I just returned to the mainland after spending four wonderful nights in Yarden's lovely condo located on the west end of Waikiki beach. I can't wait to go back and plan to stay longer next time.

The condo looks just like pictured. The colors are bright and cheerful, and the beds and furniture are comfortable. I enjoyed spending time on the lanai relaxing and viewing the activity on the lagoon and the beach beyond. The neighboring condo residents were quiet and respectful. From inside the condo we never actually heard even a peep from either side.

The kitchen is equipped with the necessities for doing basic cooking and food prep, with pots, pans, knives, dishes, and silverware.

The bathroom is clean and roomy enough. Bathroom provisions include towels and wash cloths, a hair dryer, hand soap, and even a small bottle of shampoo. As mentioned by a previous reviewer, the bathtub/shower is very deep and can be a bit challenging to get into, especially for shorter people.

I found that I really liked where Yarden's condo is located. It's on the quieter end of Waikiki beach and is just a few minute's drive to the Rodeo-drive style shopping on Kalakaua Ave. By foot, the walk would probably take 10-15 minutes.

As far as parking is concerned; we used the Ilikai's valet parking each day. This was a bit expensive at $22/day, however, it was quick and easy, and the valet staff were a pleasure to see each day. Had we stayed longer we would have attempted to use the public parking lot on the beach side of the Ilikai. I think the prices listed were $4 for ten hours.

This was my first experience using the Airbnb website for securing vacation accommodations. I admit to some trepidation in using the site as I do all that I can to make sure I'm not a victim of Internet fraud. I didn't like that I had to pay upfront for something I wasn't sure was going to work out. However, after reading the reviews of those who stayed at Yarden's condo, communicating with Yarden via email, and reading the NY Times article on Airbnb, I felt more comfortable with the whole thing. Given having such a positive first experience with Airbnb, I plan to use the Airbnb site for booking future travel accommodations, and I certainly plan to return to Yarden's condo for another stay. The value of this condo given it's location, cleanliness, and ocean view can't be beat.