Pros:
-Super close to the beach. Incredible views. Go to bed and wake up hearing the surf.
-All the amenities that you would need. Well stocked kitchen, comfy bed, and bonus rooftop deck and kitchen was super nice!
-The other residents of the building are very friendly and helpful and those we met went out of their way to make us feel at home.
-The leeward side of the island was always sunny even when it was rainy elsewhere. The beachside park right across the road was nice. There was a break water that created a nice and calm swimming area.
-Richard was very responsive and helpful during check in. The place was easy to find and the extra security of being gated was a bonus.
-There is a supermarket about 2 blocks away where you can stock up on provisions, and save some money on food!
-It was nice being away from the craziness and traffic of Wikiki and Honolulu. There is a beach about a 15 minute drive north ( Ka'ena Point State Park ) that is never crowded-even on weekends. We went there a few nights to watch the surfers and the sunsets.
Cons:
-The area had quite a bit of homeless milling around, though at no time (being a single female walking around) did I feel threatened or unsafe. Homelessness on the leeward side of the island, in general, seems to be an issue. It was a bit noisy at times, with cars driving around with extra loud stereo systems, but again, this seems to just be an Oahu thing that one just gets used to. Close the sliding doors and it's not much of an issue.
As you can see, the pros greatly outweighed the cons. Richards place was comfortable and safe. I hardly ever visit the same place twice, but if I ever go back to Oahu, I wouldn't hesitate to stay at Richards again.
Mahalo!