The VRBO ad does not do justice to this property.

First of all, it is on the water. And that is different than "crossing a road to get to the water" like most other properties offer. This means that you can roll off your bed right into the sea. Also, driving around Oahu will show you that it is slightly crowded, and there will be no road near a beach you will be able to cross without considerable traffic.

Second, the units are incredibly well designed and furnished. In each studio, there is a fully equipped kitchen (up to the spices, coffee, tea and condiments and rice steamers to electric stoves), a bathroom with everything you can think of - shampoo, conditioner, soap, even a laundry basket (washer, dryer and soap available on property), and a non-cluttered, comfortable living area. Beach towels, masks, fins, snorkels, kayaks, life jackets, sea shoes, fishing gear are all provided should you want to use any of it.

Third, there is a bustling coral reef a short swim away from the property. I was surprised to see the ad say "the best beach is 2 miles away". Yes, for those who want a sandy beach; sorry; there is no sandy beach at the foot of the property; it is volcanic rock as many other places in Hawaii (remember if you want, the owners have sea shoes you can use, though I didn't use any). Yet within steps it changes into sand, and after an easy 5 minute swim (or, walk on sand because it is shallow), you reach the coral reef. In this time when corals all around the world (including Hawaii) are dying, what could be more valuable than being within swimming distance to a coral reef to observe this magical ecosystem? If you are not a swimmer, you can still enjoy the hammock, or the beach chairs on the lawn right next to the water.

Fourth, the landlady Yao is on top of her game. This why actually why I chose this place. It was unclear from photos whether this was the best property or other ones "across the road from a beach" were in a better setting, but reading the reviews signaled to me that the landlady took her job very seriously. Indeed, this was the case. Yao is very professional, has thought of everything to make your stay be like "what she would like if she was traveling", and is always available to help.

Overall, this place is a gem.