Emily & Rob were great hosts and made everything really straightforward and easy, despite their own travels during our stay and being in a very different time zone. I was super impressed by how on top of things they were, even during their own vacation. They also went above and beyond to accommodate some special requests I had, which made my vacation a lot easier. Their place is beautiful, and the penthouse where we stayed was quite lux and spacious. It was extremely well-equipped with cookware, cooking basics, etc which made it really feel like a proper home and less like your average rental. And the location is pretty spectacular. It's a few minutes to the St. Regis, which has free parking (tip the valets though!) and offers access to a great beach and pool and restaurant, as well as the awesome Queen's Bath and Hideaways Beach. It's also super close to golf courses and tennis facilities, plus great grocery stores / shops / etc in Princeville and Hanalei, each only a few mins away. In short, you couldn't ask for a more perfect homebase on the North Shore. Big thanks to Emily & Rob for a great trip; we can't wait to return to the island and stay with them again!