Worked remotely and surfed from this place for 40 days and overall my experience was great.
Check-In & Hosts
The check-in process was a little difficult, because our key didn't work, but then the managers showed up pretty quickly and fixed the issue. They won us back the very next day when I locked myself out of the apartment and they showed up in to minutes (at 10pm) and made me a new key. Very pleasant to work with and the communications are great.
Feel
The place itself is very cozy and it is obvious that some thought have been put into it. I was the first person to use the new appliances, and overall it was enough for everyday life for two people. It is pleasant that the management didn't go with the cheapest appliances like some other hosts do, but put some thought and invested a little more to make the experience better.
Location
Location of this place is amazing. It is in the heart of Waikiki.
For working - the internet was great and there was enough space to work with a laptop and with a second screen.
Cooking
The place has an induction stove which works pretty well and I didn't have any issues with it. Also has a coffee maker and a toaster. Overall I successfully prepped my meals and could cook most of the stuff which does not require an oven.
Surfing
If you have your own boards, anything above 8ft will be a little challenging to bring to the top floor because the staircase is narrow as well as the hallway. However, it is located two blocks away from Waikiki break, Queens, and a short walk to diamond head. Additionally, the Moku board rentals ($5/2hr) is located between the apartment and the ocean. It is easy to throw on the board shorts, walk to Moku's, get a board and hit the water all in 5 minutes.
Noise
There is a lot of noise from the street. Waikiki gets pretty busy with cars, busses, people, etc. Closing the balcony door solves the issue, but then you need to turn on the AC, which is not the quietest, but it is not loud enough to be an issue. The TV is a little too quiet for amount of noise pollution in that studio.
Safety
The place has entry gate which opens with your room key, so overall it is pretty safe. However, my bike did get stolen from the premises, meaning that the sense of security is a little misguided, and every once in a while there are some outside people hanging out on the first floor.
Laundry
There are shared laundry machines outside. Each wash+dry will cost you $5. Which is cheaper than the laundromats in the area($6-$8), so it is worth using.