This is a difficult review to write, as this gem was nothing short of an all around spectacular experience and, therefore, difficult to have to leave it. Having stayed in over 30 Airbnbs thus far, this was definitely one place that I'll never forget, and may need to visit again. The house is beautiful, spacious, organized and well decorated. It has that beachy feel that we were looking for. Below is a list of things that I think guests are primarily seeking when traveling.
1. Cleanliness. During the time of COVID, cleanliness was most important for us. I have a very high standards when it comes to cleanliness, and I can assure that everything was extremely clean. Lauren also made sure the cleaners met the COVID-19 standards, which was added reassurance for us.
2. Location. If you are seeking for a relaxing get away while in Oahu, this is the place for you. Kailua beach is walking distance, which you'll have a view of right from the lanai. You will have an amazing view of the mountains right off of the porch. Be sure to watch the sunset from behind the mountains during your stay, you won't want to miss it. We would often star gaze from the driveway in the evenings or just walk to the beach at night to look at the moon reflecting off of the water. We were close to several grocery stores, including Safeway (which does convenient delivery right to the house), Whole Foods, Foodland and Target. There are also numerous restaurants close by, including Maui Brewing, which we visited several times.
3. The neighborhood. This is a very friendly, quiet and safe neighborhood. You'll want to buy a house here or consider raising your kids here. I'm serious. It's like one of those neighborhoods you only see in the movies, but in real life.
4. Amenities. Lauren thought of everything when it comes to hosting. We had access to a dishwasher, washer and dryer, items for going to the beach (chairs, utility wagon, ects), and all kitchen items required to cook, including toaster oven, griddle and hot plate. There is also a really nice, big TV for evenings when you want to relax on the couch and watch a movie! The place is spacious. We even had a large pantry and plenty of storage space in the house and garage.
5. The host. Lauren truly goes above and beyond to make sure her guests are comfortable. Lauren is friendly, gracious, welcoming, organized and prompt. She even added special touches for our arrival, including having a little Christmas tree, as we were staying during the holidays. She provided us bamboo sheets, which were really comfortable to sleep on. Recognizing that we were both working from home, she even went out and bought a desk for us so that we may comfortably work throughout our stay. Lauren was always available and responded to us promptly. She even came to my aid when I injured my knee. If we needed something, she was there.
I would recommend this place to anyone. This truly was a phenomenal place! If you ever have the opportunity to stay here, this is not the place you'll want to pass up!