Thank you Dan for hosting our stay! Your condo is lovely.
For those travelers that want to know specific's I've broken down a few things.Keep in mind though everyone's expectations/perceptions are different. What works or doesn't work for me, may not be the same as what works for you.
Overall Value: Hawaii is expensive, period. The rates for this condo are not absurd or out of line with any other rental property on the island. The condo is a full out apartment and is fully furnished. If you look through the cabinets you will find cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, paper plates, etc...I would assume some of this was left by previous travelers but nonetheless everything is sealed, new or you can clearly tell nothing was used. So there again, a little extra bang for your buck. (Definitely a 5 star's on this).
Appearance/Decor: The decor is up to date and current. It does have a beach like theme but the touches are very subtle. The kitchen offers a granite counter top which definitely adds to the look of the condo. Appliances were all up to date and clean. There is a desk area which we used a lot for the iPads and a catch all which was a nice little addition. The bathroom has a walk in shower which is beautifully tiled. For those that may have some mobility issues the step into the shower is very minimal and there are hand rails in the shower for support and a handheld shower sprayer in addition to the normal shower head. The bedroom was decorated nice and had all the nice touches.
CONS: The mattress felt a little dated but was it terrible...No. It was somewhat comfortable and perhaps could be replaced down the line. The other thing I saw was the two bar stool tops are a bit worn so those could also be replaced down the line but they are not ripped or dirty, just gently used. (I'm still giving this a 5 star rating)
Noise: I read some other reviews that talked about noise from the laundry area. Although the laundry facilities are a door down there is another condo in between which really blocks any noise that would come from that. As for overall noise, let's be honest, it's communal living. You will have some noise. Was it excessive or out of line...Nope. It was all either normal or completely unnoticeable altogether. Additionally there was no traffic noise either. I wouldn't base my decision to rent this unit on that. (5 stars)
Cleanliness: Overall the unit is very well maintained and taken care of. All rooms were clean and I didn't feel like I needed to clean it top to bottom before utilizing it. The only thing I saw that could use a touch up was the bathroom exhaust fan and the grates to the air conditioner. Again, let's be honest, most people wouldn't even notice or care but I am a little OCD/picky about things. I mentioned these two items to Dan after we checked out and he was quick to respond and indicate he'd have them cleaned. Not a big deal and again it would not even be a consideration whether we would rent it again or not. I also read some reviews about ants. I am just going to say we stayed at a couple different islands during this trip and all of them had ants. Nothing excessive by any means and when I mentioned it, Dan was the first to pick up the phone and call me about getting someone in there to spray. He then proceeded to follow up to ensure the people came to spray and checking if there were still ants. He was amazing and wasted no time on getting this fixed. Additionally from what I understood the spraying people were called after the last person and they did not do what they needed to in full. So Dan has been proactive and reactive to this situation. Again it was very very minimal and Dan's actions give this topic a 5 star rating as well.
(5 star).
Location: This is all personal preference. There is a grocery store right on the next street as well as coffee shops, little strip mall, restaurants, a block to the beach, etc...Not far from multiple other beaches, restaurants, etc...Pretty central for other tourist activities. If you are looking for a Kaanapali experience plan about 30-45 minutes with traffic to get to that side. If you are looking for AMAZING cinnamon rolls and bread budding you are only about 5 minutes away from "Cinnamon Roll" (get there early though, it's worth it!) (5 star based on convenience for the location).
Hopefully that breaks it down for some of the things you consider when vacationing. Overall I would rent this property again. Dan is attentive, great communicator, and truly cares about your stay and his property. Again, Thank you for your hospitality.