As a first trip to Hawaii with my sister and cousin, we were looking for a cozy place next to the ocean, in a quiet area away from all the tourists. Karen and Gary were very accommodating on our arrival time- we had a 2 hour frustrating experience at the car rental- but the moment we saw our home for the next week, we knew we had chosen the perfect place to stay, all of our previous frustration was forgotten. Seeing the ocean within steps of the home, the large lanai, and the living area with plenty of windows bringing in the breeze and the sound of the waves was breathtaking. We spent mornings and evenings sitting by the ocean watching the sunrise and sunset, the surfers, the view of Honolulu, and the ships coming and going. We especially enjoyed watching the hen and her little chicks nestling in the backyard. We all slept wonderfully, the beds were comfortable, the showers had great water pressure, plenty of bath linens and beach towels, a nicely laid out and equipped kitchen and plenty of space for 3 people. Karen had kindly supplied us with a bag of Kona coffee and came to check on us after a couple of days to see if we needed anything. We absolutely loved our stay and wished we could have extended for a much longer time. Karen and Gary are lovely hosts.