This property was perfect for our needs- it is in the middle of Waikiki, about a 5 min walk to the beach, bus stop around the corner, and a grocery store within a few blocks. The condo is on a higher floor so the views are seriously surreal- you really do get a panoramic view of the mountains, diamond head, and the water of course! It was wonderful to sit out on the balcony each morning and just take it all in.
If you're looking for a luxury room, this is not the place for you. With that being said, I tend to be a boutique hotel snob but this was a last-minute trip for a family emergency so budgeting for an expensive hotel wasn't happening but this ended up working out great!
The unit was very simple, basic, and clean. My sister, cousin, and I all stayed for 6 nights and we never felt cramped even though it is just a small studio. Even though it is pretty sparse, we felt very 'at home' during our stay- like we were staying at a friend's house. This is perfect for 2-3 people, any more than that will be too crowded. We all made comments on what a great value it was- for the same nightly rate, we would have stayed in an awful motel where I wouldn't have felt comfortable touching any of the surfaces.
Lastly, Eriko, the owner was delightful! She was extremely honest, made sure we had everything we needed, responded to me right away after each inquiry, and helped me when we needed to extend our stay by finding us another property (her condo had already been rented). I will always check with her first when I go back to Hawaii as I really liked dealing with her!!!
The ONLY cons were:
1) The air conditioning unit is not very strong...you kinda need to sit in front of it to feel anything. We found that opening the doors to the balcony brought in more of a breeze so we did that.
2) The condo is located directly next to the trash shute, so when you walk by, you will notice the smell. Once you're inside though, you won't notice it.