We came in late at night, but Shari had already communicated to us on what to do once we arrived, gave us thorough instructions on how to get there, etc which was great. We loved the place and the area, and with it being my third time visiting Oahu, I knew Kailua was the place for me since the beaches there are amazing!
We did the pillbox hike the first morning we were there. It's so close, plus Lanikai beach is a 5-10 min walk or a 10 min drive, depending on which location you choose. Great for those all day beach days. Also, boots n kimos, cinnamons, and jewel or juice were my fav places in the area. The first two for bfast, the last for their acai bowls. Definitely had great food spots not too far.
Shari's place is very clean, and she definitely respected our privacy. The other reviewers talked about the outside noise (traffic) which is true, but only during mornings if you sleep in or afternoons when people are going home. We would catch it if we got home early to eat or to get ready before dinner, so it wasn't much of a bother to us. The bed was very comfortable, so beware... It will make you sleep in ;) Extra towels were provided for us, along with beach necessities like the mats, which helped tremendously.
Overall, my boyfriend and I enjoyed our stay here! Would definitely recommend and would definitely rent again.