First of all, Nick and DeAnna are incredible. From the minute we booked the place, they were in communication with us. Once we arrived, we felt confident with the instructions given to get into the home and begin making it our own. Cynthia, as others have noted, met us and was perfectly accommodating. Make sure you to peek over the balcony to see her pet tortoises!
The photos are an EXACT representation of the place. It is clean, modern, inspiring, and overall, feels like home. We loved the extra towels, beach towels, snorkels, etc. that were available for our use. Unlike a lot of airbnbs, the bathrooms were stocked with shampoo, conditioner, and body wash-a total plus! We also loved the fact that we had a garage! Many of the airbnbs we looked at did not have garages, and it was an added amount of security that we really appreciated. Even though this property is on the third story, it doesn't feel like an apartment. I was afraid when I booked it that it wouldn't feel private, or that I'd be worried about neighbors and that is NOT the case. It feels private and doesn't feel like you're in a condo building at all.
Oh and THE VIEW!!! The view captures Oahu so well. The ocean is amazing, but to have a view of one of the beautiful ridges and two inactive volcanoes was spectacular. No a/c, but the cross breeze was more than enough to cool the house down. It is windy almost all the time, and is mostly pleasant. This property is up on a huge hill, which is what makes the view so spectacular (and the wind strong).
The neighborhood is safe, 10 minutes from Hanama Bay (amazing snorkeling), 10 minutes from Waikiki, and 5 minutes from a Whole Foods. We really could not have selected a better property. It was worth every penny and we would be thrilled to go back and stay there again. Mahalo Nick and DeAnna!