We rented Jacqui's space for our first family trip to Hawaii. I was looking for a place close to the beach that was out of the tourist trap. With a 15yr old, 12 yr old and my husband and I, this place was perfect. Literally steps from the beach with everything at your fingertips. This quirky little cottage has snorkel equipment,boogie boards, water shoes, books, full kitchen, laundry machines right outside, towels and much more. We would wake up every morning and take a walk on the beach with a cup of coffee, snorkel for a bit and then hit the road to explore.
We met Jacqui a couple of times and she is the sweetest lady willing to have a chat or help you if needed. Every night we would sleep with the windows open and let the sound of the ocean lull us to sleep. One night the winds shifted and a strong sewerlike smell came in so we had to shut all of the windows but it was gone as fast as it came.
I would rent Jacqui's cottage again and again. We loved it!
Things to do nearby:
Take a right out of the complex and you're headed towards North Shore. Giovannis Shrimp Truck is worth the wait
The Polynesian Cultural Center is Amazing
North Shore Taco-Best Steak Burrito EVER
Sharks Cove had amazing snorkeling-make sure to wear reef shoes
Waimea Falls was awesome