I have never seen such incredible hospitality from vacation rental hosts before. Mike and Kirsten anticipated any concern or need long before we realized we had one. And, we really did not want of anything while staying at their place. Our hosts were also very responsive to any questions we had.
The place was stocked with free beverages and snacks; towels and beach gear; directions to favorite local spots; dishware that encouraged us to make a few meals; tupperware that let us prepare picnic leftovers; and a jungle patio to sip a beverage in after a long day out in the sun.
The location is also terrific. Just a little distance outside the main hustle and bustle of Honolulu in the punchbowl district; it is fairly quiet. However, a 15 minute walk away are many restaurants, bars, and parks. The walk back is slightly uphill and will have you working off some calories from your meal. Using a rideshare app is just as easy. Walking back late at night might make a tourist feel a little vulnerable, but everyone we encountered was very friendly.
The experience left me wanting to spend much more time in Honolulu.
Aloha!