Martin is definitely a Superhost! He made a solo trip into unknown territory completely welcoming and warm. I really appreciated having Martin as my host. It was also amazing to have a car for a low price. It’s nothing fancy but it definitely gets the job done and is good on gas.
The studio is sweet. It is small but can sleep 3-4 people and you spend all your time outside anyway. It is towards the end in a complex with other units. There are probably around 75 other units that are inhabited at different times of the year. I was hoping for complete seclusion and unfortunately did not find that in the complex but everyone I met was very friendly. Some were owners, some were visitors. The people upstairs unfortunately were loud and I could hear every part of their conversation since they were sitting on their lanai, talking and drinking. But quiet hours start at 10pm and usually by that time I was passed out. My only complaint is being so close to others while in the complex. But once out on the beach, it was amazing. I would see a few people here and there but mostly I had places to myself which was perfect. The surf was high for most of the days I was there (mid November) so swimming at Kepuhi beach was too scary. It sounds like other times of year, it is much more calm. But it was still beaufil to sit out there and watch and listen.
Sleeping to the crashing waves and waking up to the orchestra of birds was wonderful. I loved the hostel feeling of the place with people leaving things that are useful like sunscreen, olive oil, etc.
Martin made my stay very easy and I really appreciated it. This would be a great stay for anyone that is hesitant about coming to a place that they are unfamiliar with.