Antonette's property in Hau'ula is clean, spacious, beautiful, and has everything a traveler needs. Antonette and her family are wonderful, welcoming hosts who made every effort to make me feel comfortable. The rental was a great value, and I would highly recommend it.

There are a few things I would like to share with potential renters that other reviewers may not have mentioned (or experienced). I decided not to rent a car while on Oahu; I wanted to stay primarily on the Windward Coast, and I wanted a retreat-like, quiet, low-pressure vacation. I took the bus to visit my brother further south in Kaneohe, and north to go shopping and sightseeing in Laie. The bus stop is very close to Antonette's, which was great. However, sometimes the bus doesn't show up - and there's usually only one every 45 minutes. So, I spent more time than I would have liked waiting for the bus in the hot sun and rain. The Windward Coast gets more wind and rain than the other parts of the island; this made Antonette's place breezy and cool, but it also meant I got few opportunities to swim under the sun.

There is a nice beach adjacent to the bus stop. Unfortunately, the main road runs close to the beach, so you have to take a car or bus north or south to get to a bigger beach that feels more peaceful and secluded. Also near the bus stop: a well-stocked 7-Eleven and a Thai food truck (a bit salty but OK).

Finally, because I was craving peace and quiet, I was initially bothered by the amount of neighborhood noise in the early morning and daytime hours - landscaping, construction, trucks thundering by, dogs barking, roosters crowing. I really liked being in a residential neighborhood and away from tourists - the neighbors were friendly, and I felt safe and comfortable - but that also came with neighborhood noise. I eventually got used to the noise, and figured out when I needed to use my earplugs. If you are planning to be there only at night, it was very peaceful (until the roosters start crowing at 4/5 a.m.). Also, as other reviewers have mentioned, the bed is comfortable. However, the pillows are big and firm, so I would recommend bringing your own if you like a smaller, softer pillow (or perhaps ask Antonette in advance if she can provide one).

All things considered, I'm happy I chose to stay at Antonette's, and I would definitely stay there again.