My sister and I searched tons of listing in Oahu for weeks and we are very glad that we chose this place. We highly recommend this house for:
1) location
2) outdoor seating area
3) amenities
4) amazingly reliably and kind hosts
The three of us stayed in this house for a month in 2021 and we were very happy with this place. The location is simply amazing. It's a quiet corner and a 5 minutes walking distance from Waikiki Beach and all stores/great shopping. A big parking space (if you have two cars, it might be slightly tight but doable).
We were first worried that the area would be too touristy. But after visiting every corner of the island, we realized that there is no better location for us than Waikiki given its convenience and the proximity to the Waikiki beach. The fact that we did not have to prepare and drive miles to enjoy an incredible beach every day is something that we don't recommend underestimating. Yes, there are tourists and mostly young white college students whom you might not want to surround yourselves during your vacation. But it did not really matter to us. It is partially because of COVID-19. The number of those people was about 20-30% of the typical non-COVID time. If you want much isolation from tourists and shopping, this place might not work particularly during the non-covid, "normal," peak seasons. We personally enjoyed the area. It was fun to walk around the neighborhood, check out the stores, grab a coffee, and walk back home after seeing the sunset at Waikiki Beach. In other locations, we would have to drive to do any of these.
I cannot tell you enough how nice it is to have an inviting outdoor area. Particularly if you come with your family members, it creates some "sanity" space which is important for a trip that lasts more than a few days. We loved the mornings with the sound of birds and wind. Very peaceful.
As you probably noticed, things are not cheap in Honolulu, particularly short-term housing. It was a big decision to decide on this place because of the hefty price. However, the house comes with everything such that it did save us a substantial amount of money and time. Bathroom towels and products, kitchen tools, cleaning supplies, etc.
The owners are exceptionally responsive and generous. Luan really cares about every detail and makes sure that you are comfortable in the house.