The balcony is the star of the show. Hiroko's condo is outstanding especially for the price. It's small, but it packs a punch. The sliders to the balcony open two thirds of the way to make the whole space basically indoor/outdoor. The balcony has an unobstructed view of both the beach and of Diamond Head. It's also just on the edge of the city so if you're renting a car there's available parking and its easy to get in and out without traffic. The walk to the center of the city is only about 5 to 10 minutes. The air conditioner was quiet and effective. Hiroko was an excellent host, she checked on us to make sure we checked in okay and even offered a late check out if we needed. This was the perfect condo for two people, we would 100% rebook in the future!