We just returned from our dream vacation at the Waimanalo beachfront cottage with our twins (who are both engaged to be married this coming year). They were born in Oahu in 1995 but we moved soon after and they have no memory of it. We wanted to show them the place where they were born before they left the nest. And were they ever impressed! To be honest the photos do not do this gorgeous property justice. Although we did not have the privilege of personally meeting Elizabeth who was out of town, she was great at corresponding with me and answering all the questions I had. Lee was very nice and helpful and the entire atmosphere there was laid back and friendly. The rustic cottage was perfect and it had everything we needed and then some. Our twins really got a taste of the real Hawaii. We were generously offered the use of kayaks, paddle boards, chairs, snorkel equipment and everything we might need for a beach vacation. We really appreciated the attention to detail given to ensure that we had everything. There were games, books, toiletries, linens (even bathrobes!) and the kitchen was amply supplied with everything required to cook our meals there. Also worth mentioning; from the listing's photos I got the impression that there was only a mini-fridge in the kitchen upstairs. But we were surprised and pleased to find a full sized refrigerator instead. Yes there were noisy birds in the morning but with our body clock being on mainland time, we we would have awakened at that time anyway. We personally enjoyed it and felt like we were in a tropical rain forest listening to all of the wildlife. But there were earplugs provided had the noise bothered us. And the tropical trade winds made the lack of AC not an issue at the time we were there. There was also a friendly chicken and her brood that followed us to the beach each day. :) And the beach!!! Oh my. I cannot imagine that anyone on Oahu had as beautiful a beach as we did. We lived on Oahu for 6 years and have been all over the island and I can honestly say this is the most picturesque beach on Oahu. And we had it mostly all to ourselves! Absolutely breathtaking everywhere you look. Thank you Elizabeth and Lee for a wonderful time at your gorgeous property, we will never forget. We will definitely return in the future!