We booked Doug’s place a little last minute as we had to come to Hawaii for family. Thus, it was still one of the better options available on the island given the timing and what we were looking for. The host was very responsive and the instructions to check in were clear.
The best part was the view from the home, which featured a gorgeous 180 degree view of pristine mountain tops and Honolulu proper in the distance. The living room and kitchen area had great natural light exposure and it was beautiful to wake up to. The location was also convenient to many things. We liked that there were three bedrooms and two separate bathrooms (1 bd/1 ba on the second floor and 2 bds/1 ba) on the first floor.
Parts of the home looked remodeled and modern while other parts were a bit outdated and old. The furnishings are sufficient but nothing fancy and the place overall could’ve been better stocked for extended stays (compared to having done month long stays in many other Airbnbs). The linens and towels felt a little worn, and the home in general could have been cleaner. We had some encounters with bugs but this was expected living in a forested area with a lot of rain.
The home is located on a steep mountain so there are stairs but that didn’t bother us and was a good way to be sure you got your workout in everyday!
Overall, we enjoyed our stay in Hawaii and the place had just what we needed but not quite everything you’d expect for the price.