From the moment I booked, Brandon was a stand out host. From the promptness of communication, to the genuine kindness that he showed us, the trip was a success before we even stepped foot on the island.
Our drive from the airport to the condo in Kihei was a breeze, and once we arrived at the property overlooking Kam III beach we were blown away with the beauty and serenity of that part of the island. Getting into the condo couldn't have been easier, and inside we were greeted with a clean cool space to beat the Maui heat. The design aesthetic of the condo was modern, calming, and peaceful, without being chintzy or dull. Brandon clearly has a touch for interiors. The condo was fully set up to fit all our needs, from the bedroom and bathroom having tons of fresh linens, to the kitchen being fully outfitted. We didn't cook much on our vacation, but the kitchen was ready for anything we could have wanted to make. A huge plus for us, was the outdoor closet having coolers and swim toys for our repeated trips to the beach.
Price wise, the condo in my opinion was a steal at its nightly rate. Before booking Brandon's place, we were highly considering splurging on a hotel. $500 a night seemed like it could be worth it. Man was I wrong. On our second to last night, my wife and I went for a walk down the Wailea beach path, to get a feel for what staying in a 5 star hotel would have been like. Immediately, it wasn't the Maui we had grown to know at Brandon's pad. The hotels just felt like tourist traps. The hassle of parking, gift shops and people everywhere, the hustle and bustle of a busy walk path; it all seemed so busy, so made up, fake almost. Even the allure of a hundred million dollar pool couldn't change our opinion: this wasn't the peaceful Maui we experienced staying at Brandons.
One things for sure, we will never stay at a hotel on Maui again. As long as Brandon charming condo is up for rent, that's where you'll find us, our new home away from home.