Ssen and Norio are a delightful couple. They greeted me upon my arrival and provided a walk through of their unit. They responded instantly to inquiries I made during the visit (one for a medical clinic). The apartment is larger than it appears in the photos and extremely clean and organized. There is even a clothes hamper! Very good use of the space available and very comfortable. There is a closet at the entrance with two sections covered by a sliding door. I was able to fit all of my luggage and clothing in one section. They have chairs and other items for the beach stored in the other section. Everything is like new. I am an ice lover; the refrigerator does not have a freezer but ice is available at the ABC and other stores and you can keep it in a cooler. The pool area is nice and also very well maintained. The laundry area is new and accepts debit and credit cards. Waikiki is noisy so don't expect peace and quiet though the units are well sound proofed. The room air conditioner works just fine but can be noisy to someone with sensitive hearing (me!). But, it really wasn't as issue. I slept just fine, the bed is very comfortable and I was able to leave the air conditioner off on many nights as it cooled down and there was a nice breeze (but you have to contend with the sirens and motorcycles). It is a pretty view at night with all of the high rises and lights.

This is my first visit to Hawaii and was traveling alone. The location is excellent. The unit (which is in the back of the building) faces a nice neighborhood and a Food Pantry which is a good place to grocery shop. A nice lanai with a decent view and shaded in the morning. It is just down a block and across from Hawaiian Village. The area is safe and secure. You can walk just about anywhere you would like and The Bus has a stop down the block if you want to take a bus trip. There are several restaurants nearby. Kalakaua Ave which is the main drag to Waikiki Beach with lots of shopping, hotels and restaurants is steps away as are the beaches

I consider myself an experienced traveler who likes my creature comforts and I have no regrets about choosing this property for my accommodations. It set the tone for a very lovely trip. You can tell the hosts take a lot of pride is providing tasteful and comfortable furnishings. I truly felt like I was staying in someone's home.

P.S. Cab fare about $32 to and from airport (depending on traffic). Don't travel during rush hour!