We absolutely loved Fred's place! Check-in was smooth and easy. Very spacious studio with GREAT kitchen appliances and everything is spotlessly clean! Personally I think this is the better side of the Waikiki Beach, epspecially for swimmers as the water is calmer and the beach much quieter. However if you plan to surf everyday, you'd be better off at the other end of the Beach, which is about 30 minutes walk from Fred's place. Several tips for those coming soon! 1, Try to bring smaller luggages that you can put on your lap as you are not allow to ride the bus with big ones. The bus 19 and 20 from the airport costs 2.75 dollars (prepare the exact change though!) and it brings you literally rigth across the street of the Illikai hotel where Fred's place is at. 2, do your grocery shopiing at Foodland Farms at the Ala Moana shopping all which is 10 minutes by walk. It's much cheaper than the ABC stores. Fred has left a shopping cart in the closet which is super thoughtful! 3, You can pratically go everywhere by bus on the island so you really don't need a car for your whole stay. 4, rent a car when you go visit the north shore and take the route on the east coast, the view is amazing!! 5, Be very careful if you swim at the north shore, the waves are so violant that they crush you on the beach then keep bringing you back to the ocean...6, Oh right try the icecream place in the lobby, the coconut macadamia is SOOO delicious! And have a great vacation in Hawaii!!!