We could not imagine a better place to stay to start off the new year 2020! This Kailua guesthouse cottage was absolutely wonderful with a prime beachside location. Wanda and Dick were excellent hosts. Responsive, hospitable and friendly! They're long-time locals and gave us great recommendations for the area. The cottage is charming and clean with a spacious two-story layout. It's filled with all the essentials and thoughtful extras (including beach chairs, snorkel gear, mats and towels, outdoor shower, etc) that were extra nice to have for enjoying the outdoors! We greatly enjoyed the private terrace and table in front of the cottage and the ambiance from the upstairs bedrooms - felt like a tropical treehouse nestled among the palm trees. The screened windows and doors made for peaceful nights with a gentle breeze and lovely morning light from the island sunrises. A very short walk from the front door to the beach (down a private neighborhood path), two minutes or less! We loved how convenient it was for going on morning beach runs and hikes, or for taking an afternoon break during a full day at the beach. It's also within walking distance to local stores, the popular Pillbox trail hike and snorkeling reef along Lanikai beach. We would definitely jump at the chance to return one day in the future and HIGHLY recommend to all visitors in search of Hawaiian paradise!