Gloria was a gracious host. She answered all our questions promptly. Her cottage is an older home and in an older part of Oahu, but we had no safety issues. The biggest perk was the proximity of the beach. Right through the backyard. The beach was quiet and not crowded. It's about an hour from Honolulu. We rented a car and drove all over the island. The house didn't have air conditioning. Gloria does provide fans, but if you're not used to the humidity, like us, it can get a bit muggy. Overall, we would recommend renting from Gloria.