This cozy nook in Hawaii Kai has been newly renovated. My wife and I have always been a big fan of this neighborhood for its trade wind breezes, its great free parking and its close proximity to grocery stores and attractions. The tropical landscaped patio was a welcome invitation considering the indoor quarters are rather tight - it's a nice place to chill if you can adjust to the security camera.
But, one must be wary of the adjoining door in the kitchen with the deadbolt, it's only accessible from the other side. The door is not sound proof and conversations can be clearly heard in both directions. Someone also entered the studio from that same door once we stepped out after self check in. I'm not sure what they were hoping to find, but it was not cool.
Be prepared for darkness, there's a lack of light source in the studio entry and there are no bedside table lamps. The path lights along the patio after 10 pm do not work. It appears the electrician hasn't fixed it. Be prepared for lukewarm showers. I guess the water heater didn't arrive in time for our stay either. If you know the islands, then you know cockroaches are common. We only saw them twice in the bathroom sink and around our suitcases.
We arrived to dirty sheets, but luckily we travel with our own. Some items were not discarded from previous guests and the WIFI code was not updated in the book, but Orly was very prompt and willing in correcting any issues that were present once she heard about them.