LOCATION! LOCATION!! Chris & Keoki are fantastic hosts! The efficient communication was key and made all the difference. They were very accommodating and prompt to provide not only missing items in the unit (ie. Additional linens & comfortable pillows) but also information about the area. The 3 of us (myself & 2 children) found the place a bit small but it was cozy. The a/c and wifi are on point & all the amenities available seconds away can't be beat.
If I could suggest anything, it would be a full length mirror (we got creative and brought in one of the balcony chairs and stood the wall mirror on it, which worked quite well). We ended up buying a box of tissues & an air freshener that came in handy for the strong garabe smell just outside the unit. This of course isn't necessarily something that our hosts may be able to control but we treated the place as our own (as we do anywhere we go) truly making ourselves at home.
Another fantastic feature was the beach toys! The photos showed a stroller so didn't bring mine and ended up having to buy an overpriced one but it was worth it with all the walking we did!! Sand toys would have come in handy too. :) bought those as well for my 4 yr old and had to lug them back.
Last comment pertains to the parking. :/ Spent more on parking than the car rental lol. Two nights we got lucky with free parking on Ala Wai blvd but that's rare. My tip is to grab a spot on Mondays & Fridays immediately after the street cleaning at 10.30 am then plan to stay close or use public transport around those days. Other than that, we always found parking either at kuhio village or the banyan down the street ($5 cheaper).
In a nutshell, our stay at this unit was fabulous! We can't wait to get back.
Mahalo Chris & Keoki! :)