First off, Joe is a great host who is very responsive to any questions. We appreciated that, since it allowed us to go on our vacation without any concerns or unknowns about the space. We had everything we needed prior to arriving and everything went very smoothly.
The space we rented from Joe worked out very well for us. If you want to include a Waikiki experience in your vacation, this location is perfect. It's two short blocks from the beach and one block from the Royal Hawaiian Center and tons of shopping and restaurants. We took day trips all over the island, but it was nice to come back in the evenings to enjoy some of what Waikiki has to offer in terms of dining and other activities.
The space had one bathroom, a small living room with a murphy bed and a pull-out queen sofa bed, a small bedroom with a queen bed, and a small partial kitchen with a sink, microwave and refrigerator. It was a little tight, but still comfortable enough for five of us, although the single bathroom required a bit of coordination. The space could have used a bit of TLC in a few places, but the issues were too minor to even bother listing here. My kids enjoyed the rooftop pool on the 26th floor and the views from up there are spectacular. There's an ABC store on the first floor of the building which was extremely convenient. We went there literally every day for something or other, including food and drinks, sandals, swim trunks, sunscreen, etc. There's also a Denny's on the first floor if you need to grab a quick bite during off hours.
If you have a rental car, parking is valet only, which was a small inconvenience, but we got used to it and it really wasn't an issue. The valets were friendly, quick, and helpful, as were all the staff.
To sum up, we really enjoyed the stay. Zero problems, great host, friendly staff, and a terrific location. We'd definitely recommend it for anyone looking to stay in the Waikiki area.