My family and I loved our stay at Hale Aloha!! Our favorite part of the home is definitely the ocean view lanai. Even on warmer summer days there is a nice cool ocean breeze which keeps the lanai and house cool. We loved using the grill, picking up fresh fish from the Dolphin in Hanalei and relaxing on the lanai after a day of exploring the North Shore. It was so nice being so close to Tunnels beach and Hanalei Bay (our two other favorite spots) as well as Waikoko and Lumahai beach - so many incredible beaches to explore nearby! The house was super comfy for our family and our hosts were super responsive and accommodating during our stay. It was my first time trying a biomat and it was so relaxing laying on it with the ocean breeze coming through windows. The owner also provides a diffuser and oils for relaxation. Nice touch. We loved the layout of the house and second lanai downstairs which provided privacy to escape the kiddos. The property is gorgeous - plumeria trees, mango trees and backing up to a lush tropical forest in the backyard and the ocean down the driveway in the front yard. Such a great spot!! We're already planning our stay here at Hale Aloha for next year!