Shannon’s studio was located conveniently away from all the action of Waikiki, but still close enough to walk to areas that we did want to visit, like Kona Coffee Purveyors and Marugame Udon. It’s also a short walk to the beach, and you can even pick up some spam musubi from Musubi Cafe Isayume on the way!
It was cozy and looked just like the photos! I really appreciated all the modern touches, like the LED mirrors and electric stovetop. The only two things I wish the rental had would be a microwave so we could’ve easily heat up leftovers, and a shelf in the shower to put my toiletries on. There was no shower niche to put anything on so I put all my bottles on the shower floor.
Parking was definitely scarce in this part of town, but we valet parked across the street at a hotel for $30/day (which was only $5 more than the parking garage next to the building). It was super convenient and we never had to worry about finding a spot, no matter how late we got back.
I will admit, it can get noisy at night with loud cars and music, but it’s only in passing. It doesn’t last long but it did wake me up some nights. I think it just comes with staying in a popular area.
Overall, I would definitely recommend Shannon’s place for your next stay in Oahu, especially if you love being walking distance from the beach and a lot of great eateries and shops, but far enough so it’s away from the large crowds.
Not only is location really is convenient, but the actual space itself is so cute and modern compared to a lot of other rentals. Shannon was also super communicative and sweet during our stay. She was the perfect host! ◡̈