Mark and Laila's studio is absolutely beautiful. It is impeccably clean with beautiful furnishings. I hope other guests enjoy the thoughtful, elegant design and maintain the studio's pristine condition. The location is a quiet and cozy family neighborhood. I enjoyed hearing the ocean waves at night. Mark kindly lugged my heavy suitcase up the stairs and Laila greeted me with a pretty plate of fresh pineapple and helpful tips to orient me. The studio is a short walk to the beach and Ted's bakery for the best donuts and pies you will ever eat. There is a paved trail that runs parallel to the highway under a canopy of trees and flowers for running and biking. There are butterflies everywhere! Turtle Bay is just a five minute drive away for good yoga classes and fun nightlife. Old Haleiwa is a short drive away with cute shops and good beginner surf spots during winter. I enjoyed the delicious food trucks for lunch and dinner a few times. North Shore is my new paradise! Mahalo Laila and Mark for sharing your home.