My daughter and I were a first time visitors to Hawaii. Trip to the North Shore of Oahu made us want to come back. Staying at Angel's place did the same. You know how many places look better on photos and then when you are there you feel kind of fooled? Not with this one! It is super clean, nice and cozy. Everything you need is there. Bed is comfy, shower is heavenly, kitchen is well equipped , the whole place is treated with love and care. Angel, Duke and Jade make you feel very welcomed. And the dogs! Mali'e and Kong...yeah they are the pit bulls, so sweet and kind. They'll be happy if you pet them but otherwise they will leave you alone.
On our arrival, they were local chocolates on the bed, and a box of ear plugs which made us laugh, but then...you'll see them at daytime all over the island, and you'll hear them at night..the roosters. We got worried the first night we'll have hard time sleeping, but it feels so natural there and we got used to that sound so fast that we didn't need the earplugs at all, but if you are even a bit worry, I guess those do a trick for the light sleepers.
Location is great too. You got a friendly country feel, where everyone waves at you as you pass by. Great places to eat and shop for souvenirs at the nearby Hale'iwa town. Many wonderful beaches, snorkeling spots, and surf spots all over, plus some historic and cultural sites , amazing botanical garden in Waimeia Valley, horseback riding... We have cruised all around the island and loved the North Shore the most. There is a good map at Angel's with a lot of helpful tips about where to go, what to do, good eating places. All proved to be accurate, we would just add The Beet Box as our favourite place to eat (we are vegetarian/vegan).
Summa summarum, we left on Friday night and while it's good to be home, I want to go back already. And I would stay at Angel's.
Cheers!