• Just a three-minute drive from the house is a long stretch of white sand and clear ocean water.

• Protected by coral reefs from the ocean swells, this beach offers year-round swimming and snorkeling.

• If you love to surf or boogie-board, you can find waves in the same bay a short distance away.

• The eastern part of the bay has a "keiki" (child's) beach which has safe pools for your little ones, plus showers and bathrooms.

• Enjoy an early morning walk and observe the local Hawaiians fishing.