A quaint and quiet area to stay on an otherwise busy island. We stayed here + near Haleiwa + Waikiki. We’re more of a DIY + adventure family so I think the Airbnb experience suited my family better as you can kind of DIY your experience. It’s a little harder to get to some of the hikes from here than it is from the city, but it’s worth it to be able to do your laundry and clean up from the hikes (harder at the hotels).
Note that this side of the island is crazy Windy. I thought the north shore would be windy too, but this side took the cake on windiness. Don’t let it deter you though, the beach experience here is still great, not totally private but beats the city crowds near Waikiki/Honolulu and the crowds at the north shore beaches. Also the little shops and food stops on the east shore were my favorite. The locals are friendly and it feels good to support these locations over the hustle and bustle of the south shore.