This was our 5th time in Hawaii and we really liked Ashley's place.
Pros:
-Location: Only a few blocks away from the beach and the busy street of Kalakaua Ave where there is shopping, food and nightlife.
-Communication: Had a small incident when we just arrived and Ashley returned our message very quickly with after a few days it was solved.
-Apartment: Just like the photos suggest. A very cute, well equipped studio apartment on a high floor. Nicely set up with all the amenities one would need.
-Pool: Rooftop pool that is open till 10pm.
Cons:
-WiFi: It's very slow, especially if there is more than 2 units on it at the same time.
-The pool, jacuzzi, and hot tub on the roof. Definitely in need for an update. It's great that it is on the roof but paint is chipping away from the sides and there are not enough chairs for the amount of people up there. Just be aware, there are TONS of families with loud running children at all times.
-Area: I was surprised by the amount of homeless around the area. This is not Ashley's fault but anytime we left they were stationed around the parking garage and near the grocery store a few close blocks away.
-Parking Garage: I had dropped my key accidently after parking and spoke to the parking attendant on duty if he happened to see it anywhere. He said he didn't. The following day I came back down to leave and he rushed up to us and asked if someone had the "key" would there be a reward? I said, "ok" because it's a fee if the key was lossed and he had it. I gave him a $20 and got the key back.
-Solicited: Three times during our stay we also had a woman on the floor that kept bothering us in regards to renting apartments in the building and not paying the extra Airbnb prices.