Charming Studio Apartment with WiFi, AC in beautiful Diamond Head Beach Park!

Honolulu, Hawaii
$265 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

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Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Enjoy a peaceful stay at this wonderful studio apartment on the Gold Coast. The space features a queen bed and open floor plan. The bathroom includes bath and shower combo. In the additional living space, there's a comfy sofa bed for extra guests. Fall in love with this area outside of Waikiki yet close to the action. FYI: street parking only. We do not offer private parking. There is free parking amongst the park area and paid parking with business hours applied to the meters that is free overnight.

Our Sanctuary by the Sea is a cozy, corner, studio apartment that sits on the edge of the Diamond Head Beach Hotel and Residences building, facing famous Diamond Head State Monument on one side (our side) & the other, against the famous Gold Coast of the Pacific Ocean & Kaluahole Channel. Our unit is on the 6th floor with elevator and stair access and a great view of Kapiolani Park, Diamond Head as mentioned above and overlooks the sweeping landscape of Manoa, Palolo, and Wilhelmina Rise from the lanai. Lots of light and crosswinds make this a happy and breezy space. We also have a great little AC unit that cools the place down quickly if needed. We have somewhat of a bohemian, hindu-ish, asian, relaxed vibe with some special sculptures and pieces. We try to keep it clutter free and minimal so you have space to utilize counter space. We have a full bathtub and shower. The deep bathroom sink doubles as a kitchen sink for more space in the kitchenette, which includes pretty much everything you need to cook small meals (rice cooker, crockpot, dishes, glassware, silverware, electric griddle and burner, blender, toaster, coffee machine, electric kettle, etc.) We have a microwave oven that doubles as a convection oven as well. We also provide bathroom supplies such as shampoo, conditioner, soap, toilet paper and paper towels. We offer a weather proof container filled with beach toys and gear, in addition to tennis rackets and a small cooler. Beach chairs and a fold up beach cart for easy transport to the beach. We have a mini fridge and a fold-up cart for easy transport of groceries as well in addition to drawer space for pantry items. My favorite spot is on the lanai overlooking DH, the park and our shared monkeypod tree. I also love the couch spot with a mirror reflecting Diamond Head for a cozy spot to curl up with a book or plan out your adventures around the island! PS, our cozy couch pulls out to a full-size bed fitted with new pillows, foam topper and sheets.

This peaceful part of Oahu boasts many attributes including close proximity to the fun-filled area of Waikiki, the quick access to Diamond Head, great surf spots and beach access in less than five minutes. Also located in this sweet little gem of a location is Kapiolani Park, one of the largest and 2nd oldest parks on Oahu. Both the aquarium and the zoo are in walking distance as well. Old Mans and Tongs are just 2 of the great surf breaks. Kaimana Beach is a great family friendly beach in walking distance. Take a quick hike up to the Diamond Head Lighthouse then cruise down to DH Beach Park for a refreshing cool down. Easy drive to shopping in Kahala (don't miss the Shangri-La Museum near that area), walking distance to the luxurious and outdoor mall, the International Marketplace. Maybe a 20 minute drive to our larger mall, the pristine Ala Moana. International graffiti from Hawaii's Pow!Wow! Festival along with cute cafes and boutique shops line the streets in the newly renovated area of artistic Kaka'ako is also an easy 20 minute drive. Famous Dillingham Fountain is literally right across the street from the building and is also a relaxing addition to decompressing on the lanai. Another gem in walking distance is the famous Michel's restaurant on the beach where from time to time you will find our big friends, the Hawaiian Monk Seals, beach themselves for a little rest. The legendary Kaimana Hotel boasts a long history with another ocean-front & fantastic restaurant, the Hau Tree, its namesake sitting as the staple and glorious centerpiece for this open-air experience and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and is available to the public. Ala Wai Canal is just past the zoo where you can enjoy a morning walk or run while overlooking the Ala Wai Golf Course, watch the Kamehameha Canoe Club jet down the waterway, and gaze down the streets of Waikiki. Don't get me started on restaurants in these subsets surrounding our little slice of heaven! Too many to name!

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • SAFETY

    No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Eco-friendly Cleaning Products Provided Unit Size: 420 Sq Ft (39 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Coin Laundry Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Pickleball Court Tennis On Site Water Sports Equipment
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Change Of Bedsheets (on Request) Change Of Towels (on Request) Iron/ironing Board Safe
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Elevator Front Entrance Ramp Handrails In Stairways If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Stair-free Path To Entrance Tile Flooring In Public Areas Visual Alarms In Hallways Well-lit Path To Entrance Wheelchair-accessible Path Of Travel Wheelchair-accessible Path To Elevator

CheckIn Check-in : 07:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 07:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • Amy M.

    Submitted Jan 8, 2026

    Stayed Dec 23, 2025

    Absolutely not worth the cost despite the location. Never have we been in a Vrbo this gross. There were a total of two towels in the entire unit. Everything was stained and dirty. Obvious evidence of termites. And in the bed!! Every night we had to wipe off the beds in order to clear the bug mess and sleep. We slept on top of the comforter because we too grossed out by the state of the sheets underneath. There was no way to do laundry and only one set of linens, for a week stay on the beach. All of the dishes and drawers had dirty dishes and evidence of bugs. It was like this from the day we set foot in the unit so it could not possibly have been from anything we did. While we were there, we barely had any food in the unit at all and did not leave messes. I've lived in Miami and other tropical locations, this is an island is not a legitimate excuse for the state of this unit. If this was a hotel I would have demanded a new room and refund. It was utterly unacceptable by any reasonable lodging standards. Prior to this we have had 0 problems with any other hosts and have used the service regularly.

  • Steven R.

    Submitted Nov 14, 2025

    Stayed Nov 4, 2025

    Host was welcoming. Condition of unit was quite dated. Would have liked a better bed. (Basically a sofa bed with padded mat) Not much of a kitchen. Condition of furniture very old and dated. Luckily I was solo and not in the unit much. Probably the worst VRBO I have visited. As an owner, I would spend a little to update.

  • Jim M.

    Submitted May 19, 2025

    Stayed May 12, 2025

    good location, easy to get in/out, clean and functional

  • nick c.

    Submitted May 12, 2025

    Stayed May 3, 2025

    Everything was easy, exactly as described, with amazing communication. I wouldn’t even consider staying anywhere else!

  • Karen K.

    Submitted Mar 24, 2025

    Stayed Mar 7, 2025

    The charming studio apartment is located on the 6th floor (facing the park), and is a desirable corner unit with a large lanai. The elevator is very fast. The location is what drew us to stay here - it is in a quiet residential area about a 15 minute walk from bustling Waikiki. The other guests were very quiet. Some street noise but the a/c next to the bed drowned it out. Found parking spaces on the other side of the park, some close by and others a 5-10 minute walk away so not a big problem. The building and apartment are older but it was fine for our needs. The large sink in the bathroom is useful for washing dishes, and the large microwave came in handy. There is a mini-fridge in the kitchenette. The glass carafe for the coffeemaker had been broken by a prior guests but the manager had a brand new coffeemaker delivered quickly, which was appreciated.

  • MItchell J.

    Submitted Feb 25, 2025

    Stayed Feb 21, 2025

    This sixth floor unit is in a quieter section near Diamond Head across from the park. It’s near the road so it’s a bit noisy, but that’s Waikiki and Honolulu but you can’t beat the location. It’s an older building, but very clean and well maintained with good security and the unit itself is nicely furnished and decorated in a compact space with nice towels and linens. Extra stuff for the beach is on the lanai that has a nice spot to sit and overlook the Park and the mountain. The windows caught the tradewinds at treetop levels. Parking is not too difficult, but pay attention to when the meters must be paid or you’ll get a ticket.We did experience a couple of malfunctions, but the owner said they would be corrected.Really a nice place to stay, and would stay again.It’s

  • Jessica S.

    Submitted Jan 27, 2025

    Stayed Jan 14, 2025

    We appreciated the location most of all. Felt private and safe. A little tight on space, this apartment suited our needs. Would have appreciated a firmer mattress. Some aspects (dusty baseboards, signs of mold developing in tile grout in tub/shower) need improving and could have made more of a positive impression with more of an emphatic cleaning.

  • Tsomo b.

    Submitted Jan 15, 2025

    Stayed Dec 30, 2024

    Beautiful place that reminds me of Japan. Great home. I smell like urine near the toilet. Maybe it was from the mat. Also the futon bed mattress needs to be changed and main bed mattress was just ok. Maybe its ok if people who is not picky about mattresses. My husband and i are very picky on mattresses. Thank you.

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