We loved our first ever AirBnb experience. Toni was a very good host - she communicated to line up details before the trip and was always available if we needed her. The studio is every bit as beautiful as the pictures. It was a recent remodel so everything is new and nice! When we showed up, my husband gave me a high five for finding such a great place!

The bed was comfy, the room was clean, the air conditioning was a nice extra given the heat. Toni is very friendly and accommodating. It is so nice that she provides beach chairs, beach towels and boogie boards because we brought them everywhere we went! There are also plenty of hangers in the closet, lots of space for clothes, and extra towels and bedding. Everything is clean, crimp, new and nice. I definitely think you need a car to stay in this area - we rented from Hawaii discount and got a great Mustang convertible to drive around for the week.

The area: The nearby beach, Kailua, is gorgeous and has great waves for boogie boarding. It is a 4-5 min drive. Go north or closer to Waikiki for less wind. If it is ever raining, just get int he car and drive to another spot on the island. Hiking the pillbox trail near Kailua was a highlight - gorgeous views! There are a few dogs in the neighborhood that bark a bit - it only woke us up a few times during midday naps - running the A/C helped block them out. One of our favorite nearby restaurants was Cinnamon's (breakfast/lunch). It is 30 min to every thing - Wakikiki, Pearl Harbor, the airport, etc. The drive around is so gorgeous and we are so glad we stayed here and rented a car rather than being confined to Waikiki. Finally, we highly recommend Chief's Luau which is pretty close. And, Alan Wong's for a nice dinner out.