Our stay was excellent, the accommodations were amazing, and the experience was beyond our expectations! Before I continue, I'd like to mention that this Mauka bungalow is accompanied by the Makai bungalow just to the west (Mauka meaning "mountain-side" and Makai meaning "ocean-side"). We stayed in the mountain-side bungalow, and while the ocean-side bungalow is closer to the ocean by about 50 ft., it was never a primary concern. I have seen some reviews for this property that allude to a misleading description; put those fears aside, as both of these bungalows share equally gorgeous views, accessibility, amenities, etc. We arrived at this wonderful property to a thoughtful gift-basket filled with local goodies/snacks! The bungalows are gated with gorgeous stone walls all around (except facing the beach, of course!). The interior is stylish and clean, and included amenities such as a full kitchen (and I do mean FULL), two decent-sized rooms with AC and abundant storage, fully stocked bathroom with stand-up shower (love the tile, Ken and Lisa!!), a "cabana" stocked with snorkel gear and beach supplies like a cooler, beach chairs, bamboo mats, boogie boards, and more, full cable television and Wifi, AM/FM/CD stereo and a sampling of local music (love me some Israel and Sons of Makaha!), as well as books and games stacked in the shelves (there was even an English-to-Hawaiian dictionary). The interior space is mostly tile (floors and kitchen) with beautiful local/native wood furniture - very comfortable and very easy to keep clean! There are 3 doors on this bungalow, making it easy to access the front porch straight into the kitchen and living area, or around the back to head straight to the showers fresh off of the beach. The circular exterior of the bungalow is adorned by lush Hawaiian foliage (the lawn and landscaping are incredible) - there are Plumeria, Bird of Paradise, Song of India, Bouganville, plush soft grasses, and other beautiful flora all around you. A couple of strategically placed outdoor water hoses and attachments made it easy to wash the sand off with ease (somehow, I still managed to bring home sand in my trunk pockets and shoes - #beachlife). The local neighborhood is friendly, although the 2-lane Farrington highway traffic can get busy (6a to 8a, and 3p to 6p - call them "rush hours"). At first, I was dismayed that the speed limit is mostly 25-35 mph everywhere in the area, and even short trips took longer than I expected, but I soon learned the value of slowing down and enjoying O'ahu life. (A quick note about traffic and driving around the island - give yourself LOTS OF TIME - don't stress out, as the culture almost demands that you relaaaax, which I was happy to do). There are plenty of local stores to fulfill your needs, including fast-food, supermarkets, local restaurants, street side barbeques, gas stations, small shopping centers, and even surf/paddle board rentals and lessons! The Makaha and Waianae area is a great way to experience...