First off, Kevin is a fantastic host. The communication when we booked (months in advance) was informative and timely. He gave us lots of information about the area, parking, sights, etc… as well as tips and local history.
The space is a little small but had everything we needed, and was just the right size for the two of us. My wife really appreciated the small dresser (made it much easier to organize everything).
We had a nice view of some of the city buildings, and the deck on the upper floor had gorgeous views of Diamond Head and the ocean.
If you love the beach and tourist night life, this is the perfect location. If this is not your thing, the location is still fine, but I would suggest having a car.
Many Pros:
-Beach amenities available
-Comfortable bed
-Bigger mini-Fridge
-Dishes/cutting board available
-Washer/Dryer on site
Only two Cons that we could think of:
-While the bathroom is set up to be separated (toilet/shower from the sink/mirror, there is actually no door in between, and no other mirror in the apartment.
-The air conditioner is cool but not cold (this may not matter to some, but being from Phoenix, this is our way of life).
Some advice on parking: You can park across the street for $1.50/hr, which we did to load and unload. The rest of the time, we parked on the street (Monserrat) around the corner, which was free (even overnight). It’s usually packed, but I was able to find a spot every day/night (a little walking was involved in a few of those, but the weather is nice). All in all, we saved over $100 (paying a total of $3 the entire time we were there, which was worth it).
For us, we realized that we really enjoyed the north side of the island, and spent little time here, but it’s the perfect spot for those wanting to be on the beach.