I have rented VRBO and Air BnB's all over the world and have never stayed in the same place twice. I do this because I like to try new places. This house is the exception, and I just returned from second visit. I also have been to Hawaii over 20 times, but I don't think I will go anywhere else the next time I visit. This house, its location, and Kailua are perfect. Both times we traveled with a large party including my three young children. The location of the house to the best beach in Hawaii is fantastic. You step out into the quiet cul de sac and travel down the short and delightful path to the beach. The house provides beach chairs, boogie boards, coolers (although we found it easier to take the short walk home to eat). The beach is so long and beautiful (approximately 2.5 miles). I enjoy running and ran the length of the beach nearly every day. There is also a nearby bike path for a longer run or walk to another beach that is beautiful too. The kids loved the short walk to Island Snow for a daily shave ice. The same mall has pizza and kayak rentals. There is a nice steakhouse Buzz's that is also a short walk. Kailua town proper is 1 mile from the house and has many restaurants. It has a Whole Foods, Foodland, and several specialty grocery/wine stores in the same little area. The Thursday night farmer's market is fantastic, with music, local farmers, and a wide variety of food vendors (sushi sliders, Pho from the Pig and the Lady, island fare). There are several great hiking trails nearby, and it seems like everything else is 1/2 hour to 45 minutes away (airport, Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, North Shore). The house itself is a 60's style beach bungalow, that has been updated with a lightened interior. It's design is great for large parties, allowing for people to have removed quite spaces and comfortable shared spaces. The pool is lovely. It is heated (which is hard to find), has a relaxing fountain sound when the kids aren't having a blast in it, and is bigger than it appears in the pictures. The table in front of the pool is shaded and perfect for meals during the day. The yard is beautifully landscaped with tropical flowers. John is helpful, easy to deal with and very responsive. This is a perfect place for a relaxing vacation