We had such a wonderful experience during our stay. In the midst of the pandemic and ongoing changes around travel restrictions Stephanie kept us up to date of the anticipated regulations, and was patient with the uncertainty of whether we'd actually be able to keep our reservation. Thankfully we were, and she greeted us upon arrival to give us a tour and a very detailed guide of everything we needed to know about the house, along with a nice guide to some surrounding sites and restaurants. There were some very appreciated drinks waiting for us, and she was very sensitive to our having to quarantine, even offering to bring back any groceries we may need. Amazon and Whole Foods deliver to this address and thankfully we had everything we needed to get through our two weeks of not being able to leave. It was lovely to have a yard and the garden is kept up beautifully. You’ll hear a lot of birds singing throughout the day, and what we finally figured out was a bullfrog’s call! There’s greenery everywhere you look and from the bedrooms you can even see some majestic mountains in the distance. There was filtered water, a lovely kitchen island, and a lot of pantry space for all our food. The house was spotless, the amenities are all new, and as an avid cook I was pleasantly surprised with varied supplies that I needed in the kitchen. We reached out to see if Stephanie had additional kitchen furnishings along the way and she was extremely prompt and very gracious. If you’re not used to the heat it may take some getting used to! In August it can get quite warm inside, and there’s a portable fan and ceiling fans that you can use. I worked mainly from the bedrooms where there is AC, and the units worked well. There’s a lovely cross breeze throughout the house that really cools it down in the evenings, and the balcony is a lovely place to have a meal at sunset. Kailua is sweet small town and we were within a five minute drive from everything we needed - grocery stores, UPS, restaurants, Target, farmers markets, etc. and the beach is less than a 10 minute drive! There are a generous number of supplies for the beach like snorkel gear, boogie boards, and a place to hang our towels outside. Stephanie is a very generous cook, and she surprised us with the most delicious desserts she had made from scratch, as well as some of her drool worthy homemade jams. Overall we felt very welcome, at home, so well taken care of during our month long stay, and we’re so grateful to our hosts for a fantastic experience!