What a place! It was perfect for us. Finding the little opening in the verdant wall in the dark wasn't easy but the neighbors put out some cones, and the effort was totally worth it.

My wife is very particular about cleanliness and was worried about hanging out in someone elses house. The place was spotless. My daughter is freaked out by bugs which can be abundant in tropical locations. We never saw a single one.

The house accommodated the seven of us easily. The kitchen and common areas are huge. We invited four additional friends from Laie to visit one evening and had plenty of room for every one.

The beds were very comfortable. We could have slept all day (except for the occasional crow from the roaming roosters) but that would have wasted the natural beauty just outside the back door. We walked every morning on the beach and played every day in the ocean. Jjust down the beach to the left is perfect for boogy boarding - plenty of boards are available along with beach mats, beach towels, a couple of snorkel sets and some reef shoes for a trek to Goat Island if you are brave.

We enjoyed the relaxed local eateries and attractions like Ted's Bakery, Kahuku Grill (the shave ice next door is excellent), the Hukilau Cafe (try the banana pancakes), the LDS temple and the Polynesian Cultural Center. The PCC is a must do. The different villages are fun and informative and the people are delightful. We felt like family there. The luau is terrific and the evening show was amazing.

We explored other North Shore beaches too. We saw sea turtles sunning themselves, hung out in the tide pools at Shark's Cove. (Note: The beaches are very busy on the weekends but during the week the place was nearly empty.)

We went to a place on Maui after this and we all longed to be back here. We'll definitely come again.