Fantastic cottage that's a great base of operations for exploring the rest of Oahu if you want to get out of the city! 2-minute walk to Waimanalo beach, which has soft, powdery sand & wasn't crowded at all. Easy access to Hanuama bay for excellent snorkeling (get there before 7 AM for free admission!). Waimanolo has a few restaurants and a grocery store, which was enough for us. Kailua is only about 10 minutes away & has much more if you want it.
The cottage was clean, the bed was very comfortable (probably the most comfortable rental bed I've had) & the kitchen had every tool and utensil we needed! The neighborhood was quiet and felt safe.
There are 2 things to be aware of (and these may or may not be negatives for you) - while the inside of the cottage itself is very private, you will see the hosts when you're coming and going. The trade-off here is that Uncle Peter gave us a ton of tips on places to go and things to eat!
The second thing is that this is a pretty tight & quiet neighborhood. We had jet lag and were wondering if we were bothering people at night with the TV on and the windows open in the main room. Once we adjusted to the time zone, it was ok - all of that snorkeling is exhausting and we were asleep by 9 anyhow!