O’ahu is such a beautful island! And Laie point is great for walking to see the sunrise! Geoff is a fantastic host, very responsive and available at all times of the day. Can’t say enough good things about him. The pictures in the listing seem to be a couple years old so the outdoor space was dirty and worn, but the Inside was clean and a great area for our family. You can hear the renters above you in the other unit, and occasionally hear Geoff’s family next door (there’s a locked door to Geoff’s side of the house in one of the bedrooms). We didn’t mind cause we brought our kids. The AC unit was nice for when it got a little too humid for our liking. The beach within walking distance had trash washed up from the tide, but was very private and would be nice if the trash and debris wasn’t there. It really was beautiful though. Not sure if they maintain the beach (could be the time of year)? Also definitely check out the Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie if you have a chance, our kids loved it.
We ended up driving to North shore and Haleiwa area most days because there’s a lot to do up there. The sun was out more on the north and south sides of the island. Unfortunately for us, it was raining or cloudy most everyday, with sun peeking out every now and again in Laie. The mountains were gorgeous, but the clouds hid them a lot.
Overall we felt this rental was a little misleading from the older pictures. That being said, it could be because it’s the tail end of the rainy season and some things were not kept up because of that. Also the fact that there’s not a whole lot to do in Laie, so driving elsewhere is the only option for some activities, but the drives are beautiful.
Mahalo to Geoff and his hospitality!