where it didn't cool down and ceiling fan didn't work. Extremely well equipped kitchen. Very nice.

This property was perfect for our one week vacation on the Big Island. Our family of 5 spent about half of our time at the property (we've seen much of this island in the past so we went in to our vacation wanting to get coffee, hike, snorkel, shop, horseback ride, and drive every morning--then spend our afternoons lounging in the perfect place with perfect weather). We had a marvelous time and our hosts checked in with us everyday with recommendations for activities and restaurants. They gave us the inside scoop on the best places to go and people to talk to for snorkeling. One of the caretakers downstairs (Alex) was very friendly and told us to take a ripe pineapple on the property as the gardeners hadn't been by in awhile! Tasty! This was the perfect respite our family needed post COVID. Would come back here in a heartbeat. Love it.

My friends and I had a great time here. There is a grill and we cooked some good local foods. There is a hot tub that is relaxing. And the view is beautiful with a great lanai to enjoy!

We really enjoyed our stay. The house is close to Kona but far enough away to get out of the hustle and bustle. Recommended. The view is amazing.