Overall ‘Suite by the Sea’ was a good experience with a few oddities that didn’t necessarily ruin our stay. First, let me start off with the positive. Evan was a clear and efficient communicator that provided simple instructions. He seemed to take pride in his home and the description of amenities was mostly accurate. The condo was maybe 100 ft from Waikiki beach as well as tons of shops and restaurants! I’m of the opinion that accommodations are for sleeping, showering, and occasionally cooking. If the hotel or Airbnb happen to be luxurious then that’s an added benefit. For the price I think that Evan’s place is very reasonable. However, there were a few things that kept it from being a perfect stay. These are things that stood out to me and may not bother you or your family. First off it seemed that the terms were very FEE HEAVY. When my wife and i were perusing the house rules we couldn’t help but notice that there were fees for everything, including a carpet refreshment fee which would be fine if the floors weren’t laminate. The outside patio had a half way decent view of the beach but as I watched the sunset one evening I was distracted by the cheap plastic netting that was shoddily clamped to bits of rebar sticking up from the patio floor. Then there’s the bathroom. It was small which is fine but the floor of the shower had large patches of finish missing. Not a huge deal but since it was my 10 year anniversary with my wife I cared about presentation you know? When we went to check out (a very straightforward process) we tried to vacuum up the sand on the floor lest we be charged another fee. Unfortunately the vacuum was broken and there was no broom. How do you not have a broom for a laminate floor? My wife and I had to use paper towels to push the sand into a pile and scrape it up. Our time in Hawaii was amazing! We loved the people, culture, food, shopping, and outdoor activities. If you are looking for a decent place to stay that is affordable and close to all the action then you could do a lot worse than Evan’s place. My small gripes aside, my wife and I really did enjoy our stay at ‘Suite by the sea.’