I’m an advanced surfer. Was in a couple comps when I was younger. While there are some good surf spots near by (Haleiwa). The best and largest number of spots are located closer around the area of the break pipeline. This airbnb is about 10 - 15 minute drive from that area depending on traffic. If you are getting a place for surfing that area is more ideal.
If you are learning there is one of the best spots to learn on the north shore puena point 4 minutes down there street.
You will want to drive to the beach walking would be a bit too far.
The airbnb was ok. Older kitchen. Bug/ ants are visible. Not to an absurd degree but notable. This I believe is the case for a lot of houses that are older in the area because they are not sealed properly/ or it is hard to keep the bugs out. My friend had an Airbnb by waimea bay and it did not have those issues however it was on the second floor.
The location if you aren’t a surfer is great. Or if you want to go to the south shore sometimes.
Host seems nice. Overall good experience, but if you are traveling with people that want to be in an updated place and are picky about their lodgings their are probably other places that would be better.
For surfers at skill of fairly experienced or above this is a good location but if you want to be in the best spot go north at the top of Waimea bay to sunset beach park.