Ratana's place was amazing.
Context: My wife and I stayed there for a month. I was working remotely.
The space was large enough for 2 people. We had an extra guest for a week and it still didn't feel cramped.
Internet was fast enough to handle working remotely seemlessly (especially video calls). With a little modification, I used the dining area comfortably as my working space. It was secluded enough that another person can freely move around without worrying about mistakenly appearing on video calls. The apartment was quiet so no major noise pollution.
The parking spot was a nice added convenience since parking is a hassle in the area.
The location was great, close to Waikiki and even closer to the underrated Ala Moana Beach park. Most essentials were walking distance. Biki bike stations was close by.
The apartment had convenient beach essentials like chairs, umbrellas , snorkel gear , etc.
Host was very responsive to our requests.
There is an extra bed but it's small.
On the non-positive things. The main one was cleanliness. Given covid and the added attention to cleanliness, there were some issues. There was visible dust on some surfaces. Some kitchen utensils were visibly not clean. They were used but placed back in the cabinet. On noticing this, we decided to wash all the utensils just to be safe. This were the only cleanliness issues we had.
My wife cooks a lot, the kitchen was well stocked and equiped for our needs. Only downside was the knives were a bit blunt and was difficult to use.
The "negatives" listed above are solvable issues and not deal breakers. The positives far outweigh them. I'll stay here again if I get the chance.