First of all, staying in the North Shore during the second half of our trip was the best way to wind down and relax before returning home. With that said, Doug's condo was a great place. Everything was clean. He provided everything from clean linens, toiletries, towels, and snorkeling/swimming gear. Doug has a small library of books about Hawaii and Oahu (to help you get some ideas on what to do) as well as a small collection of Hawaii-related DVDs. :) He also provided clear details and instructions from the moment we corresponded him, during the booking process, and leading up to our stay; we really appreciated how there were posted signs and written instructions throughout his home.

The location is centrally located in the North Shore. There is a nice, quiet pool within the complex. If you want to go to the beach, there are plenty around. It's about a 5- to 10-minute walk to the Turtle Bay Resort and Turtle Bay Beach. It's also a quick drive from all the other popular North Shore locations (Polynesian Cultural Center, Waimea Valley, Shark's Cove, Sunset Beach, etc.). There are also plenty of food stops along the road, and it's also close to Haleiwa, which is where popular food stops like Matsumoto Shave Ice and Hula Dog are located. There are two Foodland locations on either side of the condo, and both are a short drive away.

Overall, we really enjoyed our stay at Doug's condo, and if we are ever in the area again, we wouldn't hesitate to go back. We highly recommend booking with Doug!