A Whale Crossing Vacation Rental North Shore, Big Island

Peaceful ( though with some wild winds!), private; with most spectacular ocean views!

We stayed in the Tiki Hut on the property (there is also a separate guest house). Location is amazing. There is stupendous unobstructed broad ocean view straight to Maui on clear days with fantastic sunsets (right from our bed). It is 10 minute (easy) drive to Hawi where there is food, ice cream, and a market. Nearby restaurant choices (within 20 mins) are limited as this is a rural area. There is a rocky beach (too rough for swimming) just a short walk down the country road and an archaeologic site 2mi down the Ali Kahaki coastal trail. Linens, bed, bathroom very comfortable and private, quite well done. Setting is so charming. We personally loved the open air design (some windows cannot close- have only screens). Kitchen well-stocked for basic meals. Note that stove/ oven are limited in size/ output, and (as our hostess mentioned) this is the country and you will see critters. We loved it! Extremely relaxing, away from it all, perfect place to watch the sun setting over the ocean.

We stayed in the Tiki hut. It was fabulous. We were able to watch the whales from our porch and had a wonderful view of the ocean and Maui. Linda was very gracious and helpful. It was a very relaxing stay. We would definitely come back.

Yes definitely. Amazing ocean views.

The cabin was a lovely spot for my partner and I to end our Big Island adventure. We enjoyed the privacy and ocean views and loved being so close to Hawi. We would definitely stay again given the opportunity.

Great place to stay and unwind. Our host was awesome.

Fantastic location, great views, privacy, clean, practical outdoor shower as well as full bath, hosts Linda and Marty gracious and responsive. Easy access to swimming, snorkeling, hiking. Hawi appealing small town, local fresh produce market, healthy food available. Unspoiled Hawaii.

Remote and quiet. A great location for exploring the northwest part of the Big Island.

We stayed 2 nights, and it was extremely peaceful. The main thing to do at the Whale Crossing is to enjoy nature, the birds, the view of the ocean, the quiet and calm. We went into Hawi and hiked one day, then brought dinner home each night from a restaurant in town to enjoy on the little deck. This place is definitely not fancy at all, but the view and serenity are unlike any you will find in Kona.

We had a peaceful stay in the tiki hut. We could eat breakfast on the patio and watch whales. The sky was full of stars at night and we could leave the patio slider open for airflow all night. This is a great place we'd recommend for a couple wanting a country retreat.

A Whales Crossing was a fun stay in a unique area with sweeping views and stunning sunsets. Linda was a great host and has a well appointed unit.

This was our second stay at the Whale Crossing! Our stays were a few years apart. It was as beautiful as we remembered. We were treated to the wonders of the whales breaching time and time again. Its like being on your own island on the island! If you want total relaxation and seclusion, this is your calling card. Linda and Marty are simply the best hosts. We can't thank them enough for our adventures there. This is a must vacation cottage.

Find a quiet part of the island with a view of the ocean, a lovingly created property, nothing too fancy, just quiet and perfect.

First off, this isn’t your classic vacation rental. It is the cutest tiki hut with a separate bathroom building. No AC but not it’s not really necessary with the ocean breeze , ceiling fan and screens all the way around. Beautiful decorated. Owner even provided robes and sleep masks! We loved waking up to the ocean view visible right from the bed. Would stay here again in a heartbeat! Owners dogs were a bonus! They were friendly but not intrusive.

We booked 3 nights here to begin a 3 week vacation in the islands. It was great and we wish we had booked the whole first week here. Sleeping to the nature sounds, deep quiet too and then waking to the expansive view! We were able to exhale from our great but very active lives- to reset. Will come back just for the outdoor shower alone and stars alone. All the reviews are true - oh and thanks for the binoculars too.