Where do we start! The house was so amazingly designed, set up and decorated. Mike clearly put a ton of thought when he built the space, and it is perfectly laid out. We spent many evenings watching the sunset from the lanai, and every one was uniquely beautiful. The parking space provided is very convenient, we had a mini cooper and it fit nicely in the spot provided.The kitchen was well equipped, and we enjoyed cooking meals as well as getting take out too!
The neighborhood is in a central and convenient location - not too far from the windward side of the island, a little ways away from Waikiki and the hustle and bustle of the city, and only a short drive to amazing food in Chinatown and DT Honolulu. It is also only 5 minutes to drive to Kamehameha shopping center, and several local markets. The historical Teahouse down the street is a short walk and definitely worth checking out as well.
Aside from the great WFH (work from Hawaii) space and the awesome adventuring around the island, Mike and his family were what really made our trip complete. They were the most welcoming, charming hosts we have ever experienced and showed us the upmost aloha spirit throughout our entire trip. Very glad to have also been able to spend some time and BBQ with them :)
My girlfriend and I highly recommend staying here! Make sure to enjoy the patio, check out the koi pod (+ the sneaky turtle), and get to know the dogs too! Thanks for everything Mike + fam, we truly appreciate and love you and your family. Keep in touch and hope we get the chance to visit you all again soon!