The location is great if you want to get away from Waikiki and the tourist area of Oahu. Turtle Bay is a nice drive away and is peaceful without all the people, large hotels and traffic. It does offer great nearby beaches, food trucks and attractions - Polynesian Cultural Center and Waimea Valley are both a short drive away. The condo fit the five of us well. Some basic things like liquid bath gel, shampoo, conditioner, laundry detergent, snorkeling gear, etc. were not available, but Andrea was good about letting us know this in advance. Although some aspects of the condo remind you that it was built a while ago (like the hard to open sliding patio door, shutters without screens upstairs, etc.) the furnishings have all been recently updated making it feel quite comfortable, spacious and fresh. Despite the four hour time zone difference, Andrea was quite responsive when we had an issue getting the internet (which also is the source for using the TV) to work. We never got it to work, but we were just fine without it. Her setup for arrival and self-access to the condo were easy which allowed us to arrive late after a full day of activity. Andrea was a nice hostess and this condo in Turtle Bay was a great option for us to enjoy our time near North Shore.