I love Maui! I love Kihei and I visit often!! My trip to Maui this time was one of my best times! I do have to say with honesty that Mary did not live up to the reviews she has. When I told her the room wasn’t clean and the polyester sheets didn’t breathe in humid weather, she made me feel bad like there was something wrong with me. The pots and pans are covered in food that dormer come off so I wasn’t able to use the kitchen to it’s full potential. I can tell that Mary doesn’t visit her condo often so it’s not well loved. Everything down to towels and the fabrics of the furniture are over used and needed to be replaced long ago. There were even old receipts from the customers before so it was proof the room wasn’t cleaned well. I awaited until 3:15 pm to come into my room. The check in instructions are confusing. She didn’t provoke the ice chest bag as she promised. The lanai was covered in sand. There was a huge bottle of whisky out in the hallway the cleaner lady must have been drinking during her job. The pull out bed is horrible ! The springs come through the mattress! I had to take the pad off of the pull out bed to put on half of my king size bed to sleep in. Luckily I am a solo/single parent so I could use the foam pad from the sofa bed to make my side of the bed more comfortable. My son didn’t need more padding. The bedding was all polyester cheap blankets not even a comforter! The fabrics are made for cold weather, not Hawaiii weather. Mary needs to provide cotton breathable fabrics or you will be hot !!! Thankfully after the first night someone dropped off cotton sheets o requested and a more breathable comforter. I am small only weigh 135 lbs 5”4’’ tall and the king bed is so uncomfortable ! My back hurt so bad ! I could barely move my neck until I discovered I can use the pad off the sofa bed! I had to figure it out myself. Mary was not sympathetic or kind when I told her my complaints. I didn’t feel cared for or comfortable. The ladies that work in the Maui vista office don’t wear masks! In fact they told me i can take my mask off but I said no. I feel like it’s veery unsafe to travel and not wear a mask. The pool and the tennis courts are amazing ! The Maui vista building is beautiful with all the gorgeous plants everywhere ! The location so prime across from Charlie young beach!
I think that mary is not a good host. Next time I come I would rather much more support a local who owns and loved their home. I have been a super host myself and know what it means to be a caring and thoughtful host. My mother is also a host and I see how much love she puts into her rental. There is a big difference renting from mary who doesn’t even come to the condo to see how it’s being taken care of. She must have bought it and rents it out non stop. The price is overpriced for the condition of this condo in particular. I noticed that many of the other condos at the Maui vista are much nicer.
This was my 4th visit to Kihei in the past 3 years. This was my least favorite condo only because of the lack of love put into it. Like I said, the location is perfect ! I am a happy person so this didn’t ruin my vacation. I love the beach, snorkeling and the great location. Am I upset I spent $2,000 on mary’s rental? Sort of yes ! Again, I would have enjoyed a different host mush better ! Also the refrigerator comes unplugged or the electrical socket is old so be aware to keep making sure it’s plugged in!
Can’t Wait to visit Kihei again next year!
This year I volunteered with the Maui rescue mission and gave haircuts to the homeless.
Life Kihei ! Loved my vacation ! Did not love Mary’s rental.
Aloha