Barbara is an amazing host. This was my very first Airbnb experience and she made it overwhelmingly positive. To help future visitors, I'll categorize my thoughts below.
Host & Condo: Barbara is incredibly accommodating and anticipates the needs of her guests. We had let her know what time we planned to arrive and she called us not long after landing to welcome us. Once we arrived to the condo we found an assortment of local snacks, fresh fruit and even some beverages in the fridge to welcome us. The bath towels were nice and fluffy! Robes were in both bedrooms. The beds were amazingly comfortable and the best sleep I've ever had. The darkening shades are a nice touch to really help with the great sleep after a long day. Beach towels, snorkel gear, even beach bags were there for our use. And Barbara welcomed us to stop by her humble farm if our day trips took us her way. So very nice!
Mana Kai Maui Building: The location is just amazing. So close to everything and the beach was never crowded. Not even on weekend days. The units are all the same and set up in a unique way, but it worked well for us. Upon entrance (with code) there is a bedroom immediately on the right which I'd describe as hotel style. Nice desk, microwave, coffee machine, tv, etc. But if you walk straight ahead the rest of the unit is a gorgeous studio style with amazing lanai and view. We were happy to put the kids in that bed with the ocean view and keep the bedroom at the entrance for our own private retreat. There is a great convenience store on the ground floor that has everything. I mean, everything. There is a staffed activity desk to help book local excursions (pending availability, which is very limited right now) and another shop on the ground floor that rents paddleboards, kayaks, canoes and other water gear along with instructions before sending you off. The building was constructed in 1973, so yes there are repairs needed and I was pleased to see construction crews working! Given the condo disaster in Surfside, Florida I will never complain about maintenance work. Keep it up!
I can't recommend this location, this building or this specific unit enough. You won't be disappointed! Thanks again Barbara!