We LOVED our stay at Tess's place.
The unit:
- tastefully designed and decorated
- provides literally everything you need, even board games!!
- the large smart TV in the bedroom is great
- laundry in unit is a huge convenience
- the swing on the balcony is comfy and large(i could sleep in it)
- the concierge Kristy is simply the BEST!
- everything smells SO nice! (I'm very picky about scents)
- wish the loud rooster in the neighboring area could go somewhere else...lol, common problem in Hawaii
The building:
- well maintained
- staff are very helpful and friendly
- other guests/residents are very respectful/pleasant
- things never felt overly crowded/busy
The beach/water:
- we could see turtles swimming by almost everyday from the balcony, esp when the waves are higher. We also swam with some turtles. I guess they just hang out there a lot.
- I saw dolphins one morning!
- water gets deep very fast as you step in, but very calm. So it's perfect for swimming
- lots of fish to see if you like snorkeling
- waves gets big (compared to Waikiki beach) sometimes, but once you pass the waves it gets calm again.
- oh we saw a monk seal on the beach on our last day!
This is a perfect place for some quiet no-hustle-bustle beach time. We will definitely stay there again in the future!