Ju and Gus have a charming waterfront condo with an elevated view of the marina, ocean, and the nearby beach area. It is just a short walk away from beach, surfing, park and walkway access. There is an ABC store on the corner that is open until midnight for many of those common home essentials or tourist/traveling basics. Plenty of shopping is also nearby (Ala Moana Shopping Center and International Marketplace).
Our family of three was accommodated comfortably in the condo unit itself. The layout of furniture made good use of the space. The foldout couch was very comfortable for our teenage son and his 6 foot plus frame. The master bed was extremely comfortable, and even had the added surprise of being able to raise/lower with a remote. There are TVs and Roku units in the bedroom and in the front room.
The laundry facility is located on the eighth floor. To utilize the machine, you will need to download an app to your phone and link your credit card, Apple Pay or google acct. The app shows you an approximate time for your load cycle. Being that I was apprehensive about not having laundry in the unit, this feature made it extremely easy to use. While doing laundry I discovered that the laundry room is meticulously cleaned at least two times an hour. It was wiped down, disinfected, and sanitized. The staff I encountered were both courteous and friendly.
If you will be recycling, there are a set of bins on the seventh floor, right next to the entrance of the parking garage.
There is a trash/garbage chute room outside the condo’s front door.
If you are renting a car, there is a garage adjacent to the building. Each floor of the garage has a walk-through to the condo building. We found it convenient to pre-pay during the time we were there. The same ticket gives you unlimited in/out access of the garage throughout the paid through time.
When we had a need to contact the host during our stay, we found them to be extremely responsive and accommodating.
Overall, we were happy to have made the decision to stay at Ju and Gus’ place, than a more traditional hotel or resort.