Karen is a wonderful host. I contacted her several days before my trip to ask if I could check in earlier than the allowed time because my flight was arriving around noon. Because there was no one checking out the day I was arriving, she generously offered a check-in a couple hours earlier. Unfortunately, our plane was delayed so we ended up checking in at the normal time anyway, but it was nice to have that option if we needed it. Communication was excellent and very timely. There were a couple of times I reached out to Karen at night with questions and she responded right away.
The condo is very nice and did not disappoint. It's located in the perfect spot on the property. We were able to park just feet from the entrance. It's clean, modern, nicely decorated, extremely comfy and a very good use of space. There were beach chairs, umbrella, boogie boards, beach towels and a small cooler for us to use. A full kitchen had all the conveniences of home if you want to cook or just do light food prep. The bedrooms are large with very comfortable beds, large closet and each has a spacious bathroom with a beautiful shower that included a fully dispensers of shampoo, conditioner and body wash. One bathroom included a full washer and dryer including laundry soap, fabric softener and dryer sheets. Each bedroom has a ceiling fan, a wall air conditioning unit, as well as large jalousie windows. We found that sleeping with just the ceiling fan on at night was sufficient enough. The living room also has a ceiling fan, air conditioner, a wall of windows with a door that opens out to the pool area. Keeping the door open let's a good amount of air flow in without having to turn on the air conditioner. There is also a screen so no need to worry about bugs getting in. It is so convenient to just walk out the door right to the pool and hot tub. There are also cabana's and plenty of lounge chairs as well as bbq grills and an entire common area with tables and lounge seating. It really is a beautiful outdoor space and provides privacy for those who want it.
The actual property is very nice and has an abundance of parking. You can park on-site for $20 a day or find street parking for free. If you're trying to save a few bucks then street parking is fine, but I highly recommend paying for on-site parking. It's a minimal amount to pay for the convenience of being able to park just steps from your condo. One of the best parts of this property is the location. You just cross the street, walk up a short two blocks, and you are right on Front street, downtown Lahaina! This saves you the hassle of looking for, and having to pay for a parking spot just to enjoy the downtown shopping/restaurants and parks.
I hope to be able to come back to Maui again sometime soon. If I do, my first choice will definitely be to stay at Karen's condo again.