The area was not what I expected at all, I was a bit away from the downtown area. It was a very quiet place at night when getting rest which I loved. Hawaii has roaches and I didn't know they were that common there! When I say common, they are everywhere especially at night outside! That kind of ruined it for me! I'm not use to that and the people that live in Hawaii are! I didn't meet Christina but I did meet her husband which was a bit awkward cause he didn't say much! It got really hot cause there is no ac, so keep the fan on cause you will suffer! All in all, you get what you pay for!