Tamsen was lovely to work with, very accommodating of our needs and eager to share her knowledge of the area. Her condo was an idyllic home for our 8-night stay on Maui. We keyed in the door code and were overwhelmed by its beauty and quality, even though we’d looked at every photo online. The entire place was pristine, with art, color, and light everywhere. Even the bathrooms were lovely, with fluffy towels and complimentary toiletries.
Both bedrooms were gorgeous, each with a comfortable queen-size bed. Over each bed was a ceiling fan, and there was ample reading light. Each room had plenty of storage space as well, with lots of hangers in the closets and spacious, clean drawers in the dressers. On both sides of each bed were night stands or a dresser providing surfaces on which to set things down.
The condo is on the second story of its building and the inside itself is divided into two floors. We loved this layout because it provided privacy for both couples. The high-ceilinged living room looks out onto a view of a lush, meticulously maintained grassy courtyard, filled with flowers and trees. I loved sitting on Tamsen’s comfy couch, watching the tall palms blow in the trade winds, listening to the Myna birds and doves. There was a huge ceiling fan over the main room as well as an air conditioner. In addition to the couch there were two large chairs, two bar stools, and four comfortable chairs at a round table perfect for card games. There were also two flat-screen TVs and a collection of DVDs.
For those who plan to cook it’s reassuring to know there are lots of pots and pans, as well as cutting boards and quality knives. There’s a toaster, coffee maker, blender, microwave, electric range, dishwasher, and large refrigerator. Another nice amenity was a portable cooler, which was handy for keeping lunches cool during our day trips. Beach towels were provided, too.
It’s a 5-minute walk to the Azeka shopping plaza where we found a lovely coffee shop, interesting shops, and a wonderful variety of highly-rated places to eat, including some with gluten-free options. A key provides access to a laundry room, serving only four units, conveniently located at the bottom of the outside stairs.
The location of the condo was ideal for our purposes. Despite its close proximity to the Azeka shops, a pharmacy, a grocery store, and a gas station, it was on a quiet residential street and steps away from a nice beach, good for sunsets, strolls, and beachcombing. It was conveniently central to all the places we wanted to go, including the Kealia Bird Sanctuary, a snorkeling cruise in Maalea Harbor, a lu’au in Lahaina, the Kahului swap meet, the Iao Valley, the Road To Hana, and the Haleakala crater.
We had a wonderful time in Maui, and Tamsen’s condo was a key part of that experience. We would love to stay there again.