Perfect accommodations if you're on a budget but still want to do Oahu right (and by "right," I mean you want to spend your time exploring the beauty of the island, reveling in the amazing weather, and dining on delicious food, while really only using the room to shower, sleep, and, perhaps, enjoy your morning coffee on the lanai while listening to the hustle and bustle of the street below). This clean and cozy room, located in an older building just a short walk from the beach, is perfect for two people - we never felt crowded. We chose to leave the bathroom window open, as it was the only ventilation in there, but we closed the bathroom door at night, which completely blocked the street noise so it never disturbed our sleep. The a/c and shower were both great, and the internet, though a little confusing when connecting, was enough for checking email, social media, and maps (if you're spending more time than that online, you're doing it wrong - see above!).
The Hawaii Dream Realty Team was fantastic and accommodating! They were out of the office when we arrived, but left clear instructions for us to access the room. Upon her return, Theresa helped us with a short and smooth registration, and she offered some tips for getting around (she was also very patient with our multiple phone calls as we were trying to get connected to the internet!). When we awoke on our first morning, we noticed that the bathroom ceiling was leaking, so we notified the team and, even though they did not manage the unit causing the leak, they were on top of the problem immediately, and it was taken care of before we returned to the room that afternoon.
The building is in an area with lots of hotels, so everything is well-lit, and there are people around at all hours of the day and night. There is plenty to do within walking distance, so we didn't need a car, but we wanted to take one day to explore the island, so the tour service downstairs helped us book a rental car and gave us tips on what to see. As with any busy, touristy city, you'll want to be alert and aware of your surroundings (there are lots of homeless people on the beach, but I never once saw anyone ask for money), but we never felt unsafe, even when we were out late at night.
I highly recommend this unit! We really enjoyed our stay!