If you want to feel like a local on the north shore, this is your house! Rhonda and Gary, the host's parents who live in the studio out back, were absolute gems. Rhonda was so thoughtful and often brought us treats or things for our kids to play with. We enjoyed the fast internet, the kids loved the trampoline out back, catching lizards, we used the Ninja blender and rice cooker often, we borrowed the boogie boards and snorkel gear from the back and used the outdoor shower in the back patio a few times too. We were so lucky and grateful that previous guests left a pack and play and highchair! Alligator Rock is a few blocks to walk or drive. This isn't the Marriot, but it was comfortable for our extended stay. Windows are slatted panes, so you hear some dogs, chickens and car alarms - but this Hawaii so you also get to hear the ocean from the end of the street and see the sunrise from the kitchen table. Mahalo!