Jong’s place is perfectly located in the heart of happening Waikiki. The beach and lagoon behind Hilton is about a 5-minute walk and the pleasant experience of hitting the beach for at least an hour daily cannot be understated. The free parking was a bonus, for parking in Waikiki is a hassle. It was nice to know that it didn’t matter how late or early we left or arrived at the hotel, our parking was guaranteed. We also enjoyed the spacious lanai (balcony), for it truly provided an extra living space for our family of 4. We often found ourselves enjoying coffee or cocktails daily, and my son often played his Oculus game there when he needed extra space. Jong’s place was exactly as described & featured on the app: clean with all the kitchen cookware & utensils to cook a decent meal at home.
One great bonus staying at Jong’s place was how close it was to the laundry room. Pro tip: download the app on your phone as opposed to using your CC bc it was easier to load money, see when your loads are done, and if machines are available. The app even sent you notifications to inform you when your load is almost done. Being able to do laundry allowed us to pack light and make room in our suitcases for shopping at Ala Moana & Waikele Outlet Mall. You can’t beat the 4% tax compared to California’s 8.75%.
Jong was a great host. He answered my phone call right away when I was struggling to open the door & attempted to help by calling someone to help me, but I eventually figured it out, so help was not necessary. Jong left us alone and was not a nuisance by calling or checking on us daily throughout our stay , thusly we were able to enjoy our 2-weeks stay at his place as if it was our vacation home (we wish)! The overall experience staying at his Air BnB was pure delight & we can’t wait to book it again when we return to Hawaii next year.
Thanks, Jong!
~MJ
P.S. Here’s the review I’m providing on the app. It was truly a great experience staying at your place. Enjoy your day.