Jason provided good tips on the surrounding area so we felt a bit acclimated before our arrival. If you want the hustle of a city, stay in Honolulu, but if you want a relaxing, easy pace for your Hawaiian experience, then this is the place for you. Hanauma Bay is about as polar opposite as you can get on Oahu, but our drive down was less than 1.25 hours and very easy! With 5 of us there, having the three baths and 3 queen beds was ideal. The pictures accurately reflect the space. The food trucks in Shark's Cove were excellent alternatives from cooking, and the wealth of activities available on the North Shore are endless. Mahalo for the great experience!