(1) This was one of the best Airbnb experiences we had and we have been Airbnb-ing all around the world for years.
(2) Communication: From the time we booked the apartment, we found we had excellent communication from the hosts to an extent that we sincerely feel other hosts could benefit from learning from Paula and Jim how to professionally communicate to make the check-in/check-out experience and the complete stay hassle free for guests. The hosts were also in regular communication with us during our stay and promptly answered all questions we had, not just about the apartment but also in general about visiting places in Hawaii.
(3) Location: The location is excellent. Right in the middle of everything. Tons of restaurants, bars and the whole waikiki area is walkable, about 2-10 mins for anything in the waikiki area. The building has a really good restaurant called Heavenly right next to it. The hosts also provided us with a list of restaurants nearby and other things we can do in the area.
(4) Parking: Parking is included and is right in the building. There is a separate entrance for parking, the instructions for which the hosts will include in their welcome email. Parking is really important as it is very difficult to find parking on the street in Honolulu and a car is definitely a big plus to drive to North Shore and other areas outside of Honolulu.
(5) Cleanliness: The place was perfectly clean. There is a garbage disposal on every floor where you can dispose your garbage on a regular basis very easily to keep the apartment clean ( Honolulu in general can have many cockroaches as its a beach town).
(6) Apartment: The apartment had all the basic necessities you need. We were two people but the apartment had two double beds and looked like it could easily fit four people. Laundry is on every floor in case you need to use it but we did not do laundry during our stay.
(7) Other: The key fob they provide for the apartment is waterproof so you can take it into the water with you when you go to the beach. The apartment also has beach chairs and an umbrella for the beach - they seemed very comfortable but we ended up not using any of this as we just wanted to swim in the water.
(8) Overall: We loved our experience and would definitely stay at this place again when we go back to Hawaii.