Tiare is an EXCELLENT host; super nice and super responsive. If you’re looking to stay in downtown Waikiki, this location can’t be beat! Just blocks to the beach, restaurants, convenience stores, etc., it’s easy to get anywhere from here. The condo looks out over the canal, golf course and mountains and it’s a view you won’t ever get sick of seeing!
The building is secure: you need a fob to get in/out of the garage and/or lobby (it’s a bit annoying coming in and out of the garage because we had to hop out to swipe the fob in order for the gate to open, but I’ll trade a minor inconvenience for security and free parking any day). The parking spots are tight and assigned, but it’s super helpful to have secure, free parking in a garage.
The condo isn’t large but it’s adequate; we had four (2 adults, 2 teens) and were comfortable. The bedroom is large. The washing machine is very small; you will be doing many loads. More regular-sized spoons would be helpful but there were plenty of cups, bowls, plates, etc. There’s a blender and toaster, pots and pans as well. Tiare provides all you need for the beach, including towels, chairs, boogie boards and even snorkel equipment. She also had soap, shampoo/conditioner, dish detergent, laundry detergent and basic cleaning supplies on hand. Tip: open the lanai windows when you have the air on, otherwise it turns into a sauna. Also, if you pull down all the shades when you leave, the condo will stay cooler. The pool is fabulous. The sofa bed mattress is thin and the pillows leave much to be desired, but we made do by piling on blankets and it worked out just fine.
Overall, this condo offered MANY pros and very few “cons.” If I have an opportunity to get to Oahu again, I would re-book this property in a heartbeat, as it’s a great value and provides everything you could possibly need.
In Sum:
PROS:
Great location: blocks from the beach, restaurants, stores
Clean condo with fantastic views
Fabulous salt-water pool
Large bedroom
Washer/dryer; beach supplies, toiletries, cooking supplies, full kitchen
Secure building
Free, garage parking
“Cons” (if you can even call them that)
It’s hard to get in/out of the garage without having to hop out of your car to swipe the fob (minor inconvenience)
Washer is tiny
Pillows and sofa bed are thin but you can make do
Not a lot of square footage, but still comfortable for a family of four and you won’t be home much anyway; you’ll be exploring the island:)
Bottom Line: Book this place; you won’t be disappointed!