Niki's place was wonderful. My wife and I were looking to avoid the hustle and bustle of Waikiki and to get a more authentic Hawaiin experience. Niki's place definitely delivered. The North Shore was filled with amazing beaches and a gazillion awesome food trucks. Much less traffic, much quieter part of the island. The only downside is that if you DO want to do anything on the south shore, it takes a little bit of a drive (45 minutes to an hour). But that was worth it for my wife and I.