The private beach access cannot be beat especially at the this price. This is a cozy place that is clean and bright with ocean blue colors and lovely decorative touches throughout. The pictures are accurate. There is a large kitchen island with chairs which makes it a nice place to eat and do work. The kitchen is well stocked. The washer and dryer in the condo are a huge plus. People keep their lanai doors and windows open so the ocean air comes in. There are portable fans. I slept in the main room more than the bed for the breeze and the sound of the ocean and it was good. Bekah checked in with me and was responsive and kind. I like that she is nearby and that it is a local family hosting.
The beach is unbelievable. It is right there anytime. It is has some parts that are reefy but overall it is good for swimming, nice snorkeling and generally watching sunrises, sunsets, taking walks and soaking in the ocean air and breeze. People were also fishing, While it is shared by a few buildings it was never crowded. Bekah provided snorkels, beach chairs, boards and an umbrella so no effort is required. There are lawn chairs on the yard facing the beach if you do not want to go to the sand and there are tables and chairs with umbrellas.
The overall location was also a plus. It is not as touristy and crowded but it is close to so many things. There are least 10 other beaches within 30 minutes which made every day a chance to see something new. Plus the Polynesian Cultural Center, Laie beaches, Kualoa Ranch are also within 10-20 minutes.
The only less than ideal aspect (but not a dealbreaker) was the construction. The place is undergoing significant renovation (which it needs) but it means that on any given day there will be noise for some of the day. If you are out and about during the day this will not be an issue for you. I also bought a pack of earplugs which did wonders especially when people were having phone calls on their lanais’ which seems to happen everywhere you stay.
Overall great experience and look forward to coming back.