I booked this place so I could surprise my husband for his birthday with a safe and beautiful accommodation relatively close to home, and Tatiana’s place was awesome!
It was what I expected from the photos and description, which was a delight because they made this look like the perfect, cozy, ocean-view getaway (and it was). The apartment was private and spotless, we had everything we needed to cook a nice meal at the house, the bed was super comfy, and the sound of the ocean waves as we slept was a huge bonus.
The deck looks right out onto the water, as do the kitchen and living room, and although we didn’t use the pool, it was really nice having it there for ambiance. We decided to stay in and have a sunset drink out on the deck on our second night and it was lovely.
Bonus: one of our favorite restaurants on Oahu/Kauai, Duke’s, is about a five-minute walk down the hill! If you decide to walk, don’t cross the street until you’re right across from Duke’s—otherwise you’ll find yourself walking with your back to PCH traffic for 45 somewhat uncomfortable seconds. If you wait to cross, you’ll be in great shape. Also be prepared to walk up the steep hill coming back. Thanks to Tatiana's heads up, we were prepared and welcomed this post-dinner climb after our indulgent meal.
As for Tatiana, she was so helpful and solicitous of my several questions ahead of the stay and made herself available for any questions during (we ultimately had everything we needed). She even gave us a real-time traffic tip to save us from getting backed up on PCH after I confirmed out checkout. Such a gracious host. This listing is now on our go-to list of SoCal getaway options.