My family stayed here for 4 nights and this apartment was perfect for our needs.
1. The location was great! It is literally right across the street from a Safeway, Starbucks and and ABC convenience store. There is also great a Fun Factory (perfect for the kids) and some good restaurants in the same plaza. It can be a little hard to turn left out on of the property because it’s on a major highway but you’re in Hawaii, take your time and chill.
2. The amenities are great! The hosts left small bottles of toiletries but I would definitely recommend bringing your own. The kitchen had all the cookware we needed. I have a 1 year old daughter and she can be a picky eater. The kitchen was very helpful in keeping her fed. The washer and dryer was a HUGE plus. We went to the beach practically everyday and needed to wash beach towels and swimsuits frequently. Plus, I got to wash our clothes before coming home so no after vacation laundry!
3. There is cable television, internet and a reserved parking spot.
4. Lastly, I love it when the hosts take the time to check in with us. We got a message from Chelsea the day after checking in and she was very nice.
Things to note:
1. Yes, like the description says there is no AC. The way the building is shaped, it kind of creates a wind tunnel so when you open the patio doors, there is always a strong breeze. However, the breeze can be quite loud at night. The bedroom with the two single beds is on the backside that faces the pool. My mom said it was loud at night even with the windows and doors closed. Also the bedroom with the two single beds has more like a sliding partition door. It didn’t bother my mom too much because she left it open the whole time but in case anyone needs more secure privacy.
2. The other bedroom with the queen size bed is quite small. There is just enough space fore the bed and one nightstand. There is no wardrobe but a nice standard closet. Our stuff was kind of everywhere and it was a little difficult to move around but it’s not like we were hanging out in the bedrooms much anyway. Last thing I want to note about this bedroom is that it is on the parking lot side which feels like it has a 10 degree temperature difference compared to the pool side (because of the ocean breeze). At night the room does get really hot, even with the fans on. There is a ceiling fan and a regular fan but it still gets hot with the door shut. You can feel the difference between the hallway and the bedroom at night. We had to start leaving the door open at night to let the air even out. Just something to note for those who are picky about privacy and heat. Also the window also is not a sealed window. It has more like panels that you can open and close. But it is noisy in the morning because you can hear the parking lot and people walking in the halls as they leave.
We had a great time in Hawaii and hope to come back soon!