We really enjoyed staying in Maureen’s unit for a week and would come back again. There were many great things about the condo but some downsides as well. Here are some of our observations:
Pros: Great location for walking to Brennecke’s Beach, Poipu Beach Park, even Shipwreck’s Beach. Great ocean views from the condo and you could really see and hear the ocean. The Brita water filter pitcher in the fridge was nice touch we really appreciated and the fridge had an ice maker for an endless supply of ice cubes. Nightlights in the bathroom and kitchen were nice touches as well. The flow-through breeze and fans worked well to keep the condo a comfortable temperature. There was an elevator which really helped for moving luggage in and out. The condo building, parking lot, swimming pool and grounds are clean and well maintained and the landscaping was beautiful. The swimming pool was a nice temperature too.
Cons: Using open windows for temperature control meant noise from Pe’e road immediately behind the unit especially when large trucks went by and we had significant noise from neighbors using a chainsaw and a workout punching bag. However, the noise wasn’t a problem at night time and we were mostly gone during the day. Also with high surf during our stay, the crashing of waves on the sea wall below occasionally woke us up. Maureen, warned us about leaving food or dishes out due to ants in the kitchen. The ants were a constant battle for us but we found if we kept all kitchen scraps and soiled packaging in a pot in the fridge it minimized the problem.