I spent four beautiful days at Thomas' house with my husband and son. It was such a wonderful experience to stay in a quiet neighbourhood instead of a busy tourist area! Thomas was an excellent host, just the perfect balance of relaxed and helpful, giving us lots of local information and tips, making sure we had everything we needed, and even getting bikes ready for a Fourth of July beach trip. We really appreciated his hospitality and felt very welcome. The kitchen facilities were really well equipped and organized and there was very clear information laid out for us. The room was airy and bright, and every morning we woke up to bird song and the view out to the pool. We had lots of fun hanging out with Thomas and his daughter, especially when the guitars came out!
Kailua is a really great area as it's close enough to Honolulu to be convenient, yet central to everything else. There is so much to see and do on the island, we were out all the time. The town center was pretty busy but full of great places to eat and shop. Our only regret was that we had such a short time on the island. If we're ever back on Oahu, we will definitely want to stay in Thomas' lovely home again.