Michiko C.
November 2023
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:
Check in was quick, easy, and efficient. The kitchenette was fully equipped with everything you need from kitchen scissors to cut your noodles to storage containers for when you cut your pineapple. The laundry room was easy to access and because there is a unit on every floor, I never had to wait. The best part was location, location, location. Walking distance from shopping, food, drinks, and the beach. Love the security feature of getting in and out of the parking structure, elevators, and condo. I will definitely stay here again the next time I’m in Oahu.
Nicole Mae A.
November 2023
Stayed at this studio for 4 nights and we had a great stay. Having the free parking was very helpful. This studio is a walking distance to almost everything (beach, restaurants, shops, Musubi Cafe) which was also a plus. The only complaint my partner and I had was that the AC was a little loud but we were able to sleep through it. Traffic noise wasn’t bad either. We also really enjoyed the balcony area. The cleanliness of the studio and items was also good. James was very helpful and easily able to contact. We definitely want to come back to this same studio when we visit Hawaii again!
Carlo P.
August 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very 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:
My family and I had an amazing stay at The Marine Surf (#609) which was nestled conveniently in the middle of Waikiki ! Everything we needed was within two blocks of where we stayed such as International Market Place, Ross Dept. store (cheap luggages to check in your souvenirs and coincidently served as a common stop for guided tour pickup/drop off), Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Catamaran tours which takes off directly on Waikiki Beach, and every Restaurant you can imagine ! This Studio condo is very clean, well maintained and and All that you need. Though there were a few minor maintenance issues, we always felt safe . The beds were very comfortable and , despite some reviews stating the air conditioner was very loud, it took only one night to get used to it (since it was intermittent) and was actually helpful in drowning out noise from people and cars on street level. We had called the Property Manager (Mr. James Wickard) for Captain Cook Resorts 24 hours before check-in as instructed, and he made the check-in process seamless through detailed instructions via texts and promptly returned our phone calls since he couldn't be there in person to hand over the key(fobs) for the room. Although we didn't need to rent a car, their amenity includes a dedicated parking spot for you which is very rare (free) in Waikiki. The check out process was even easier. The on-site Property Manager (Howard) was so amazingly gracious for letting us store our bags in his office for a few hours (Thank you, Mr. Howard ! ) while we were scrambling to re-arrange an airport pickup due to a delayed flight. I highly recommend the Marine Surf if you don't mind the hotel feel and want to avoid the the hidden costs that come with a fancy resort on the beach. With all the shopping, dining, and tourist destinations in close proximity, we definitely will consider staying there again in the future.
Andrea M.
August 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very 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:
The room is exactly as shown. For Hawaii standards of a condo type facility, it was clean and we did not come across any pest issues. This particular unit is actually facing the busy Lewers street and is rather noisy at night with a bar downstairs, however, the A/C unit is VERY LOUD so that actually drowned out the street noise ;) All in all a good stay. James was very available and helpful - we had a problem with the locking of the door - it just had to be pulled shut before trying to lock it.
Andrea M.
July 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very 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:
The room is exactly as shown. For Hawaii standards of a condo type facility, it was clean and we did not come across any pest issues. This particular unit is actually facing the busy Lewers street and is rather noisy at night with a bar downstairs, however, the A/C unit is VERY LOUD so that actually drowned out the street noise ;) All in all a good stay. James was very available and helpful - we had a problem with the locking of the door - it just had to be pulled shut before trying to lock it.
Mike J.
July 2023
Great place, very clean and exactly as photographed. Central to everything. Communication with captain cook real estate was top tier! They were quick at picking up phone calls or responding to texts for inquiries. The hospitality app is extremely helpful for faq as well as the extras with recommended tours and restaurants. We really appreciated them accommodating us for a late check out which we know is not often possible. Will stay here again!
Anonymous
June 2023
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:
Easy checkin and checkout, great to have a dedicated parking space in a parking garage!!️ Very clean unit, small but adequate and clean bathroom, lots of reliable hot water, nice and good-sized fridge, very convenient to many things in Waikiki and Ala Moana, the window unit AC was somewhat loud but worked which we thoroughly appreciated, fairly comfy mattresses, really good value for Hawaii & Waikiki standards. Hosts very accessible. Would stay again.
Anonymous
June 2023
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:
Easy checkin and checkout, great to have a dedicated parking space in a parking garage!!️ Very clean unit, small but adequate and clean bathroom, lots of reliable hot water, nice and good-sized fridge, very convenient to many things in Waikiki and Ala Moana, the window unit AC was somewhat loud but worked which we thoroughly appreciated, fairly comfy mattresses, really good value for Hawaii & Waikiki standards. Hosts very accessible. Would stay again.
Robert S.
April 2023
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:
This property was accurately described regarding the location, layout, and amenities. The studio was very clean. We had a couple of minor issues (no dish soap and coffee filters) but those missing items were taken care of right away after one call to the manager. Access to the building and to the studio was easy. The parking spot in the garage was an absolute bonus. Wi-Fi in the room worked very well. The location of the building is desirable as you are located between the two busy Waikiki streets, Kuhio and Kalakaua. Very short walk to the International Market Place and the Royal Hawaiian Center. There are many places to eat and drink near this building. I highly recommend staying here. I will continue to book my stays in Waikiki here for future trips.
Patrick S.
April 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I was happy with Captain Cook Management. This unit, 609 however, I was not real happy with. The furniture is as basic as it can be. When I'm spending this much money on vacation I would like to be comfortable. The table was fine but the chairs were very uncomfortable to sit in. The lamps could be replaced with something not so cheap and hard to turn on/off. The toilet paper dispenser was the most ridiculous thing where you have to use two hands or the toilet paper would fall on the floor. There's a towel rack behind the toilet and is so low, you have to lower the toilet seat EVERY time you flush the toilet. The bed sheets are not all cotton. The pillows are very uncomfortable. If the owner put just a little extra money into upgrading these little things, it would make this place so much more comfortable. The positives are: the location is excellent. The management company was great. The apartment came with free parking. The maintenance guy in the building was very helpful. I would recommend this building, this management company, but not room 609.
Patrick S.
March 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I was happy with Captain Cook Management. This unit, 609 however, I was not real happy with. The furniture is as basic as it can be. When I'm spending this much money on vacation I would like to be comfortable. The table was fine but the chairs were very uncomfortable to sit in. The lamps could be replaced with something not so cheap and hard to turn on/off. The toilet paper dispenser was the most ridiculous thing where you have to use two hands or the toilet paper would fall on the floor. There's a towel rack behind the toilet and is so low, you have to lower the toilet seat EVERY time you flush the toilet. The bed sheets are not all cotton. The pillows are very uncomfortable. If the owner put just a little extra money into upgrading these little things, it would make this place so much more comfortable. The positives are: the location is excellent. The management company was great. The apartment came with free parking. The maintenance guy in the building was very helpful. I would recommend this building, this management company, but not room 609.
Janelle T.
February 2023
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:
Clean and included everything we needed. Very happy with the inclusions and amenities. Great location in the centre of Waikiki. Parking was included with our rental which was a big plus . Interesting experience getting stuck in the lift for an hour but lucky for me the firefighters came to the rescue!
Shirley O.
January 2023
Great spacious apartment in a very convenient location!
January 2023
We loved the convenient access to everything Waikiki has to offer. The unit was super clean and comfortable. The free parking spot for our rented car was a big plus. Will definitely consider staying here again during our next trip to Oahu.
Janel H.
December 2022
Centrally located, walking distance to beach, restaurants, and high end shopping. The complete Waikiki experience. Secure building and just around the corner from Starbucks. It was great!
Danielle S.
October 2022
We had a great 4 day stay at this property. It is very close to everything and parking is included. Did not use the pool. Unit was well equipped. Beach chairs were not there and Hanna responded quickly to a text and had them to us within 20 minutes. The only feedback is the air conditioning is VERY loud when the compressor kicks in as mentioned in other reviews. A proper servicing should fix that. Would stay here again.
Tanya S.
August 2022
Great location, close to beach and shops. Pub and restaurant were below us so was noisy but made it work.Was disappointed in dirty dishes and microwave was dirty, melted cheese in it. Had to pu toilet paper as not enough was left. Parking space was tight but all in all it was a good stay
Jackie L.
August 2022
We had an awesome stay. The location is within walking distance to all the shops, beaches and restaurants in Waikiki. The unit is as described. Super clean! Check in and check out was easy plus the free car parking is a great bonus. My only two complaints are that the AC can be loud and sometimes it does get noisy at nights with all the partyers. We solved the AC problem by turning it off when we sleep and the room temperature was still comfortable. As for the noisy nights, it is expected as we are in the Waikiki area and you will end up getting used to the noises. Overall we had a great time in Hawaii! Mahalo to all the staff at Captain Cook!
Kelly M.
July 2022
We had a great experience. Studio was just as described. Very clean and secure. James was great in his response time. Only issues were the ac was very noisy and the volume on the TV was so low we couldn't hear it. Since it was late at night we did some googling and fixed it although we couldn't figure out how to turn off the closed captioned. It didn't bother us enough to contact James again. Other than that it was perfect. Will definitely stay again.
Patricia H.
June 2022
Very close and convenient to the Main Street, we loved it!
Karen C.
June 2022
Hello,
Lovely clean studio with all the supplies provided you would need. Great location!
My only complaint would be the AC / Fan situation both were incredibly noisy and impossible to sleep with them on.
Thanks
Karen
Gary H.
April 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:
Nice and cozy place to stay at .Very close to the beach. It’s a really a good location to stay at. Everything is right there restaurants, shops and beach just walking distance. Also comes with a parking stall.
Gary H.
April 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:
Nice and cozy place to stay at .Very close to the beach. It’s a really a good location to stay at. Everything is right there restaurants, shops and beach just walking distance. Also comes with a parking stall.
Rhea M.
April 2022
We had a great stay at this property! It’s updated,clean,super close to everything- restaurants and shops,
safe(no one can get in without the key fob), easy and fast communication with the mgt,easy check in and check out plus a Bonus of FREE parking!
I highly recommend this place. I will be staying here again in the future if we come back.
Jerry G.
March 2022
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:
This is our first vrbo experience. I chose the Marine Surf becuz of its location ... Kuhio and a block from Kalakaua. I really liked the privacy we got without the daily maid service like at the hotels. I liked the kitchen, lanai and especially the free parking.
Tommy N.
March 2022
The room was clean and convenient to get around.
Curtis G.
February 2022
The property was very clean and exactly as it appeared in the listing. Centrally located to lots of activities in the Waikiki area. Parking provided with the unit made it an incredible value. The property manager was responsive to our questions and we will use Captain Cook again!
Arnel O.
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:
Accessible with all the convenience you need. Plus points on the free parking.
Arnel O.
December 2021
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:
Accessible with all the convenience you need. Plus points on the free parking.
Kristina L.
October 2021
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:
The space was exactly as described and pictured online. So great that there were plenty of beach and bath towels as well as a full sized fridge/kitchen and just around the corner to the laundry and trash chute. We had a wonderful time during our week long stay.
Kristina L.
September 2021
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:
The space was exactly as described and pictured online. So great that there were plenty of beach and bath towels as well as a full sized fridge/kitchen and just around the corner to the laundry and trash chute. We had a wonderful time during our week long stay.
Vee X.
August 2021
Rating Details:
The property manager was very 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:
The apartment was walking distance to everything. My only complaint is the lock was really annoying, it takes multiple times to unlock the door. The hair dryer is so old that it broke within 1 minute of using it. I bought a brand new hair dryer and replaced it.
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