Overall had a wonderful stay. It’s right by the beach and perfect for a morning or midday stroll. Steve and Jackie were prompt in communication. My one complaint was regarding check-in. The condo was slightly dirty, but I don’t blame the host for this. Apparently the prior guest had left a mess and the cleaner did not have enough time to clean by the time we checked in. We waited for the cleaner to finish. We then asked Steve if they could come back to clean the next day to finish the job and he was quick to respond. The cleaner was polite and also prompt in her response.
The space is small and intimate. It’s perfect for a single family (parents and two kids). I wouldn’t recommend it for two couples for longer stays (5+ days). The beds in the private room downstairs were less comfortable than the king size bed in the loft. But if you prefer firmer mattresses then it maybe a fit.
The beach equipment and towels were a nice touch. My family used the seats and large umbrella to the beach, along with the pool noodles. I found this helpful especially for snorkeling out in Makena Beach and Big Beach. They have a beach bag that was perfect for those days.
The kitchen is spacious with everything you need to cook your meals, or bring snacks/fruits to the beach. We also used the plastic containers to bring on our hiking trips. A nice to have next time would be plastic zip lock bags, something that was missing at the condo.
Location wise, this condo is somewhat in the middle. It’s a 20 minute-1 hour drive in each direction depending on where you’re going. I didn’t mind driving the distance but perhaps you will want to find a place closer to a specific location. It will take you about 30-40 minutes to begin driving the road to Hana to the north so you will want to take that into consideration. Snorkeling options aren’t the best on the south shore during this time. Someone told me it was the trade winds affecting the conditions. If you are interested in snorkeling, consider the 30 minute drive to Lahaina/Kaanapali and 45 minute drive to Honolua Bay (for turtles!). It was worth the drive for me but to each their own.
Great place, great location and amenities. I would stay here again.