We really enjoyed our stay at Jenn’s place - it has the best location and so convenient with many great restaurants around (Three’s, Kihei Caffe, Paia Fish Market etc), beaches / parks within walking distance and a surf shop right across the street! The 2 BR was perfect for a family with 2 kids and Jenn even provided a pack n play, high chair, great toys & books! We also loved the beach toys, chairs, ice box, beach towels and umbrellas! The in unit washer / dryer is also very convenient.
Our only complain was how much the place was infested by cockroaches :( There were a few adult ones and at least a dozen baby roaches roaming the kitchen area every day and so much that they even ran across the floors at times, and my 2.5 year old daughter (and I) freaked out a few times. Plugging the sink helped but didn’t really prevent them from coming. And we never left food out.
With 2 really little kids around, we were a bit concerned but there was not much we can do about it - Jenn offered to spray but we didn’t want harsh chemicals around an 8 month old. And it’s not like we can find another accommodation around Christmas at the last minute. So we just had to live with the roaches for a week. It was pretty gross, not gonna lie... and even though Jenn said it’s a daily, normal thing in Hawaii, this is our 5th trip and we’ve never had roach infestation in our previous Airbnbs in Maui & Oahu before. I think if you were single or staying with friends, it would’ve been bearable, but it was just tougher with a family and young kids. It could’ve been that the place wasn’t Airbnb’ed during covid restrictions and gave time for the roaches to breed? I would recommend that you check with Jenn that the place has been sufficiently sprayed between stays and that they’re gone. Otherwise it would be very uncomfortable.
We would’ve given this place 4.5 stars if it weren’t for the cockroaches. Jenn was nice to let us check out an hour later so we could enjoy one last beach run with the littles. She’s really sweet and responsive too. I do think once the roach problem is gone, this is quite an ideal Airbnb and would stay here again.
Thanks Jenn, we know you tried your best to make us happy and really appreciate it!