Laura W.
July 2024
Great views and location! Very clean unit! Steve was excellent and answered all my questions! We would definitely stay here again! Mahalo
Virgil
June 2024
Beautiful views and a nice spacious place. The building itself is a little run down and parking is expensive ($45/day). Beach is a far walk (20-30 minutes one way).
One couch is on its last legs and we were afraid to sit on it as it looked like the legs would break off. Not enough soap, shampoo, etc (our family of five, staying for eight nights was giving the very small -- 2 oz -- shampoos and hand soaps about the size of a silver dollar).
The beach items were a big plus, and much appreciated. A 7-11 near the lobby was very convenient.
We had a car, so everything worked out really well, but without a car going to and from the beach would have been tough with our group size and things we were carrying.
Evamarie M.
June 2024
Steve was great. Would stay again. A little bit further from the Main Street than we would have liked. But over all nice place.
Jacob M.
June 2024
Great location and plenty of room for 6 people!
Amy H.
May 2024
Steve’s condo is comfortable, very clean and has everything you need. The views are amazing and the beds very comfortable. We will be booking again next time we are headed to Hawaii.
Robert k.
May 2024
From start to finish our trip was fantastic thanks to the first class comfort of our stay at this location. Mahalo to the team there in Waikiki.
Jeanne C.
March 2024
This was our first time in Hawaii, and this property was perfect! It was spacious, clean and was within walking distance of so many amazing places. Would highly recommend!
Kelly N.
March 2024
This is a wonderful vacation rental with terrific views! The beach is about 1 km. away (not very far to walk at all) and there are restaurants and food trucks close by. We enjoyed walking along the canal too.
Alan H.
February 2024
The condo was very comfortable and clean. The view is outstanding being able to see the ocean and Diamond Head. We can also see the fireworks from the Hilton on Friday night. The building is older but the security is good. We would stay again
February 2024
This has to be one of the best apartment rentals we have ever had anywhere in the world! The description and photos were absolutely spot on, and the apartment was exactly as presented -- but better, because the view was incredible! We stayed a week, and still did not tire of just looking out the windows! Steve, the owner, was great. He provided timely and excellent advice and suggestions, such as the weekly farmer's markets. He was always immediately responsive and available, and was genuinely interested in making sure that we had everything we needed for an enjoyable visit. And we certainly did! The furnishings were comfortable and the kitchen very well equipped. The Roku TV was also an added benefit! The hotel elevators were prompt and efficient, and the coffee shop in the lobby provided excellent pastries and coffee if desired in the mornings. We truly could not have asked for a better place to stay in Waikiki, and will definitely plan on a return visit!
Ronnie G.
February 2024
From the first time we made contact with Steve, everything was so smooth. He kept in contact with us throughout arrival and departure. The building is in a prime location, overlooking Wakakki Beach. Walking distance to food venues, bars shopping..etc.
We only had to use our rental car 1 day, because we went to the Punchbowl Cemetery, and took a ride to see a waterfall. The penthouse was clean and fully equipped. We just had to find a market to get water, coffee, etc. That was all in walking distance. I highly recommend a stay here on your next visit to Oahu. Thanks for everything.
Barry L.
January 2024
Nice place. Host attention to detail is great. View is spectacular
Courtney B.
January 2024
The penthouse was perfect for what we needed. Closest to Waikiki and nightlife. Close to restaurants. Clean and spacious area for our family of 5 (3 teenagers and 2 parents) It came well equipped with beach necessities as well. 2 boogie boards and beach chairs, towels etc. the VIEW is breathtaking. See diamond head, the ocean, sunrises and rainbows from every window!
JERRY M.
January 2024
nice location, close to many comforts of home, food, shopping, and sites to visit. Jerry
Kelly R.
December 2023
The property was conveniently located and close to the beach, shops, and restaurants. The views were amazing!! The condo had everything we needed. It was a GREAT stay!
Dolores
December 2023
Good location , amazing views . Steve ,the
Gary B.
December 2023
Steve is an absolute super-host and made check-in and all communication seamless. He was so quick to respond to all emails and questions and was very helpful. Fantastic host in every respect.
The location of the building is close enough to a great beach and downtown. We had to use Uber and taxis for some destinations, but typically walked everywhere. The building itself is older and very dated, but it had basic but adequate facilities (pool, hot tubs, workout room). Another huge plus was two closets filled with beach equipment (chairs, umbrella, cooler, etc.)
The condo we stayed in was definitely dated and older, but it was clean. All things needed for kitchen/laundry were provided and made it easy for cooking and keeping up with clean towels for our group. There were only two things that were sub-par. The AC is VERY LOUD and awkward, and it did not work half of the time in one bedroom. Steve was aware and had waited quite a long time for a repair person who was coming the day we left. The second issue was the king bed was extremely hard, and I ended up sleeping on the couch every night. But other than a few other aesthetic things, the condo served our purpose well, and we would recommend it because of the view, amenities, and gracious staff who work there. And as already mentioned, Steve is a fantastic host. If you don’t need or care about updated/fancy accommodations, this is your place.
susan r.
November 2023
The Sisters enjoyed our stay on Honolulu and the people at the Hawaiian Monarch were very courteous, from the security personnel, to the individual Owner Steve. Beds were comfortable, we cooked several meals in their fully equipped kitchen and watched movies with easy Roku devices. The views were spectacular and it was very quiet. The pool and jacuzzi needed to be cleaned on the day we used them and this area is shared with the Monarch's other unit owners. Security is good and we always felt safe. It was a wonderful time. Aloha
Rovina N.
November 2023
Lovely place. Everything was perfect and exactly what we needed. The views are stunning and the house is very comfortable. Steve was a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend this place!
Jana H.
October 2023
This condo is perfect. It is exactly as advertised. It is clean and stocked with everything you will need. It is very spacious. The views are absolutely breathtaking! You can see the ocean, Diamond Head, the canal and much more from any window in the condo. It is about a 20 minute walk to the beach. There are numerous stores and restaurants within walking distance of the condo as well. The pool and hot tubs are wonderful. There are plenty of lounge chairs and an outdoor cooking area! Steve is an amazing host and answered all of the questions that I had. He also checked in with us during our stay to make sure we were ok and didn’t need anything. We had a small issue with a thermostat and he had it fixed within 20 minutes. We loved everything about the condo and would definitely stay here again!
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Lee J.
September 2023
Firstly, Steve was great. Very helpful. The views from the penthouse were spectacular, and in a great location. The penthouse was clean and tidy, but in need of updating. One of the sofas legs broke, and Steve couldn’t fix it, so had to remove all the legs, which felt like you were sitting on the floor ! The other sofa had a cover on it, which I presume was to conceal something. A bathroom light smashed whilst we were watching tv. Made us all jump at the sound of breaking glass ! A towel rail fell off, one of the hairdryers was faulty and tripped the fuse panel. There was a couple of cupboards that were falling apart. We also experienced a power cut and the internet stopped working for the last couple of days, which is obviously no one’s fault. One of the worst things though, was the elevators. Most of the time only 1 seemed to be working. This meant that it took forever to get up and down due to the amount of people using them, and when they were busy, the heat was awful. My wife almost passed out once. The ac in the master bedroom kept going off too.
Other than these points, we had a great time, but wouldn’t go somewhere that old again. I believe the hotel in which the penthouse is located, is a 2 star, which is probably right
Teri H.
August 2023
Everyday, the four of us enjoyed the views from the penthouse windows. The ocean and sky went on forever. The views at night were were just as magical as the day with lights glittering like a magic forest. The living space was spacious, the beds comfortable, the showers had good force and all was clean.
Bala
August 2023
Parking is terrible, sometimes it take 20-30 minutes wait time to get a parking spot. Clearance is 6ft and 2 inches, so if you have bigger vehicles, it is hard. Other thing is elevators, it is worst, it takes 5 minutes sometimes.
Brett S.
August 2023
Great location, great host
Summer G.
July 2023
This penthouse was an amazing find! It was quiet and had two actual bedrooms, not an accordion wall to separate rooms and 2 full bathrooms like a lot of other places. It may have been the cleanest place I've ever rented! Steve was always quick to respond and the penthouse had all we needed to enjoy the beach (ice chest, chairs, sand toys, body boards, and umbrella). We could walk to many restaurants and the beach. The elevator can take some time, but the views are amazing! Parking is $40 a day which is quite pricey if you rent a car.
Helen M.
July 2023
We had a wonderful week. The host Steve Marcotte was very helpful and communicated well. We had a fun time. I highly recommend this property!
Cindie L.
July 2023
Property had everything we needed along with spectacular views of the city and the ocean.
Michael S.
July 2023
Nothing more to say but it was awesome. Fantastic location and views, easy check in, great host communication, super considerate host, clear instructions, and it is in Hawaii!
Sarah L.
June 2023
This property was so awesome. The pictures match the property to a "T". The property manager, Steve Marcotte, stayed on top of everything from the reservation to after we got home. He was able to answer all of our questions, provide insight of things to do locally. He was very attentative to any and all needs we had. He checked in with us to make sure we were enjoying the property to the fussest. I would totally recommend going through him if/when you need a place to stay while visiting Oahu.
Mary C.
June 2023
The owner was very nice and answered all of my questions. He reached out right away when we arrived to make sure everything was good. The location is very convenient. We enjoyed the Cream Pot restaurant on the lower level for breakfast and the Pizza place is yummy.! You need to walk down to the lowest level and order the pizza in person. The Penthouse is spacious and we appreciated having a small cooler available for us to use as well as beach towels. The carpets had just been cleaned we arrived. Plenty of towels and the bed linens were fresh. The views really make the stay!
Terry P.
June 2023
Excellent condo the views were awesome close to e erything close to beaches
Angelica L.
April 2023
The room was nice and clean. Very organized. It is old and you can tell it has been dated for a while but the location made up for it. The elevator worked 2 out of the 3 but we still didn’t have to wait too long for it.
Fairly easy to get to and has a great view.
Kana S.
April 2023
The building and the unit is dated. But the room was very clean and the view was amazing.
My husband, my parents total 4 adults could stay comfortably
Sharon S.
April 2023
This condo has amazing views and was centrally located. It was a short walk through a beautiful park to Waikiki Beach. Steve was an amazing host answered all questions quickly and took care of a minor problem within minutes! I would say the area did have a fair amount of sirens and traffic that I wouldn’t have expected to hear but we did. The people that we met were are so very friendly and helpful. The parking fee was a little steep - at 40 a night but frankly we would not have had to rent a car. We went to the North Shores to see that area and there was a trolley you could have taken. The same for the windward sign - which by the was was just beautiful! We saw whales, watched surfers. A trolley was also available here. If I was to go again I’d skip the car rental or get a smart car for one or two days at the property for much less! Overall I’d rate this a 5 and would not hesitate to rent again.
cheryl m.
April 2023
This condo was perfect for two couples. We loved the location and view of Waikiki and Diamond Head! Arrived after dark so was fun to see city lights and then to watch the sunrise in the morning. Steve does a great job communicating and checked in on us a couple times. Side note… check out Tantalus Lookout for a beautiful panoramic view over city from Diamond Head to airport…. Well worth the drive up the hill… go all the way to the top and watch a beautiful sunset.
William M.
April 2023
Property manager was excellent. View outstanding
Lois R.
March 2023
Incredible Penthouse View.
Roomy clean space.
Walking distance to the beach and shopping!
This is a bit dated, but we’ll maintained and ultimately the incredible views and the roomy rooms, spells luxury.
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Curt G.
February 2023
Beautiful views from the penthouse. Everything was as described in the listing. Easy access to shops in town and the beach. Would definitely recommend
Jill S.
February 2023
The penthouse was beautiful and comfy, views were outstanding and location was perfect! The convenance of the garage right off the elevators was an added bonus. Walking to the beach and the heart of Waikiki was within a mile or so and felt safe and very easy. Steve was very helpful and responded to my questions very quickly. I would definitely stay here again!
Janine B.
February 2023
This condo was even better than we expected! I thought I would miss not having a lanai, but the panoramic views were so breathtaking day and night that I never did. The condo is more spacious than I expected, and having a second bathroom was very nice. The unit was very clean, the location was great (we walked to the beach just a few blocks and the on site pizza shop and neighboring 7/11 provided all we needed for 3 nights. The instructions sent by Steve were very clear and when we had one question he answered us right away. He checked in with us throughout our stay to be sure all was well! The extras provided on the closet for the beach such as boogie boards, beach chairs, coolers etc were a very nice touch. We would absolutely stay here again!
Wendy R.
February 2023
Penthouse had great views of Diamond head and Waikiki. It was also very well appointed with beach gear and even a rain umbrella ! Property was spotless and coffee and snacks just an elevator ride away. We had two couples in the condo for a week and were very comfortable! Washer and dryer came in handy.
Cheryll S.
December 2022
Very bad musty/moldy smell in the unit but once you open windows it is fine. Awesome view of the area & comfortable beds. Set up nicely for a vacation place.
Dianne T.
November 2022
Our stay was exactly as expected! The views were spectacular; waking up to the sunrise was an amazing experience. The beds were comfortable and the place had everything we needed and more (like the closet of beach chairs and whatnot). It was nice to have an in-unit laundry as well! Steve was very communicative and checked in on us throughout the stay to make sure we were taken care of. Thank you so much!
Frank M.
November 2022
We transfer from our resort to this property to continue our extended stay. A few more basic supplies would have been nice to round it up. Otherwise, a great view.
Jerry L.
November 2022
Our stay in the Waikiki penthouse was a highlight of the trip. Incredible views, wonderful property with great amenities.
The views were exactly as depicted on the listing. Would highly recommend!!! Best VRBO we've ever experienced.
Kathleen K.
October 2022
Although the building is old the penthouse unit was beautiful with views of both Diamond Head and the ocean. The Hawaiian Village and beach was only a few blocks away with lots of restaurants nearby. Definitely visit Malekos Bakery in the lobby for coffees and pastries. Steve was a fantastic host and communicated with us several times to check in on how things were going.
Ian H.
October 2022
I booked this apartment for 5 adults to stay before a cruise. Unfortunately my wife and I were unable to travel but our friends spoke with Steve and he had no trouble putting his unit into my friends name. Steve is very accommodating and quick to respond to all questions. Would definitely stay here.
Tim P.
October 2022
The view is what makes this property wonderful. The property manager was easy to contact and took care of the few issues encountered at this property. Overall, it is nice, but a little refresh would make it even better.
Lucy P.
October 2022
The views from the rooms were amazing! Steve was so easy to work with and so friendly.
Joe F.
October 2022
This property provided us with wonderful space for visiting with our adult children. The kitchen had everything I needed to prepare many meals. The outdoor grill patio was an added bonus for our pool party with steaks. The magnificent view was my favorite part of the condo waking each morning to drink my coffee and enjoy the view.
Dan D.
September 2022
Great location, great communication w owner, great views of Waikiki and walking distance to everything in Waikiki (you're going to get your steps in though if you want to walk to the zoo). We had some wifi speed/connectivity issues, but the owner was easy to communicate with and resolved our issue. The views were incredible, but the elevator is the only down side for being near the top of the building. Great place and would stay again if we return.
Deborah W.
September 2022
Peaceful and a chance to see Diamond Head and the waters
THOMAS
July 2022
I checked into the property on 7/18 and the first 3 days I had an issue with the key card, it had to be reset every night when I came back which was very inconvenient.
On day 4 I was stuck in the building elevator for over 10mins.
Ralph
July 2022
Steve, the property manager, went out of his way to be helpful and answer any questions we had. The penthouse had breathtaking views and was in a great area.
Susan N.
June 2022
Had a good time. Easy access to all activities.
Tim T.
June 2022
We had a great experience. The penthouse was clean, had a great veiw and fit all the needs for our family. I would definitely recommend this penthouse to anyone staying in the Waikiki area.
James M.
June 2022
This place was perfect for our short stay on Oahu. We are a family of four and the unit was very spacious and all that we needed. The views are beautiful from this condo. All of the restaurants we wanted to visit are within walking distance. The beach is a 5-10 minute walk. Waikiki beach was more of a 15 minute walk but that was fine for us. Steve was in communication throughout our stay and was very helpful. Overall it was perfect for what we needed for this trip!
Karen M.
May 2022
Good location.
Melanie H.
May 2022
The penthouse is located close to a lot of restaurants and shopping and Waikiki beach. The view is fabulous with view of city, beach and Diamondhead. There was paid parking, which was important as we rented a car to go and do things. Only negatives were that bathrooms are small/tight and master bed is really firm/hard but otherwise it is a great unit and location
Lynn J.
May 2022
Nice piece of property. Nice view.
Lindsey
May 2022
The penthouse was great for 2 couples and had everything we needed and was clean with great views. Building staff was helpful and friendly. The building itself could use some updating and cleaning.
Michael and Jen P.
May 2022
The location was within walking distance of the beach and shopping. Parking was $35 a night but made it super easy and convenient. Steve was incredibly responsive and we appreciated the fact that he was easy to communicate with. The views were unmatched!
Barbara S.
April 2022
We loved the view from this apartment, which was fantastic at all times of the day. It is a short walk to the Hilton Village area where there are nice beaches. The apartment is spacious and we made use of the kitchen and washing machine/dryer. Overall a great place to stay for 2 couples.
Dooyum M.
April 2022
It was a pleasure to stay at this property. It was clean and very well situated with a beautiful view.
Lori M.
March 2022
Absolutely everything for this penthouse is just as described. Comfortable beds, spacious living room, spacious bedrooms, with a mini washer/dryer. The views are spectacular from both bedrooms, the living room, dining room and kitchen. The location is perfect. Not too far of a drive from tourist attractions. Our family was extremely satisfied with this rental.
Danna B.
March 2022
Our penthouse was beautiful, comfortable, and very clean! We had 270* views of Waikiki, Diamondhead, and the Punchbowl. Steve was a wonderful host. He contacted us daily just to touch base. We had an issue with one of the showers, and it was repaired within the day. I can’t say enough about the comfort we enjoyed!
Sam L.
March 2022
The Penthouse was great. The space it provided my family was much needed. The price was right and it even included some extra beach gear. Steve was awesome! He answered all the questions and was helpful. A must stay if you are going to Waikiki. The room was clean and everything you need for a great family vacation. Thanks Steve!
Kat M.
March 2022
This property has everything one would want in a vacation rental- comfort, cleanliness and convenience. And the views!! Waking up every morning to both mountains and ocean views have been such a treat. The kitchen and bathroom are well stocked. There’s plenty of beach towels, gear and chairs for your daily beach excursions. It is just at the edge of Waikiki so you don’t have the crowds but still have access to good eats and activities. Steve was always available and responsive. His direction was spot on and detailed. We could’ve asked for a better stay.
Tammi L.
February 2022
This home lived up to the hype. The views were absolutely incredible and it had everything we needed. The property manager checked in a couple times to see if we needed anything and was prompt to reply. I'd give it a 10 out of 10 for sure. The only thing I regret is not being able to be there much to enjoy the spectacular views!
ann k.
February 2022
Walkability score for everything you need is a 9.5. If you decide to rent a car to head to the North beach which is a must. Right next door. If you take a shuttle to Pearl Harbor. Pick up is close. And if you happen to want to go to Maui brewery. Another good spot. It’s an 8.00 Uber ride. Worth it.
February 2022
We had a amazing stay on the property. Woke up every morning to watch the sunrise. The view was breathtaking and we were sad to leave.
Steve was very responsive and communication leading up to our trip was great!
Roberta F.
January 2022
Steve was great. Property was perfect for a get away.
Alan C.
January 2022
Beautiful view from condo
Mike C.
November 2021
Property is located near Waikiki and the view is awesome! The property manager (Steve) was very responsive. Beach stuff was an unanticipated plus.
Only issue our group had was limited comfortable furniture in TV area.
Barbara B.
November 2021
We paid over $1100.00 for a 2 night stay. The view was beautiful. The kitchen was very dirty. The silverware was cleaned by my daughter and the counter still had crumbs from the last tenant. The living room chair had holes in it. The master bath was so narrow, no one overweight could use it.
There was sand in the bathtub, a huge stain on the tile entrance. and the lovely dining table was worn to the wood and needed to be refinished for health reasons if not for more pleasing effects. It could have been a beautiful table.
Looks like the couch had been recently purchased, however there was a cover over it. I'm assuming they didn't want people to uncover it. We did not feel comfortable staying there because of health issues. There was no offer of a refund or even a partial refund. I could not recommend staying there and we moved to another property.
Margaret M.
November 2021
Beautiful views, centrally located, helpful and friendly manager.
Lois A.
October 2021
We had the best time staying here. The location was ideal, within walking distance to beaches, restaurants and many shops. The residence is stocked with almost anything you would need for your stay. Everyone we encountered was Friendly & Helpful. We used Charles Taxi service for our transportation and they were SPECTACULAR!! The drivers acted as our guides and made a point of showing us the highlights of this Beautiful island.
We would stay here again, Thank You so much for making our trip so memorable.
Wendy S.
October 2021
Beautiful property and condo. The condo was clean and comfortable. Much better then a hotel. The views were breathtaking and the bed was very comfortable. The only small complaint was the room keys didn’t work for more then 2 or 3 days but it was an easy fix at security.
Steve was easy to get a hold of and was wonderful to work with. I highly recommend!!! Can’t wait to come back.
Suzette M.
September 2021
I celebrated my 50th birthday with my friends and we had a fabulous time.
Steve was a gracious host and always available when needed.
We enjoyed waking up the the beautiful views.
Thank you for making our stay great!
Terri S.
September 2021
Spectacular views of Waikiki and Diamond Head. Walkable to all local beaches and Waikiki. The best communication of any VRBO host I have experienced. Stayed 9 nights and had everything we needed. Would definitely look to book this property for future stays in Honolulu.
August 2021
Very nice VRBO. Steve was very responsive to our questions and helped to replace the toaster which was broken upon arrival. Missed having a dishwasher but we managed to do without. Comfortable beds. Water pressure was low and showers never got real hot. AC was great. Loved the awesome views!
Nick W.
August 2021
Our stay was great! Despite having to delay for COVID rules we really enjoyed our stay. The property manager is great and communicated perfectly with everything we needed to know. Two small issues, the cleanliness wasn’t perfect as some dishes were dirty and counters were dirty when we arrived but it wasn’t a big deal because the view makes everything worth staying there. The master bath drain is VERY slow but expected since you are close to the beach. Pretty much any restaurant you go to around Honolulu will be great but finding a place with COVID restrictions made it somewhat hard. Expect to wait 45min - 2hrs until restrictions are lifted. We loved running the canal outside the condo and was a great way to start the day followed by drinking coffee and looking at the amazing view. For a better beach walk to Waikiki beach on not the beach by the Hilton. Overall this place was as advertised and amazing and we would go back.
Teresa G.
July 2021
Enjoyed our stay at this property. Easy walk to downtown and the beach. Beautiful view and having access to a kitchen is really beneficial.
Carol P.
July 2021
The panoramic view was awesome. The entire apartment needed updated including furniture and bad order from carpet or vents. The walk to the beach is not “right across the park.” I hope the manager updates the property. Beach toys were damaged too.
Anne V.
June 2021
Very clean and comfortable. Walking distance for everything in Waikiki. Amazing views! Pool was great. Kitchen is well-equipped. Perfect for us!
Alex E.
June 2021
Great location incredible view!!!! This place was perfect for 3 to 5 people it was as described the views may have been better than described I would definitely retire in this apartment or unit
Robert D.
June 2021
The view is magnificent. The ease of checking in was great. There are three places to get something to eat and a small little shop within in 2 minutes of the room.
The beach is less than 10 minutes to walk to.
June 2021
Steve was extremely prompt and constantly checked in with us. The views were amazing and the location was very convenient. Thank you for the accommodations.
Kim B.
February 2020
The view from the penthouse was beautiful! We really enjoyed our stay and Steve was so quick to respond when we had questions. We had such a great time and it was a short drive or walk to get anywhere we needed to go!
Alexandra H.
February 2020
The views are absolutely spectacular! The proximity to everything is Waikiki is fantastic as well, we walked everywhere. The only two things that weren't ideal was the air conditioning unit was extremely loud and had a tendency to wake us up at night. Also, the crib is actually a play pen, which isn't ideal.
志雲 内.
February 2020
The view from room was so amazing.
Beautiful place and good location!
I really appreciate owners kind response.
Christopher F.
January 2020
Steve was amazing, very prompt responding to emails and texts, very easy communication. The condo was in a great location, a short walk to the convention center and the beach. I would highly recommend this property for anyone looking for a relaxing getaway in paradise. Thank you so much Steve for making our stay the best possible!
Hannah M.
January 2020
Everything was fantastic from the moment I booked - communication with Steve was excellent and he provided some really useful tips and information, we really have no criticisms at all about our stay. Everything you need is provided in the apartment and we were a short stroll away from the centre of Waikiki. We will definitely be back and staying here again, what a great price for such a fab location. Thank you, we love Hawaii!
January 2020
We had such a wonderful experience and the place and view was gorgeous, thank you!
Christopher K.
November 2019
This is a fabulous condo with ridiculously beautiful views of city, mountain, and ocean. Offers a great set up to enjoy the condo (wifi, comfy couch and beds, and great dining room table) or head off to the beach (with full supplies, including a cooler, beach tent, towels, and umbrellas). Fully stocked kitchen means you can bring home poke, leftovers, or make full advantage of the nearby grocery stores.
The building is outdated and the unit itself could use a bathroom refresh, but everything was clean and well taken care of. The air-con works wonders and is adjustable per room (though it is loud, but that's expected in an old Honolulu building).
Slight confusion with the owner not receiving messages sent through vrbo or direct text message, but nothing that was significant or that impacted our stay. Would definitely stay again.
Pro-Tip: Avoid grouchy parking attendant and confusing, expensive parking situation by using the first floor car rental and return each evening.
Olivia W.
November 2019
The place was easy to find. Beautiful views, we managed to catch the firework show at the Hilton from the condo as advertised. The kids loved it. Very much enjoyed this place, hopefully can come back again.
Heather M.
November 2019
It has a very strong musty smell. We stayed Saturday night, and Monday night of our stay with my husband and 4 children. Every time we were in the condo, it had the strong musty smell. My two children who are severely allergic to mold and have asthma, immediately showed signs of being exposed. Sunday we headed to Ko'Olina. At our stay in Ko'Olina, we all felt better and were breathing well.
After being back Monday night, we decided we were leaving. There was nothing that the owner could do to make us stay, because the health of my children was highly at risk. Must is a 90% indication of mold. We moved to a new location Tuesday morning. The ramifications had already taken a toll on my oldest who spiked a high fever that evening. We are certain it was his exposure to mold in the condo. Yes you can get that sick from an allergic reaction.
We closed up the condo and I emailed the owner that we had vacated. A few emails went back and forth. He told me I should have told him that my children had asthma before traveling. What?? He also said he has had complaints of the musty smell and changed the carpets a year ago and bought an air quality machine that usually runs in the condo, but was out for maintenance. If you change the carpets and the musty smell is still there, then you are now covering up the smell trying to use an air quality machine.
Again, there was nothing at all that the owner would be able to do to make us stay. We took my soon to a doctor in Waikiki and explained his condition. The very first thing they asked, "Did you leave the condo yet?"
After our last email, the owner told me that my son didn't get sick because of the air quality in the condo. He's not a doctor, so that was an unwise statement.
If a person isn't allergic to mold, it takes months before it poses a health issue. For someone who is allergic to mold, it is immediate!
I never asked for anything back. The owner did give us back a little refund on his own which was our additional person rate, to which I thanked him.
I encouraged him to get his condo tested for mold.
Our stay was for Sept 28th- Oct 5th. I am now writing this, because I need to let others know about the air quality and perhaps help them not get ill while they stay here.
Also, this is not in a great area of Waikiki, which I had no clue that existed. The building its self is extremely run down, the restaurant at the time hasn't had food in over 3 months, and the parking is actually $30 a day not $25.
Clayton E.
November 2019
Great view from 40th floor. Very nice place with all the amenities you could need to cook lunch etc. Good beds. Comfortable furniture. Parking on site.
August 2019
The view the pool ease of access to everything the restaurants the beach
Gordon H.
February 2017
Travelling with two young adult children- it was great having the configuration with 2 separate beds in the second room and separate bath. The penthouse has great views onto Diamond Head and the ocean and having some meals at home to save the budget was easy. Only a short stroll to the buzz and the beaches and all busses and Uber around the corner. The owner was very accommodating to our early arrival as well. We can certainly recommend this apartment!
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