The house is just over an hour away from downtown Kona, which is exactly what we wanted, to get away from the crowds. If the gorgeous view wasn’t enough, the area had everything else you needed. Local cafes, grocery shops, gas and friendly people. The house itself has everything you will need, some games, beach equipment, bbq grill, full size washer and dryer, and plenty of various patio furniture to relax on. The house was clean and the property is spacious. You’ll feel like you have the island to yourself yet you’re close enough to the main road. Just a short minute drive gets you on the main road to head to your destinations. We found going to Hilo rather than Kona much more pleasurable. The drive is a bit longer, but the roads are much less curvy making the drive easy and enjoyable and you pass through volcano national park so if that is on your list of to dos, you’re only about 45 minutes away. Plus Hilo has much more to offer as far as shopping and local businesses go. But, since the house is near the southern tip, you can choose either direction with nearly the same amount of travel time. We will definitely book the house again should we return to the Big Island anytime soon!