Overall we had a very nice stay in The Shores Banyan Tower. The spacious 2Br, 2Ba unit was just right for our family of 4. Note that the Kids shared a queen bed. We were also happy to find a couple of boogey boards, a beach chair, and a small beach umbrella in the unit - perhaps left behind by previous tenants, as they were not listed in the rental amenities. All came in handy at the local beaches, our favorite being Hapuna Beach State Park with its white sand, fun waves, and ample parking.
Compared to the hugely overpriced local hotels, this condo rental was a great value. You save thousands of dollars on lodging and food, all of which can be pumped back into the local economy through activities like surfing lessons, stargazing tours, snorkeling tours, etc.
Downsides: A few days before our arrival, we were informed that the pool was out of commission, but that we had access to the pool at a neighboring complex. Unfortunately it wasn’t convenient for routine use. Also, during our stay, we had to call maintenance on two separate occasions. 1) for an ant infestation that made it impossible to store food outside of the refrigerator, and 2) the dishwasher didn’t work when we first arrived.
Thankfully - and I can’t stress this enough - management responded quickly to both issues. Many thanks to Love Rentals and the condo maintenance team for prioritizing customer service.