Staying in Sue's home was amazing. We were about a 10 min drive from one of the best beaches in the USA, and had a very private and quiet home in a peaceful, safe neighborhood with plenty of parking. It was close to a bustling downtown area with many amazing restaurants and also to a number of the large highways that allow you to travel across the island. Sue's home had many amenities that made it even better value than some of the other airbnbs that we looked at. It had the usual supplies, such as pots and pans, cups and cutlery, but it also had a coffee pot, toaster, kettle, coffee, tea, sugar, milk, ice trays, reusable water bottle, beach chairs, beach towels, beach umbrella, safety kit, games, and books. Sue also has a book of local favorites with food suggestions and tips about the area; one of the restaurants had a life changing Kalua pork eggs benedict that I can't stop thinking about. For the cottage itself, Sue had a number of beautiful touches that really highlighted the peaceful, relaxing nature of the space, including flowers, beautiful shells and artwork, and a welcome basket that included a bottle of wine and treats! The bed was very comfortable and there were multiple blankets and pillows as well as a small couch/futon for any third party. There were multiple places to sit and relax, inside as well as outside. For anyone who's concerned about the heat, Sue's cottage has 2 very strong fans that help air circulate throughout the house and multiple windows with screens and frosted glass slats that open to allow air flow while providing privacy. There was no AC but my husband and I were both able to sleep very comfortably, both due to the fans and the excellent mattress. One of my favorite parts of the trip was the outdoor shower. It is surrounded by curtains and wooden walls so you have your privacy but also still experience being outdoors. You can reach the shower without dragging sand and water inside the house and it was an amazing experience to shower under the stars, listening to the insects humming and hearing the wind rustle through the palms. Sue, as a host, was very responsive and replied to texts and phone calls very quickly, gave a lot of great advice about local spots to eat and visit, and was very friendly and kind and thoughtful throughout our stay, checking in with us and making sure we were ok. I hope the next time we visit O'ahu, we can stay with Sue again. Mahalo, Sue!