The good: the location is unbeatable. 2 blocks off the beach and right in the middle of Waikiki. The patio, view, boogey boards (2), flippers (2 pairs), outdoor clothes drying rack, and air conditioner were all great to have. The unit also came equipped with 2 quick dry beach towels and 2 folding chairs. These items were great to have at the beach! Across the street from the building you can catch the bus virtually anywhere you’d want to go. Directly across the street is a hot dog stand featured on an Anthony Bourdain show, too. There are tons of restaurants within walking distance of the property. The ABC store on the corner of the block has everything you’ll need.
To be desired: Parking. Do not bother trying to find parking under the building. There are literally ~6-8 usable stalls and turning around in the garage is next to impossible, especially if you have an SUV. Baggage storage was another issue. It was mentioned that bags can be stored for $5/bag in the Airbnb property description. I messaged the host and received no response as to where I could store my bags in the building. I asked the security guard who is the “front desk” of the building and he had no idea what I was talking about. So, if you’re looking to store your bags - I recommend storing them at the store next to Maguro Brothers (not Maguro Spot) for $6-8/bag. Lastly, the TV hardly worked. The host needs to replace this tv with a fully functioning one.
Overall, this was a great spot to stay during our trip to Honolulu despite the minor inconveniences mentioned above.