Liz’s place is steps away from all the major attractions, in one of the best areas of Waikiki. The beautiful apartment has the all the amenities for a pleasant, relaxing and nice stay in Hawai’i, including a spacious kitchen, a lanai, and a parking spot. You should be aware that Liz’s check in and out times are 4pm and 10 am, respectively. if you’re leaving town in the evening, for example, that is a drag as there is not a place to leave your bags in the building because the hotel only helps its guests - not those staying in private units. Liz provides the option for an early check in/out (1pm both) for an additional $75 (cash, paid at arrival)
Although I do understand the rationale for strict rules with a financial penalty (i.e., for smoking in a nonsmoking unit) Liz’s constant reminder of the apt rules and the penalties in case you lose/break something, break a rule or don’t leave her place as you found it, are a little excessive and make you feel like should have stayed at a hotel; like you’re not on vacation to relax. These are some of her frequent reminders and associated penalties:
lose/damage a towel: $15/each
“extra dirty or messy place”: $150 for extra cleaning
lose a common area key: $75
lose the parking pass: $300
leave the apt. after 10 am: $100
leave the apt. after 12p: $300
leave the apt. after 3p: $1000
water damage due to spill in the shower: $350
smoke elimination fee: $450
extra guest: non disclosed “extra charges and fees!”
Etc.
Her list of rules also say that she reserves the right to enter and inspect the apartment in case she “suspects” that one of the rules are being violated. For no reason, Liz even asked if she could come in one Saturday afternoon (exactly the day that we had decided to stay in to nap and chill) with the excuse of having to deliver a vacuum to the apartment.