The 5-112 condo at Kamaole Sands was ideal for our vacation. We traveled down with our family of three (including a toddler) and my parents- total of 5.
Not included in the condo description: the ocean is visible from the lanai, the pool is a 30 second walk from the lanai, the Kamaole Beach Park III is across the street taking a 5 min walk max. Despite the proximity to such amenities no road/car noise and no pool noise can be heard. We sat on the lanai morning, noon, and night and enjoyed the serenity of silence aside from rustling of the palms and the birds’ songs.
At least one review mentions how undesirably shady the lanai is and another how warm the condo is (possibly malfunctioning AC). During our nine night stay we were fortunate to have sunny skies every day. The late afternoon sun warms the lanai; however, the way it is situated, one corner received the sun/warmth while the other remained shaded keeping everyone pleased and comfortable. The lanai is recessed offering immense privacy not afforded to the neighboring units. As for the temps inside, I froze every night until my pleas finally resulted in my husband allowing me to turn up the temp of the AC. They (all three units) work efficiently and kept my family cool (and me chilled). We shut the units off during the day and enjoyed the fab cross breeze from front door to back. As a reference, we are from Alaska where 60° is warm and 70° is hot. While in Kihea daytime temps ranged from 80-92° and we were always comfortable at our condo -“home”.
As for PMI: when we arrived our flight schedule had changed landing us a few hours early. Due to my neglect to notify PMI we were not able to immediately access the unit since they had allowed a late check out of the previous tenets. Had I done my part I have no doubt arrangements would have been made to get us in upon arrival. Additionally, I notified PMI that the master shower was not as hot as I like (though it undoubtedly was warm, but I like lobster bake showers). Less than 24hrs later a plumber was on site at the precise time they told us he would be and I enjoyed blistering hot showers the rest of the stay. All this to say, PMI is responsive and wants renters to enjoy their time there.
This was our third trip to Maui, yet our first with a toddler. We did ample research of best beaches for kids which kept bringing our search back to Kihea. We received two separate recommendations for this property from friends- one stayed next door at another complex and the second stayed at this resort but a different unit. As a result of staying here we now cannot imagine staying elsewhere, the area, this resort, THIS unit. We are already looking at dates for next year.