Nice view of the canal and mountains from the apartment. We appreciated the location as well. However I would not recommend this property for different reasons.
First, the flat requires a deep clean and some work, especially the bathroom which is really old fashioned (water just riddles out even with the tap full in the shower).
Then, we were awake every morning at 5.30am because of the lack of curtain, either they don’t cover properly the window or they let the light through.
Finally, the combo is really noisy, we were able to listen all the cars in the street, mainly because of the windows which are really old and need to be replaced.
Sylvain
June 2026
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:
Everything as described - clean - nice - convenient. I used the parking garage and that was awesome. Highly recommend. I was here partly on business and this was perfect for a slightly longer stay. View of canal is great.
Gavin F.
June 2026
Bright, clean, very close to the beach and amenities. Would highly recommend!
Anna E.
May 2026
Nice cozy studio!…Perfect location & beautiful pool!..
Nikki H.
May 2026
As a middle age woman traveling alone, I felt safe in this area. Lots of things to do. AC unit was okay, but I had to turn it down to 66 to get the room to the right temperature. Otherwise, I would likely stay here again.
Camy L.
May 2026
Our group of 4 truly enjoyed staying in this 38th floor penthouse! The parking garage (45/day) was easy to find and use, check-in instructions were thorough, with pictures on how to find the lockbox. Secure floor (had to use key card). AMAZING VIEWS were the highlight, day and night. Beds were comfortable, fully stocked kitchen, nice furnishings, great plush bath towels. Walking distance to Waikiki beach, across the street from a big food truck park. We struggled a bit with both showers but otherwise had a great time!
Luanne and John I.
May 2026
Very nice room, and great location. Although it’s small it was perfect for two people. Only one thing I thought would make it better, was to install black out shades in the windows. The ball field on the other side of the canal leaves the flood lights on until late at night. But we’re not complaining, just a suggestion. Ash is a great host. Will recommend to friends and next trip we will stay there again.
Roger P.
May 2026
Clean room, excellent gym. Walking distance for almost everything from food to shopping centers and restaurants.
Ashley
May 2026
This was a clean room and a central location. It has a good view of the water. You can watch the fireworks from the hotel that occur everything Friday if you're here. It's very close (1/2 block) from a great food truck area. They'd a really good market at the other end of the block. Parking, like in all of Honolulu, is pricey, but if you communicate with the owner about a spot, you can get one in the hotel for less. It was a good spot, easy to get in and out for a smaller car. The owner was great at communication and was quick to respond when I had an issue with the AC. The bed was comfy and there's everything you need to make basic meals in a microwave or have coffee or tea. I would come back to this unit and owner when I'm in Hawaii next.
Bruce P.
May 2026
Clean room, great view, quiet, parking available, great stay.
William H.
May 2026
Views were so very beautiful!! We were greeted by a rainbow right when we walked in! Host was very prompt when answering questions and had beach equipment for us to use. We had a wonderful stay in this unit-highly recommend!
Adrienne C.
May 2026
Elevator broke and we got stuck for 10 min but other than that great location and price, took my girlfriend here and we had a great time :)
Alexander
May 2026
The stay was within reasonable walking distance to solid restaurants, stores, and entertainment. We had issues during our stay that the host did attempt to fix. VRBO was helpful in providing credit to make things fair. The host provided a small credit as well. While parking comes at a substantial additional cost, it was convenient.
Knox B.
May 2026
Great stay with great location. Host responded and gave us proper instructions with how to get in. Perfect for the few nights we were there :)
Melanie T.
May 2026
Shopping and dining all within walking distance. Waikiki Beach within walking distance. Room was clean, air conditioner struggled to keep room cool.Host had good communication skills. All in all recommended
Steve H.
May 2026
Bed was uncomfortable on my back and air conditioner was noisy. But .... enjoyed my visit and stay.Thank you,Geno
Dana S.
May 2026
Place was clean. Rooms were spacious.The balcony on the top floor is off of one of the master bedrooms!Beautiful views!Parking was easy but 45.00/per day in cash only.Easy walk to beaches Fort DeRussey park was beautiful and close to place- this beach in my opinion was the best - not crowded and just as beautiful as Waikiki beach which was elbow to elbow!! Surfing from Fort DeRussey - you have to paddle out pretty far to get waves.Food trucks are literally across the street and sooooo many food options!!Host was very responsive- nvr had to wait if we had questions! Great place- slightly dated but very Hawaiian - we loved it!!
barb
May 2026
Excellent location and beautiful property with breath taking views. Host communicated with details and helpful advice on local things. Very comfortable stay. Would definitely stay again.
joanne p.
April 2026
Would stay here again thank you
Jacob B.
April 2026
Good distance from beach and store!
Sudharshan V.
April 2026
Delightful queen bed efficiency condo with excellent kitchen, dining table for four (rare) & world class views towards Waikiki Beach over Fort Derussy Park.Prompt clear communication with host when needed.12 minute walk to prime Waikiki night spots.Included beach chairs and beach gear a nice plus!
Jesse R.
April 2026
Ash was excellent in communicating. He even allowed us early entry which was so appreciated as we had flown from Calgary to Vancouver to Honolulu and were very sleep deprived!
John
April 2026
The room was perfect for our short stay in town while we figured out what to do after the flooding on the North Shore. It had everything we needed! A VERY comfy bed & plenty of plug-in appliances to prepare meals (there's even a rice cooker!) Access to the pool & hot tubs was fantastic after a long day of manual labor. My only warning... One note for light sleepers - get some earplugs - even though you're on the 29th floor, you can still hear very loud street noise - especially sirens. It wasn't a bother for us, but just something we noticed. If we ever have to stay in town again, we'd definitely book this spot. Mahalo!
J C.
April 2026
Nice to be able to stay in a house together as this type of accommodation is so limited in waikiki.
Helen G.
April 2026
Great place with a lovely view in walking distance of plenty of places to eat and very close to the beach.
Arik O.
April 2026
Great walking distance to my conference - pool area / furniture needs some updating
Alma P.
April 2026
Did not care for the place as we was checking in the whole building lost power. Then in the lobby there was a drunk guy yelling. I am legally blind so all this chaos was to much for me.
Guy O.
April 2026
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I rented both rooms that this particular gentleman offers and was extremely pleased. My son and daughter-in-law stayed in the large room and my granddaughter stayed with me in the smaller room. The two rooms have an adjoining entryway and we left the doors open. The larger room has a much better kitchen if you plan on making full meals. The smaller room is good for heating things up and making small breakfast or lunch. The views were beautiful and there was always a nice breeze in the evening. There are food trucks directly across the street where we ate most of our meals. Hawaii can be very expensive but doing it this way made it very economical for me to take my son and his family. We used Walmart to deliver our groceries. The first morning we arrived, and there is a wonderful grocery store walking distance. Actually, everything is walking distance! I am 64 years old and my granddaughter is four and neither of us had any trouble walking to the beach, to the grocery store or anywhere else. I highly recommend these rooms.
Cinthia R.
April 2026
We were walking distance to most things, and there was a bike rental located right around the corner for locations that were too far. It was perfect for what we used it for.
Eric G.
April 2026
Yes- everything was stocked-clean- and ready to go for a perfect vacation. Steve was ready to help with check-in, and was very informative on the area. View was breathtaking- close to everything.
Katherine P.
March 2026
The apt was nice and clean and located in a convenient spot next to a 7/11 and across the street from a food park with plenty of options for every meal. The host was great and communicative. There's a pool, convenience store, and laundromat on site. There is also parking, it costs 45-50 a day which is actually pretty reasonable for the area.
Arik O.
March 2026
The room was clean and exactly what we needed. Check-in was smooth and a good location to catch the bus, walk to the beach, or walk to Honolulu itself.
Hanne N.
March 2026
The ONLY reason I knocked anything off was due to some sort of miscommunication with housekeeping about when the place needed to be cleaned so we walked in to see unmade beds and dirty dishes. Steve rectified the situation immediately and we did our grocery shopping while we waited. In the end, no harm, no foul.Instructions were all crystal clear and parking, while expensive, was a breeze. The food truck park next door could have been our stop for every single meal. Make sure to take advantage of the binoculars in the unit to see whales!!!
Robert P.
March 2026
The location is really good and you can go walking to any place in Waikiki.. Plenty of foood options nearby and overall is a not a bad option is you'll spend your day exploring the island as I did. The listing is accurate but the access instructions need to be updated as security doesn't have to activate your keys and the phone number for parking, no one answers the phone. Likewise the room needs a touch up and better maintenance.. Beach towels or chair could be included as well as better or blackout curtains
ANGEL A.
March 2026
I absolutely loved this condo with incredible views! It was super clean, modern and exactly like the host had described. I loved the provided beach towels and beach chairs. The bed was super comfortable and the pillows. The kitchen had everything you would need. I didn’t need to use the air conditioner as the place was cool already on its own. The check-in process was very easy and exactly like the host had described. I stayed here for three nights and I had a car rented. I had no trouble finding parking on Ala Wai Blvd. which is a very long boulevard and unlimited parking day and night with no restrictions. Sometimes I had to circle around a few times, but eventually I found someone that was pulling out of a spot. When I couldn’t find parking there all of the side streets, off of that boulevard, had free overnight parking. I would definitely stay here again, and I would highly rate this accommodation!!
MARGARET G.
March 2026
Everything was amazing!
Kellen M.
March 2026
The view was simply amazing! The location was perfect and close to everything.
Cindy H.
March 2026
Everything was great, location, clean and professional! Would definitely book again and recommend for any visitors!
Kellen M.
February 2026
Host was very helpful and responsive with any questions I had.It was a pleasure staying here.
Gibran G.
February 2026
The room was well stocked with lots of odds and ends such as beach towels and snorkeling items, etc. the room was well decorated and spacious.
Erica M.
February 2026
Great condo, would definitely book again
Matt F.
February 2026
Loved the views. Enjoyed staying here
Kim M.
February 2026
The host was in touch with me early and made sure I was able to access the condo. The condo was everything as advertised. Pleasant stay, very secure. Appreciated the attention to detail of the host. Would stay again.
Michael J.
February 2026
The owner's response was excellent and quick, so I was able to stay with peace of mind. The room was also very clean. I would like to stay again.
Naoya
February 2026
The host was very communicative and helpful with some minor issues. The room was a bit smaller than we expected but was adequate for our stay, with good cooking facilities and all the essentials. The bed was comfortable but had an annoying creaking noise. The air conditioning was noisy but luckily we didn't need it much. The location was good, only a short walk to local shops, beaches and buses. Good views to the mountains, when not covered with clouds.
Iain P.
February 2026
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The place was decorated very nicely and the sheets and comforter/quilt was very soft. The hosts were quick to respond and professional. I was disappointed in some aspects hence the 3 rating, but these aren't really the hosts fault. Firstly, the pool is in the shade the entire time which was extremely disappointing. I wouldn't have chosen this place having known that. All day it's in the shade. The neighbor I think across from their unit smokes cigarettes and there is a heavy cigarette smell in the hallway that goes into the unit if we don't shut the door right away. The unit doesn't necessarily have a kitchenette. There is a microwave and small fridge. It's set up like a dorm room. Tiny coffee pot, toaster and toaster oven stored away but no counter space to use it. I really couldn't make any meals there at all which changed my plans and budget. That was my fault for not looking more closely. Also, the the air conditioner on the balcony drips into a large rectangular bucket and as tenants, we are expected to carry it into the tiny room and dump it daily. I would not have rented this place had I known that. It was a cute room and served the purpose but not being able to enjoy the pool in the sun and some of the other things made me wish I had chosen a different room.
Sarah B.
February 2026
Good value for the price and responsive host
Maria
February 2026
Host was very well at communication. We had no internet or tv , as it was internet based . And this was never resolved. Bed was quite firm , but better than the futon, which was a rock. Everything was clean and there waa a great selection of cooking type stuff available. View was great , however we had to deal with lots of smoke , both kinds from below anytime we wanted to use balcony. Reported to office with a ,too bad ... we cant do anything about it attitude. Overall wasnt great , but couldve been much worse.
Ron F.
February 2026
Great for the price
Gillian T.
February 2026
Nice place.
Tim H.
January 2026