This was our first time renting a home and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay (4 nights). The kitchen is huge and had all the culinary appliances the average household would likely need and then some. Standard size W/D. It was nice to see that the non-perishables left from previous guests were left for future guests, e.g. sugar, condiments, spices, freeze packs, and foil/plastic wrap. So be sure to check in before grocery shopping. We even found a sewing kit in one of the closets. Bathroom the same, though I'm sure the reusables will change over time and use. Beds (Q) were very comfortable and the A/C (only in the bedrooms) does cool quickly! Ceiling fans galore and plenty of windows for the trade winds (which were blowing) to flow through. Lots of vegetation and a tall wooden fence gives a very secluded feeling to the back yard and through the windows. Even a clothes line (for those of us old enough to know what that is).

The location is truly about 1/2 block from Kailua Beach Park, (out the back key padded gate) and another 3/4-1 block through the park (with facilities) to the sandy beach (with lifeguards). Lanikai is ~ 1 mile further south-either by walk or car and has neither; parking is limited near the 3 or 4 beach access points-especially later in the morning, afternoon or weekends.

Beach chairs, huge thick beach towels, umbrella, boogie boards (and possibly more-we didn't have a need ask) are available. Tom & Kara are outdoor enthusiasts and have tons of knowledge on both the 'touristy' and off the beaten path options available-as well as the best/quickest route to the airport (H3)-believe them-about 10 minutes to the exit and then truly only about 10 more minutes. But don't let that think you can wait until the last minute to leave-HNL airport (especially if using Hawaiian airlines--separate building) has multiple departure screenings-TSA, Agricultural. Some of the rental car returns are literally at the airport-across the road from baggage claim, others are off site.

Tom and Kara both were so warm and welcoming and really encouraged us to ask them for local suggestions and to let them know if anything needed attention. Two of the beach chairs were broken and Tom was right on it! He really appreciated knowing, rather than finding out after we left or reading about it in a review. They have a notebook with local eateries, house rules/hints/information, and other useful information. He checked in with us the evening before our departure day and asked for feedback on our stay, including our opinion of the living room furniture which he is considering whether or not to replace.

We highly recommend "Hale Nui" and would absolutely stay here again.