We had lived in this neighborhood decades in the past and knew the house well, and also knew Paul. It was exactly how we remembered it, and also exactly what kind of Hawaii North Shore experience we wanted. This is where you come for a funky, old school North Shore beach house experience, not an upscale McMansion kind of thing. It has everything you need, including comfortable beds, the sound of the surf at night, the sand at the bottom of your stairs, amazing views, a perfect lanai, and an outdoor shower. Paul is an excellent host; talk to him about Hawaiian culture and history to get a well rounded knowledge about the place you are staying. We had a blissful 10 day stay here and will be back. 100% recommended.