We absolutely loved our stay at this property. The location is A+. Much better to stay in the outer part of Waikiki for me, my husband and our 2 year-old, because we did not have to commute far to the beach, park, or zoo, and the streets and walkways were much less condensed with people and cars.
The home is spacious and clean. We utilized the kitchen daily, and all the kitchen tools, cleaning supplies, and dining ware we needed were already included (we brought our own plates, utensils and cups for our kid from home). There were also various sizes of tupperware containers included for our use. Driving to the grocery store and the highway was also easy, and much less stressful than driving through the Waikiki traffic.
We did not reserve parking ahead of time but there is ample parking close to the property on the street, both metered and free. We were able to save money not parking on the property and did not have to walk far to our car.
The beach access behind the property is a must-see. You get a beautiful panoramic view of the ocean without all the high rise buildings/hotels of Waikiki blocking your view. There are also a few beach chairs and tables for lounging on a gated grassy area before the access.
The communication with the host was excellent and went smoothly. This trip was a great value, and such a gem to find. We would absolutely love to return for another staycation in the future.