We loved our four days in the Zen Villa. It was beautifully decorated and comfortable. Despite being in the middle of Haleiwa and easy walking to shops, groceries, restaurants and the marina, it was as quiet as the countryside at night. The air conditioners in the bedrooms were amazingly quiet and effective, which meant we could sleep with the windows closed at night, and not be awakened by that Hawaii tradition, roosters crowing at 4 am. And it was a ten minute drive to perfect swimming at Sunset Beach, and the beautiful Waimea Valley. I highly recommend Zen Villa for your stay on the North Shore.