We really loved our stay at Lori's. It was the perfect size for the two of us and was super clean. The kitchen was well equipped with items we needed to make dinner (which was a nice change from eating out at every meal). The place also came with a lot of beach equipment (snorkelling gear, kayak etc.) we just never got a chance to use any of it.
Most importantly, it was in the perfect location for exploring Oahu. It was only a 5 minute drive to Kailua beach (and a 20minute walk) and a few minutes further to Lanikai. This made it super easy to do the Pillbox hike at sunrise. We also found it convenient for visiting Kualoa ranch and the hikes nearby, as well as the North Shore. Plus, it was only 5 minutes away from an area that had many great restaurants, shops and the Whole Foods where we bought groceries.
The only teeny tiny issue we had was with the dog barking every afternoon but putting music/tv on helped drown out the sound of that!
We still rated this place 5 stars because it was absolutely perfect for our vacation and a much calmer neighbourhood compared to Waikkiki.
Thanks Lori!