We spent two weeks here so I feel we had enough time to really get to know this place and the surroundings. Initial impression was it definitely needs a deep cleaning and a lot of “stuff” cleared out. It had the feel that someone moved out just enough to rent, but left the junk drawers full you know? Also very outdated but pics represented that so we weren’t expecting more. The fridge broke he day we arrived and Margaret contacted the owner Larry and he got on it. Luckily there was one (only one) on the island (remember this is Moloka‘i) and we helped install later that day. Some under the sink leaks the next day that Larry also fixed quickly. The bathroom facet was broken on one side and repairs were supposed to happen, but never did. Since we didn’t really need that side of the sink, it didn’t matter. Should be fixed for next renter. The place does have the pull out couch bed as advertised but I wouldn’t sleep my worst enemy on it. You open it up and it deeply sags in the middle. There’s plywood in the couch to give it support. We stayed here with two kids and had to take the mattress off the couch and just put it on the floor.
Location of this unit is great. I love ground floor places, and this one was especially great as kids could take off straight to the beach. The sand out front is perfect for little ones. No waves, shallow for over 1/2 mile out. Murky water though, no good for real swimming. For clear waters, it’s a drive or bus ride. The pool was great though and kids enjoyed it daily.
The group that seems to live here was kind to our family, especially since we were the only ones with kids. Age bracket of other renters/owners was usually 50+ so at times I was self conscious of our loud little ones. Would have been nice to see a few other kids.
We will definitely be back to Moloka‘i. My favorite island so far and I’d stay at Moloka‘i Shores again. Thanks to Larry and Margaret for a comfortable place.