Mariel's place is great, especially if you want a more affordable housing option that's still close to the beach and (if the beach isn't your thing) good shopping. She provides beach towels, beach chairs, snorkeling equipment, etc. so you don't need to bring or rent those. Also, her place is in the heart of the most touristy part of the city, but you can get to the less touristy areas by bus or cab/Lyft. Check in and check out were easy--there's a lock box for picking up the key so you can arrive according to your own schedule. The unit was very clean, and it had a balcony from which you could see a slice of the ocean, sunrise, and sunset. Overall, it was a great place to spend our last night in Honolulu.