The Hapa Home at Hauula was very nice and better than we expected. Great place for a family or group of friends. It was clean, beds were comfortable, all rooms had a/c and the kitchen was fully equipped. It was fun to cook our meals and have a nice sit down dinner every night for 7 of us adults on a nice big wooden table (sits 6-8) with a stylish chandelier over our heads. Every morning we had a cup of coffee using the owner's coffee maker (and coffee pods were provided), while relaxing on the lanai overlooking the ocean. Unfortunately we didn't get to go into the ocean because the weather was rainy, but all you do is walk across the street to the beach and water/park goes on for miles in either direction. If the beach is not for you, then you can drive to Kualoa Ranch for activities, Polynesian Cultural Center, Laie Point, Turtle Bay Resort (really nice for swimming), and there are shrimp shacks galore along the coast. It's not downtown Honolulu or Waikiki, which is great! You're there to relax, get away and spend quality time with family and friends. The home and neighborhood felt very safe since, it's on a main road, and there's a gate so your car is safe. Lyea, the owner, was very nice and always replied to my emails immediately. Have fun!