My wife and I stayed at Brian's condo for a weeklong getaway to Waikiki in mid-April this year. The unit was conveniently located very near to the north end of Waikiki beach, where swimming, snorkeling and surfing are all available--a short 5-minute walk out the back of the complex will take you around the nearby lagoon (at the edge of the nearby Hilton complex--great for those with small children or who are looking for a 'closed water' beach option) and out to the main beach. The very north end of Waikiki is a semi-protected beach offering calmer waters, or you can walk a little further down and access the main beach. We found the suite having a kitchen and full fridge/freezer very convenient and allowed us to keep eating/drinking costs down, and the balcony was a great location to enjoy a bit more time outside in the Hawaiian air before bed and for coffee/breakfast in the mornings. The place was very clean and Brian was very responsive to any questions we had throughout our stay--there's even some beach gear available for use too (snorkels/masks, chairs, umbrella). We'd highly recommend Brian's suite and would happily return again for future stays!