The whale house was phenomenal and an incredible value that's worth booking well in advance (you'll need to to have any hope of enjoying this place.) The property is very clean and has spectacular views with amazing sunsets easily watchable from the upstairs or downstairs lanai. The value is unbeatable.
The king bed was very comfortable and the kitchen is well equipped. Separate unit downstairs is included and having multiple full bathrooms is a huge positive. Despite the warmth of Hawaii the house was very cool and the shade on the lanai offered a great escape from the heat down by the pool.
The winding road down is in very good shape and no issues for any size of car. Yes it's a bit narrow at times and has hairpin turns, but go slow and you'll have no problems even if there are oncoming cars.
The neighborhood is very quiet and yes you are 30-40 minutes from restaurants and groceries. That's not a deterrent if you plan ahead and buy groceries in advance of coming. If you're looking for nightlife then no this is not the place for you, but if you want a private pool, beautiful views, an incredible home, at a very reasonable cost then we highly recommend the whale house.