The Condo
The condo was a great space, plenty of room for our family of 4, and well equipped. Modern chic furnishings, the bathrooms and kitchen are outdated, but this didn't bother me. The upstairs kids area was awesome. Loved the games, kids books, and toys, and the kids loved having their own space to hang out. Comfortable bed, and great dining area. There was a closet with outdoor things: chairs, boogie boards, sand toys. I had a question and the Coconut Condos team was great at getting back to me ASAP and taking care of it. My only complaint is that the condo could have been cleaner, the floors left our socks dirty, and there were dirty plates in the cupboards.
The Resort
Puamana is a beautifully maintained place, with amazing plantings and foliage everywhere, it feels very lush. We were there with 2 young children and I did feel a retirement community vibe. It is not all short term rentals, some people live there more permanently. There are a lot of rules for the resort and a lot about keeping "quiet enjoyment" and the best pool, the oceanfront pool, is reserved for "quiet enjoyment" and though it doesn't specifically say "no kids" we were given the stink eye by all the adults sunbathing when we tried to take our kids there. The other two pools, designated as the kids pools, are just basic and not oceanfront. There are ocean views from everywhere but the actual beach is rocky/sandy and narrow and didn't look good for swimming or sunbathing. I would highly recommend this place to couples traveling without kids.