The Whale Watch/Sunset House was the perfect home for our 7-person family on our Kona vacation! We rented a car and drove the easy 15-20 min drive from the airport to the house. Tom and Gidget provided good directions, although the address on the house wasn't very clearly marked. The house is about a 10 min drive from the bustling Ali'i Drive. The Drive has a lot of fun shops, a farmer's market, and good places to eat and drink. I love how there are beautiful public beaches for swimming, right downtown! We didn't mind that the house was a bit of a drive from the beach, as the view from uphill offered breathtaking sunsets and ocean vistas. It was also nice and quiet.
Tom was really easy to reach by telephone and quickly answered any questions we had. He also shared some great resources on Kona locations for beaches, activities, and all things Kona. We really appreciated all of the helpful things that were provided at the house - e.g. boogie boars, snorkel gear, towels, two pac and plays for babies, a highchair, stroller, and and sand toys.
Overall we had a great experience and would recommend to anyone, especially families!