6 minutes walk to the beach!
Location: Island Colony, Waikiki, South Oahu, Oahu, Hawaii, USA (Near Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikiki Beachwalk) View Map
Accommodations: Condominium, Studio + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)
Aloha Vacationer(s),
Why do so many want to stay at Island Colony #2206?
How many studio hotel rooms that are located in the Heart of Waikiki are within 6 minutes walk to the beach, have a 104 sq ft Lanai with clear glass railing, full kitchen, sleep 1 to 4, include free broad band Wifi within a secure building featuring resort like amenities? Not many. Not in this price range. Good luck!
Just what defines the Heart of Waikiki? A healthy debate!
It's only a 3 minute walk to the International Market Place where 1,224 people pass every 15 minutes during peak evening hours -- the highest concentration of pedestrian traffic in Waikiki, according to a study completed by the University of Hawaii. King William Kana'ina Lunalilo (1835- 1874), the first elected king in Hawaiian history, had a summer residence here. The site also offers nearby entertainment, dining, Hawaiian Heritage, asian culture and shopping at world-class Waikiki Beachwalk, Luxury Row and Royal Hawaiian Center. The condo is 4 minutes to the Royal Hawaiian Center , 6 minutes Waikiki Beachwalk , 8 minutes to Ft De Russy Park, 8 minutes to Luxury Row, 16 minutes to the Honolulu Zoo, 16 minutes to Kapiolani Park and 24 minutes to the Waikiki Aquarium.
When you consider pedestrian traffic density, history, closeness to the main attractions our location is the clear winner. If you stay at our condo you shouldn't need a car to enjoy Waikiki.
What's the point going all the way to Waikiki and not be able to lounge comfortably on your own Lanai, have different things to watch -- morning, noon, afternoon, evening and at night? In spite of that there are many hotel rooms in Waikiki with no Lanai. Some have a tiny ledge big enough for cramped seating. When it comes to Lanais, bigger is better! Our Lanai is a spacious 104 sq ft with outdoor furniture. Who wants to look through bars when they are sitting down? No one! That's why our contemporary clear see through glass railing is better!
What can you see from the Lanai? Rockpile surfbreak, awesome sunsets, starry nights, Friday evening fireworks, mid morning Manoa Valley rainbows, afternoon outrigger canoes paddling along the Ala Wai, Punchbowl National Monument - extinct volcano and the Ala Wai Golf course. Plenty! Will all the other studios have views with this much? Of course not. Just check out their photos -- or lack of them!
In today's connected world guests are often joined together at the hip with a Wireless device. Who wants a room with no Internet? Dial up? No Wifi? Per minute charges? Security issues? Are you out of your mind? Our unit comes with free, secure, dedicated, broadband Wifi. Once wired, always wired.
The variety and quality of food and restaurants in Waikiki is fantastic but who wouldn't appreciate the convenience, and cost saving option of their own fully equipped kitchen? Not a soul! In our kitchen you have a full size refrigerator, freezer, 2 burner cook top, microwave, garbage disposal, rice cooker, toaster, cookware and table ware -- mmmm. bring on the groceries and snacks!
Some Studios only sleep 2. Others that sleep 4 often have 2 queen size beds taking up too much floor space -- standing room only! Ours is and ideal combination, 1 queen bed and 1 queen Italian leather sofa sleeper. Beds are made up with 600 thread count linens, comfy comforters and cool pillows. It sleeps up to 4 guests, in style with room to stretch! This unit has a total of 413 sq ft living area (309 Interior and 104 Lanai)
And what of the bathroom? Ours has a built in cast iron tub, fixed shower head, corian shower walls and sink, toilet, a designer mirror, halogen pendant lighting, soffit lighting and forced air ventilation, towels included. -- deluxe features not commonly found in the other guy's units.
Even though there is so much to do and so many services nearby, isn't it fine to have a secure wrap-around 6th floor recreation terrace with a swimming pool, whirlpool, outdoor furniture, shady trellises and a sauna? And, if you need to get some small stuff or wash a load of laundry, there is a mini-mart and coin operated laundry on the same level. And for your peace of mind, the building has 24 hour security guards, cameras and a keyed entrance. To top it off, Island Colony is the tallest and largest building in Waikiki standing at 43 floors topped with a steep pitch roof over 700 units - even Trump Tower won't beat that! Just in case you are waiting to hook up with somebody and have nothing to do, there is free Wifi in the large, open air, tropical lobby. And there is no need to go hunting for parking when you can rent from Pro Park in the building, park for free along un-metered Ala Wai Blvd or utilize a plethora of other parking options.
For transportation convenience it's 1 minute to City Bus stop or Waikiki Trolley. Or it's zero minutes to Enterprise Rent A Car (cars and scooters) on the ground floor of the building. There are bicycle racks and surfboard storage on the ground floor as well.
OK. Go ahead and shop till you drop but we think you are beginning to see the difference between our condo and the other guys. Maybe you are even wondering if you've looked long enough!
Contact us to reserve your vacation dates in paradise now!
We are comitted to serving you and making this your most spectacular vacation accomodation value ever!
Warm Regards, Mami & Robin
Closeness to select major attractions and conveniences:
Waikiki Beach 6 minutes -- yesss!
International Market Place 3 minutes
Historic Waikiki Trail 4 minutes
Royal Hawaiian Hotel 4 minutes
Royal Hawaiian Center 4 mintues
Waikiki Beachwalk 6 minutes
Luxury Row 8 minutes
Honolulu Zoo 16 minutes
Waikiki Aquarium 24 minutes
Ala Moana Center 29 minutes
City Bus stop and Waikiki Trolley stop 1 minute
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Window unit
- Washer: Community/Shared Washers. Located on 6th floor.
- Dryer: Community/Shared Dryers. Located on 6th floor.
- Linens Provided
- Garage: In-building garage, covered, secure parking available at (Aqua Island Colony) Concierge, Front Desk for approximately $18 day
- Elevator (5) : 7 elevators
- Beds
- Queen Bed: 600 thread count linens, luxurious duvet cover, bedskirt and decorative cushions. Halogen reading lights.
- Convertible Bed: Queen size Italian leather sofa sleeper
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Standard service
- Shared Hot Tub: Whirlpool
- Shared Pool: Located on the 6th floor.
- Sauna
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Full size refrigerator with freezer, two burner cook top, microwave oven, rice cooker, coffee maker, sink, garbage disposal.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: pot, pan, cutting board, cutting knife, coffee maker
- Refrigerator: Full size refrigerator with separate freezing compartment.
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio: Huge 6th floor recreation deck encircling the building.
- Lanai: 104 square feet with out door furniture and contemporary clear glass railing.
- View/Location
- Ocean View: Partial ocean view. Weekly Hilton fireworks show view.
- Mountain View
- Golf Course View
- Monument View: Punchbowl National Monument.
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Broadband Wireless Hub including USB and RJ45/Ethernet cable connectivity.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Stand Up Paddle Surfing
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$69/night ... year round up to 2 person occupancy
$12.50/night per person for 3rd or 4th guest
Plus Hawaii State Tax 12.962% (GET and TVA)
$75 refundable cleaning fee $200 refundable security/key deposit
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2006
Why the Owner Chose Island Colony
Hawaii is a popular destination and it's easy to get here.
It is serviced by 27 major airlines from US, Canada, New Zealand, Alaska, Japan, Korea, China, Australia, Philippines, The Netherlands, Europe and Inter-Island. http://www6.hawaii.gov/dot/airports/hnl/hnl_airlines.htm. It is also served by 23 passenger cruise vessels (2009) http://hawaii.gov/dot/harbors/file-links/passenger-cruise-schedules/oahucruise2009.pdf
It's also easy to get around the Island on the award winning bus system, by car, scooter, limo and tour bus.
Nearby attractions/activities include beaches, water sports, air sports, mountain sports, dance, polynesian culture, cuisine, musuems, shopping, dining, night life, zoo, botanical gardens, concerts, theater, ballet, opera, outer island tours, workshops, conventions.
Personal experiences:
This is where Mami spent her childhood summers, college and graduate school years. She came back after working in China. Robin attended UH & HPU and returned after working in Tahiti, Canada and Europe.
The Unique Benefits at this Condominium
Convenience:
It's a short walk to the beach and major attractions in Waikiki. Transportation to the airport and around the island is easy.
Favorite rituals:
Dinner together. Hula shows. Walk along the beach and Ala Wai Canal. Friday evening fireworks show. Kite surfing.
Award winning $535 million renewal, new stores, restaurants, entertainment.
Property Photos
- 6 minutes walk to the beach! - Waikiki Vacation Condo Rentals
- 104 sq ft Lanai with outdoor furniture and see-through glass railing - Waikiki Vacation Condo Rentals
- Magnificent city lights and starry nights view, as seen from your Lanai. - Waikiki Vacation Condo Rentals
- Partial ocean view, Waikiki Surfbreak - Rockpile - zoom photo as seen from Lanai
- Friday evening fireworks as seen from your Lanai
- Kitchen with stove, refrigerator, microwave, sink, disposal, coffee maker
- Corion vanity and shower walls, recessed tub light, vanity halogen pendant light
- Studio sleeps 4. Queen bed, Italian leather sofa bed, Cable TV, free WiFi
- Enjoy the trade winds breezes or switch on the air conditioner
- Ala Wail Golf Course - as seen from Lanai
- Afternoon outrigger paddler on Ala Wai Canal - as seen from Lanai
- Secure 6th floor terrace with swimming pool, whirlpool spa, sauna, trellis
- 8 minutes to the New Waikiki Beachwalk
- Punchbowl National Monument - an extinct volcanoe - as seen from Lanai
- Island Colony is Waikiki's tallest and largest building (center with blue roof)
- Excellent service in Japanese, English, Chinese & French - Mami & Robin
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We have just arrived at your condo and it's nice, thanks!
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Mary Englund , West Olive, MI
Homeowner Response:
Fantastic! It was an honor serving you and we look forward to hosting you and your friends in the future! Aloha, Mami & Robin
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-----Original Message----- From: Kelly Snyder Sent: Friday, July 31, 2009 10:30 AM To: Robin Glass Subject: Aloha Aloha Robin The place has been great this week, thank you. Ma halo Kelly ------- Kelly, Our hat's off to you! There's nothing that gives us more pleasure than a satisfied guest -- unless it is of course, a referral :) We would consider it an honor to serve you again or be host to your friends, family and associates. Have a great year! Mami and Robin
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From: Douglas Ascalon Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2009 3:44 PM To: Robin Glass Subject: 3 Star Studio Ocean View Full Kitchen Lanai Sleep 4 (Waikiki nr Royal Hawaiian Center) Hello Robin and Mami, I just wanted to thank you for our last minute stay at your condo. It was very relaxing, and the view was terrific. Thanks again. Douglas
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john , texas
Homeowner Response:
Awesome -- glad you liked the condo and enjoyed your visit! Thank you for the priviledge of hosting you. We look forward to the next time and would love to be of service to your family, friends or associates. Aloha, Mami & Robin
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From: Campbell, Katherine Sent: Monday, February 09, 2009 To: Robin Glass Subject: Rental Inquiry - Katherine Campbell - Listing 183064 Hi Robin! Had a great stay at your place - perfect location! Thanks! Katherine From: Campbell, Katherine Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 3:03 AM To: Robin Glass Subject: VRBO - Rental Inquiry [katherine campbell] - Listing #183064 Katherine looked at our trip pictures last night... really miss the warm weather!!
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From Magnus and Asuka Nerve Sent Thursday, January 22 2009 To Robin Glass Subject VRBO COM Rental Inquiry Magnus Nerve Listing 183064 Dear Mami and Robin Thank you very much for the stay in your wonderful apartment in Island Colony over the holidays. We all had a great time.
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Christina M ,
Homeowner Response:
Thank you for the opportunity to make your vacation a little more special. We are please you enjoyed the unit. We look forward to the next opportunity to accomodate you, your relatives, friends and collegues. Mami & Robin
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-----Original Message----- From: Brian White Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 7:16 AM To: Robin Glass Hello Robin, Hope you and your family had nice for Xmas Holidays! I must say within a week of returning to the Yukon we already miss Hawaii. And of course it had nothing to do with the -40C weather that he had for a month straight! Thanks Again! Brian WHITE Whitehhorse, Yukon Canada
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From: Darl and Nancy Rist Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2008 To: Robin Glass Subject: VRBO 183064 - Waikiki Condo rental - Island Colony 2206 Robin, Aloha! We enjoyed our visit to Hawaii and returned home safely. Thank you very much! Darl and Nancy Rist