We spent a relaxing 10 days in this beautiful, restful spot overlooking the ocean on Oahu’s leeward side. The trade winds blew gently throughout our stay, making our fifth-floor wrap-around balcony lanai deliciously cool and the entire condo airy and bright. We watched surfers and stand-up board riders during our lanai breakfast each morning and walked on the beach each day—one morning early enough to be checked out by a young sea turtle cruising along the very edge of the water. We’ve stayed in this same building (in other units) several times over the years, mostly in January – March, and can only imagine what a great view this unit must have for spotting the humpback whales that go by the islands then. The condo itself is perfectly stocked for cooking (from Rachel Ray dishware with matching cloth napkins and Calphalon cookware, down to full set of steak knives and even a potato peeler—plus everything else you'd need: thoughtful touches for the real cook). The bed was very comfortable, the Wifi worked great, and Netflix was a welcome addition. We fell asleep to the sound of the ocean each night. The saltwater pool downstairs was our afternoon favorite. The building is close enough to nearby local restaurants to be convenient for eating out (Thai food at Spicy House and Puerto Rican at Coquito’s) as well as to various chains (McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Starbucks) and shopping (Island Wear in the Long’s Drugstore shopping center for cute dresses or Ko Olina for upscale souvenirs), yet far enough from the madding crowd to be a real retreat. We are already planning to come back next year!