PROS:
- Amazing location very close to the main strip meant we could easily walk to shops, restaurants and the beach
- Beach towels and plenty of shower/hand towels provided as well as shampoo conditioner and body wash
- The apartment is next door to the laundry facilities (requiring a small cost) which made washing easy
- The aerobed that can be set up in the living room was quite comfortable but did take up a lot of room and made the living area a little cramped
- The beds in the bedroom were also quite comfortable (note these are smaller than an Australian double bed and so two adults may not be completely comfortable sharing one bed)
- The kitchen with cutlery, pots and pans was useful as well as the large fridge and freezer (note cooking essentials such as oil, salt & pepper were not provided)
- Communication with the host was fast (though not always helpful with queries)
CONS:
- No broom in the apartment meant we couldn’t clean the floor when some sand from the beach was brought in with us
- The large windows in the apartment were nice in the day for natural sun but without opaque curtains meant it was very bright very early in the morning
- Street noise travelled into the apartment at night and in the early hours of the morning, we were woken multiple times very early by the banging of rubbish trucks
- Cleanliness of the apartment was mostly good, but some dirt stains in both sinks on arrival as well as a smelly dish sponge could have been avoided
- Lighting throughout the apartment was not very bright and so meant a very dark mood at night time which was not overly inviting to relax in
While our stay was pleasant and the location was ideal, if I was returning to Hawaii I would likely explore other accommodation options in the area.