Just stayed a week at Alfred and Deanna's beautiful condo for our family vacation. This is the 1st time at the end of our vacation, that nobody felt homesick. That says a lot!

for potential travelers, I assume you already settled on this beach villa property. Question is which unit. I did a lot of research and chose Alfred's condo despite the higher price. It was worth every penny. I'd say out of hundreds of units, Alfred's unit should easily rank in top 10. It's all about the location (don't worry about furnishing and interior. all units have same furniture. some might have professional photos taken and look better but really all the same).

It's on the perfect 9th floor. don't choose units 4th floor or under. those palm trees could obstruct your view, and it can get noisy. most units above 9th floor are on the undesirable back end, further from water, and boxed in by the wings. This unit is at the top of one wing (no unit above so more quiet) and very front of the wing (closer to water and a bonus water front bedroom balcony).

The lanai is probably where you will spend most of your time indoors. This unit's Lanai has a perfect view of everything, 2 ocean views (1 towards the Disney lagoon and 1 towards the villa lagoon, separated by another tower). The best part is you will have the perfect view and angle for the sunset. My family sat at the lanai and watched sunset everyday. I think half of the property condos, will have limited view or completely not see the actual sunset, because of the angle. you really don't want to miss the sunset view!! This is in February. I don't know whether spot of sunset changes in summer. assume not.

I mentioned one of the bedrooms also has a complete ocean view with no obstruction, also seeing 2 lagoons, 1 from property, 1 from marriott. you don't get that from 90% of the other units!

there is a tower closer to the water than Alfred's condo, but the angle of that building is not great. lanais are facing the lawns more than the water. There might be a few units in that tower that had the perfect angel, right above the water. that's why I think this unit is top 10, not necessarily the very best.

enough of the location. Alfred, Deanna and Nadia are all very helpful, before booking, prior to, during and after trip. They are not just after your rent money. They truly want your family to have a good time. They saved me hundreds with car rental, Offered me a late checkout (family was sick), got me a rice cooker, requested a bigger and closer parking spot, to name a few things.

I will stay at Alfred's condo for all future Oahu trips, even if that means I have to pay $200 more a day for it. I miss that Lanai already!!