OVERALL
We loved our stay at this property, and can’t wait to return one day! It’s a hidden gem.
PROs
-The first thing we noticed when we walked in is how modern and clean it was. It was so clean that we walked barefoot in it all day and didn’t get any dirt on our feet .
-The property is very well equipped, with a great fully equipped kitchen (including spices), beach towels, washer, dryer etc. which is very convenient. There were even some board games in the living room, which kept our evenings fun!
-The hosts know how to receive guests. We were pleasantly surprised by a nice bottle of wine and a little book of tips and instructions about the locale when we arrived. Very much appreciated!
-The location is tucked away in a very quiet, cute neighborhood. You wake up to the sound of birds and fall asleep to singing frogs. The house is surrounded by trees that give you complete privacy.
-The Kehena beach nearby takes just a few minutes to walk to. It has soft black sand, and the atmosphere on the beach is just magical. (The surf is a little rough for little children, but we as adults were able to swim there every day.)
-Though there was no reception on our cells in the area, the property had great Wi-Fi and fully functional TVs with a functional Netflix account, which was a big plus for the evenings.
-If you’re worried about no AC, do not worry. The temperature in the area drops at night, so we slept very comfortably and even had to wrap ourselves in some cozy blankets. During the day it’s just at the sweet spot where it’s very warm, but you’re not sweating like a pig. Almost all door and window in the property has a net, so you can keep all the windows open.
CONs
-The only real con is that there isn’t much around in terms of restaurants & supermarkets. So make sure you shop well before arriving because there won’t be a convenience store you can quickly run out to for bread or extra drinks.
-There will be some bugs. You’re in a rainforesty area. We just covered ourselves in bug spray after sunset and were mostly mosquito bite free. It’s mostly just little moths, mosquitos, and ants, and they mostly keep themselves to the lanai. So you don’t have to worry about anything big and scary. But if you’re scared of all bugs, this area may not be right for you.