Whale Hale - Punahele Bluff


Rates: $1498 / night (avg.)
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5
Bed types: QKK (sleeps 10)
Reviews: 4.90 (from 87 reviews)
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Whale Hale is a spacious 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home proudly perched on the bluff above Queens Bath in Princeville, Kauai' where you can see and hear the ocean. From the grand entry staircase to the family friendly living rooms and game room this home was designed to suit large parties or intimate gatherings. This 3,800 square foot home has gorgeous views from every window. It's a short hike down to the Queens Bath where you can swim in a natural ocean pool (summer months). There are views of the golf course and ocean views on 3 sides of the house!

Three bedrooms have a private en-suite bathroom. This home is stylishly furnished and every effort has been made to accommodate your needs. We've even included beach towels, beach chairs and snorkel gear for use during your stay.

The upstairs area includes a full service kitchen with a gas cooktop plus another full electric range, two dishwashers and a large pantry. A center island provides plenty of work surface for multiple cooks in the kitchen. And there are granite countertops throughout. The enormous open plan airy room has a vaulted ceiling. Additionally there is a game room for loads of indoor fun.

One of the bedrooms is upstairs with an ensuite bathroom and views of the mountains, golf course, and ocean. This room has a Queen bed.

The other four bedrooms are on the ground level. They comprise 2 master suites and two bedrooms with 2 single beds each. These single rooms can be converted to Kings for a fee of $150 per bedroom. The single bedrooms have a separate guest bath to share. One of the master suites looks like a small studio with a private sitting area.

Outdoor amenities allow you to enjoy our amazing Kauai weather and views. In the back yard, facing the ocean, is a free standing spa pool with jets that can accommodate up to 10 people. There are sitting areas on all 3 decks with an outdoor living sofa set on the back lanai overlooking the ocean. The large front deck boasts views of the golf course and beach and includes a large dining table with oversized bistro umbrella. This is a perfect area to enjoy sunset cocktails and dinner. There is also a ping pong table in the garage which will allow for hours of fun - especially when we're having one of our tropical showers that keep the garden island green and lush.

You will be conveniently located in the community of Princeville. Within one and a half miles are two world class golf courses, several beaches, the Princeville Shopping Center and the St. Regis Princeville Resort with its amazing restaurants and beach. A short drive in either direction allows you to enjoy all that Hanalei Bay has to offer as well as surfing, diving, snorkeling, kayaking, hiking, horseback riding and helicopter tours.

We know you'll enjoy your stay at our modern Hawaiian Home and look forward to making your stay perfect! Registration Number: GE-035-503-3088-01, TA-035-503-3088-01, 540080520000

Whale Hale - Punahele Bluff Reviews



Chris A.
August 2024
It’s better than the listing. We would stay here again anytime.


Rita K.
July 2024
As soon as you walk in, you know it’s a special place. The views are spectacular and the house was well stocked with everything a family may need. Just steps from Queen’s bath, which was such a treat for the kids to go and swim there in the mornings (make sure to only go in low tide!). Staying here made for an unforgettable vacation. Will always remember watching the sunrise from the gorgeous lanai.


Tim W.
June 2024
There were 8 of us at Whale Hale and we all had such an amazing time. The kids loved the swim spa and the air hockey table. The breeze from the tradewinds felt so good. The beds were comfortable. I loved grilling with a view of Hanalei and the gorgeous purple sunset. Everything about the house was perfect. 10/10 would recommend and would absolutely stay again!


Karen K.
February 2024
Great views! Well stocked kitchen and baths… plenty of space for all of us. Hot tub was working marginally- could only use it a couple nights. But loved the sunrises and sunsets on the patios, and meals on the front porch overlooking Bali Hai was spectacular.


Christine M.
January 2024
This house acrually surpassed our expectations …which never happens in rentals. The views were beyond amazing and the house itself in pristine conditions. I really enjoyed the lack of clutter throughout that you often see in VRBO properties. It was clean, neat & updated. Also the beach chairs, towels, coolers, etc were a nice add. Did I mention the 12 person hot tub????


Virginia B.
January 2024
After we stopped gazing at THE VIEWS, we really enjoyed this spacious home complete with 2 dishwashers, 2 stoves, and 2 washer/dryers! The home is clean and well stocked. We'd return in a heartbeat.


Deb B.
September 2023
Overall communications and property were stellar. Our combined family’s group of nine never felt crowded, ample space for all and the location allowed us to have morning outings, regroup and head back out for remainder of the day which included sunsets every evening Spectacular views from both sides of the house provided sunrise and sunset vistas! Spacious and well appointed, even had 2 washers and dryers- a great feature. Overall, highly recommend this property - only callout was the hot tub, couldn’t get jets or lights to turn on but never reached out to property manager as it was our very last evening but not a deal breaker— fantastic stay!


Carolyn K.
August 2023
We had seen pictures of this house online, but when we walked in we were still amazed. It's absolutely stunning, and the views are breathtaking. We loved sitting on the lanais, drinking coffee, and relaxing. We also enjoyed the pool, air hockey and ping pong tables. There were 5 adults and 4 children in our group and these were things we could all do together. Thank you for sharing your spacious and beautiful home with us.


Faith H.
July 2023
Convenient to shopping, dining, and places to explore. Great views of the ocean and mountains on comfortable decks! Loves the swim spa with the amazing ocean view!


Isabel K.
July 2023
Place was awesome. It had great location, clean and had every thing we needed. Would definitely stay here again


Peter S.
July 2023
Well run, well stocked, plenty to do and lots of room for family. View!! A lovely view over Queens Bath. Great location in Princeville. You won't be disappointed. Finally, the management was very responsive to our needs. We truly enjoyed our stay at Whale Hale!


Joanna R.
May 2023
The stay at your place was just amazing. Beautiful views, a lot of space to fit a big family and also have a privacy, breezy and comfortable with all the windows open.


Sarah K.
April 2023
Why did we absolutely LOVE this house? Let me count the ways, not necessarily in order… 1. Location- Princeville is upscale, quiet, close to beaches and Hanalei. It is paradise and by far our favorite place on the island. Saturdaytheyhad a coolfarmers market upthe road at Makai Golf Course where we got tropical flowers and fruits. 2. Views- the back lanai looked over the ocean for miles and we saw waves crash into lava rock below. This was the number one place we hung out. (Isaw whales first time ever! And front lanai at Hanalei Bay and Bali mountains. The family was blown away by the sunset and surroundings. 3. Amenities- the Kitchen had every appliance and gadget one could need! We grilled on the gas grill in the garage too. With 2 dishwashers and washer dryer sets this was convenient for our big group. There was air hockey and ping pong but didnt use those because the weather was amazing. 4. Space- we had 7 and never felt crowded. Huge kitchen, dining with tons of windows and natural light. Plenty of space everywhere. 5. Toys- tons of snorkel gear, chairs, coolers, towels, floaties. 6. Clean and new- for the most part it felt like a new home. Modern and lovely furnishings. 7. The geckos- pretty green and blue ones sunbathe daily on the front deck. A+ we would stay here again no hesitation!


Debbie P.
March 2023
The house was beautiful! The view was awesome, saw a lot of whales. The only disappointing factor was there was no pool table which was pictured in the posting. Tons of Beach amenities which was very helpful. Fully stocked kitchen, paper goods. The hot tub was great. We had a great time and Lia and Tanya were great communicators.


Roberto S.
November 2022
This was a beautiful house to stay in with plenty of space. The view of the ocean off was great and it was a nice quite neighborhood. Only downside is there being no AC, but the additional fans helped cool down the house.


Lisette Z.
August 2022
Spacious, comfortable home for a large family.


Amy H.
July 2022
Wonderful house with gorgeous views! Close to shopping in Princeville and Hanalei. Close to beaches at Hanalei and Anini. Plenty of room for large groups. We had 8 people.


Ryan M.
July 2022
We were blown away with the location and the property itself. The management was also very friendly and accommodating.



June 2022
This house has fabulous views, is very spacious and clean. It worked very well for our family of 7 (with kids ranging in ages from 7-19). We would definitely stay here again.


CINDY R.
June 2022
The house is amazing great layout kitchen well equipped property manager is great to work with. The neighborhood is beautiful very safe we had a family of seven adults plenty of room. Location is perfect for North shore activities enjoy the farmer markets.


David P.
June 2022
The property was great. It had everything we needed in the kitchen and some bonus equipment in the garage that was handy for the beach. The location was great for the north side of the island.


Melissa K.
April 2022
This house was perfect for our family vacation! It is in a great location, it’s clean and very spacious. The views are amazing! We would definitely stay here again!!!


Karen E.
March 2022
This home was perfect for our family vacation/wedding. We had plenty of room for 9 adults and 1 infant. The location and views were great. Easy to get anywhere and convenient to grocery stores and restaurants. We enjoyed watching whales and enjoying sunrise and sunsets each day. It was everything we hoped for and more. Thank you for sharing your home.


Cynthia C.
February 2022
Great Location and roomy enough for a big family to get back together. Beautiful home and comfortable bedrooms. I do wish it had air conditioning but can't have everything


Shanika A.
February 2022
We loved the house n the view and I loved how The property manager responded back win I had ? Thank you so much


Susan L.
January 2022
Beautiful view of the coast. House was spacious for a family of 10 plus our 3 yo grandson. All the rooms were comfortable. Hot tub overlooking the ocean was a special treat. Kitchen was well equipped enough to cook almost every meal at the house. Very clean and filled with natural light. Pool table was a surprise and perfect way to pass the in between moments.


Mary Jo H.
January 2022
It was a perfect place to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary with our kids and grandkids!! Thank you for our stay in Paradise!! We loved every minute ❣️ Roger and Mary Jo Hochsprung


donna k.
January 2022
Great layout 4 bedrooms downstairs and 1 upstairs! We loved that there was 2 stoves 2 dishwashers 2 washers 2 cloths dryers! The house is close to stores a short drive to some great beaches!



November 2021
We absolutely loved this house! We started with a group of five and this property is more than large enough to handle a group twice the size. Everything you could ever want was here, with a well stocked kitchen and pantry, toiletries, even beach towels and chairs! The view from all sides of the property was nothing short of magical. My mom literally cried looking at it (she’s a bit dramatic, but still, it was a thing to see.) The neighborhood is safe and quiet and very easily located just a short drive from a shopping center with everything you could need, including the best shave ice stand in all of Kauai! (Believe me, I tried so many, and it was the best!). The hot tub is extremely spacious and the kitchen is very well equipped, and Lia and her local point of contact were very responsive throughout. Just a pleasure of an experience from start to finish! My parents are already asking us to plan for a return trip. Please don’t tell too many other people about this place! :)


sondra k.
October 2021
Wonderful experience gathering together to celebrate our daughter's wedding. Location was perfect, especially for Queen's Bath! Would definitely stay here again!


Nikitha G.
September 2021
Beautiful property exactly as advertised. Amazing water and mountain views. 2 min walk from the start of Queens Bath hike. Good communication with host. We visited in August and since there is no AC some of the rooms got pretty hot even with fans and windows open. Keep in mind if you have guests that are sensitive to the heat.


Jean D.
August 2021
Perfect in every way.


Mur H.
August 2021
Our family of ten loved the house and amenities: the dining table fit all of us comfortably and everyone had her/his own room or suite. There was plenty of room for time together as well as options for time apart. The views were spectacular and both the property owner and manager were exceptionally accessible and helpful. Our family is grateful for being able to be all together for our 50th anniversary.


Stephanie R.
July 2021
This house is located in a terrific location, providing fantastic views of the ocean, and lots of privacy (other than the LOUD roosters waking us at 5am). It is walking distance to the trailhead for the hike down to Queen's Bath, which is a huge bonus (cars wait in line for hours to park for the hike, which is great). The house is comfortable and has plenty of room, however be aware that the floors are very slippery (we had an elderly grandmother with us and tried to keep her on the top floor, but that bathroom has a tub so she had to shower downstairs). There is also no AC, so one is forced to keep all the doors and windows open to keep the house temperature at a bearable level. So if one is leaving for the day and locking up, the house takes a while to cool back down upon returning. In addition, the lack of humidity control means that some door locks are rusted and not working properly, and the kitchen cabinets are in need of cleaning/renovating. I did not feel secure leaving valuables at the house given the fact that we left screened windows open to keep it from getting too hot. The neighborhood seems very safe, and is beautiful, but it is not gated or monitored. Overall, we would stay here again, but just some things to be aware of when you are booking. My husband and son played golf on the adjacent course, and said it was the best course they've ever played at! Nice paths for runners as well. Also, there is only a small grocery store in the neighborhood, so best to stock up at Costco or Safeway in Lihue before making the drive up to Princeville. As an aside, we booked helicopter tours with Blue Hawaiian and they were fantastic! Well worth the price.


Buffy G.
July 2021
Lia was very accomodating for our stay. So much to do in on the North Side. We just fell in love. Different beach and hike every day. Back porch was lovely in the mornings for coffee and the evenings for wine. Truly enjoyed ourselves! Thank you!

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