If you are looking to get away from the crowds, this is it! Outstanding location close to the North Shore with a very local vibe. The place is right on the beach and the Lanai is a great bonus space for enjoying your morning coffee to the sound of the ocean or having a meal outside. The cottage is small and could use some updating, but it is sweet. We are a family of four (mom, dad, 2 boys ages 19 and 16) so basically 4 adults. It was tight but totally worth the location (besides, who goes to Hawaii to be inside?) The boys both said they were comfortable and slept well on the trundle bed in the main living area. The only downside is that it can get noisy as people park their cars right next to the cottage and walk up the stairs but I felt it was a very minor inconvenience. Everyone was very friendly and considerate. Karon was a good host, responding quickly to any questions. If you are staying for any length of time (we stayed a week), I recommend going to Costco on the way to the cottage and picking up food/beverages for the week. We ate 1 meal out a day and it was perfect! Lots of local beaches nearby and you can also snorkel or swim right out the Lanai. One of the reasons I booked this specific place is that I am an open water swimmer and I could swim along the shore each day for training. I saw turtles, mantas, and fish during these swims in front of the cottage. A rental car is recommended for sure but the cottage is also close to the bus line. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!