This place is for those that want to get away from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki and enjoy nature's beauty. While it is about a 45 minute drive from the airport, it is worth the drive, and a car rental is highly recommended. The host greeted us when we arrived - she is so great and attentive to our needs when we needed her. She lives nearby, so she's a hop, skip and jump away if you need anything.
The house was perfect for our family of 4 - my husband and I had the master bedroom while our 12 and 11 year old sons shared the other bedroom. We always had our meals outside the lanai to enjoy the Hawaiian breeze. We kept the windows and sliding door open most of the time, but the bedrooms do have air conditioners for when it becomes hot and humid.
If you want to keep your food costs down, buy groceries at the local Shima's Supermarket a mile away, and cook your meals at the house. There is also a co-op market near the McDonald's on the main highway where you can buy fruit and souvenirs, and they have a little Dominican restaurant inside - great way to help the local economy.
While the house is not on the beach, it is literally a minute walk to the sands of Waimanalo Beach. I highly recommend going to beach to watch the sunrise every morning - it is a breathtaking experience that you will never forget! There will be days where you will have the beach to yourself, which is why I chose this area to stay at. There are beach towels, beach chair, sand toys and boogie board at the house, which were used every single day during our stay.
Overall, this was our home away from home - it was money well spent, and I hope to stay there again in the future.