Kaaawa is, in my view, one of the most stunning places on Oahu. If you are an outdoorsy person, don't hesitate to book May's place. You'll be a short drive from one of the most beautiful hikes on the island -- Crouching Lion -- and excellent snorkeling. It's also a great launching point to the North Shore. The room was lovely, and the extra touches -- hair dryer, chocolate-covered macadamia nuts, instant coffee, free water and sodas, toiletries (including some lovely extras like a face mask and cooling eye patches), etc. -- were so wonderful. May was incredibly accommodating; she let me check in early and even offered to store my things after my check-out time. I will be dreaming of those lovely lanai views for months!