Location: excellent location! Kailua is my preferred place to stay on Oahu. Still pretty laid back with more than enough places to eat, drink, hangout and have fun. You’re not in the middle of nowhere (north shore) or stuck with all the tourists and traffic in Honolulu/Waikiki.
As far as location as it pertains to beaches, you are just a few minutes away from Kailua beach and Lanikai beach. There are also several great hikes nearby.
The unit: was exceptionally cleaned and had absolutely everything we needed. If for any reason the trade winds weren’t keeping the cottage cold, there was an A/C in both bedrooms as well as the living room. Microwave and kitchen worked as you would expect, no problems. I could see if you’re traveling with 5 it might feel a little tight, but you’re getting what you pay for. It’s not like you’ll be staying inside all day while in Hawaii anyways right. Water pressure was excellent for the shower, sinks, and toilet. Bedrooms closets also had hangers for clothes.
My only less than 5 star take was the bed mattress. You can definitely feel the springs in the mattress so be ready for it. This definitely is not your mattress you have at home. That being said, there is a nice foam top over the mattress that helps provide comfort. Overall, I did not lose any sleep nor was it hard to fall asleep. It was simply noticeably different.
Other than the the internet worked great and allowed us to stream videos on the tv in the evening.