Jim made us feel very, very welcome and gave us a very comprehensive introduction to the area and the east side of the Big Island. The Whale House is unique and beautiful inside. It has wonderful beds and a veranda that wraps all the way around the house on the second story. It is built right on top of a 400 year old lava flow. It has all amenities. I have nothing but great things to say about our stay including the nice folks next door at the B&B. You can walk for a long time along the lava flow right next to the ocean crashing against the cliff. You can hear the birds awaken at dawn and see the sun come up while drinking coffee on the veranda. Heaven.