We enjoyed our stay on the North Shore, which is a gorgeous and relatively peaceful stretch of sandy and rocky beaches and points. Maile's place is located near Sunset and several other great surf spots and would make an excellent base for surfers looking for a simple place to stay. I went with my wife and young baby and the place wasn't as ideal for us. This place is great if its just serving as your home base. Maile provided great communication and promptly answered several of our questions. Her husband was also very friendly and gave us some tips.
We spent a lot of time at the Airbnb because of the baby. The lack of a proper kitchenette (bathroom sink only, no freezer in the small fridge unit) and an awkward walk around the back of the home to enter the Airbnb proved challenging for us on our first trip with baby. There was an air conditioner but it didn't cool the place completely. On a positive note, the studio share a beautiful lanai with the main house and we enjoyed hanging out on the grass and showing our baby the flora of Hawaii.