Joe was the most communicative and thoughtful host I have ever stayed with. He called and emailed me prior to the visit to help me pack for the unique experience that is Hawaii. Then he checked in with me after we arrived, to ensure we were greeted with a warm island welcome and make sure the home was to our liking. He offered additional assistance as needed with restaurants, beaches, shopping, etc.
The home itself is really perfect - with tasteful upgrades that make you feel like you are in a five-star hotel. We had the softest sheets, plenty of pillows, bedding for the couch, fast wifi, a fully stocked kitchen for cooking and a bathroom with a washer / dryer stacked unit for laundry.
We also used the boogie boards, the snorkle gear, the cooler, the beach bag, and planned on using the fire pit but got rained out :-(. What a fabulous little gem of a home in a very wonderful city of Laie.
Laie is central to watching the surfers, snorkeling, wonderful beached (we spent two afternoons at Pounders), the Polynesian cultural center and more! My favorite part of staying there was waking up with our coffee and walking to the end of the street to watch the sun rise. I also loved the quiet and private walk to our beach. Maybe a 3 minute walk from our front door to a wonderful snorkeling beach just perfect for toddlers and picnics.
I can't say enough about this home. It was a wonderful vacation. The photos don't do it justice.