My FIRST Air BNB Experience:
PROS: Layne space was sweet. Bed was really soft. I prefer a firmer bed. The bedding was very stylish! Loved the little side chair! She even had a futon for extra sleeping space! Toiletries and extra Towels! Detergent, drinking glasses, access to washer and dryers and the pool! She set you up great!
LOCATION: SWEET!! You're on the Blvd with the top name brands! Hermes, Gucci, etc. So if you want to spend some real money your in the right place. Walking distance from the beach and shops. The view is great! Golf Course up the street.
CON: is with the AirBNB process. If you stay and leave early your locked in. Unlike at a Hotel, you can leave and not be charged if you leave earlier. What I should have done was Cancel my reservation BEFORE going in and resending a booking with different dates and added as i went, at least to see if it was an option. For this reason, I will probably not use AirBNB again. Its more cost efficient in Hawaii because of the Hotel Rates there but the extra cost I'd rather pay to leave if I HAVE to leave and not be penalized for it.
COVID TESTING:
1. NOT THE PATHOGENS TEST
2. Make sure its one of Hawaii Partners.CVS seems to be the most common in the Mainland.
3. Each Island has "different rules". There was alot if miscommunication to me.
4. If you are transferring from Maui to Honolulu, No you can't take the test in Honolulu airport if you have signed the Quarantine document. you don't know anyone in Honolulu, just head back home.
4. I Maui, Layne AirBNB was not an approved location. Verify if bvn it is in Honolulu.
COMMUNICATION WITH HOST:
Layne was VERY Patient and Understanding of my situation. Although I couldn't stay my whole trip Due to COVID Testing issues, she did her best to prepare me and assist when I landed.
I I don't feel I picked a bad time to go i just didn't have enough knowledge. Overall, its a check off the ole bucket list. I MADE IT THERE! Happy Travels to anyone else.
Thanks again Layne🥰🥰😇