You get a view of Diamond ahead right outside your window. The place is modern and clean.
There are many small, thoughtful touches with the furniture that add up to a big difference during the stay, mostly around making the most of the space: There’s extra counter space in the form of a rack that folds up; beneath it is the induction stove. The dish rack folds up exposing the marble counter. There’s storage under the bed, such as for a suitcase. There’s a table that more than doubles it’s width when it’s pulled out that I worked from.
The internet speed is fast enough for Zoom and other video calls.
The shower is like a dream with its massive shower head.
You’re about a 5-minute walk from Waikiki Beach (and the tourist strip of stores, if you’re into that). The beach has beautiful sunsets. There’s a park with an exercise gym about 10 minutes away. And if you’re feeling ambitious, you can walk up Diamond Head Road to see the sunset from up high. With a car, the Diamond Head entrance for hiking is 6 minutes away.
If you don’t have a rental car, you can use Zipcar or Hui (though I had issues with Hui). They both have stations a 5-10 minutes away by foot. Apparently Turo is another rental car app you can use.
The only ding I’d give the place is for the noise. Police and ambulance sirens, bassheads at the stoplight, motorcycles with loud engines being revved, drunken celebratory yelling. I was able to sleep through the noise, and that’s all that really mattered to me.
Miou, the host, is remarkably helpful and responsive.
Would recommend.