My overall assessment - this wasn't a good fit for our 11-night stay, but it may be for you if you're staying for a shorter time.
Pros:
- cheaper than most options
- walking distance from the beach, even with kids
- right behind a 7-Eleven and its delicious manapua
- comes with beach toys to borrow
- owner was friendly and prompt with communication
- beds and pillows were pretty comfortable
Cons:
This Airbnb is EXTREMELY barebones. Like, more than I've ever encountered. The apartment itself looks fine, but I kept getting surprised by the lack of things that I thought were a given.
Examples:
- There is an oven, which was a big selling point for me, but no pans that can be used in an oven. Also no hot pads.
- There is space for 4 people, but not enough silverware for 4 people.
- There are ZERO plates, just a few shallow bowls and some coffee mugs. I ended up buying cheap stuff at Target to use.
- There's a broom you share with other tenants, but no dustpan.
- No bath towels or hand towels for bathroom (we had to ask specifically for these).
- No couch. Only places to sit are the bed and the kitchen table. If you have kids sleeping in the bunks, your only option for winding down at night is the bed or the deck. Also no TV, in case that's important to you.
- The parking was decently affordable compared to other places, but it was suuuuper hard to pull out of each time we left the apartment.
- Windows keep out zero noise. Someone had a loud birthday party (possibly at the bar next door?) late into the night one time, and we heard everything perfectly.
I hope this can help other travelers make an informed decision! If you're just a young couple looking for a place to sleep at night, go for it. If you're a family of 4 staying longer than a few days, it might not be the best fit.