Located on the cool & desirable Windward side of the island with the closest access to the top attractions for active guests. Covered parking off the street-smaller vehicles only. Stairs down to lower level doorway&dock on the bay. Serene&quiet place to relax after a long day of exploring. Wake up to views across Kaneohe Bay from Gilligan's Island to Kualoa. Gazebo, Hot Tub, & water toys here for outdoor fun. Kayaks&SUP Board usage available. Beach chairs, towels, & more for nearby Kailua Beach. This is a wonderful place to make your home-base while fully experiencing all this island has to offer & enjoy rest at the end of the day or enjoy the water & peace & quiet. We both work flexible hours, so one of us are usually available if needed. The kitchen is well equipped for preparing meals & a grill is also available overlooking the water. If you are looking for adventures, we have the long-term-resident insiders information & direction. We NEVER tire of the beauty here & we are always enthused to show others all the hidden wonders of this island paradise. We can also direct you to little-known restaurants, shopping, and other tourist attractions. Variability in length of stay will be considered. The yard, hot tub, gazebo, dock, & carport are shared areas with us only - We respect the privacy of guests & you will have priority most times in this regard. Your front porch & washer/dryer are dedicated to guests only. Thom & Reece, long time residences of Hawaii & owners, live on the upper level and will be available for any info that you may need. We always try to meet our guests upon arrival for quick intros. Access to Kailua Beach is less than 5 minutes away & Kailua town is approx a 9 minute drive from here; 19 minutes to HNL airport, & approx 1 hour drive along the shoreline to the beautiful north shore. Plenty of famous hikes nearby such as Lanikai pillboxes, Olomana peaks, the lighthouse & lookout at Makapuu, & multiple waterfall hikes nearby. Other attractions such as Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, & Waikiki are also within 30 minutes drive. Shops, Malls, restaurants and grocery stores within 6 to 10 minutes away. Then there's the Bay....8 steps away to explore. Small car covered parking, The Bus stop is steps away from the driveway. Guests should be aware that outdoor stairs lead to the studio apartment from carport & require reasonable fitness & a stable gait. Parking & entering Kaneohe Bay Drive may seem challenging for some due to carports close proximity to the road. Friendly 5lb Maltese & Poodle are on property, no other animals are allowed on site.