Cris’s home was just as described: clean, comfortable, and close to everything in Haleiwa. This should give you an idea of what kind of host he is: I mentioned that I needed to work while I was there, and Cris went out to buy a desk to made sure I had a comfortable place to get some writing done. He obviously makes sure his guests’ needs are taken care of.
Cris had to be off island for family reasons while I visited, but his co-host Christine went above and beyond to provide a five-star experience. I wasn’t renting a car, and she picked me up from the airport for far less than what a taxi or Lyft would cost. (And even waited there until my delayed flight arrived.) She gave me her recommendations on the best places to eat in town, and even shared a meal with me and Cris’s other house guest when we had no other plans for the evening.
I couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay on the North Shore. Thanks to Christine and Cris for the experience. It will be the first place I’ll look for when I come back!