What a lovely place! It was quite extraordinary to see the sunrise over Diamondhead on one side of the apartment and the sunset over the ocean on the other side. This apartment is a cozy, clean, quiet get away from the hustle of Waikiki. Within a short walk of stores and restaurants, it is across from the glorious Kapiolani Park, where you can go for walks, and right on the ocean. If you leave the windows open at night, you can hear the waves. It was incredibly delightful and a great taste of classic Hawai’iana.
Mark and his team provided great communication every step of the way. We had a minor issue with parking in the garage, and they resolved it within a few minutes. Parking on the street is simple if you want to park at the meters. The cost is cheap ($1/hour), but you will need to pay in change and it is 7 days a week, 10am-6pm. If you don’t mind hiking across the park (~5 min walk), you can park over on Paki Avenue for free. We started with street parking, but ultimately opted for parking in the garage, as street parking became a little difficult just days from the marathon. Garage parking is definitely really only for intermediate to smaller cars.
Honestly though, we cannot say enough good things about this space. The trade winds were blowing by the end of our stay and we rarely needed or wanted the ac. The wifi is high speed and great for those who might need to work. The bed and the pull-out were very comfortable. The building is safe and quiet, with a gated entry. We highly recommend it and will definitely be back!