Great deal for your money.
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Becky from Rochester, NY on 05/07/2012 said:
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Our unit was clean, easy to get into, very safe.
Washer and dryers on 8th - very clean - all in working order. We could walk everywere, security people helpful and friendly. Parking was a breeze, always found a spot.
We feel it was quieter than staying "Where the action really is". Have nothing negative to say. Only minor concern was kitchen countertop appeared to have been previously water damaged, but no big deal as far as we were concerned - we just had to be careful to keep it dry. Would go back again. Fireworks great to watch from our little lanai. Close proximity to "ABC Stores" made getting our coffee and breakfast items very easy. View overlooking the marina and ocean a real plus.
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Fun in Hawaii
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Cheryl from Middletown, DE on 04/04/2012 said:
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The unit was nice and clean. It met our needs for 3 adults (my husband, my mother and me). Note on the cupboard said there were snorkels, but none were there. The view was great and the fireworks were an extra treat. The location was not overly convenient to the things we wanted to do, I was glad we had a car even though parking it cost us an extra $100 for the 5 days. Waikiki beach is close enough, but very crowded.
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Wonderful place to stay
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Mark from Sydney Australia on 12/16/2011 said:
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1286 is a great base to enjoy what Hawaii has to offer, the condo is appointed with nice furnishings, very clean , the kitchen is well appointed with all the that you need to cook, but ths location has many resturants with in five mintues walk , so there is no need to cook. Three resturants are directly connected to the condo , we ate at all of them and all were resonable priced and had outstanding service. The lagoon to the left of the condo is wonderful for familys , and beach in front of it is also a great place for a swim , being directly opersite the marina was nice and was not noisey at night. communcation from the owners was fantastic and we would stay there again in a heart beat.
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enjoyable
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Carol from San Diego on 10/21/2011 said:
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Be sure if you arrive by shuttle that they drop you off at the Ilakai Marina and not the hotel. We were able to open the door in 2 trys. Don't be shocked like we were when you look at the kitchen floor. It looks like it's dirty but it's not. Just alot of wear and tear. It really should be replaced. Everything that we needed during our stay was provided. Thank you for the salt & pepper, spices, coffee, sugar, and all the etc. It made shopping alot easier, and what a nice suprise to find the shopping cart. It really came in handy. Everything was fresh and clean. The flat screen tv is a plus. It was easy to do laundry no one else was there. There is a little noise from the street if the door is open during the night. We just left it closed until around 1 or 2 in the morning and was fine. It is alot quieter during the weekdays. The fireworks were great. I've never been that close. This is a very safe place. We saw the guard everytime we went in and out. The view is to die for. We watched our cruise ship come in the morning before we left. A cooler, beach towels and chairs were available. We would stay here agian only longer due to the cleaning fee.
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Manager response:
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You just missed being the first guests to enjoy our new ceramic tile flooring through out the condo, so no longer do we have a worn kitchen floor!<br />
<br />
Gillian, owner unit 1286
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Great place to stay!
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Alysia from Cairns QLD on 10/09/2011 said:
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My husband & 2 teenage children stayed in this condo for 6 days. It was more than sufficient for our needs. It was very clean & well-maintained. We would definitely stay there again.
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Excellent
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Amy Howard from Spokane, WA. on 09/24/2011 said:
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the purpose of our trip to Oahu was a long over due vacation, and vacation it was thanks to the comfort of this condo. We did not rent a car as the bus service was so accessible and we were able to walk most places. A highlight of our stay in the condo was the great view of the fireworks in the lagoon Friday nights. We look forward to our next visit to Oahu and will definitely hope the condo is available!
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Great Location
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Aileen from Southern California on 07/19/2011 said:
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There was a small problem with the plumbing, but it was taken care of quickly and with great care/consideration for our plans. We were well taken care of. The condo was clean and neat and had a great view of the marina. The location couldn't have been better! It was walking distance from anything we needed. I couldn't have picked a better place to stay.
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Security risk!
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Sarah C. from Arizona on 07/08/2011 said:
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As my stay was brief, because I relocated to the Hawaii Price right next store. There was no night security lock on the door, there is a dead bolt that is keyed from the outside, no other security style locks. The first night there were escapes convicts on the island that had not been caught. The first night there were people outside my door attempting to get into the condo mistakingly thinking this was there condo. There was only a bolt that intended as a lock for the sliding door. I called the name that was listed in the manual that was inside the condo, twice with no response (actually it was hand written into the manual), I was later informed when emailing the owner that there was a name of a person called Kat that was on my initial paperwork (this was not the ER contact in the manual that stays in the condo). There was no attempt to make any of this right, just the standard cut and paste of "here is our policy", as I incurred all of the charges for the safer location for the remainder of my stay. The appearrance of the condo was not as much of a concern as the security risk, it is still on the "aged" worn side, the carpet is stained in areas, the pillows on the chairs in the dining area are stained, the floor in the kitchen is cut up in areas. everything else is standard (bed with big flowered average spread, couch that is average, tv's and basic appliances, and several items for an extended stay-beach items and such)
If you would feel safe with just a regular lock, only use this as a place to sleep and you were going to pay the reduced rate that I found (99/night), then this condo would be a consideration. My reguirements for a business stay are not excessive, this condo did not reach even the basic need of safety for a stay by myself.
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Manager response:
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We are sorry you had such a bad experience in our condo. What a terrible way to spend a night, imagining these escaped convicts, all heading for the Ilikai Marina! However, the security and comfort of our guests is our primary concern. We had never had any previous complaints about our locks. Since your visit we have installed a modern keyless locking system and have done away with lockbox. We have also installed an additional bolt lock on the inside. The keyless locking system was planned, but the extra inside security bolt is in your honor! The security at the Ilikai Marina is well maintained and on June 26, the day of your arrival, a security guard was on duty. In the Welcome Manual we give the number of the security office, and the call is forwarded to the cell phone of the guard on duty in case he is on his rounds. If you had called the number of security in the welcome book, they would have been able re-assure you as well as check the security video screens. The resident managers number is also in the Welcome Book.<br />
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We had recently changed our local contact and we apologize for not having updated the information in the Welcome Book. However we did give you the name and number of our new local assistant in our correspondence. It is now also on the condo door.<br />
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We bought the condo 18 months ago. At that time we bought a top of the line king-size Simmons Beautyrest bed and mattress, so it would be considered above average. We bought the queen-size sofa bed at The HomeWorld, the nicest furniture store in Honolulu, along with dining room table, chairs etc. Several of our guests mentioned in the posted reviews how comfortable the bed was and how beautifully furnished the condo was. We stayed in the condo 3 weeks prior to your visit and unfortunately we did not notice any stains on the dining room chairs, as we certainly would have done something about it. The appliances are all new and were installed when we bought the condo. The photos and the video on the alohacondos.com site speak for themselves, however, since taken last year, we have added beautiful artwork in the living room and the bedroom and a flat screen TV in the bedroom.<br />
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We did not replace the carpet or the kitchen flooring yet, but have always planned to replace the existing flooring in the entire condo with porcelain tile this year in the fall, which is being implemented. <br />
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It is a pity you waited 10 days to contact us about your unfortunate experience. You did have our e-mail and telephone number.
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Mahalo!
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Shauna from Mill Bay, BC on 05/27/2011 said:
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We had a great stay in condo 1286.
Check in was easy. We didn't rent a car so I don't know about parking. But I do recommend a city bus pass.
The condo itself is quiet, there is evening and weekend security for the building.
The kitchen floor is very slippery with socks on, so be careful making the corner there! The shower door was a little soap scummy, but otherwise the condo was very clean.
I travelled with my 16 month old, I wasn't too crazy about the electrical cords (lamp cord, and an extension cord) They are big temptations for a child.
There are lots of pots and pans and other utensils but they are well used.
All in all I would stay in condo 1286 again. And I would recommed it.
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Great family vacation
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A&J W from Vancouver, BC on 05/10/2011 said:
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We really lucked out when we found this condo available for our travel dates. The communication between us and the owners were excellent. When travelling with kids it can be stressfull if you are jammed into a small space but that was not the case with condo 1286. We had plenty of room for us and our two children. The pull out Queen bed was more than enough for them and the privacy sliding door was useful when we wanted to stay up later. The view is incredible! We got there on a Friday so we saw the Friday night fireworks that the Hilton puts on right from our room/lani. Kids loved it!
The condo was stocked with everything we needed for the beach along with a cooler which came in handy everyday!
There is a laundry service available on the 8th floor which was easy to use and handy to have available espcially when you are swimming in salt water all day everyday.
The location was ok, a little far from the main Waikiki strip but there is a bus that you can catch out front and if you don't mind walking then you can get there in about 20 mins along the beach walkway. As for groceries, you would be best going to the Foodland at the ala Moana shopping centre and taking a taxi back if you don't have car. It will only cost you about 7 dollars. You can walk to the mall it's only a 5 mins walk and well worth it!
I could go on and on but I won't, If you are looking at renting 1286 I would tell you do it you won't regret it. We are already looking at going back very soon!
Thanks Valdimir and Gillian!
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Very Pleasant Stay
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pctyee from Pacific City, OR on 05/03/2011 said:
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A view to die for. Very comfortable and quiet.
We will be returning very soon.
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Value for money,location...
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Rose and Gary from Coromandel, New Zealand on 04/26/2011 said:
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A spacious apartment located a short walk to ala Moana shopping centre or Waikiki. Bus and restaurants close by. Views from the Hilton hotel lagoon, across the alawai Marina to Magic Island. Bring your binoculars.
You can leave the sliding door open on cool nights, the street below has little traffic to keep you awake.
The big bed is comfortable, balcony small, but who cares?
Older style kitchen with modern appliances,loads of fridge space.
1286 suited us, we would stay there again.
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Fantastic
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Masa from Sapporo, Japan on 02/07/2011 said:
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I love the ocean and yachts. The room 1286 was just the right one with beatiful landscape of yacht harbor and sunset.
Ilikai Marina Cond is located just around the corner of world famous shopping center, Ala Moana Shopping Center and the transportation is very convinient. The guide to the Ilikai Marina and the room was perfect and I had no trouble to get into the room from Honolulu Int. Airport. The room was clean and equipped with all the kitchen goods, even rice steamer. Internet cable was available with charge free, although american Hotels often impose the charge.
Moreover, I could feel the warm heart of the owner who helped the communication. I recommend this room for everyone to visit Waikiki.
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Nice condo in prime location - Ilikai Marina Condo 1286
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Elango Ramanathan from Fort worth TX on 01/02/2011 said:
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This is a very nice condo with ocean view. It had all necessary kitchen equipments. Condo is in prime location closer to mall and resturants. We really enjoyed staying there.
Cons: Expensive to park car.
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wonderful vacation
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Art and Annie from California on 08/11/2010 said:
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The condo was great. Thank you very much! We had a wonderful time as usual. We go every year like clockwork. We might as well own a property there but this condo gave us the home we needed and more. It was very close to shopping and beaches. It has a wonderful view of the fireworks on Fridays that Hilton Hawaiian Village puts out every week. It provided a haven for my tires children after a full day at the beach. Parking is quite expensive but otherwise, this condo has all the amenities of home except you are in paradise.
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Manager response:
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We are so pleased you had such a good time. Thank you for taking the trouble and writing such a nice review.<br />
Come again! <br />
Gillian and Vlad Sanda<br />
Owners, Ilikai Marina Condo 1286
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Great value and great view
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Irene from New York on 06/28/2010 said:
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We very much enjoyed staying at this condo. The views are wonderful, and the condo was very clean, comfortable, and conveniently located. Many household appliances and sundries are provided for your convenience. We highly recommend to anyone looking for great value for money in Waikiki and don't require amenities of a hotel such as a concierge or pool.
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Convenient and Comfortable Ten Days Stay
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Rose and Baz from Sydney, Australia on 06/12/2010 said:
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Condo 1286 is conveniently located to shopping, beach and public transport. Our previous stays in Waikiki have been in expensive, tiny hotel rooms. Staying in full sized apartment made our holiday so much more enjoyable and economical.
The thorough description and photos on aloha Condos site are accurate, and dealings with the owners were prompt and helpful (eg being allowed to leave luggage early in morning in condo before afternoon check-in).
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Great view, quiet, clean #1286
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Canada from Canada on 06/01/2010 said:
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This was our fourth time renting a condo at the Ilikai Marina. We never stayed at unit 1286 before. Being on a higher floor and farther away from the elevators, the unit was nice and quiet. The unit has basic amenities, fully-stocked kitchen, good air conditioning and comfortable bed. The bathroom faucet could use upgrading, it was rather dingy. Beach chairs would have been a nice touch--we had those available in previous units as well as other little amenities like boogie boards, etc. Owners were friendly and provided quick responses to emails. WiFi was available by piggy-backing off available signals within the building so it was hit & miss. For the price, it was a good value.
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Great
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Marty from West Jordan,Ut on 05/19/2010 said:
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The condo was everything I hoped it to be. It was very nice. I loved the private bedroom that could be completely closed off from the rest of the condo. I was pleased at all the little surprises like beach towels,beach chairs and a cooler. They thought of everything. We even found a filtering water picture in the fridge. Just across the street was a McDonalds and a little store called ABC were you can buy everything from souvenirs to groceries. The building has several nice restaurants, however we cooked most of our meals in the fully stocked kitchen.
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Best vacation yet
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MDW from Harrison, Ohio on 04/29/2010 said:
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Best value for the buck. We will be back again.
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Good spot.
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EricB from Prince Edward Island, Canada on 04/14/2010 said:
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Nice condo, tastefully decorated, well cared for and well equipped. Owners obviously take pride in their place and are very nice to deal with. Convenient and very versatile floor plan. Quite central. Interesting, ever changing view. Walk to beach. Easy to access by car. Cars are reasonably priced to rent but parking is expensive in Waikiki. Guess it all evens out. Red Lobster, Outback Steakhouse and Charthouse on bottom floor of the building and shopping on the next block. Only criticisms are some street noise but (not unexpected in the middle of the city) and small balcony but oceanfront location makes up for that.
No complaints.
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well taken care of by the Renter. All details covered!
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James' 1st stay in a vacation condo from Wisconsin on 03/11/2010 said:
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The service and assistance received from the renter were outstanding and above most expectations.The condo was as good as it appears on the web site.The location is great if only 2 blocks from a beach is what you are looking for.Loved the close proximity to the Ala Moana Mall.Great view of the Marina/ocean.Was a treat to have the option to cook my own meals.Best water pressure you will ever experience in a shower.Choose this Renter for a well taken care of vacation.
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Location, price, accommodations cannot be beat
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Happy_Travelers from Hudson Valley, NY on 02/10/2010 said:
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We are first-timers to Hawaii-still there as I write this- and were fortunate
that Vlad and Gillian had three days available. Their condo deserves all the
praise that it has received It was beautifully equipped with a full kitchen
and was immaculate. The bed was large and very comfortable. Having a
local phone saved us many extra cell phone minutes. The lanai is small, but
fits two, and we used it often.. It overlooks the marina and the ocean.
From the building it is a short walk to the beaches in front of the
neighboring Hilton and to Waikiki, in one direction. There was good
shopping close by.
(At the Ala Moana Market Place, we enjoyed Mauana Loa Poi Bowl in the
food court. Be sure to season the poi with the Lomi Lomi Salmon. The
Island Vantage coffee stand in the court made one of the best espressos I've
ever had.
Our only problem was with WiFi, because I brought our old, less sensitive,
laptop with us. Although there were accessible networks all around, I got
the best, though still variable, reception by paying for the Metro18 network.
We highly recommend this unit and hope to stay in it again. This would have
been great at twice the price.
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Comfortable and convenient
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elisabeth from new york city on 02/05/2010 said:
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Stayed here after an earlier stay in similar condo in Illikai Marina complex. We
knew the ropes--parking, elevators, 11 a.m. checkout, etc. While lanai is
miniscule, view of marina and beyond is great. We had all we needed in condo,
which was convenient to walking Waikiki and driving out of town.
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Beautifully furnished, great location
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Rusty Sunlovers from Portland, OR on 01/20/2010 said:
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We had stayed at another unit in the Ilikai Marina previously so we knew we'd like the location and view. 1286 was very nicely furnished and, as we knew from prior visits, has a view we love. Vilad and Gillian were wonderful to deal with and provided complete information so our arrangements before and throughout our stay were very smooth.
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Perfect Vacation
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SuzMurdock from Seattle on 12/03/2009 said:
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This was our first trip to Hawaii and Gillian and Vlad made sure it was perfect. The condo is even better than the photos show and was spotless, cool and welcoming when we arrived. Nice extra touches included ice in the freezer, filtered water in the fridge and a guidebook to help with things to do. There were also coffee filters and a generous assortment of spices for cooking. Truly fully equipped.
The view was spectacular, the bed extremely comfy. Linens and towels were plentiful and of high quality. It is only a short stroll to the Hilton Lagoon and beach. There is an ABC store steps away and plenty of restaurants within walking distance.
The only negative was the poor attitude of the attendants working in the parking garage.
We will definitely stay here again and would recommend this condo highly to anyone else wanting a quiet, beautiful, perfect stay. Gillian and Vlad are awesome hosts. A special thanks also to Mary for making sure everything was so clean and tidy.
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postcard picture perfect
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love2travel from Debary,Fl on 10/30/2009 said:
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-wonderful view of the many aspects of the ocean..
-very comfortable full kitchen full bedroom condo
-near fast food and small "mini marts" (walking
distance)
-parking $17/day (park on D near elevators) very
convenient no hassel in and out.
-easy drive to airport and Arizona memorial
-good kitchen utinsels; rice maker, brita water
pitcher (saves $3/gal)
-fireworks on Friday night
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