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.

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

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!

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! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

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

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.

Great location, great host

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.

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.

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!

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!

Property had everything we needed along with spectacular views of the city and the ocean.

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.

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!

Excellent condo the views were awesome close to e erything close to beaches

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.

Property manager was excellent. View outstanding

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

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.

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.

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!

Beautiful views from the penthouse. Everything was as described in the listing. Easy access to shops in town and the beach. Would definitely recommend

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.