As we approached my childhood hometown Kailua, we sent a text to Cheri letting her know we were near. Cheri and Scott were there to greet us as we pulled down the crushed coral driveway and parked in front of the Balinese gate. As Cheri showed my wife and me all the amenities and details of the bungalow, Scott stowed the luggage in the closet and we began a relaxing and enjoyable stay. The bungalow is tastefully decorated by Cheri to reflect their wide travels and interests. For us it felt like home and we knew that our week would be special. When you are steps from a world famous beach, surrounded by tropical gardens, hosted by wonderful individuals who understand both sharing and privacy, you quickly slip into the peaceful routine of a vacation in paradise. Cheri's list of things to do in and around Kailua are spot on and of course you should enjoy Kailua beach for a sunrise walk, an afternoon kayak or just reading a book. We also liked shopping at the local farmer's market and then a barbecue at the bungalow. Having a kitchen equipped with everything you need is important to us as we love to cook. High end cookware, knives and equipment makes it enjoyable and easy to accomplish. Did I mention the Cheri has thought of everything. If there is a negative it is that we didn't stay longer. We look forward to coming back next year and staying again with Cheri and Scott in their "enchanting" bungalow and hearing about their latest travels while we enjoy a healthy and stress free lifestyle.