Alyssa is an incredible host-- responsive and accommodating, she made a good experience into a great experience. The property is also wonderful, with park land on 3 sides, and the location is perfect for the combination of convenience to everything and just enough distance from the thick of the tourist-heavy streets. Within the single block, you have stops for major bus routes, biki bike stand, Hui car share, ABC store, and more. On site laundry, easy trash disposal, and small but picturesque pool. Fruit-infused water in the lobby all day. Quiet spots to gather. I didn't go to the small on site restaurant, but it looked like a fair enough option. Even though this is a "city view" unit with the lanai over the street, the street noise is blocked well by the sliding door. I still enjoyed sitting there every morning and evening-- there is a nice green square across the street.
A very discerning guest may be turned off by the somewhat dated furnishings, the fairly loud and damp A/C unit, or the dingy towels. But the towels are clean and ample in number (they just look dingy), the furnishings are functional, and the A/C keeps the unit cool. Outside of aesthetics, the unit had everything I needed and offered incredibly high value for the area. I stayed at 3 lodgings in the Waikiki area on the same trip, and this was a favorite, for the lowest cost.
In addition to utensils and appliances, the unit came with paper towels, dish soap and sponge, trash can liners, and a basic set of shower amenities-- more than many vacation rentals in beach locations!