This studio was perfect for what we needed. We spent most of our days out on hikes and snorkeling so it was nice when we would come back at night and have all the restaurants within walking distance. We pack pretty light on our trips, so the laundry helped a lot. Budi even provided laundry detergent, dryer sheets, and a laundry basket. Waikiki beach is super close and there's tons of shopping - if that's your thing. But since it is so close, there is definitely noise from the street. Budi provides ear plugs, if you need them, but turning on the AC or fan easily drowns out the noise. There are fireworks every friday night from the hilton waikiki, but don't worry about walking there because you can see it from the balcony. I saw that as a very pleasant surprise.