Jerry's place is an exceptional value in the heart of Waikiki. Our experience with this AirBnB was terrific. The kitchen is well stocked with nice appliances, pots and dishes, even basic pantry items beyond what we expected. It was impeccably clean – wow! I appreciated having a broom to regularly sweep up any sand that we tracked in. Having the extra pool towels, little cooler, and beach items was wonderful! There were well stocked toiletries in the bathroom-- even aloe vera gel! Airflow was terrific when we opened the patio and windows, the view was beautiful. Proximity and walkability to Waikiki and proximity to the grocery store was super convenient. So close to everything. Easy access to the pool and free Parking! So hard to find good parking around here.
There were a few minor hiccups with some broken items (nothing that majorly impacted our time there) in the condo, and also some unexpected building maintenance; but Jerry handled them generously and informed us as soon as he became aware of such issues, such as a plumbing repair that affected our unit for several hours one day. No worries, we are in paradise! We spent the day out during the plumbing maintenance and didn't let it bother us.
I'm not sure how old the Waikiki Banyan is, but it felt a little on the older side, so I imagine it might be subject to a little more maintenance than a newer building. I'd advise future guests to consider this and go with the flow if unexpected repairs come up during your stay. Enjoy the island and don't let it bother you.
The parking garage can be a little tricky to navigate for those American mainlanders who are used to a little more space and clearance in the passages. We are from Texas, where everything is bigger. We rented a little car in Hawaii, and my husband is a meticulous and excellent driver, so we had no problems navigating the smaller spaces, but just wanted to give a heads-up for others who might not be ready for that.
The air conditioner was a little on the loud side; that might bother some people (it didn't bother me).
We were very happy with our stay, and happy to recommend Jerry's place. Thanks!