Though our flight was delayed, Michael and Cristina made sure to keep in touch and let us know how to get into the studio if they weren't available to greet us. We were fortunately able to meet them on the second day and they were very warm and friendly.

Michael and Cristina checked in on us a few times to make sure we had everything we needed and their hospitality was very much appreciated!

The neighborhood is very residential and there is a Target within a mile. The bus stops right across the street, so public transportation is very convenient. We also had no trouble finding street parking. The Mauka studio was fairly centrally located; Dole plantation is about a 30 minute drive, Diamond Head about 20 minutes, and HNL about 10 minutes. I didn't mind driving everywhere and it was very nice being away from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki.

Upon entrance, it was very humid and warm. As other guests have noted, there is no AC. However, the ceiling fan and the sliding door cracked a bit was just enough to keep us cool. The bathroom was very spacious, and the lanai was a great place to relax and soak up the sun while enjoying the gorgeous view. The walls were pretty thin, so we were able to hear our neighbors chit chat, however, Michael and Cristina were gracious enough to provide ear plugs to use. The wi-fi connected fast and the space was very clean and well maintained. All in all, I would definitely recommend the Mauka studio to couples or individuals and would stay again.