You can get a taste of real Hawaii when visiting and staying at Chris's accommodation's in the lush Palolo Valley. You'll experience cool trade wind breezes and often times a light morning shower. Don't let that morning shower fool you or deter you from venturing down from Palolo Valley. Just as soon as you start to descend you'll witness the rays of sunshine.
You will descend into a town called Kaimuki, where you will find some quaint shops and eateries. Chris's place is so centrally located you're within minutes of Waikiki and all that the south shore of Oahu can offer.