Just returned from spending a week on Oahu and staying on the North Shore. The place is as advertised (the traffic on the road is noticeable and a bit loud on Friday/Saturday night, but didn't bother me much. I actually slept better than I have in a long time). The room was cozy and clean and the bed very comfortable. We loved having a full kitchen to cook in and took advantage of it. Also, we used the bikes and snorkeling gear. The hosts are very kind and helpful.

Hale'iwa is a quaint town with a nice health foods store, excellent coffee options, easy access to beaches, and decent restaurants. I recommend Hale'iwa Cafe for breakfast and Bonzai for sushi/Japanese.