Yes the highway is noisy, sirens and loud cars pass by all day but by night it’s quiet. Yes the power lines are right in the view. It’s 45 min away from downtown Honolulu so keep that in mind, sometimes linger with local traffic. HOWEVER, the place, hospitality, convenience, grace, and overall amenities provided by Amanda make all the cons go away. She made my Ohana feel welcomed and well kept. This is a great family vacation home!