Overall - Hale Nanea is absolutely stunning and a perfect couples retreat in a magnificent location.
The Hosts: Communication was excellent and while we only encountered Laura and Jake once each, they were very friendly and helpful. Laura stayed in communication with us, checked in a few times during our stay, and was quick to respond when I messaged her.
The Home: The beauty of this home can't be overstated. It's architecture, tasteful Hawaiian/Polynesian decor, and incredible landscaping around the home truly create the life in paradise atmosphere. Fully equipped kitchen, comfortable seating areas, beach supplies, everything you need is there.
The Beach: The home has direct beach access through a lush landscaped yard and walkway. As mentioned in many other reviews, it's a very quiet area of beach and we were the only people on the beach several times during our stay. The beach is also sandy (not rocky) and easy to get in and out of the water. Great snorkeling here - was able to observe tons of tropical fish and turtles feeding and swimming every single time I went out. With no one else around, I was able to just watch them for extended amounts of time with no disturbances. I also snorkeled Shark's Cove and Turtle Bay and they also both had great snorkeling, but my best and most memorable moments were here.
Location: The neighborhood is a quiet, residential area that's less than 10 minutes from Haleiwa, which is a super cool walkable town with great shopping and dining. We visited several other areas of Oahu, including Turtle Bay further up the north shore, Ko Olina, Kualoa Ranch, and Honolulu. The furthest drive was Kualoa on the windward side and it didn't feel like a long trip at all (though we are from Houston, where everything is 45 minutes away).
Overall, Hale Nanea lived up to the reviews. There was nothing about it we didn't like and are really hoping to be back someday soon!