The location could not have been more perfect for our holiday, we felt spoiled! Every morning we indulged in the 180 degree ocean views, watching the kayakers and wind surfers with a cup of coffee.
Once we ventured out, we had our pick of gorgeous beaches, with only a short (stroller friendly) walk to Lanikai or Kailua beach. The pill box hike was an easy block away. The flat path along the main road was perfect for morning/afternoon walks and runs. There was a great park nearby for my daughter. The neighbourhood surprisingly felt more local than touristy, we met some very lovely people. And with only a short drive to Kailua we had our pick of restaurants for the evenings. We were grateful for all the beach toys in the garage to borrow as well as the stroller and kayak and a giant stash of beach towels. The sleeping arrangements downstairs were great as well. Very quiet with plenty of space for everyone. Michel was also a super attentive host. He met us at the house to make sure we got in and settled in well. He also popped in a couple of times which was really handy as we had some questions best answered by someone local and he was more than happy to share his knowledge and experiences and gave us some great tips!