Overall we had a good stay! We probably won’t stay again because it’s just a tiny bit too small for us but this would work well for a solo traveler! I’d recommend shannon’s unit for one person who doesn’t need too much quiet and is looking to be in a lovely and lively part of honolulu!
Pros:
-unbeatable location just steps to the beach and local businesses
-there’s a bar and surf rental right downstairs. Super fun but be aware of the noise, there is live music late which you’ll be able to hear from the unit.
-unit is upgraded and trendy, came with beach towels and sunscreen which we needed!
-lanai faces the water which is a beautiful view
-laundry on site (we didn’t use it but saw other guests doing it)
-convenience store across the street if you needed anything at all
-Shannon was reachable for the one issue we had with a loud visiting neighbor
Cons
-The unit is small. They do disclose that but just really imagine essentially being in one small room with someone else for a week. This unit is probably best for a solo traveler. We didn’t have room to put away our things for example between the two of us. My boyfriends knees hit the wall when he sat on the toilet. The bed is a full not a queen (which was disclosed) but one of the side is up against the wall and the bed has no headboard so it made for a very odd sleeping situation. Generally…. It was a very very small unit.
-Air conditioning leaks out into a bucket on the lanai. We didn’t notice this until it overflowed. Over the course the week we dumped it out a few times.
-Building is pretty old, but seems most buildings in the area are similarly old
-No on-site parking. We worked out a deal with the building manager which cost us an additional $240 for the week. We didn’t mind it because of the convenience but next time we will explicitly look for a unit with included parking