Views: They are spectacular. The photos do justice. If you like watching waves crash by and survey the beach scene while lounging on a chair and reading your favorite book, this is it!
House: Everything that matters, such as the amenities, the bathrooms, and so on, is nicely done. Some aspects could be improved so that the overall experience feels upscale, but it is a pleasant place to stay.
Location: Everything, from Costco to Safeway, is close by! If you are taking a helicopter ride, it is five minutes away. If you are going to North Shore or South, this is a central location that splits the distance. You can easily walk to Kalapaki beach through the Mariott parking lot. For everything other than snorkeling, Kalapaki is a very nice beach. There are restaurants nearby as well.
Susanne: She is very helpful. Very responsive throughout. We had a noisy neighbor problem one night that she took care of right away. Another thing: the house was excellently provisioned. As an illustration, you usually find the cheapest and flimsiest toilet paper in these places, regardless of how upscale the rest of it may be. Here, nothing but the best Kirkland premium :). As another example, the TV had all kinds of apps and subscriptions, that kept the kids occupied late evenings. The point being, the way it is managed, she is not nickel-and-diming and you can see that she cares.
After COVID, since everyone is traveling, it is hard to judge the value as everything is expensive. But, overall, we had a very pleasant vacation that we will remember for a long time.