I was taking my daughter to her freshman year at college at Hawaii Pacific University and did not consider this a vacation. I have been to Hawaii many times and really was just looking for an inexpensive place for the two of us to stay for a few days before she could get into her dorm room. Pat and Patty Cooper graciously opened up their home to us. They are a great couple and both my daughter and I will always remember the time in their home as being very special. Having said that, the room we were given was clean and neat. Pat makes a lovely breakfast. The water pressure in the bathroom shower will blow your scalp off (I loved it, having long hair that takes forever to wash if the pressure is too low). Of course, Kailua beach is three minutes walking distance and is a great jogging beach and perfect for swimming. Shops and restaurants are nearby. They have a nice back yard where we sat out and enjoyed the morning. Of course, Kailua is a great area and safe. It was perfect for what we needed and I would definitely recommend it for someone who likes to spend most of their time enjoying the outdoors rather than spending their time in a fancy room. If you are looking for luxury and being waited on hand and foot go stay in a five star and pay five times as much.
