Aloha and welcome to Unit 905 in Makai Tower 1 at the Waikiki Banyan — overlooking the pool from the 9th floor.<br /><br />This beautifully appointed 1-bedroom condo is designed for both comfort and convenience, creating the perfect setting for unforgettable island memories. Just a block to the beach and to Waikīkī’s best shopping and dining.<br /><br />Enjoy a full kitchen, dining area, and comfortable living space that flows seamlessly to your private lanai for relaxing indoor-outdoor island living.<br /><br /><b>The space</b><br />Wonderful open modern floorplan, offering 533 sq ft and a 67 sq ft lanai for your comfort and enjoyment.<br /><br />LOCATION<br />Besides being 1 block from the beach, you will be located walking distance to downtown/central Waikiki where you can enjoy shops such as: <br />International Marketplace, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, Honolulu Zoo, Kapiolani Park, Luxury Row Kalakaua. <br />Waikīkī, a vibrant neighborhood in Honolulu, boasts a rich culinary scene with over 100 restaurants offering a diverse array of dining experiences. From casual eateries to upscale fine dining, visitors and locals alike can enjoy a variety of cuisines, including Hawaiian, Japanese, American, and international flavors.<br /><br />Watch evening firework displays, dependent upon Waikiki local events.<br /><br />MASTER BEDROOM<br />King-sized bed fitted with fresh linens, blankets, and pillows. Matching nightstands & reading laps on either side. Beach towels, iron stored, iron and board provided. <br /><br />LIVING AREA<br />A queen size sofa bed for additional sleeping arrangements. 70-inch new smart TV + AC unit keeps the space cool and comfortable year-round.<br /><br />BATHROOM<br />Updated with beach inspired décor, soft-close cabinet doors and a unique dual-access layout. Enter from either master bedroom or living room. Hair dryer, plush towels, and comfortable floor mats are provided.<br /><br />KITCHEN<br />Updated with new white shaker cabinet doors. Kitchen is stocked with: toaster oven, coffee machine, electric hot water kettle, blender, rice cooker, large appliances (fridge/freezer, electric stove, microwave), pots/pans, utensils, bowls, cups, mugs, glasses. <br /><br />DINING<br />Can accommodate 4 guests comfortably.<br /><br />BUILDING AMENITIES<br />Located on the 6th floor. Includes a refreshing pool, hot tub, BBQ grill, sauna, basketball/tennis/racket ball court and a play structure for kiddos. <br /><br />Essentials can be purchased at Mini-mart in the building.<br /><br />Spacious lobby with plenty of seating. Enjoy the koi pond and waterfall as you enter/exit.<br /><br />LAUNDRY<br />Laundry facilities on every floor, operating daily from 8am to 10pm (coin/app operated). Located at the other end of the hall.<br /><br />PARKING<br />Parking pass provided for complimentary parking in the garage (6-foot clearance) for your vehicle to stay safe and cool. 2 stalls for electric vehicle charging however there are time limits and one can’t park too long due to the limited space for charging electric vehicles.<br /><br />INTERNET<br />High-speed internet for browsing or work 300+ mbps.<br /><br />LANAI/BEACH AMENITIES<br />Beach essentials (chairs, umbrella, cooler bag, and beach towels) are located in the corner on the balcony. Other items may have been left for future guests to use.<br /><br /><b>Guest access</b><br />Guest Access<br />Guests have full and exclusive access to the entire 1-bedroom condo, including:<br /><br />Private lanai (balcony) for enjoying morning coffee or sunset views<br /><br />Fully equipped kitchen for home-cooked meals<br /><br />Private bathroom with shower/tub combo<br /><br />Living room with smart TV and sofa bed<br /><br />Bedroom with queen or king-sized bed<br /><br />In addition, you’ll enjoy full access to the Waikiki Banyan’s 6th floor recreation deck, which includes:<br /><br />Heated swimming pool<br /><br />3 separate hot tubs<br /><br />Sauna<br /><br />BBQ grills and picnic seating (open during designated hours)<br /><br />Basketball/tennis/racket ball court <br /><br />Children’s playground<br /><br />Mini convenience store/snack shop<br /><br />Other amenities:<br /><br />Free assigned parking for one vehicle in the attached garage<br /><br />Coin-operated laundry on each floor<br /><br />24/7 building security and front desk assistance<br /><br /><b>Other things to note</b><br />There is no snorkel gear because of safety reasons. Any snorkel gear in unit may have been left by previous guests.<br /><br />Living here on island our entire lives, we have seen pests occasionally in even the highest rated hotels, condos, malls and yes, even rental cars. We use an excellent crew to keep our units clean and well maintained. Despite our best efforts to prevent pests with bi-monthly pest control services, we still see pests periodically as they're part of our Hawaiian tropical ecosystem. It is extremely rare to see them, but still possible.<br /><br />IMPORTANT NOTICE on parking pass. If not returned on departure, the cost is $250 for the replacement.<br /><br />Taxes in Hawaii<br /><br />Taxes are mandatory in the state of Hawaii and are not included in the nightly rate. There are two required taxes applied to all short-term rentals:<br /> • Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT)<br /> • General Excise Tax (GET)<br /><br />Combined, these taxes total approximately 18.712% and are collected separately from the base rental price, as required by state law.<br /><br /><b>Registration Details</b><br />260250050043, 905/Makai, TA-153-476-9152-01