We really enjoyed our stay at the Whale House! Jim was at the house when we arrived and could not have been more welcoming and helpful. He knows the island very well and gave us good tips about things to see - and what might not be worth the effort. The house was clean and well stocked with all the essentials. The kitchen is well supplied for all cooking needs. Grocery stores are fairly close - within 15 minute drive. The house is situated across a quiet street from the ocean and you can walk a short trail over to the cliffs overlooking the ocean. The neighborhood is beautiful - nice houses, flowering shrubs, empty lots with wild flowers and jungle growth. The whole area is build on 400 year old lave flows making the ground impenetrable. Thus phone lines are visible and water is collected from roofs in big cisterns. The filtration system is great so the water is fine at the Whale House - not to worry. The house - like most in the area - is not air conditioned, but the living quarters are on the second floor so the breeze and ceiling fans keep it cool at night. It can get stuffy in the afternoons. Having dinner on the wide front porch listening to the waves and the coqui frogs was great! We highly recommend the Whale House!