Overall, it was a good price for a great location and view. There were some hiccups along the way worth mentioning. Below are some pros and cons.
Cons:
- We had to pay $5 fee for use of the gym. This was annoying and disappointing considering that it was not mentioned in the listing or messages to us from the host.
- The TV remote was missing and made it impossible to navigate the TV applications. We couldn't watch anything when we were winding down after a long day. We messaged the host about the remote but she never responded. That was also disappointing.
- The bed is VERY FIRM so if you like to sleep on something softer then you're better off sleeping on the couch, which is what I did while my girlfriend slept on the bed.
Pros:
- Good location with easy access to shops, restaurants, mall, and beach
- Great view of the mountains and ocean.
- Air conditioning is good (may be kind of loud for some folks)
- The check-in instructions are good but could be a little clearer. We still had to ask for help to help navigating the property in order to check-in.
Tips:
The host mentioned that parking on the premises is $30, off premise is $18, street parking is either free or metered. We could not find the $18 parking that she mentioned. The street parking instructions should include important details. For instance, she mentioned that there is parking on Ala Wai Blvd. It's true that it is free but it should be mentioned that it is not free on Monday and Friday from 8:30 am to 11:30 am when there is street parking. This way, visitors that need parking on those days can plan accordingly. Metered parking is available but it is RARELY available. This is also something worth mentioning and something to consider.