WOW! What a fantastic property. We stayed here for 10 days in December 2021 and can't say enough nice things about it. The views from the balcony were one of our favorite parts. Because of the magnificent ocean view we ended up doing takeout for dinner almost every night and bringing it back to Papakea to enjoy on our balcony -- no restaurant in Maui could compete with the view!
And as for the takeout there are SO many options near Papakea. There's L&L Barbecue across the street and a huge food truck park a block away.
Papakea itself is very well maintained, the grounds are in great shape, the pools are nice, the parking is easy, close and well-lit.
The kitchen had everything we needed and having laundry in the unit was fantastic. There was a single maintenance issue when we arrived (a broken shower handle in the upstairs shower). I sent an email that night and in the morning there was someone there who quickly fixed it. You can't ask for more than that!
The only issue that might matter to some people (it didn't to us) is that the interior, while very well-maintained, is dated. If what you're looking for is a sleek modern aesthetic this might not be the place for you. However this didn't impact our enjoyment of the unit at all and we can't wait to come back. That magnificent view and great facilities made this the perfect place to spend our time in Maui. Oh, and bring along your binoculars -- we saw several whales from the balcony on our last day!