There are times when you go somewhere that you planned for a while with great expectations and when you get there.. everything you were told and read was only half truths. This is not da'kine story! I think a lot of us have experienced this. BUT, I have to tell you, I just love being at Aileen's place. It's perfectly located in Waikiki.. why do I know this... I grew up 4 blocks from her place. Hawaii is my home albeit I live in CA. Hawaii will always be home, and that is the key to it all, because when you walk into her condo, you feel just that way.. at home and ready for adventure which is just down the block, yet this location is perfect to head around the island.. a short jaunt around Diamond Head and you are in Waialae Kahala, and on your way to HanamaBay, KoKoHead (look up the story of KoKoHead) and off to the West past Rabbit Island and Waimanalo Beach one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Talk about a throw back to the 60s .. this is it ...nothing changed since I grew up on Oahu. In the middle of town in Nalo there is a store "East Honolulu Clothing Company.. right side of road in shopping cent.. if there is a Japanese lady there.. tell her Ela says Hi. Awesome store. Now you can head to Kailua and get lunch at Whole Foods.... But lets get back to Aileen's place since that is what this is about. Balcony looks over Waikiki, and to the Left Beautiful Diamond Head so close you can almost touch it. Parking.. Closed gated parking... try that at a hotel...for $60/day and you get that free with her condo.. so do the math.. $170< > for a cramp and yuky hotel + $60 for parking and now you got to go out and eat (compare that with her $$ place)... yet Aileen's has a full kitchen. Hotel, you got to pack for the time you are there for clean clothes.. hows about washer and dryer right in the bath room and out of the way. Awesome! TV... Big Screen and definitely tune into TuBi.. awesome site.. watch Merlin.. bet you will not leave the condo : ). Bedroom, sweet and comfy. Into cooking .. She has all the power goodies to play with so you can whip up a feast for a King.. Maybe Arthur as in King.. love that show Merlin. Parking big space and there is a shopping cart to drag your shopping right to inside the condo. (please return the cart). Park on the 2nd and take the super express elevator to the 9th floor.. hold on to your cookies, this sucker flies up and then 6 step to her door... the sad thing about this is review is that when you get there and lived there for your awesome Hawaiian adventure in Oahu, the best of all the Islands, you...