We really had a fantastic time. The North Shore of Hawaii is gorgeous, out of the way of all the commercial areas of Hawaii, the private beach is great, and it really is a wonderful location to stay in. I would not switch this for another part of Hawaii, and the house and host are nice and great. We plan on definitely going back. The house has all the stuff you need for beach play, an outdoor shower for when you get back, and is overall just what we needed for a great vacation.