Deborah Kirk is a Principal Broker and owner of DNA Realty, based at 2427 Kuhio Avenue in Waikiki,…read moreHonolulu, Hawaii. She specializes in short-term vacation rentals, long-term rentals, property management, and real estate sales. She has 13 years of Hawaii real estate experience, originally starting her career in Alberta, Canada. She works with an international clientele including foreign students, relocating families, and buyers from around the globe. Her properties are located in Waikiki buildings including Pacific Monarch, Royal Garden, Kuhio Village, Waikiki Sunset, Marine Surf, Four Paddle, and Waikiki Lanais. She also has a Fee Simple listing at Royal Garden #1808 (MLS# 202525155, $450,000). Her tagline is "I am NOT #1 -- YOU ARE!" and her brand persona is "Dynamo Deb."

Absolutely amazing team! So looking forward to go back to…read moreHawaii. Go directly to their homepage to rent, they have the best selection of really nice places and you will avoid Airbnb like fees.

Not trustworthy! My husband booked a place for us as we look for longer term housing. A while after…read morebooking and getting confirmation, they sent an email. It's a holiday weekend and they demanded a response the same day. We replied the following morning but were told they already cancelled our reservation. Wouldn't we just book again at their new price that's $1,500 more? Talking to them to try and resolve, it was clear they just wanted more money. There was no urgent issue, they never called, they just decided they could get more money than our reservation. So be warned if you reserve with them... they may leave you hanging. EDIT: The owner left a response citing verification processes. We completed everything asked for on booking and NEVER received any communications on August 28 or 29. I have the message receipts and can gladly share. Our only message was Aug. 30 and we responded within a day, despite the holiday weekend! The property was still available. They just wanted to jack the price over $1k.

Earlier this year, we decided, on a whim, to have a beach day and called up last minute to rent…read moresome chairs, umbrellas, and a cooler. The staff could not have been kinder or more accommodating. They immediately set us up with everything we needed for a relaxing day by the water and even offered us a discount, which was such a thoughtful touch. They delivered everything right to our resort and later came back to pick it all up, making the experience effortless from beginning to end. The owner was especially wonderful--warm, genuine, and full of great recommendations for local spots to eat and explore. It was such a beautiful reminder of the true aloha spirit we love so much. As someone who grew up on the island of Guam--another beautiful but farther-to-reach Pacific gem--returning to Hawaii always fills my spirit with that same island way of life: generous, easygoing, deeply rooted in community and kindness. I'm so grateful for places and people like this who make you feel right at home, wherever you are in the world.

Another great stay! This time, I was put in another room on the 23rd floor that was quiet even…read morethough it was right near the elevator. There was a nice long hallway away from the door, so I didn't really hear anyone. It was great when all of the valet remembered who I was, and it was nice that after a few days, I didn't have to tell them my car number. There were a couple of things that I didn't like. A couple of the people working the concierge desk tried to get me to wear a bracelet. I get why, but it's something I don't need. I just come here to sleep and take a shower. I'm not a tourist. The other thing was no light housekeeping anymore, just an exchange of towels or bedding. I didn't come here to make my bed...LOL! But the staff here is great! Which is why I keep returning.

I was in town for the Hapalua Half Marathon and stayed here for a few days. Upon check-in, the guy…read moreat the front desk collected the timeshare occupancy tax before giving me my room key. Although, I really dislike the invite to another owner update by the concierge, at least the guy at this Club Wyndham property wasn't overly pushy. I stayed in a Japanese inspired studio unit. From what I could tell, that meant the unit came with a rice cooker! Unfortunately, the unit didn't have a stove, so I wouldn't be able to do any cooking even if I wanted to do so. I found everything in my unit to be clean and in good working condition. There were plenty of restaurant choices within walking distance. All of the staff that I came across during my stay were all very nice and friendly. If you don't need to see the ocean or be really close to the beach, this property would be a superb place if you want to stay in the Waikiki area.

Waikiki Marina (via Tropical Escapes Realty) Elevator was…read moreout for 3 days at Waikiki Marina--a 30+ story building. We were on the 23rd floor and had to carry luggage up and down the stairs. I ended up breaking my right thumb doing this. Even worse--there was an 80-year-old woman on the 30th floor and a pregnant woman on the 28th, both forced to use the stairs. This is a serious safety hazard with no proper support or contingency plan. Completely unacceptable and dangerous. Would not stay here again.

Stayed here booking through Vrbo for almost two weeks. We needed something and needed it quick for…read morean unexpected family thing. Parking is 2 blocks away and you have to roll your luggage through two different hotels. $28+ per day. When you get off a flight all you do not want to do is maze your way though a hotel. My dude did all the check in in the back office by the sundries shop. We had a low level floor right over the pool. It was a bit noisy but we were right over the pool... duh. There are two pools. One is accessible though the second floor more of a lounge in the water type shallow pool, the other a small deeper pool with kids able to bounce around. The hotel is nice, our room was modern and recently renovated. Kitchen (no dishwasher), huge flat screen, cali king bed, and couch pull out. Room is comfortable for 2 and I would never sleep 4! Minutes (maybe 5) to the beach walking. You can easily access all of Waikiki beach paste the Hale Koa in about 10 minutes. I would probably stay here again. We had a car and did most everything off site.

The house was rented for three days and a wedding event was held there for about 60 people. If you…read morewant a beautiful venue for a wedding or other event, this location is hard to beat. It has a huge yard right on the ocean with spectacular sunset views. People should be aware that pretty much all you're getting for your money is the location and scenery. The house has an old Hawaiian feel with large rooms and open architecture. It was built in 1964 and actually has a total of 10 bedrooms; however, there are only 6 bedrooms and 4 baths available for rental. The other bedrooms are either rented out separately, or the owner lives in them. Even though there is a large parking area, carport, and garage, there are only 4 spaces available when you rent the 6 bed, 4 bath part of the house. There is street parking available about 200 yds. away, but you have to walk on the shoulder of a very busy highway. The driveway entrance to the house is also on this same busy highway, so getting in and out is not easy. We were disappointed with the cleanliness and upkeep of the house. We had to wash the large sliding glass doors and several of the windows in prominent areas. Some of the screens in the bedrooms had large tears. There were several large mirrors in the dining room - one of which was cracked. There were not enough towels for all the guests - some bathrooms had no towels, and we had to supply our own. There was an odd collection of dishes and really not enough of them considering the number of people that could stay there. The dishwasher was not attached to the underside of the countertop, so every time we opened the door, the dishwasher would tilt forward, and dishes would spill out. We actually had to weed-wack a large area of the back lawn (right outside the back door where all the guests would be) where there were 12" tall grass weeds sticking up. The entrance to the house is a courtyard where there is a pool which is not very inviting since the bottom looks like it needs to be cleaned and refinished. Nobody wanted to go in the pool. Basically, this is an old island house that really needs some TLC. Also, be sure to read the rental pricing carefully. Paying $1,500/night to rent the place does not allow you to hold any events while you're there. There is an additional $3,000 fee if you want to hold an event. We were aware of that, so it wasn't a problem, but that extra cost should be considered if you're planning an event.

Booked an Air Bnb here, as they offered free parking and we opted with getting a rental so we…read moredidn't want to pay for each day (like most nearby hotels require). We did get a discounted rate since the amenities on the 6th floor were under construction (no jacuzzi/pool/sauna access). Luckily we were able to stay on the 36th floor (there's a total of 38) so we had amazing views from our balcony. The lobby area looks like a hotel and has a nearby little waterfall area that adds to the aesthetic. I enjoyed my stay here as I wasn't looking for any over the top amenities. We walked every day for food since we had endless options to choose from. The beach is within a 10 min walk as well so really you don't need a car if you stay here. They even have trolley services that will take you to different spots. Overall, I'd recommend staying here for the convenience of everything being so walkable but also the views were immaculate

I am jet-lagged and in need of a nap. There are loud construction noises in the adjoining room. I…read morecalled the desk to complain. They said manager would call me. No callback. This whole place is a dump. Avoid st all costs.

This company was very helpful to our family when we needed to cancel a reservation due to illness…read more We did not have travel insurance but they were able to re-rent the unit and refund a significant portion to us. I am very pleased with them and would not hesitate to use them again or recommend them.

Very Professional and responsive! Shout out to the property manager Paul for finding my Air Pods…read moreand getting them back to me as I use them as a hearing aid. Vacation was perfect.

Thanks VRBO, this place was pretty outdated with scuffed doors and fixtures, not really equipped…read morefor business travelers with limited outlets for laptops and cellphones. We had a great view overlooking the marina. Parking was expensive at $45/day, no pools nor jacuzzi nor amenities.

We are on the second floor of the building. Here are the issues:…read more1. We were not warned when we booked this stay that we wouldn't be able to use the lanai due to construction for the whole stay. And workers just showed up on the lanai one morning with no warning, 2. Because it's the second floor street and crowd noise is loud at night. 3. Over 3 in long cockroaches live here too and scurry across the floor. 4. The air conditioning is so loud that it wakes you up at night

You know your host is amazing when she responds to your questions ASAP over text while her mouth is…read morewide open getting dental work done! Every time I visit Honolulu, I always try to book one of Annie's rentals first and hope that there's availability during my trip dates! I'm one of those people that does extensive research and price comparisons on different rentals before every trip, and Annie's units are the best value every time. I've experienced two month-long stays at one of her Ilikai Marina units, and I'd book the exact same rental again every time I return if it's available. The unit was bright, clean, spacious, and peaceful. It had the most comfortable bed and pillows I've ever slept on. Even if I had a naked Ryan Gosling in my bed, I'd still choose sleep over sex because the bed and pillows are THAT comfortable. The Wi-Fi was fast and consistent, even during video-heavy Zoom calls, so you'll have no problems working remotely. The Ilikai Marina is a prime location with so much to do within walking distance like Magic Island, Ala Moana, and everything Waikiki has to offer. There's a Biki station right around the block, so I biked pretty much everywhere. On top of all this, Annie and Adrianne are incredibly responsive, friendly, and accommodating. I'd highly recommend booking with Annie, but hopefully not during MY travel dates because I want to rent with her when I'm in town, too!

We stayed at one of the units in the Ilikai, and Annie was absolutely awesome! The space was…read morecentrally located (right between Ala Moana and Waikiki) and had a huge balcony with lots of light and a gorgeous view. Additionally, we loved that there was a sliding door in the condo, that turned the apartment into a one bedroom when we wanted (but also allowed us to have open space when we wanted as well). Annie was super responsive and accommodating. From the booking process where she explained everything to going above and beyond such as leaving snacks in the kitchen, water in the fridge, and laundry detergent in the closet since we were staying longer term. These details made us feel really welcome and Annie also has the best suggestions on places to eat or things to do in the area. Grateful to work with Annie on this rental and will definitely be recommending to friends who come to Hawaii to visit!

Front desk - Patrick was helpful and knowledgable to the area. Gave me great information…read more Thank you!

Unit #905 - We were charged $1,020 for 4 nights...could not stay there AT ALL. The front door…read moredoesn't have a secure lock (all rusted and falling apart), the bed is old and worn, dark, dingy overall feels very worn, dated and not clean. Duct tape on the shutters, I envisioned cockroaches at night... We had to find other accommodations on the spot. Found a hotel a block away that was clean and much nicer....looking to see if I have any recourse with Booking.com since we never stayed there!!