Me and my girlfriend stayed at Francisco’s for a week and absolutely loved it. As we are both university students, we struggled to find a hotel within our budget which was close to the beach AND included a view of either the sea or Diamond Head. Francisco’s place had both of these for a great price - the photos don’t do the view justice at all and the beach really is just a minutes walk away.
The room is small as described, with a retro feel to it, but has everything you need. The bed is extremely comfortable and the lanai is perfect for breakfast in the mornings.
Francisco was a great host, allowing us to check in early and responding instantly to any questions we had. He provided some helpful tips such as where to park for free (saving us over $100 in parking fees) and when to catch the fireworks over the beach. There were also amenities left in the apartment, such as reef-safe sunscreen and even snorkels which we were free to use.
Overall we had such a great stay at Francisco’s place and would definitely recommend it!