Lei's guest suite is beautiful. It was perfect for my daughter and me. It was very clean, the bed was comfortable, the views into the backyard were lovely, and the shower was so nice. We received the entry code and wifi password the day before we arrived. It was like arriving at home - we just parked and walked to the door. We didn't cook, but did use the fridge to keep some drinks cold. She had beach chairs, umbrellas, a boogie board, and beach towels for our use. There are bikes, but we didn't end up using them. For the busy weekends, they would be super handy.
The location was perfect. We were just a couple of minutes from Pipeline and Sunset Beaches and maybe 5-10 minutes (by car) from Waimea Bay and Valley with the waterfall. We were amazed by the surf and the surfers! Haleiwa is nearby and such a cute town. And, the Dole Plantation is also close. We loved the North Shore. It is more my style than the upscale shopping area of Waikiki lined with all the resorts. I didn't realize how close things were from a driving perspective either! We loved exploring and drove up the coast to see Turtle Bay and Laie Point and Kahana Bay one day, south to Ko'Olina and Waikiki another. We moved into Waikiki the last 2 nights of our trip (daughter was on a recruiting visit to HPU) and got to explore the scenic east coast too. It's worth the drive from the North Shore for a day.
Unrelated to the area or guest suite, many things require reservations. We wanted to see Hanauma Bay, but you have to have a reservation. Pearl Harbor had just reopened the USS Arizona Memorial and we couldn't get reservations in advance. I'd hate for anyone to miss out!
Overall, we loved our stay at Lei's and would definitely come again and recommend it to others!