A luxurious condo with views to match. Every detail within the apartment exceeded our expectations.
Kitchen:
We were able to cook at home frequently and always had the utensils and appliances we needed, including a burr coffee grinder (a nice touch for folks like me who love coffee). There were containers to store our leftovers, fantastic pots and pans for cooking, more than enough plates and silverware, lots of counter space for prepping food, good knives (surprisingly rare when staying at an AirBnB), water filter, and more. There was literally nothing more I could have asked for in the kitchen; it was so incredibly well stocked.
BBQ:
Clean, high quality, BBQ. Great for grilling and watching the sunset.
AC:
The AC was powerful and there were fans in every room. Being from San Francisco, we're not used to 80+° weather constantly, so it was lovely to know that we were always coming back into a temperature that was comfortable for us.
Washing machine:
So easy to use! Really a nice touch for being able to bring less clothing.
Living space:
Large and comfortable. Good size TV for the rainy day.
Bathroom:
Such an incredible tub; make sure to try the jacuzzi feature! Great water pressure on the shower. Little details like having a line to hang dry swimwear, hooks underneath one of the ledges to hang wash clothes, plenty of towel racks, etc.
Bedroom:
The bed was so comfortable! We have a Tempurpedic at home, so it was really nice to have one on vacation too. We usually just put up with the bed while traveling, but this time it was like being at home! And the sit-up feature was really enjoyable for being able to lounge and gaze out at the beach. The shades in the bedroom were wonderful as well, almost blackout; really good for being able to take a nap in the heat of the afternoon. More than enough closet space with plenty of hangers.
Distance to beach:
The ocean is visible from the living room, bedroom, and lanai. Short two minute walk down to Ulua beach. Great for snorkeling, swimming, or lounging. The saline pool (so much nicer than chlorine!) was a nice bonus and made for a nice dip if the waves were too much.
Restaurants and grocery:
So many great restaurants within a 10 minute drive. A quick search on Yelp will make it hard to choose. And for cooking at home, there were 3 great stores within a short distance as well; Foodland and Safeway for normal needs within a 10 minute drive, and Island Gourmet for the quick 2 minute drive.
Overall:
Incredible space; just incredible. Every detail was meticulously thought out, the views are incredible, and you're able to just truly unplug and know that you'll find everything you need.