My boyfriend and I had a lovely stay at Andrew and Tanya‘s condo. We found it to be very much “as advertised” by the descriptions on Airbnb. We are already looking forward to returning to this condo again, which is the best review we can give.
We chose the unit primarily for its location, both in the sense of it being in a great part of Kihei, and for its being quietly located on the 6th floor with no condo above us. We never heard the neighbors or any other building noises. Another great advantage of the 6th floor is the view from the balcony, which never got old. We were there during whale season, and with a sharp eye and the binoculars provided in the unit, we could see the whales doing their thing right from the condo! The building is in a great part of Kihei. You can walk across the street to the beach, walk to a convenience store, and it is just a short drive to everything from affordable supermarkets to high end boutique shops.
We are from a part of the country with lots of swimming pools, so we never checked out the building’s pool or other facilities. We did take advantage of this condo’s beach supplies which includes a perfectly sized ice chest on wheels, as well as a chair and umbrella combo. We were impressed that these were quality items, and not the cheap stuff a lot of condo owners provide.
The condo had some other nice touches, including a Bluetooth speaker for music, and a very fast and efficient washer/dryer combo. So nice to be able to pack less and do a few loads of laundry mid trip.
You can see from the photos that the décor in the condo is a bit dated, and it’s not the newest or most modern building in Kihei. However, that didn’t matter to us; we were in Maui to be outdoors. Everything was clean and safe, and that was our priority. Just to balance my review, I’d mention that the mattress in our bedroom was not the greatest for us. It’s a pillow top style that is too soft for our tastes. Also, the shower is a bit cramped, depending on how tall or wide you might be.
Andrew and Tanya‘s condo is the perfect complement to the ideal getaway that Maui provides, so in my mind they are both NO KA OI ( a Hawaiian phrase for “the best”)