6 minutes walk to the beach!
Location: Island Colony, Waikiki, South Oahu, Oahu, Hawaii, USA (Near Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikiki Beachwalk) View Map
Accommodations: Condo, Studio + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)
Keywords: Condominium
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
- Linens Provided
- Elevator (5) : 7 elevators
- Washer : Community/Shared Washers. Located on 6th floor.
- Dryer : Community/Shared Dryers. Located on 6th floor.
- Garage : In-building garage, covered, secure in-building parking from ProPark for approximately $18 day
- Beds
- Queen Bed : 600 thread count linens, luxurious duvet cover, bedskirt and decorative cushions. Halogen reading lights. Bed is medium firmness. Foam topper is available upon request for softer preferences.
- Convertible Bed : Queen size Italian leather sofa sleeper
- Entertainment
- Shared Hot Tub : Whirlpool
- Sauna
- Cable/Satellite TV : Standard cable service. Large wall-mounted Sony Bravia flat screen TV.
- Shared Pool : Located on the 6th floor.
- 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, toaster
- 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. Hardwood dining table and chairs for 4 persons.
- View/Location
- Ocean View : Partial ocean view. Weekly Hilton fireworks show view.
- Mountain View
- Golf Course View
- Monument View : Punchbowl National Monument.
- Communications
- Cell Phone : T-Mobile cellular handsets available for $2.50 per day each. Guest to contact T-Mobile direct to purchase pre-paid minutes.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Broadband Wireless Hub including USB and RJ45/Ethernet cable connectivity available for $5.00 per day.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed : No smoking in the unit or on the Lanai. No smoking in the common areas of the condo. It's against state law. Smoking can only be done off the condominium property.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Stand Up Paddle Surfing
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$74 nt 1/9-12/15 regular $89 nt 12/15-1/9 peak until 12/15/2012
beginning 12/15/2012 $94 nt 12/15-1/9 $78 nt 1/9-12/15
Plus Hawaii State Tax 13.962% GET & TVA on rent. 4.5% GET on any cleaning charges
$75 refundable cleaning fee $200 refundable security/key deposit
You get both deposits back when you return the unit in the same condition received
Please click on website link for more photos and information.
Please click on calendar link for availability. The calendar is always up to date
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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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 Condo
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
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- 6 minutes walk to the beach! - Waikiki Vacation Condo Rentals
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- 104 sq ft Lanai with outdoor furniture and see-through glass railing - Waikiki Vacation Condo Rentals
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- Magnificent city lights and starry nights view, as seen from your Lanai. - Waikiki Vacation Condo Rentals
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- Partial ocean view, Waikiki Surfbreak - Rockpile - zoom photo as seen from Lanai
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- Friday evening fireworks as seen from your Lanai
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- Kitchen with stove, refrigerator, microwave, sink, disposal, coffee maker
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- Corion vanity and shower walls, recessed tub light, vanity halogen pendant light
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- Studio sleeps 4. Queen bed, Italian leather sofa bed, Cable TV, free WiFi
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- Enjoy the trade winds breezes or switch on the air conditioner
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- Ala Wail Golf Course - as seen from Lanai
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- Afternoon outrigger paddler on Ala Wai Canal - as seen from Lanai
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- Secure 6th floor terrace with swimming pool, whirlpool spa, sauna, trellis
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- 8 minutes to the New Waikiki Beachwalk
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- Punchbowl National Monument - an extinct volcanoe - as seen from Lanai
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- Island Colony is Waikiki's tallest and largest building (center with blue roof)
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- Excellent service in Japanese, English, Chinese & French - Mami & Robin
Traveler Reviews (49)
2 weeks in paradise
Guest: happy couple
(shelbyville, ky)
Date of Stay: 09/17/11
Review Submitted: 10/11/11
Great location! Condo is on a quiet street away from the noise and traffic, but an easy walk to everything. Several great resturants within 2 blocks. The beach is 10 minutes. We walked as far as the zoo, 20 minutes. The Bus stops less than a block away, and will take you all over honolulu and most of Ohau. The building is very quiet. We stayed 13 nites and heard noise from outside only one time. The view from the deck is awsome. You cant see much of the ocean but the mountains are nice, and the city lights at nite is great. The only drawback is the lack of closet space. After 2 weeks we had bought a lot of stuff to take home, and space was a little tight. We thought we would do a lot of cooking to save money, but prices are very high, and many resturants had great specials or coupons. we cooked 3 meals there and ate out the rest. Hey, you are on vacation, try something different, and the resturants are diverse. If this is your first time in Hawaii, try to spend over a week here. There is a lot more than beaches here.
Owner response:Thank you for taking the time to post a detailed review :) It was great to have the opportunity to host you and we look forward to the next opportunity to accommodate you or your friends! Aloha, Mami and Robin
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+.
Secure and Clean Condo
Guest: KonaQueen
(Kona, HI)
Date of Stay: 08/18/11
Review Submitted: 08/24/11
Safety is my first concern and it was comforting knowing that there is a locked entry and security. The studio is quiet, clean and bug free. It has an extra firm mattress and all the kitchenware you will need. Perfect for a single or couple. Close to restaurants, shopping, bus and trolley. Owners are quick to notify you of your refund and they are there for any of your needs. I would consider renting there again.
Owner response:We thank you for your effort to write a review. That you enjoyed the unit, building, location and our service gives us great satisfaction. We appreciate that you took such excellent care of the condo during your stay and look forward to serving you again:) Aloha, Mami and Robin
Recommended for:Age 55+.
Condo Review
Guest: Edward
(Fontana, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/10/11
Review Submitted: 08/24/11
The condo was clean, quaint, cozy and comfortably slept four people. The view was great both during the day and night! The lanai was an added bonus! The place had everything one wanted: wide screen TV (cable, Wi-Fi), cooking utensils, etc. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and were very happy that the condo was only a few mintues away from Waikiki Beach and the many different tourist attractions. Thank Robin and Mami for your hospitality.
Owner response:Ed, Thank you for taking the time to write your guest comments:) We are delighted you enjoyed the condo and location. Thank you for taking care of the condo like it was your own home. We look forward to serving you, your friends and colleagues again. Aloha, Mami and Robin
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
we enjoyed our stay
Guest: Jannine and Eric
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Date of Stay: 07/19/11
Review Submitted: 08/19/11
From: Jannine Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 9:30 AM To: Robin Glass Subject: RE: Inquiry from Jannine B - Jul 19 to 24 - Listing #183064 Hi there, Just wanted to let you know we enjoyed our stay in your Waikiki Condo ..... Thanks again,
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Your condo was clean and very accessible to everything
Guest: Connie
(Cleveland, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 07/08/10
Review Submitted: 08/16/11
Aloha Robin: We had a great time. Your condo was clean and very accessible to everything. Mahalo, Connie A, Ohio
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
I enjoy your unit
Guest: Jia
(Beijing)
Date of Stay: 07/10/11
Review Submitted: 08/10/11
I enjoy your unit this days. Jia Zhijie, Beijing, China
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
We had a great time
Guest: F.W.
(San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 08/03/11
Review Submitted: 08/10/11
Thanks Robin for everything. We had a great time and look forward to returning soon. F.W., San Francisco, California
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: J.N. & J.M. Millbrae CA
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Date of Stay: 06/03/11
Review Submitted: 06/04/11
Thank you so much for the great hostpitality. We both enjoyed our vacation and the beautiful veiws your condo offers. Great location away from the noise but close enough to have a great time. I have left the keys on the stove. thanks again we are thinking of coming back soon! best regards, J.N. & J.M. Millbrae, CA
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Guest: Marie L., Ellenwood, GA
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Date of Stay: 05/02/11
Review Submitted: 05/17/11
From: Marie L. Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 4:46 AM To: Robin Glass Subject: refund check Dear Robin, I just want to let you know that I received refund check yesterday. Thank you so very much for your quick response to everything! We enjoyed staying at your place. It was very comfortable. I could have done better job in cleaning if I did not have one hand injured; but you are very fair! Thanks again for let us stay at your place. We will certainly come back again. Best regards, Marie L., Ellenwood, GA
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Guest: Diana S., Sacramento, CA
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Date of Stay: 04/13/11
Review Submitted: 05/16/11
From: Diana M. S. Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 1:15 PM To: Robin Glass Subject: Apr 6 to 13 - Listing #183064 We very much enjoyed our time, and I will post a nice review....the place was cozy and comfortable. The location was great. Parking was an adventure, but we only paid twice...my son pitched well [at UH vs Sacramento State baseball games], and we could see his hotel room from the balcony! We would be happy to keep your place in mind when we come back next year. We had a great time, but need more. Thanks for you promptness on my deposit. Have a great Easter. Diana S., Sacramento, CA
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