This condo was perfect for my weeklong stay in Oahu! The listing was spot on. I was worried about staying at a condo vs a hotel but I actually enjoyed it more. It was as if I had my own place in one of the world's most beautiful places in the world! It is a block away from the famous Waikiki beach & is on Kuhio Ave. where there are so many shops & restaurants to choose from. Food Pantry is down the street & the 24-hr convenience store downstairs comes in handy. There is a security guard, as well as cameras in the main areas, & a special key to get into AND up the elevator so it was very safe. The property was very, very clean. I worried about the reviews of OTHER condos in the area with roaches so I was half-way expecting to see some. There were NONE! What impressed me the most is how much attention to detail was put into the room. There was an extra table & chairs, iron & board, induction cook top, microwave, fridge w/freezer, coffee pot, tea kettle, pots/pans, plates, bowls, glasses, coffee mugs, wine glasses, utensils, AND even potholders & Pyrex bowls. Saved $ on some meals! There were also plenty of towels, beach towels, kleenex, toilet paper, paper towels, & cleaning supplies. There was even a laundry basket, broom, & a lavender body wash/shampoo. There are more that I did not list, but I am telling you, Alexei & Matthew thought of everything! It was a perfect size for 2 people w/plenty of space to spare. I would definitely recommend this rental to everyone! It is within walking distance to everything and the owners are very accommodating & honest. My deposit was returned to me almost immediately & Alexei always answered his phone & responded to my e-mails right away.
*Few tips:
-Laundromat downstairs closes at 8pm
-Parking is $15/24 hr. Seems small but space always available. Towing is no joke so make sure to get a parking ticket before old one expires. Otherwise, there are other parking lots down the street that you can pay weekly or each time you exit.
-Garbage chute on the other side of the elevators
-A cute balcony that faces lots of condos that may remind you of the projects because there are so many, but it's not a big deal. Come on, you're in Hawaii, why would you be on the balcony instead of the beach anyways?!?
-No pool or gym like some hotels offer, but again, the outdoors are your pool & gym!
Cannot beat the location, cleanliness, amenities, price, & awesome owners! Looking forward to my next stay! :) Thanks Alexei & Matthew!