We stayed at Paul and Alicia's place for a month (me working remotely + my wife and toddler). We needed a break to reset from these streneous months of pandemic and this was a fantastic place to do so!
# top 3 things we loved
The beaches are fantastic. Whether you're looking for a shorebreak, a surf or to chill you can find the perfect spot within a 5-10min drive - can't go wrong. This is a short drive from local shops (foodland supermarket, some great food trucks) and the polynesian cultural center. There are calm water beaches too if you want to introduce kids to the water.
The hosts are extremely responsive and accommodating (e.g. they lent us a portable crib so we didn't have time to bring one. So nice!) and their place is very well equipped (kitchen, laundry, beach equipment, dishwasher, toaster, coffee machine... you name it)
The internet connection is very very fast (optic fiber) should you need to video conference for work (or are really keen on getting some good streaming quality in the evening).
# things to consider
It's important to come in with the right expectations. This is a beach bungalow. It means it can get a tad hot in the afternoons during the hawaii summer months / when there's no wind (we planned our daily trips outside accordingly. Note there's a portable AC you can put in one of the bedrooms). You'll get see wildlife (morning call from the wild chickens that roam around, chances to spot cute little geckos running around).
It is also located on the North shore - this is probably best for folks who want to enjoy nature and be outside, enjoying the beach, checking surf spots (including the world famous banzai pipeline) every day. If you're planning to regularly spend time shopping or in cafes you might consider areas closer to either Kailua or Honolulu (50min drive).