We did not see the host, just paid and got a code for the door. The condo was very well situated in Kailua, and with a wonderful view of the sunset when we walked to the front if the apartment building.
The condo itself was practical, but on the negative side a little dirty and worn down. There was beach chairs and a parasol that was filled with sand, and had seen better days.
But all in all we had a good stay, and visited many of the beautiful beaches on the west side of Hawaii island.