This condo was a good size with enough rooms for my family of adult children (me plus 3). That and the location were the best things about this condo. None of us are beach goers so we didnt use all of the beach gear but the condo seemed well equipped in that regard. I dont know Hawaii real estate but we found this condo a bit depressing compared to all of the VRBO houses and condos that weve rented in other locations. Highlights were the view from the lanai, easy walking distance to restaurants/shops/beach and the new kitchen counter and appliances. Things I would fix if it were my place: more effective air conditioning (or at least more than 1 little fan), better lighting in shower/bath area, shower door that completely closed, more than 1 bar of soap for a condo with 3 sinks, better pots and pans (the one I used had a broken handle), new curtains. With relatively little money spent this place could be nicer. I have no Hawaii frame of reference so readers keep that in mind.

I travelled to Hawaii from Australia with my parents, auntie and uncle who are in their 60s and 70s and we needed a place to stay big enough for 5 adults and close walking distance to all the main attractions. We couldn't have asked for a better place - the apartment was a great size, secure, very clean and fully equipped from kitchen utilities to beach towels. It had everything we needed. And with Food Pantry just a minute or so walk away, we were able to buy food and cook in the apartment rather than eating every meal out. It was just a short 2 minute stroll to Waikiki Beach and there is plenty of transport including the trolley to Ala Moana Shopping Centre right outside the doorstep. We enjoyed everything about this apartment including it's convenient location, sharing food around the large dining table and sitting out on the main balcony of an evening enjoying the ocean views and warm Hawaiian breeze. This was my 3rd visit to Oahu and my first time staying at Gary's holiday apartment. I have no doubt I'll be back and I'll definitely stay here again and I highly recommend it to others. The communication from Merry when booking the apartment was fast and easy. Mahalo to Gary and Merry for making our stay enjoyable and hassle-free!!

I travelled to Hawaii from Australia with my parents, auntie and uncle who are in their 60s and 70s and we needed a place to stay big enough for 5 adults and close walking distance to all the main attractions. We couldnt have asked for a better place - the apartment was a great size, secure, very clean and fully equipped from kitchen utilities to beach towels. It had everything we needed. And with Food Pantry just a minute or so walk away, we were able to buy food and cook in the apartment rather than eating every meal out. It was just a short 2 minute stroll to Waikiki Beach and there is plenty of transport including the trolley to Ala Moana Shopping Centre right outside the doorstep. We enjoyed everything about this apartment including its convenient location, sharing food around the large dining table and sitting out on the main balcony of an evening enjoying the ocean views and warm Hawaiian breeze. This was my 3rd visit to Oahu and my first time staying at Garys holiday apartment. I have no doubt Ill be back and Ill definitely stay here again and I highly recommend it to others.The communication from Merry when booking the apartment was fast and easy.Mahalo to Gary and Merry for making our stay enjoyable and hassle-free!!

Aloha, We are a adult family of four on our third holiday to Ohau and our second stay in one of Gary's apartments. Already planning our return next year, and we know where we will be staying. Great apartments in the best location. Set back from the road so minimal road noise. Within 5 minutes walk to beaches, shops and restaurants. Great parking available for our rental car. Safe and secure anytime day or night. A big thank you to Merry who makes the whole experience of apartment rental so easy and enjoyable. Mahalo

Aloha, We are a adult family of four on our third holiday to Ohau and our second stay in one of Garys apartments. Already planning our return next year, and we know where we will be staying. Great apartments in the best location. Set back from the road so minimal road noise. Within 5 minutes walk to beaches, shops and restaurants. Great parking available for our rental car. Safe and secure anytime day or night. A big thank you to Merry who makes the whole experience of apartment rental so easy and enjoyable. Mahalo

We were a group of 5 and we found the apartment met all our needs and we were more than happy with everything and will definitely be returning. We will highly recommend the apartment to our Australian friends and colleagues. The pool area was perfect for relaxing with plenty of lounges chairs (no hassling for a lounge chair like the big resorts). Also the bus stop was straight out the front - bus #8 straight to the Ala Moana Centre. It was only a 5 minute walk to the centre of Waikiki. Thank you to Gary and Merry (owners) for responding promptly to all our emails in the lead-up to our holiday.

After years of savings, this summer was the summer to make good on my 23 year promise and bring my family of 6 to Oahu to see Hawaiian history and to meet their uncle. However, I found it very difficult to locate something within our budget for housing; I needed 5 beds, near Waikiki, and access to the beach. After eliminating multiple hotel rooms due to cost and places on the far side of the island due to distance, I ran across Gary's Hawaii Vacation Rentals. In short, it was a blessing. Our room was half the cost of the hotel room, a straight 4 min walk to the beach, private parking, a secured lobby, and on top of a well-known restaurant. The condo security personnel were overwhelmingly polite and helpful. We woke up to a perfect top floor view of Waikiki beach waking up. The sun was at our backs at all times so we never had a heated patio or glares to deal with. The family took in night swims at the beach after the daily tourist left, we enjoyed the convenience of the ABC stores right on the corner, and based all our daily trips with no stress. This place was clean, light, well maintained … it was perfect for us. Merry was our point person to work with in arranging our stay and making sure our needs were met; she never missed a beat and made the process so easy and pleasurable we won’t be looking for anyone else to work with in the future. My family and I cannot say enough about the location, the price, and the people at Gary's Hawaii Vacation Rentals. Thank Merry!

Our group of 5 stayed 3 nights in Gary and Merry’s very nice and well equipped condo. I was a little apprehensive booking with a non corporate/hotel but my concerns were alleviated as soon as we stepped through the door. The condo, with three bedrooms is generously equipped with pleasant décor and quality furniture. The kitchen has more than enough dishware and cooking supplies and we were able to save some cash by eating breakfasts in everyday. The balconies are ocean facing and provide an amazing (though slightly obstructed) view of the ocean and beach. The bedrooms are large (for a Waikiki condo), clean and the mattresses comfortable. The bathroom was modern, clean and abundantly stocked with towels and other toiletries. We regretted not exploring the closets and other storage earlier as we found they were stocked with everything you could ever have a need for at the beach, beach towels, chairs, boogie boards, ect. The condo is conveniently located about a 5 min walk from everything you want in Waikiki. I would highly recommended staying here if your trying to spit lodging costs with a group of people or trying to put up a family. Tony

Our first family vacation with our college age children to Hawaii was made exceptional by the 3 bedroom condo we rented from Gary and Merry. Comfortable, clean, quiet and in a safe, secure building 3 blocks from the ocean; it's the view that takes your breath away! However, the best part was the seamless, consistent communication I had with both of them as we were coming from Minnesota. Via email, text and in-person there was always a sense of promptness and genuineness from both of them. In this day and age when you are paying for a place you haven't been to it does matter. I'm grateful! This particular building has tenants and vacationers; is in walking distance food, shopping and going to the beach. We also cooked and ate some of our meals here. Again, this made our stay exceptional! Thank you!