Hale's Hale is a perfect spot to stay while vacationing in the Kailua-Kona area. It is just far enough out of Kailua-Kona to really get a feel for Hawaii off the tourist path. There are so many great local places to eat right nearby and you won't pay an arm and a leg like you would in Kona. Their place is sparkling clean with tons of extra's. All the beach gear was great to have. I have fallen in love with Tommy Bahama chairs - they are great and hold so much stuff! No need for any other kind of bag to go to the beach with. The kitchen had a coffee maker, micro and a induction cooktop with pans as well. We ate breakfast there every morning and a few dinners as well. They have a BBQ outside for your use. They also have a washer/dryer available for you too, which comes in hand to dry towels and suits with. Their place is in a quiet neighborhood with great views of the ocean. It's not "on" the beach, but most places aren't on this island - you're really only about 15-20 minutes from a couple of really nice snorkeling spots and beaches. There is a grocery store close by so you're not driving back into Kona for anything - except souvenir shops and chain restaurants. Jon and Marileigh are super nice and so is Issac, their son. They are there to answer any questions you might have and if your interested you can rent their surfboards, kayaks and/or SUP for a marginal fee. They were quick to answer any emails/texts before and during our stay. We stayed 6 nights with them and I would highly recommend them to friends and family. It would be great to stay with them again on a return trip to the island.