5 stars as long as expectations are managed with respect to unit size/functionality and parking, as outlined below.
LOCATION: Ideal location, as advertised and described by others. Walking distance to anything you need within Waikiki itself and basically across the street from the beach and surfboard/umbrella/etc. rentals.
UNIT: Old building with a modern flair in the unit. Perfect for solo traveler but even as a small couple, this place is VERY tight. Worked for us though! My husband and I weren’t big fans of the bed but could just be preference, as others in the reviews seem to like it. Clean and no issues with pests. Loved that it was keyless and made checking in/out super easy. Building has a level of security with an outside keypad as well. Smart TV was nice to have. A/C unit worked fine. Loved having the balcony with the ocean view! Can be a bit noisy (e.g., beeping trucks at 4:45 AM consistently), but that is likely the case anywhere in Waikiki I would think. It’s a busy, busy place!
PARKING: Downside to this unit is that there is no dedicated or guaranteed parking (and we needed a car for several things we were doing outside Waikiki). Things have changed in Waikiki in early July when our stay started in this “post-Covid” transition. Do not rely on previous reviews for parking suggestions, as they are no longer options (e.g., Banyan). Do NOT rent a car unless you have pre-arranged overnight parking established ahead of arriving. The host may be able to help you with this if it’s an option. For perspective, the cheapest overnight options we found after calling or driving to around 15 options was $8/hour with a $150/day max at a nearby hotel (for non-hotel guests). Most had no max/cap and were $10/hour for non-hotel guests.
HOST: We stay in Airbnb often, and I will say that you will not find a more responsive, friendly, helpful host!! Thank you, Shannon!