The location for this stay (in a hostel which we didn’t know from the listing) is excellent for accessing the North side. 15 minutes drive from Haleiwa, 12 minutes from Turtle Bay, and 5 minutes from Waimea Bay. It’s right on the beach and off the freeway so if you’re sensitive to noise, I would not recommend or bring earplugs due to the waves and the sound of cars going 40 mph. Do not be surprised if you find some cockroaches as this is a tropical island. Overall this stay fit our needs for a casual/chill girls’ trip and we’d consider it again.