Before anything else, I have to talk about the view! Walking out on the lanai you have an unobstructed view of Diamond Head and the flamingos in the Honolulu Zoo. Looking slightly to the right you have a direct view of the jetty on Waikiki Beach. You are literally a half-block walk from Waikiki. What you see in the photos is your actual view. Nowhere else will you get a location and view like this for the price.
The studio is very small, though, as Francisco clearly states in his listing. Think hotel room size. It's also a bit dated but it looks like Francisco is making improvements and updating the room. But, having said that, you aren't in Waikiki to hang out in your room. As a single traveler for business I was more than comfortable in the studio.
And speaking of comfortable, the bed was great. You can't lose with a memory foam mattress. If you are sensitive to city noise you might want to pack a pair of earplugs. Even though the studio is on the 8th floor you do get some traffic and pedestrian noise but it seemed to quiet down after 11:00 or so.
Bottom line, Francisco's place suited me perfectly and I would stay here again!