We had a great time in HI. This time of year the Makaha beach is great for snorkeling. And we saw whales down at the end of the road at sunset one evening. The pool was great. And we used the laundry facility. (Didn't have to pack as much stuff). My daughter absolutely loved the loft. Make sure you give yourself an extra 15-20 min to get to other side of island or down to Waikiki. There is only one road down edge of island and Honolulu traffic can be a little congested. There are plenty of local grocery and drug stores not to far. And gas is the cheapest on this side of island. We enjoyed our stay here. Mahalo.