We had an enjoyable time staying at Lori’s studio. The location is close to Kailua and Lanikai beaches and is a quick 3-5 minute car ride to get there; you can certainly walk/jog as well. Also close to the central Kailua area with many new restaurants and supermarkets. My last visit to Kailua was 1.5 years ago, and I was surprised how much development is taking place now. New condo’s and updated shopping malls are transforming Kailua to a more modern look.

The place was prepped with amenities with a small welcome gift that made us feel welcome. One thing we appreciated was the full set of condiments—mayo, mustard, soy sauce, sugar, and the like—stored in the large fridge. We travel light, and every time we rent a place we have to buy a whole set of these and end up using only a fraction so we appreciated the thought put into the preparation of the room.

There are a pair of bicycles, kayaks, and other beach goods for you to use at the beach. You can park right in front of the property or thereabouts. We were a bit concerned at first about the possible noise from the road but it didn't bother us at all even during rush hours. Overall, a nice place to kick back while enjoying the sun at the beach!