Halona's place is located very close to the beach off highway 1. While it takes around 40-45 minutes to reach Honolulu / Waikiki by car, it's a great place to explore the island from, especially the North Shore. There are some amazing beaches nearby. It's also in a quiet and spacious neighborhood with parking right in front of the unit. Halona was a gracious, communicative, and helpful host throughout our stay.