We had a few fears prior to arrival whether we would find Kapalua Golf Villa 24 V-3 a bit cookie cutter. Not to worry, this top-floor ocean view apartment far exceeded our expectations. On the practical side, it had everything—oven, microwave, dishwasher, washer and drier, one and a half bathrooms, king-sized bed, air conditioning, lanai. It also boasts two TVs with extensive on-demand movies and documentaries (we are picky but found lots to watch). This spacious apartment also has an amazing amount of drawer and cupboard space, including an outdoor lockup with beach gear. We had great fun opening everything up just to see what was there. The answer: everything you could possibly think of, from laundry detergent to Maui Baby sunscreen. The apartment boasts some splendid local and Hawaiian artworks. Everything is super clean and super refreshed. What a privilege to stay there.
The Golf Villas resort is not just upscale but full of amenities. There are attractive pools, tennis courts, golf course discounts, and a free, frequent local area shuttle, although we did not use it. Some online sources rate the walkability of the Villas as medium. Not so, we are some way into retirement, but we found it easy to walk to two or three beaches, four or five restaurants, and an iconic Honolua grocery and wine store. There are also hiking trails in the vicinity.
Dave was really easy to contact when we had a self-inflicted and, as it turned out, easily remedied issue with the A/C. Bambi, the owner of the management company that lets this and other villas, was also super friendly when we ran into her at the end of our trip. She obviously runs a very tight ship. According to Bambi, she doesn’t just let out villas, but only the best villas. We cannot disagree. We were thrilled with our stay in this unit and are already aching to return.