The location of the condo was perfect for us. As others have said you are one block off the main strip - so it’s a quick walk straight to the beach but buffered from the noise. You do still have the elevator noise within the building and the early morning garbage trucks but this didn’t bother us - I had brought earplugs and never used them. Kawika is great as the property manager - he was there to greet us right away on arrival and gave us a full tour of the suite. He also assisted us with a car rental for a day - I would recommend reaching out to Kawika if you do need a car during your stay. The condo itself was good for our group of six - there was a futon couch and air mattress available. The building and condo are a bit older and do show some wear and tear. The lanai is rustic but nice and spacious with a good view of the water off the side of the lanai. Being on the top floor we never heard any noise from the units below. Definitely a different experience from staying in a hotel resort in Waikiki but for those looking to have a group stay together close to the beach at an affordable price I would recommend.