Kimo's Getaway was perfect for our last night in Kona but would also be great for a longer stay: about a 25-minute walk along Alii Drive (which can be very busy) to Kona town, a quick drive or walk (which requires crossing a fast & busy intersection) uphill to Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill, a coffee/tea shop and a nice deli are two doors away.
The apartment is airy and spacious and feels fresh and new. A great lanai with comfy furniture fronts the space, perfect for watching the sunset over the water! But until then, pull the shades down around the lanai to keep the apartment from overheating. While we didn't see any AC, closing the windows & blinds on the hot side and running the many ceiling fans kept the space very comfortable.
Kimo's is in a quiet residential neighborhood (although the street was pretty noisy on a Saturday night) with lots of wonderful bird sounds, including a couple of chickens!
Our host gave us excellent directions and we had no trouble finding the apartment. We had an easy self check-in and didn't see our hosts until the following morning, when Jim gave us a friendly aloha as we were enjoying our coffee on the lanai.
We would definitely stay in Kimo's Getaway if we wanted to be near Kona town and the Alii Drive beaches. Four thumbs up!