Vicki and Mark's place was such a relaxing stay for our week in Maui. We were 6 guests in total, two couples and two friends and felt more than comfortable in this immaculately decorated holiday home. Check in and check out were easy and our hosts communicated with impressive speed over Airbnb throughout to answer any questions we had.
The beach was a 5 minute walk away and we ate at the (also walkable) Sea House restaurant twice! Other than an additional two beaches a slight hike away, we relied on our rental car and Uber to pick up groceries or get to further sights. Mornings were almost always rainy for us until 11am-noon when the sun came out strong for the rest of the day.
Vicki and Mark have thought of everything in terms of amenities. From a thoughtful welcome gift to beach towels galore. One guest in our party loved to cook and the kitchen was a dream for him, with all the appliances and utensils you could wish for. The beds were all incredibly comfortable and we appreciated the ample closet space to hang up our clothes. The provided beach gear included chairs, umbrellas, snorkels and boogie boards – awesome. The backyard outdoor space with lounge chairs and a dining table amongst lush greenery was also a favourite of ours.
The only drawbacks were tiny ants in the kitchen, a common problem in Hawaii we were told. We learned the hard way that if food was not tightly sealed or in the fridge, it would be swarmed within an hour. We were also surprised to encounter two small cockroaches inside and one outside such a high-end property. We reported this to our hosts who said it's also a fact of life in the tropics and they spray every quarter. Lastly, there was a very enthusiastic rooster nearby that crowed incessantly and very early but luckily we were already often awake due to our jetlag ;) We were in beautiful Hawaii after all, so we could not stay annoyed for long!
Don't let this put you off though. We would all highly recommend this vacation home and truly enjoyed our stay. Thank you Vicki and Mark!