Mike’s place was truly incredible! We were looking for a quiet and relaxing place to stay on the north shore, and it was perfect. It was so nice to wake up, make a Kona coffee pour-over, and walk out to the beach. The front door is just a few steps from the sand. When all the other beaches on the north shore are crowded, sunset point right out your door is like having your own private beach. We enjoyed listening to the waves crashing as we fell asleep in the evenings. At night, there isn’t really any light pollution so it’s a great place for stargazing! During the day you get the prevailing winds coming right off the ocean. The breeze cools the porch and fills the house with fresh air. The temperature at night was typically low 70’s, so it was perfect for sleeping. The shower is stellar, and the bed is really comfortable. We did some cooking in the house, and it went really well. We actually baked some local fish we got from the Foodland in Pupukea in the counter-top oven, and it was delicious! There are also a lot of great restaurants and food trucks in Haleiwa. Mike was a wonderful host and we really enjoyed getting to know him. He made us feel right at home and made sure we had everything we needed. He also was an invaluable help with navigating covid requirements for traveling to the island as well as recommendations for restaurants and activities. We hope to stay here again very soon!