We're first time Arbnb folks who travelled with a multigenerational party of 6. We've been to Hawaii several times always staying at a resort in the past and were a little nervous taking the leap to more space but less amenities. Geoff and Amanda's place did not disappoint and they were attentive and very nice hosts. The location quiet and neighborhood lovely, the views, magnificent!!! Never have we been on a vacation where the whole group looked forward to heading back to the house just to see the view...which was mesmerizing. Whatever stress you arrive with just melts away. Whale season is at the close but still several sightings from the back deck. The house is really nicely done, simple, clean and modern. We saw and met our neighbors, though our duplexes were very private. The north shore in general was really fun...quiet, beaches everywhere (though some really turbulent water to note if you have kids). If we had one knock on the location it's that local restaurants are really sparse so we cooked a bit more than we'd bargained for...but we'd trade it any day for that view and the sound of crashing waves lulling us to sleep. If we could rate it 6 stars we would...all around excellent value that over delivered!