What a fabulous, close-up experience with the beach. This was a comfortable, quant, tranquil beach cottage, with beautiful sea breezes and everything you need to start your vacation. It had lovely dishes, pots and pans, spices, some essentials like olive oil, trash bags, and some condiments. I was glad it didn't have air conditioning, because I might have been tempted to use it, and I would have missed the gorgeous wind coming in off the screened lanai. Three of us stayed here comfortably, and four would be fine since two kids could fit comfortably in the two beds in the front room, which has windows on three sides of it with views of the ocean, my favorite part of the cottage. No matter where you stand in the cottage, the ocean is right there. The washer/dryer is free and convenient just outside the back door of the cottage. The condo building is right behind you, but I found that didn't disturb us at all. The waves out front are gentle, better for snorkeling, although there is a current at times. This locale is a great jumping-off place for anywhere on the island, including Honolulu, the North Shore, BYU, the Polynesian Cultural Center, the Shrimp Truck, and Turtle Bay. We felt like we were home, and I felt a peace here I haven't felt in years. Thanks, Karon, for helping us navigate the neighborhood and for responding to our questions quickly and with good humor. I will definitely come again. 5 stars!