This home is close to Turtle Bay resort on the North Shore. You can use the resorts beach access that has a restaurant / bar on the sand. They also have beach chairs and etc to use. This rental is perfect to stay away from all the heavy tourist traffic and crazy ridiculous prices. The home is about 1hr and 10 minutes from waikiki but worth it with the beautiful scenic drive. There is a grocery store in Kahuku about 10mins from the area and a McDonald's. sharks cove is about 10mins away perfect for snorkeling. alot of reef so if you have kids get reef shoes to avoid slipping. also check the tides and surf before planning to snorkle. sometimes the waves go over the wall making it hard to snorkel. also turtles. the home is very very quite with good neighbors. there is a pool but it's not heated. very cold. no hot tub. the home has a nice big washer & dryer. big large patio. there is a pull out bed on the couch which fitted me comfortable a 6'1 man and a 10 year old son. bed is not so comfortable so maybe throw some blankets down under for cushion. home is nice. there is a small ant problem but nothing major. I will definitely come back and use this home again in my future stay. stay away from the tourist areas. you will pay a arm and a leg. this is a beautiful spot. helicopters land in your complex. it's the business.