If you're looking for an authentic and comfortable experience, Leah and Matt's place is the one for you. Immediately greeted with hugs and given a tour of "your home," you'll quickly find that this vacation stay is going to be different than the rest. Literally steps from a secluded beach (with no sharks!), this humble abode comes fully equipped with a parking spot, a meal-ready kitchen, a private bedroom (with an a/c unit), a washer/dryer (huge!), a beautiful and CLEAN bathroom, your own BBQ, and a fully-stocked "fun shed" with snorkel gear and surf boards for your use, free of charge. The only ask they have of you is to mind your noise levels for the neighbors and to make sure you use their outside-shower to remove any sand before entering (super easy!). Beyond the physical amenities are Leah and Matt, who are the greatest hosts you could ask for. They quickly make it known that this is "your home" for your stay and to treat it as such. Though they give you all of your privacy, Leah loves to share her favorite places/beaches to visit and great places to eat, like Electric beach for early morning snorkeling or Monkey Pod Kitchen for dinner and drinks. Let me tell you, if you follow her word, you'll see everything she told you about (we experienced this first hand!), so just ask! Staying here gives you a chance to see what it's like to live in Hawaii from the local perspective, away from the big city lights, but still very centrally located and a short drive if you'd like to visit Waikiki's night life - what more could you ask for!