We loved staying in this little studio apt instead of at a Waikiki hotel. We were super close to everything but felt like we were staying more in real Hawaii. The place was well equipped for us to cook in the room. There is laundry on premises which I didn't know so I mention it here. John provided beach towels and other beach things so you don't have to fill your suitcase with things like that. We walked so many places and there were buses nearby. You could get to restaurants and the beach and stores easily. They have updated the place so it looks just like it does in the pictures.