We really liked this place! Susan and Paulo were great hosts.

The cottage unit where we stayed was right next to the pool but make no mistake, the stay here was nice and quiet. The inside of the cottage was nicely decorated and very up-to-date with everything well maintained. The king size bed was comfortable and there was plenty of sitting space for those down times. Don't miss that this place has air conditioning - many do not. While it's true Hawaii is generally breezy, it can be hot and having a/c is a real plus.

The beach is just a few steps down the path outside the locked "compound" (felt very secure here) and it was the best beach we found during our stay, which included a few days on Kauai as well. Very few people there, even on the weekend. Nice sand, water, etc. Go for a long walk or just relax in your beach chair under the umbrella - all included. We also used boogie boards and a surfboard that were included.

Kailua is a small residential community with a nice town center with shops and restaurants. It is only 30 minutes from Honolulu airport and an hour or so from the north shore if you want to travel around some. For around town, Susan also provided bikes that we rode to the market and to the beach park.

This was a great place and you can't go wrong here unless you are the type who enjoys the cater-to scene that a resort provides. If that is your thing then you should stay on Waikiki. We prefer to stay in this type of place and would never stay in Waikiki.

If you are looking for a quiet and relaxing place to stay, right at a great beach - you have found it.