Lori's studio was absolutely perfect for our 8 night stay! It was just a few blocks away from two of the most beautiful beaches we had ever seen, Kailua and Lanikai. Staying in Kailua was so much nicer and more relaxing than staying in Honolulu/Waikiki. It was the perfect little beach town with nice conveniences such as great restaurants and a Whole Foods Market. Everything imaginable was supplied, from silverware, dishes, extra bedding, extra towels, spices/oils to cook with, and a welcome basket when we arrived. The neighborhood was nice, we always felt safe, and we felt it was very quite. Some people mentioned a busy street, but we live in a major city and found the noise a non-issue. Extremely quiet at night! The air conditioner got the space cold, and the shower had nice water pressure. EVERYTHING you could need for the beach was also provided. Beautiful flower garden out front and two chairs on the lanai to enjoy it. Having a washer/dryer was a huge bonus as we hit the beach almost everyday we were in Hawaii, and went on many hikes to see waterfalls. The thing that made me so thankful we didn't stay in a hotel, was when Lori sent me a message telling me she had left us 4 mangoes from her friend's backyard hanging on the front door for us to enjoy. They were the sweetest mangos we had ever tasted! That beats a hotel any day!