I had a GREAT time staying at Ann's place! First, the space is clean, comfortable and nicely decorated. Other tenants are friendly and quiet, and it is very peaceful. I enjoyed cross breezes in the unit, sunsets on the lawn, and watching the mist burn off the hills & Diamond Head in the mornings. This condo is removed from the insanity of Waikiki and I spent most of my time on quiet Kaimana beach, just a few minute's walk away -- a good mix of locals and some tourists. You could walk to Waikiki (about a mile) or take the bus, but I didn't because after driving through it, I decided it was too congested for the type of trip I was after.

Ann has provided everything: Beach chairs, towels, snorkel gear, boogie board, etc. -- if you think you need to pack it yourself, you probably don't! Laundry in the basement made it easier to pack light. And there's a convenience store just down the street that sells all the essentials, including limited groceries, postcards and stamps, toiletries, and beer/wine. It was also easy to drive to the east coast from here and simple enough to get to the north shore as well, if you have a car. The only trick was parking, but once I figured out the pattern of the neighborhood it became very easy (Tips: metered parking across the street is free from 6pm to 10am and 4-hour parking for the rest of the day; free on the other side of the park; it fills up in the late afternoon when sports practices happen but then clears out a little after sundown; don't even bother trying to find a free space on Kalakaua Ave because if it's empty it's probably illegal).

Overall, Ann was very accommodating, laid back, and easy to reach when I had questions. I absolutely did not want to leave this place and even browsed local real estate listings! It really was the perfect location and a wonderful time. I hope to come back! Mahalo!