Trendy Studio Condo - 1/2 block from beach in Waikiki

This is a beautiful, modern, NON-SMOKING, studio condo with separate bath and fully furnished kitchen located just 50 yards from the beach at the east end of Waikiki. Our condo is on the 7th floor of the 10-story Waikiki Grand Hotel with a nice view of the mountains out the main condo windows and a partial view of the ocean from the front door. The 10th floor sundeck offers panoramic views of dramatic Diamond Head, peaceful Kapiolani Park, and the beautiful palm-covered Waikiki beach.

We call our unit "The Artist's Pad" because of its artistic design, colorful decor, and numerous art pieces on the walls. All the lights in the kitchen and living room area are dimmable for romantic ambiance. The kitchen features dramatic lighting, New England soapstone countertops, and raised glass for eating. The main room is tiled with Travertine, has wall-to-wall glass windows and curtains for privacy. The unit is equipped with air conditioning, a 20" flat screen wall-mounted TV, free internet, and in-room local phone service.

- Sleeping Options: The unit has a very comfortable queen-size bed and a full size sofa bed. Bed linens are provided for your convenience. We have extra pillows, bed linens and blankets in the closet in case you need them.

- Dining Options: Our kitchen is fully equipped with brand new glass top burners, coffee maker, toaster, microwave oven, rice cooker, slow cooker, two mini-refrigerators and new dishwasher. Our kitchen is complete with pots and pans, dishes, utensils and all the glassware you need.

- Bathing Options: The bathroom has a full size tub and shower. It has a stainless steel, state-of-the-art sink and faucet. Bath towels are provided during your stay for your convenience.

- Entertainment Options: In addition to the flat screen TV, we also provide a stereo CD/radio/iPod dock/player. Just bring your own CDs and iPod. A small library of local Hawaiian CDs is also available for your listening enjoyment.

- Communication Equipment: FREE internet connection is provided (ethernet cable or WiFi). All you need is your laptop or mobile device. FREE unlimited calls throughout the U.S. and Canada using Magic Jack connection. International calls are subject to fees and charges.

GENERAL:
- Air-conditioned one-room studio with separate bath and kitchen.
- Furnished with Queen size bed and sofa with fold out hide-a-bed.
- Travertine-tiled floors and floor-to-ceiling glass windows with some sliding open.
- Wall-to-wall curtains.
- Dresser drawers and some closet space available for storage.
- Entire unit is colorful and artistically painted.
- Clean towels, linens, blankets, and pillows plus extra linens and blankets provided.

KITCHEN:
- Two under-cabinet refrigerators.
- Two-burner glass countertop stove.
- Deep stainless steel sink.
- Full-feature built-in microwave oven.
- Dishwasher.
- Coffee maker, toaster, rice-cooker, slow-cooker and magic bullet blender.
- Full assortment of pots, pans, dishes, glassware, silverware, and cooking utensils.

BATH:
- Full-size bathtub and shower.
- Toilet.
- Stainless steel raised sink with wall faucet.
- Tiled vanity with small storage cabinet.
- Window that can be opened for ventilation.
- Clean bath and hand towels provided.

ENTERTAINMENT:
- FREE cable on 20" wall-mounted LCD flat-screen TV.
- Stereo CD Player/radio/alarm clock with iPod dock.
- FREE internet via wi-fi or ethernet cable (provided).
- FREE unlimited calls to the mainland and Canada using Magic Jack Plus.
- Most lights in unit are dimmable for ambience.

BUILDING:
- Our unit is on the 7th floor, above most of the street level noise.
- Top floor (10th) has tiled sun deck with lounge chairs (with beautiful panoramic views) and is available for use by all guests.
- Two high-speed elevators.
- Ground-floor, open-air lobby with lounge chairs, tables, front desk, and airline reservation kiosk.
- Luggage carts for taking luggage up to rooms.
- Small outdoor pool and patio area (limited sun exposure).
- "Hula" bar on 2nd floor with food available and free computers/internet access.
- "Teddy's Bigger Burgers" restaurant on the ground floor next to lobby.
- Some parking is available on the ground floor for $18/day, and short-term parking is available at the Zoo parking lot across the street for $1 per hour. Parking at The Banyan (2 blks from the building) is $70/week or $12/night.

RESTAURANTS NEARBY: (within 1/2 block radius)
- Teddy's Bigger Burgers (downstairs off lobby)
- Starbucks coffee shop (on corner across from beach)
- Subway sandwiches
- Coldstone ice cream
- Wolfgang Puck "mini" restaurant
- The Cookie Factory

- The beautiful white sands and palm trees of Waikiki Beach are only 50 yards away.
- First Friday of the month FREE movies are occasionally shown on the beach in the evening.
- The Kapiolani Regional Park is just across the street stretching from our building to Diamond Head with acres of green, beautiful park for strolling, relaxing, picnicking, or jogging.
- Honolulu Zoo is also just across the street in the park.
- The Honolulu Aquarium is located in the park by the beach a few blocks walk away.
- Short walks down along the Waikiki "strip" take you to a multitude of restaurants, shopping, and nightlife.
- Just two blocks behind our building is Kuhio Avenue with constant bus service running the length of Waikiki including major bus routes that take you to Ala Moana Shopping Center, Pearl Harbor, Hanauma Bay, and other major attractions.
- Approximately 1/2 mile up Kapahulu Avenue from our building is a large, new Safeway grocery store and shopping center for extensive grocery shopping needs.

[2013/14 SPECIAL NOTICE:  Please note that our building will be undergoing exterior maintenance repairs, painting, and window replacements from approximately April 2013 thru October 2014.  We will offer a 10% discount on our rates during this period due to the potential for some maintenance disturbance and/or noise during your stay.]

June 1 - August 31: $99/night; $690/week
September 1 - November 30: $89/night; $620/week
December  1 - February 28: $129/night; $900/week
March 1 - May 31: $89/night; $620/week

Rates are based on single or double maximum occupancy.  Additional charge of $10 per guest, per night applies. Minimum 5 night stay is required.

Full payment is required to secure rental dates. Payment will be refunded if rental is cancelled at least 45 days prior to rental date, less $100 cancellation fee. Refund if less than 45 days in advance will only be made if the unit is re-rented for those dates.

All rentals are subject to the following additional charges:
- 13.96% Hawaii rental tax

- One-time minimum $85 cleaning fee per rental period for single or double occupancy. Higher cleaning fee applies for lengths of stay longer than 10 days (from $95 to $130).  One month rental period cleaning fee is $170.

- $250 security deposit is required and will be returned 3 days after checkout

We take payment through PayPal or by check if paid well in advance.