Tess’ condo at the Hawaiian Princess was everything we hoped for and more. We picked Tess’ condo for the seclusion and beach front access it provided, especially compared to the hustle and bustle of Honolulu and Waikiki. Communication with Tess and her colleague Ashlee was friction free, making check-in and check-out a breeze. The building and parking lot are completely secured, and there’s always friendly staff maintaining and keeping eye on the premises. The unit itself is very well equipped, and boasts one of the best views in all of O’ahu. The beach was never crowded, and the waves manageable for not-so-great swimmers. Mākaha, more so Waianae has everything you need to sustain a long stay, but if you want to venture down south, it takes about 25 minutes to hit Kapolei (Costco & resorts) and 50 minutes to drive into Honolulu (Waikiki.) We definitely enjoyed our time at Tess’ place, and are looking forward to a return trip.