This is probably one of the best AirBnb's I've stayed at. Shari's place had a nice, airy, modern cottage feel that made you feel like you're right next to the ocean. The 5 minute walk is not that bad, except when you have a 3 year old, a cooler, and bags to carry. Shari did provide a wagon to carry all of it to beach...however we are a bunch of dummies and didn't see it until the day we were leaving! Oh well.
The place was clean and all the kitchen supplies we needed were provided. The bed was comfortable. My husband usually complains of back pain from stiff hotel beds, and this time he didn't! There were also pull out bed options if you have more guests (or in my case, didn't want your toddler waking you up in the middle of the night).
She provided sun umbrella's, chairs, and sand toys, coolers - perfect for our little family. There is also an outdoor shower area to clean off sand before entering the house. The part of Kailua beach we walked to was quiet and made you feel like you were one of the locals - which I absolutely love!
I do agree with the other reviewers, the road in front of the home was busy. However, Hawaiian drivers are very courteous. My husband did not have a problem backing our car into the driveway in order to make it easier to leave. The other downside is we didn't open any windows or sliding glass doors because of the road noise and relied on AC the whole time.
Overall, I'd definitely stay here again!