Jill’s Mermaid House is situated just a short walk from beautiful Manini Beach. You can hear the ocean from the house, which is especially soothing when drifting off to sleep! Jill maintains a beautiful tropical garden and the lanai of the house overlooks this. Kayak/snorkel rentals at reasonable prices are just down the street so there’s no issue with parking (because you have a private gated driveway) and it’s about a 20-minute paddle to the Captain Cook monument. The house is fully equipped for cooking and cleaning up after the beach-there’s even an outdoor shower! The road to the house has curves and one-way portions, but Jill provided excellent directions and by the second time I drove the route, I felt confident (even in a van!) We had a great time!