Avery was a great host who met us at the parking lot to hand over badge/keys and helped us carry our water bottles to the unit. I give props to his patience as we came a bit later than what we told him (apologies!)
CONS:
:| AC unit sits right in your face while you sleep. Luckily the nights were not hot, so, we turned it off. Wish there was some way to turn the AC upward and away from the pillows.
:| Since we couldn't use the AC for white noise, we can hear all the city noise outside. Garbage trucks beeping and booming around 5am. Folks partying into the nights. There was no blocking it out since there was a shutter window that doesn't prevent noise from entering the room.
:| I gave 1 less star for cleanliness b/c I found a bunch of coffee stains around the kitchen sink. We didn't drink coffee in the condo, so, I knew it was a miss. I cleaned it up and most everything else prior to usage.
:| Pillows could be fluffier
PROS:
:) Free parking!! Even though it's first come first serve but in OCT, we didn't have any issues with finding a space. Such a bonus!
:) As mentioned on their description, the place is newly renovated, so it made for a nice stay with updated furnishings, kitchen and bathroom. Very nice.
:) Ideal location! 1 blk from beach, 1 blk from zoo, close to all shopping, food options, bars, Diamond Head park and freeway access.
:) Thoughtfully stocked with all the essentials! Fridge, microwave, stove, dinnerware, glassware, serveware, beach towels, water boards, chairs, sunscreen and bath products. The only thing missing was snorkeling gear (I had to rent it to swim with the fishes).
:) We had already bought earplugs to help block the noise but near the end of our stay, we discovered a big bucket of ear plugs in a drawer. USE THEM!
:) Comfy queen size bed except for the pillows.
:) Perfect place for 2 adults.
Glad my first Airbnb stay was good! Now I'll be more confident booking from this site from now on.