Hao’s place is located in Waipahu in a neighborhood where many locals are situated. You will hear the occasional firework going off or the dogs and roosters throughout the day and sometimes at night. But if you are here to vacation and travel around the island, the location is great as it intersects all the major highways and you can even get to north shore or Kailua or Waikiki within 30 minutes with no traffic. It can get stuffy at night but each room has its own ac. Also don’t leave food out, you will see the occasional cockroach, it’s Hawaii. They are everywhere.
The hosts live downstairs and are super helpful and the mom even helped us get in when we were locked out once. Overall you’re in Hawaii and should be spending your time on the beach and out.