We really enjoyed our time at the Pineapple Express. The house was clean and setting was very private and beautiful. You can see bits of the ocean from the patio with beautiful plants and trees. We also enjoyed watching the sunset near the top of the driveway (full ocean view from there) . It was such a great place to come back to after a long day of sightseeing and activities. The kitchenette and washer/dryer were also great. A quick stop at Target in Kona for some food essentials was definitely a money saver for us. We also took advantage of their beach chairs and cooler on a couple of occasions.
It should be noted that the location does require a good amount of driving to most of the sites. It was our first time in Hawaii and on the Big Island and wanted to get to Hilo, Volcano National Park, South Point, black/green sand beaches, and do check out activities/sites closer to Kona. We also wanted to stay in only one location the whole time. The Pineapple Express was a nice "mid-point" between many of those sites, which made it realistic to go back a second day (should we want to).
If you are looking to have "beach" vacation - this is probably not the best location. However, if you are like us and are looking to see more of Hawaii while also staying in one location - the Pineapple Express is a great option.