Star's studio was perfect for us! It is perfectly located right on Lanikai beach and that alone holds the value in this place. Some people complain about it being on the smaller side, however for $165 in honolulu you get a 300 sq ft hotel room and you don't get the convenience of being right on one of the world's best beaches.
The studio had everything we needed to live comfortable for the few days we were in town, a small kitchenette with the essentials, a bathroom, an A/C, cable tv, a few beach towels and a comfortable bed.
Star provided us with some beach chairs and an umbrella which was perfect to use to sit and relax on the beach.
Star was also nice enough to let us stay later since she didn't have anyone else checking in, which proved to be rather helpful as I fell ill the night before we were supposed to leave.
All in all, Star's place holds value and the location of where it is cannot be beat. It takes 2 mins flat to get from bed to sand. We will surely be back!