We loved our stay in the lower studio. Great location for the price. Steps away from the beach and ocean and a short beach walk to Sunset Beach. We stayed in the summer, so the waves were tame. I could only image how awesome it would be to see the bigger waves and surf in the winter right from your back yard. This is the perfect low-key place to end the day after exploring the north shore or spending the day on the beach.
The studio is right across the street from a Texaco if you need to pick up basic drinks and snacks. Although they did not carry any beer or wine. Next door to the Texaco is Bonzai Bowls where you can pick up a delicious smoothie or acai berry bowl. SO good. Walk a little but further down the street to Sunset Shack to grab a really good bullet coffee. Very cute shack, and friendly service. A quick drive in the other direction and you'll be right near a Foodland and an awesome food truck court with lots of options.
The neighborhood itself, is quiet - you can enjoy listening to the waves and don't need to worry about the sound of traffic from the highway. This is near Shark's Cove which is great for snorkeling. And a little further Waimea Bay with a great beach and rocks for jumping.
The unit comes equipped with basic things for a few people; cups, plates, bowls and silverware. There is a microwave, coffee maker and toaster in addition to the stove and fridge. The north shore was a little muggy during our stay so we definitely needed to open the windows and air the unit out when we arrived. We also had to keep any food in the fridge to avoid ants. The bathroom was small, but very nice and not any less than what we needed.
This place is more equipped for someone who is ready to explore all that the north shore has to offer. I wouldn't recommend if you want to spend a good amount of time lounging around inside. Some of the furniture was a little dated, but didn't matter as we spent most of our time outside. There is a basic TV and the bed is pretty comfortable. That said, the deck and yard are the perfect place to wake up and have a cup of coffee before hitting the beach or have a nice sunset dinner.
In summary, you cannot beat this beachside location! Even our friends staying at Turtle Bay Resort were envious.