We enjoyed our trip to Oahu. Overall, Dan’s place met our needs. We thought the location was really good. It’s outside of Waikiki, so we avoided a lot of the traffic and crowds, but it was close enough to all the places we wanted to go. We enjoyed sitting on the deck in back. The view of the city with Diamond Head is awesome. Our family of 6 was comfortable. There is an air conditioner in each bedroom, and the living area, which is nice since not all homes there have AC. Dan was very responsive. We had a minor issue with the parking, but Dan took care of it quickly. Other requests were also taken care of quickly. The place looks fairly new with a nice kitchen and a good sized dining table.
Despite the place being newer, there is some wear and tear on the place, so just be aware. For the most part, the place was fairly clean, but there was dust in some of the corners and the baseboards were also dusty. The shampoo and soap supply was low, but I am sure Dan would have replaced it if we had asked. The towels were older but adequate and plentiful, though I would have appreciated newer towels and pillows. It was nice to have a washer and dryer to use during the week. The place came equipped with beach umbrellas and boogie boards, which we put to good use at the beach.
The biggest issue was the level of noise coming from the tenants above. There were a couple of nights when there was loud music and talking, and also some loud walking around and chairs moving across floors. It was fairly late at night too. The insulation between floors may not be very good. Earplugs would have been useful. One night some people in our group were kept awake by a couple having an argument in the above unit. My husband and I stayed in the master bedroom and did not hear any of this noise. So, your experience will be different, depending on which bedrooms you occupy.
Please note there are quite a few stairs that lead down to the unit. You may find it hard to navigate with a big suitcase. Would not recommend if you can’t do stairs. If you are looking for a no frills, comfortable place to stay, and you’re not bothered by the noise on some nights from the unit above, then go for it. Some might think it’s pricey for what you get, but unfortunately everything is expensive in Hawaii. Overall, it’s a decent value for the extra space and the location. Please also note that the place is on a hill, and the road winds.