Elizabeth was a delightful host. We stayed in her unit for two nights and used the downstairs unit as well as the upstairs bedroom, pullout couch and lanai pullout. The proximity to beach access is the best thing about this AirBnB (albeit, the rental is behind the main house where Elizabeth lives, which is directly on the beach). The beach there is calm with gentle waves, good for swimming and nice for little ones to splash around. We did not go snorkeling because the water a little ways out on the days we were there seemed a bit murky. If you’re interested in boogie boarding or body surfing, another beach with bigger waves is a five minute drive away. We also took advantage of the headlamps (and used our cell phone flashlights) as Elizabeth suggested, to do some hunting for nighttime critters in the nearby tide pools. It turned out to be a fun nighttime activity for the kids. This Air BnB can definitely be described as “old Hawaii”, as the furniture and fixtures are a bit outdated yet can be considered charming. If you are interested in getting away from the typical resort stay and crowds, this rental may be for you. There are no places to eat or shop nearby but we did try Ono’s Steak and Shrimp Grill which was a short drive away and satisfied our hunger after a day at the beach. Our two dinners were in Kailua which was about a 20-25 minute drive away. We did not cook any meals in the rental other than a pot of rice in the rice cooker. However, the unit comes with a hot plate and an outdoor grill on the patio. Some reviewers commented on indoor critters but we did not encounter many except for a pesky mosquito. The kids used the outdoor shower downstairs which was an experience for them but they certainly got used to it! Mahalo!