Maria is a wonderfully gracious and friendly host and although she and her family were away until the last day of my 6-day stay at her home, she made me feel quite welcomed and comfortable. The room is well-equipped with a small desk for writing or working on a laptop, and the house has reliable and fast wi-fi access. Maria had kindly placed a bottle of good Cabernet Sauvignon for my enjoyment, fresh fruit on the stand, frozen fruits and pastries in the freezer section of the refrigerator, and coffee and tea (there is a Keurig coffee-maker and a microwave). The private bathroom adjacent to the bedroom was well stocked with amenities, and a laundry room beside the bathroom made washing clothes very quick and convenient.

The house is located on a lovely quiet road off of Nuuanu Pali highway, surrounded by flowering shrubs and trees. It’s cooled by light breezes blowing through Nuuanu Valley and frequent tropical misty rains and the occasional heavy shower. The room Maria rents out has a comfortable double bed and a futon couch that opens up to a double bed. There is a roomy closet with a chest of drawer inside the closet. The closet is large enough to store a couple of good-sized pieces of luggage so you don’t need to clutter up the bedroom. There is also a wide and partly carpeted lanai that wraps around the bedroom, with a couple of comfortable rocking chairs and couches—an ideal place for morning coffee or to just sit and read.
When my partner arrived a day earlier than we planned, Maria graciously accepted my last-minute request to accommodate my partner, even though it meant taking in an extra and unregistered guest to the room I was staying in. She was very warm and welcoming when we finally met her—just as we were checking out on the last day!

This is definitely a place I would recommend to friends, and I would look forward to another stay there on my next trip to Hawaii.