The apartment was exactly what I was looking for - bright, clean, very cute decor. I really appreciated some of the little touches, like having cold water and chocolates available. The place had gorgeous ocean and mountain views, with a balcony that was narrow but just wide enough to sit out on. I also enjoyed the peacocks (including several babies). You could hear their calls in the apartment, but it was actually very pleasant.
I was also happy to be out of the Honolulu/Waikiki tourist mobs, although it did add some driving time to my frequent trips over to the windward side of the island to help my daughter get situated at her college. It's a beautiful location, so was worth a little extra driving.