It was my first visit my first solo trip to Hawaii and it was beyond my imagination. Not only for the state but really due to John. He went aboveand beyond anything I could've asked for as a host. He keeps an immaculately clean home. The proximity to the beach is a dream location is great when you consider wanting to visit some of those main attractions. Emma- his sweet sweet dog is just the cherry on top. When I consider a beautifully kind human being- that's John. He makes some A1 suggestions for food and places to visit. Definitely check out the two books in the room that he mentions. they were clutch if you didn't really have a plan for your visit ( like I did). We stayed up and talking and laughing. He and his home is Hawaii's best kept secret.