John and Sandy's AirBnb has to be one of the best kept secrets in Oahu for accommodation when on vacation. Their studio is in a great location (with a rental car), clean, and on the top of a ridge. Although not water front, the views driving up to their house are great (Hanauma Bay, Koko Crater, Ocean, Beach). We would choose to stay at their place over the up scale hotels in Waikiki regardless of price on our next trip. You can't beat waking up to the sound of the waterfall from their Zen Garden and palm trees seen through the studio's skylight.

Not only do guests save on the accommodations staying at this AirBnB, but the restaurants in Hawaii Kai are also far more cost effective than where Oahu tourists typically eat. It's less than 2 miles from a grocery store (Safe Way), and Koko Marina (several good restaurants). Specifically, Kona Brewing Company in the Koko Marina was our favorite place to eat.

For entertainment, we did several hikes close to their studio (Koko Crater, Kuilau Ridge, Pill Box), snorkeled in Hanauma Bay, scuba dive in Turtle Bay Canyon. It was also easy driving access to the North Shore highways to enjoy the dole plantation, sunset beach, Waimea Bay, Waimea Falls, Polynesian Cultural Center, and catamaran whale watching.

Our flight was delayed coming into Oahu, John was very patient / pleasant and met us upon arrival. When we arrived at the studio, John took the time to review with us how all the appliances work (including their hot tub and outdoor grill). We stayed a total of 11 nights, Sandy offered to change out the sheets and clean the place on several occasions and let us do our personal laundry with their washer/dryer.

I highly recommend this place for anyone looking to rent a car and explore the island.