We enjoyed our stay at this unique property. The home was clean and stocked with plenty of linens, toiletries, paper products, and cleaning supplies. With the sliding doors open you can enjoy sunrise each day and lovely views of the ocean, moon, and stars in the evenings. The breeze made it comfortable, almost like being outside while being inside. The 2nd bedroom and bath are actually a separate unit with its own entry and lock on the other side of the patio (the walls touch but they are not joined by a hallway). This makes it a great option for couples traveling together, but may be less than ideal for families traveling with young children. It was not a drawback for us at all. The property is close to 4 good beaches (3 of which are easily walkable), the Polynesian Cultural Center, and a Foodland grocery. We snorkeled at PCCs and used our body boards at Pounders. We did not use the easement to get to the beach as there was construction at the neighboring property during our stay. Unlike other similar properties, the house itself is far enough from the highway to not be bothered by the road noise.
Keep in mind you are on the North Shore and the windward side of the island (east facing), meaning you will get the sunrise every morning and start to lose the sun late afternoon - great if you're looking to get out and enjoy the day; not so much if you're looking forward to sleeping in. Sunsets are not as spectacular since the sun is below the mountains and behind you, but the moonrise and stargazing can be incredible. Like other properties on the North Shore, this one is showing its age with visible rust on the appliances and fixtures; if you want a 5 Star experience, stay at Turtle Bay or one of the other resorts. The property is not quite as private as it seems from the pictures - there is another home on the same property (shared gate and driveway) and the neighboring property has a low fence (with an opening for the beach access easement). If you're wanting seclusion, this is not it.
Both showers have doors which can be opened from the outside. This is convenient when returning from the beach, but the doors are rather thin and the locks are not deadbolts and it felt a little weird at first. Also, the sliding doors are not all that secure and just seem to slide open and closed without any apparent way to secure them in a locked position which seems a bit unusual and took some getting used to. If you are concerned about security or traveling with valuables, this may not be the ideal place for you.
Overall, this is a great location from which to enjoy the North Shore and other locations on the windward side of the island - all the famous North Shore beaches are within a 30 minutes drive (or less); same with Kaneohe, Kailua, and Lanikai. Double that if your destination is Honolulu or Waikiki. Keep your ultimate destinations in mind when booking so you don't spend too much time driving.
The property manager and groundskeeper were both friendly and helpful during our stay.