This place is beautifully decorated and so welcoming. I stayed here with my husband and two adult children. The house is super clean and has lots of amenities! Although you are steps to the water, the beach is mostly rocky. You will not be doing any suntanning on the sand nor swimming in the water in front of the house. The pool was warm and inviting. The area also had BBQ's, tables and lounge chairs for sun tanning so you don't miss the sand too much. The private patio was also a great way to enjoy the ocean view and sounds. The street in front of the place can get crowded in the evening, it seems to be one of the best places to enjoy the sunset. My son saw a sea turtle swimming in the ocean from the patio. We loved our stay and we enjoyed walking up and down Hoonani street, it is next to a hotel that has a couple bars and restaurants. There is also a fairly large shopping center about half a mile that has a lot of shops and restaurants. House was amazing and the location was dynamite! We had a fabulous time while we were there.