This is our first time booking an Airbnb, and we were really happy with Larry's place. The check-in process was really straightforward, and without much hassle. We just got the keycards at the lockbox. As soon as we arrived to our room, we entered into a cool room with air-conditioning turned on, and a delightfully clean and fresh scent welcomed us. There was even ice in the fridge waiting for us! The WiFi speed is IMPRESSIVE!
This unit was such a pleasant surprise! Clean, fresh, and comfortable. It has a little kitchenette, with pots, pans, all the kitchen utensils and dining china you would need for a pleasant stay-cation. There's a cooking range with an oven, microwave oven, coffee maker, and toaster. The amenities were very well thought-out. There's a TV, couch, small dining table/chairs, dressing table, ample towels, toiletries, hair dryer, iron, ironing board, plenty of hangers, alarm clock, and a vacuum cleaner.
Our vacation was perfect, because we never had to think about buying or renting extra vacation equipment. Larry got it all sorted! There are also a pair of beach chairs, mats, beach towels, a sunbrella, umbrella, and boogie board for beach use.
Larry is very thorough. There's detergent, dishwashing liquid, thrash bags, writing pad, pens, earplugs, first aid kit, even a sewing kit and flash light. It is just amazing how wonderfully well-kitted this unit is!
If there are any negatives, it would be about the building itself. The Hawaiian Monarch is a very old building, which is in dire need of an upgrade. It kind of smells a bit funky around the hallways leading to the elevators, and unit. Parking in Waikiki is expensive, so if you have a rental car, be prepared to pay $25 per day. There's restricted parking along Niu St, and Ala Wai Blvd, but the scheduling could complicate your vacation plans.
Once you get pass those carpeted areas in the building, and into the unit itself, you'll feel like you arrived home away from home!
Larry was very communicative and accessible via email to answer questions we had. He also made sure he left us to enjoy his unit without being interrupted. I highly recommend Larry's place, if you enjoy a room that is comfortable, bright, fresh, clean, and well-equipped while you are on vacation on Oahu.