Our stay in Kona was on the tail end of our two-week Big Island vacation, and we ended our trip in a fantastic Airbnb! Alex had a binder with lists of places to visit and eat. We took advantage of the location, rented snorkeling gear, and headed out to many beaches in the area. The place was comfortable, well equipped, and had a bin full of outdoor equipment, including chairs we took to the beach. The view, especially at sundown, is brilliant! Stay here; you will not regret it!
PS: we did eat at Royal Thai, and the poke stand off the highway Alex recommended. Delicious!