Amy R.
July 2024
We loved the location and space, great restaurants and shops within walking distance. The included parking was great and overall enjoyed staying here. I will say that I was sent the wrong code for check in and communication was slow from the host. Everything else was great!
Joanne R.
July 2024
This place is a short 5 minute walk to the beach. It was fantastic having a parking spot that we didn't have to pay extra for.
Check in was easy. All you need to do is read the detailed instructions.
Perfect stay for 2 people. The central location allowed us to walk to the many restaurants in town after driving to farther beaches during the day
Andre L.
July 2024
The pictures in the ad were when the property was first cleaned and new. Now the property is old, used and abused not well kept. Needs alot of cleaning and updating. Some roaches appeared some nights. My sister stayed in the same building in another room and it was so much nicer for the same price. The kitchen sink garbage disposal still didnt work from a previous renter as mentioned in the reviews which means it never got fixed. Check in and out process was easy if you follow all the instructions in the emails they send.
Andrea S.
June 2024
The place was good and location was near everything there is music playing from the restaurant near by but it ends at 10pm so it was not too bad. The parking was great very convenient. Only thing the chairs were very wobbly some screws came off so we were scared to sit on them. The kitchen sink wasn’t working but I contacted the owner and they replied fast. Overall the stay was great fast walk to the beach and a bunch of restaurant and shops
Jayden A.
May 2024
It was amazing, right in the heart of Waikiki and I couldn’t have picked a better place for the $$ amount
Jaime Aina G.
May 2024
The picture is accurate, this is a studio. Shampoo & body wash were in small bottles. Fortunately, we brought out own toiletries.
Location good although there is way more activity in this beginning location of Waikiki. of More people & noise but not really noticeable if the doors are closed. If you want less action stay on the far (east) end of Waikiki. Either way, you're just a couple blocks from the beach. Just a few steps to the bus stop, too.
I rate communication with managing company as fair. Took hours to get a reply when we had a problem. Do communicate through VRBO app or website.
Silvia
April 2024
We had everything we needed. The location is excellent. The fact that we had a parking space was priceless.
It is noisy at night, city noise.
You have to keep checking the AC drip bucket often because if you forget, water leaks out the balcony and the building management immediately gives you a written warning threatening turning off your AC if it happens again. So, just don’t forget :)
Michael O.
March 2024
There are some positives with this condo. Location is in the heart of Waikiki, the assigned parking stall will save you time and money, kitchen with cookware and utensils, rice cooker, coffee maker, and wi-fi, however the initial check-in instructions was a nightmare. There were 2 separate email instructions, one on how to get into your room, and another with instructions on how to get into the combination mailbox to get your key fob to use the elevator and to access the parking garage. The second no-reply email was so tiny and unreadable but since the subject stated check in Instructions, we already received instructions previously, so we're good. We couldn't park, access the mailbox, the elevator, or our room. There was no way to contact the owner's because there was no contact information in any prior emails. It took over 2 hours with some help from my sister, who is a relator, to reach someone. There's no local or cable t.v., however if you like extremely loud music until 10 p.m. this place is for you. However in the owner's Welcome Binder in the room, they do state: "Remember!! This is not a Hotel, but affordable condo! We don't provide customer service." Facts, however I would stay here again. For the price, you cant beat it.
Katrina E.
March 2024
I stayed for 3 nights. Check in was at 3 pm. I arrived at 330 &the door has a key pad to type in a code to get in. I received an email the day before with check instructions with the code. I tried it 5 times and nothing worked. I called the number on file and a lady answered and I explained what's going on. She said she would get back to me in a little. 15 minutes passed and I called back went to voicemail. Then another 30 passed called again went to voicemail. I was basically stranded out of my own vrbo that I already paid for. I decide to go downstairs and just wait. I was so upset because I kept trying to call and it led me to voicemail EVERY TIME. Finally she calls back says she called someone to basically break the door down so that I can get into the facility. The man finally comes around 6:45 pm.... he tells me the battery on the lock on the door is dead that's why its not opening. This man literally had to unscrew the sides of the door so he could open the door and then change the batteries. The lady decides to text me instead of call me for updates. At this point I just did not understand why we were communication via text when she had my phone number.
So just imagine if the vendor did not come and help break the door open? They already took my money& I would've had to find a place to stay for a night until the next day IF they planned for someone to come help me in the next day. No check out instructions emailed either. Just waiting on my deposit reimbursed to me
Julie S.
January 2024
We have stayed in this condo complex before and pick it because of location & free parking. We were disappointed with this condo though. It was VERY basic. One set of towels, terrible pillows( we went and bought a pillow & extra wash clothes and Beach towels) No coffee filters for coffee( went a bought also) air conditioner bucket had to be emptied and the air conditioner also leaked all over our clothes and couch. If you are just looking for a place to sleep and free parking and don’t care about anything else this will work for you. Also, the lanai door barely opens. We were afraid of breaking it because you have to push it so hard.
Nothing made us want to rent this place again.
Cindi H.
October 2023
Excellent location. 2 blocks from Waikiki
Beach. Walked to the beach every morning before breakfast for a swim in the ocean. Clean and comfortable. Check in and out was a breeze. We had an issue with our door lock afterhours. Lei Reality was able to take care of it quickly. We would stay here again.
September 2023
Just what we needed, close to everything in Wikiki, great location, noise issue I read in other comments was a non-factor. Hope to come back some day!
Mahalo
carlos del
September 2023
Parking was good. The down bedding made me itch. The singing noise outside until 10pm was loud. Patio door was hard to open and close.
Carlos D.
September 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
It seems like the pillows and bedding has down feathers in them. I have a allergy with this type of bedding We washed the bedding but still had a reaction.
Ryu M.
August 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Even though it was bit loud and noisy from the street, the location was great to walk/ drive to anywhere. And the parking was easy to use. However, there are no hand soap either bathroom and kitchen sink.
Ryu
August 2023
We loved the place! the location was perfect for beaches, restaurants and shopping!
One minor thing was there are no hand soaps! We used our shampoo instead.
matthew P.
August 2023
Everything was great except the street noise at night. Bands just below play till late and then trash collection trucks beeping in early AM. We bought earplugs and left a fan there to help drown out the noise.
Cameron L.
July 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The clock was noisy so I took out the battery while I was there. The water buckets are frail and sun damaged and need to be upgraded or replaced periodically. Internet and TV were good. Please tell residents that there is a rubbish shute in the laundry room on each floor.
Cyndy H.
June 2023
Great location to shops and dining. AC was not as strong and we kept having to empty containers. Just like others have stated it is noisy but you are in the city nothing I couldn't sleep through.
Jennifer S.
June 2023
Within walking distance to anything you could want. It was easy to get around. There was more happening in the neighborhood than we planned on but it didn't interfere with our stay. We were avle to eat some meals in and some out. If you stay here, check out Kelly O'Neil's for 5 star service in a great bar atmosphere. We would definitely consider staying here again!
talya m.
May 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I had a great time in this rental. The location is super close to great food and shops and near the beach. The free parking couldNot be beat. The only this that we’re not great was the bed gave meBack problems and the cover smelled like dog. I suggest they throw those out and start fresh with new ones. Overall had a great stay at a great price.
Ada S.
April 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Cute little studio apartment 2 blocks from Waikiki beach, very convenient, with free parking too!
dale y.
April 2023
good place to stay. convenient to many activities
Maria
April 2023
Very close to the beach. Great location. A C, kitchen , everything worked well.
Confortable easy.
Easy instructions to get in.
Robert D.
March 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Location is very convenient. The condo comes with a parking space for your rental car which is fantastic. However, it is extremely noisy all night long and having to empty the mini split cooling system water is a pain. As I said in the title you get what you pay for lol.
Paola D.
March 2023
Location was so awesome!! It was literally walking distance from anything in Waikiki. I really loved where it was located. Parking was so clutch! I didn't realize how hard it was to park in Waikiki so thankfully we had a FREE parking spot. The check in process was a bit longer than expected.to figure out how to get into the building/parking but after we got the keys it was easy. We did not get the 2nd key which made it a bit of a challenge for me and my friend since we had to share one key. I did reach out to the property owner but they took a while to respond. They allegedly dropped off the key with front desk but it was the night before check out so at that point there was no point. I would recommend this stay to friends and family if they are looking for the location and parking, other than that it was an ok stay.
Mark N.
March 2023
Main improvement would be to patio door/wall.
Very old making the noise from nearby clubs very loud. If you plan to be out at clubs til late this would be ok place. Location is central to night life. Bathroom and lights need some updating.
Rory R.
February 2023
Good place to stay in the heart of waikiki. Parking spot is a huge benefit. Easy in and out. The room is big, nice bed, and pretty much full kitchen. Ac works well, good views, very enjoyable. Close to biking, beach, shopping , restaurants, waikiki trolley ect. It needs a little work on the sliding door, other than that the space worked well and we enjoyed are stay here.
Jerry L.
December 2022
Would recommend Lei to others: when our original booking condo was sold, they quickly reached out with an attractive alternative and accommodated us there. Room was clean, well-equipped, and in a fantastic location!
TADASHI G.
October 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Loud music and singing from the restaurants and clubs below the verandah continued until 3am.i had a hard time sleeping
Josh G.
July 2022
Great area
Calvin L.
May 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
It was in the middle of Waikiki, with many great foods around, and the waikiki beach within 5-10min walk. It has two chairs, a beach umbrella, a beach mat, plenty of extra towels, sheets, AC.My only 2 “complaints” are that it felt a bit old — the ac unit was connected to the outside patio wall but left some space between the outside and inside the room. Secondly, wish there was a vent in the shower. However, I don’t feel these really affected my experience all too much since I was out most of the day.
sarah w.
May 2022
This place is clean and sleeps 2 people comfortably. Could use a little spruce because it looks a bit worn. Some small touches like coffee filters, olive oil, etc would be nice.
Cindy C.
April 2022
The location and free parking was great, however having to empy the buckets from the a/c was not ideal during vacation. We had to do it about 3 times a day, and usually by the time morning came the bucket would be too full and heavy. Otherwise it was an affordable place to stay for 2 weeks. Did appreciate that the host allowed us to check out late by 12pm instead of 10am.
Phuong T.
April 2022
Great location… in the center of it all… can get a little noisy but the city dies down around 11pm.. you can get around really easy.. parking is a plus.. check in and out was a breeze..
SYN M.
April 2022
This unit was just OK. Thank you for our stay in this unit, nevertheless we still enjoyed our time on the island. My expectations were higher after reading pretty good reviews but here is my feedback on this property.
The pros: the property managers were quick to respond to my inquiry of early check in prior to my trip (we were catching a luau as soon as we arrived in Oahu and transportation was to pick us up at 315p). They allowed for me to check in 30 minutes prior, at 2:30p. It wasn't much earlier but anything helped and was appreciated. The location of the condo was very, very convenient - it was a short walk away from the beach, other hotels, shops and eateries. Nice lobby area. Free parking is a plus and the cost of our stay was more than half cheaper of what we typically pay when staying at a hotel on the Kalakaua strip.
The cons: the door to the unit was dirty and the door lock looked like it was picked at a few times. There was no key to lock the deadbolt from outside, although when you are in the unit you can lock the deadbolt inside. For safety reasons, I would recommend assessing that lock and replace if possible. Owners prohibit the use of shoes in the unit and while we abided house rules, we had dirty socks and bottom of feet from walking around shoe-less. Upon entry we also couldn't help notice the hole in the wall where the AC unit may have been at one point, It was boarded up but not completely, so there was a hole in the wall. My 9 year old was scared that creepy crawlers would make its way into the unit at night. While the AC worked great there was one smaller bucket inside the unit and 2 larger buckets outside that collected water from the AC. Throughout our stay, we had to do some work by checking on and dumping those buckets out. The unit overall was a little run down, could definitely use a makeover. The bathroom walls, door, around the tub and showerhead could use some TLC and updating as well. There was a bidet but I personally can't comment on that as it was not something I used (I get weirded out with the thought of others using it).
While the unit wasn't stellar, for the value and location, I would still recommend if you are looking for a budget friendly alternative to staying in a hotel as it has great location.
Richard O.
April 2022
Condo was located close to shopping, many restaurants and walking distance to Waikiki beach. The condo was reasonably priced, good choice, comfortable, clean and comes with an office street parking spot.
Rick H.
April 2022
I had a short trip to the island for work and this was a great alternative to the chains. Close to the hustle and bustle, but far enough to be out of the thick of it. getting to the freeway and other neighborhoods was easy and made my trip enjoyable.
Onsite parking was a big plus as my business is on another part of the island.
Thanks
Bradley T.
March 2022
Property is in a good location. Bed was comfortable and shower was hot. The room itself could use some sprucing up.
Brixton B.
March 2022
Using the code to enter the building was a bit difficult when arriving for the first time. Luckily someone was able to open the door for us so we can get our keys.
The room had some sand on the floors, and there were stains on the sheets (as another person mentioned). The blankets were also very thin. The shower leaked frequently, even with the knobs tightened all the way. And the bath towels were pretty small and the quality was not great (should bring your own).
There was also a large hole in the wall for the AC, so it was very loud at night and in the morning. The karaoke at night did go on for hours and continued pretty late. In the mornings, loud trucks or cars accelerating could be heard easily as well.
Other than those, the price was attractive especially with the free parking. The location was very convenient to everything in Waikiki. The AC worked really well and could get very cold.
Jason H.
January 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great location and atmosphere, we even cleaned the room so they wouldn’t spend too much time cleaning up after us :)
Jennifer C.
January 2022
The location was super convenient! We typically would go for breakfast at the McDonald’s next door, grab drinks and fruits at ABC store nearby, and frequented Marukame Udon, which was really close. Plus all the shopping is footsteps away!
As for the accommodations itself, we were a bit disappointed with the stains on our bedding and towels, and some blood stains on our pillows. This stay was definitely budget friendly, but these little things should be looked after. Other than that, it was nice to have cutlery and plates, fridge and microwave. Would recommend offering antibacterial hand soap (rather than bar soap). We just bought some from Wal-mart.
AC was great and nice to have a smart TV. We didn’t get to use the pool, but it’s available if you like!
It does get pretty loud at night - you can hear the music playing from one of the restaurants nearby. Might be tough if you’re a light sleeper.
We also really appreciated having the free parking as it’s pretty hard to find parking, let alone free parking in the area.
Overall would recommend if you’re looking for something more affordable / budget friendly.
Thanks for stay!
Tanya k.
January 2022
Unfortunately, due to travel complications, we only got to spend one night there.
Check in was fairly easy.
The place was clean, sparse, but had what we needed.
It’s located in downtown Waikiki. It’s a bit loud, as there is a club right below.
There are many shops and restaurants right out the door.
My favorite part was the heated toilet seat and bidet. A touch of luxury.
Katherine K.
January 2022
Clean, great location, great value. Only inconvenience was emptying the AC bucket as it can get heavy
Jeannie C.
January 2022
Excellent location and communication! I'd stay here again. Since it's a guest house, not hotel, guests should make sure to pack early and reserve time for required chores.
Arigato gozaimasu!
Terrence L.
December 2021
Very nice studio located in great area
Robert C.
November 2021
We really enjoyed our stay. The location was super and having parking included was a big plus.
Tyler B.
October 2021
We chose this VRBO to be able to quickly get to all the beaches and shopping/nightlife that Waikiki has to offer. We were quite happy with it, as it's a quick two block walk to the main strip. The unit itself was clean and simple, but everything we needed, including very convenient free parking that we could get in and out of whenever we wanted.
Adnan F.
October 2021
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great , will come back.
Vanessa G.
September 2021
Bed bugs. Lack of accommodation by property management and ongoing dispute regarding our experience
August 2021
Clean and safe. Nothing fancy but only a block off the beach!
Antonio D.
August 2021
Great place for its cost
Michael G.
July 2021
This was a conveniently located property in the downtown Waikiki area. Highly recommend for an economical solution with a clean and friendly staff
Patrick M.
June 2021
Honestly the room lacks adaquate storage space for your clothing but other than that I love this room.
Terricka J.
June 2021
Very convenient apartment and the parking spot was a big plus. Really enjoyed the property!
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