Boy did we luck out with this hidden gem in Kahala! First, the hosts were tremendous: friendly, warm, hospitable, and helpful; although we had all the privacy we wanted, they were very attentive to any questions we had via text or phone. They were sooo nice. They're locals so they have the "inside know how" of the real Oahu-when asked, they suggested places to dine or visit where the locals like to go. ; ) The "Kahala Cottage" wasn't just as advertised, it was better: spacious, CLEAN, NEW looking, modern/contemporary décor, well furnished with all the amenities you could think of. The very high ceiling gave us the feeling that we were really on vacation; it was like the high ceilings of alpine ski cabins. Compared to a typical hotel room or time share, this place rocks! Oh, and on top of all that, there's the private swimming pool! It's clean, well maintained and looks new; there's also some well manicured grass lawn to lounge on and although there are neighbors near by, there's privacy due to walls, fences, and rich green foliage. In the morning, we heard the chirping birds and the rustle of tree leaves in the cool breeze--not the traffic and bus noises you hear in Waikiki. We look forward to staying here again in the future.