We enjoyed this condo during our recent 3-day stay in Waikiki. However, we saw police activity every day on our block, so families with young kids might want something further down the Kalakaua strip, but it was fine for us and our teen-aged kids. Don't let the lobby scare you.. The condo wasn't fancy but it was clean and comfortable and the host was VERY responsive to any of our questions. Overnight parking on Ala Wai just requires a little patience looking for a spot, but we were eventually able to find one each night just a few blocks away. The kitchen was stocked with pots, dishes, zip loc bags, soap, etc -- but there wasn't any spices or anything stocked in order to avoid attracting bugs. The A/C isn't very strong but it kept the unit bearable. The mattresses were comfortable.