The rave reviews on this studio were 100% correct! You can tell right away the whole unit has been gutted & redone very well with high quality stuff. We absolutely loved it! We used the awesome kitchen nook every morning to have our coffee & coconut-pineapple muffins/malasadas from the amazing coffee shop in the lobby. We loved watching the canoe activity in the canal from all the windows. We also had a very nice ocean view without the heat filled sun rays. The building is older but definitely better than any over priced hotel as it had all the amenities...gym, pool, restaurants, great rental car company that we used, coffee shop, bar, laundry room, 24 hr security, luggage storage, vending machines & the over all value per night was MUCH BETTER than any hotel in Waikiki. We actually got to see the other unit the owner has next to it, as it was still being worked on but it also looked REALLY cute & comfortable too with the same new floors, bathroom, similar nice furniture (in case this one isn't available- ask Gina- who was also great btw!). The location was also ideal, as it is quieter than being right in the middle of Waikiki but it's within Waikiki so close enough to walk to everything or Uber for cheap if needed. Would definitely rent again without any hesitation!