(For context: We stayed here for 5 nights.)
Here’s what we loved:
-The bed is extremely comfortable! We had some of the best nights of sleep in this Airbnb.
-Safety. You have to go through a gate to get in and out of the property. We never felt like our belongings/valuables were at risk.
-Location. We’ve spent some time in the North Shore before (I’m originally from O’ahu) and we loved how quiet and peaceful the area was. It’s close (but not *too* close) to Haleiwa and Waimea, so you get just the right amount of calm and social life, depending on what you’re looking for.
-Stars! You can see the entire night sky from their property. It’s stunningly beautiful.
-Musician friendly. My husband is an upright bassist and they were really nice about his daily practicing (~30 minutes a day).
Here’s what we didn’t love:
-Thin walls! The studio is attached to their home, separated by thin walls (with a private entrance). We could hear everything...
-Cleaning/Cleaning fee. We checked in after the designated check-in time to find a partially eaten container of cantaloupe in the mini-fridge and a moldy shower curtain. Also, the binder that outlines check-out procedures asks that guests: 1) “bring all linens to the laundry area and start a load”, and 2) “remove all trash and recycling before leaving”. We felt it was a bit much to ask. Either charge a cleaning fee *or* charge less and ask your guests to clean.