This house sits right on the shore and you can hear the waves all night long! For us it was a convenient location to explore the island and be out of the Honolulu rush. There is a grocery store and several places to eat a short drive away, as well as an adequate kitchen. The pictures of the furnishings/decor are accurate and the beds and sofas are extremely comfortable. One drawback, if you have a larger group there isn't a good place for everyone to sit together comfortably aside from the dining room table (e.g. the living room only has a 3 seater sofa and two wooden arm chairs in their own area to the side). There were a few minor issues with items not working, but the owner was responsive to all communication, remedied our issues ASAP, and made sure we had a local contact as well. As noted in the description, there is no AC. With the ocean breezes this wasn't a problem during our stay; the evenings and early mornings were very pleasant although it did get a bit warm at the peak of the afternoon heat. However, it is something to keep in mind if you plan to visit during the hottest months of the year. All in all it is a beautiful and comfortable house in a great location with a top notch host! Great value and I'd love to stay here again.