This is what you hope for when you opt for Airbnb. The hosts are friendly, laid back, and interesting. The beach was great for swimming and snorkeling when we visited in the Spring, and children can find sheltered shallow water in the old Hawaiian fish pond next door. The location is excellent. Even though it doesn't feel like it, the cottage is located right at the edge of town in old-fashioned Waimanalo, with easy access to Honolulu/Waikiki and touristy Kailua as well as lots of parks in the immediate area. The cottage had everything we needed, and worked well for two adults and two teenage boys.