Jessie was a wonderful host. Waikiki is terribly expensive but Jessie and Nick's place was good value for money given the market. I really enjoyed having my own kitchen and made good use of it. It was well equipped. I also loved having a lanai (balcony) with a view of the canal. It was my preference to be away from the craziness of Waikiki while still being close. I need quiet to sleep. Mostly it was quiet at night. At times there were some loud people/kids in the pool (which you can see down to from the lanai) but they close the pool at a decent time. I did not use the pool/spa but from above it looked nice and well taken care of. The murphy bed was very comfortable. There were two light blankets provided for when evening got a little cool. Jessie always had good recommendations. I really appreciated her responsiveness and her knowledge of the island.