Krystal was incredibly helpful from the very beginning. Due to her attention to detail and visitors needs, we were able to text her ahead of time and see if she had this or that allowing us to trim down our packing considerably not needing to bring some bigger toiletries like a hair dryer or beach towels!
Because we were planning a great deal of big, arduous hikes and a lot of water activities, our #1 concern was the bed and its comfort.We’ve stayed at resorts and bed & breakfast’s and had terribly hard, uncomfortable beds that didn’t allow for much needed sleep and body support. This bed, is very very comfortable! Lay on your back, fall asleep and wake up in the same position kind of comfortable. We were grateful for fresh, soft sheets and good support for our aching bodies each night. Having a kitchen that was fully stocked was incredibly valuable. We brought bento boxes and made all our lunches for the day to save money. And we were able to have breakfast and a few dinners at the condo…again saving a ton of money. She has a lot of food items, spices and condiments, coffee, tea, etc.. If you aren’t sure what she might have just ask.
*Tip: fill the red shallow bowl with water and put your Lei in it to keep fresh and dab it with paper towel to use again. I got 4 good uses out of my Lei. Then I gave blessings and thanks to the Maui spirits and gave it back to the ocean (as was recommended to me by a Polynesian Shaman).
The condo is fully stocked to amazing lengths with all the things you may need and then some. And they are in obvious places so orienting yourself with your temporary home is a breeze. If you are wondering about what she may or may not have just ask her. She is very accommodating. Her boogie boards with wrist ropes and the beach towels as well as the cooler were invaluable during all our snorkeling and adventurous excursions!
The condos are in a great location on the Kihei Beach strip, easily accessible and in a good location to start your days journey. The actual unit itself is in a convenient location on the ground floor so you aren’t having to do a lot of walking to get there. Plus the pool is literally right outside the slider. We made good use of it each night to stretch and care for our aches and pains with the cool water. When you check into the main office they will give you a map of the grounds' botanicals. It’s quite a treat to grab an Avocado or Mango off the courtyard trees for your lunch or smell all the amazing flowers.
This trip was for my 40th birthday. I’ve wanted to be Ariel my since I was 8 and I had recently lost 140 lbs…so I got the wild Idea I wanted to nurture my inner child and be a mermaid in Maui! We planned a photoshoot and captured some great shots at the Olivine tide pools and also out on the beach in front of the condo (Kamole II). I hand made my fin out of foam but because it was much larger than my luggage I was unsure if I would be able to get it on the plane. Krystal was open and willing to allow me to send it to her in advance. But due to costs and time, I did not ship it ahead of us. However, it must be noted that her willingness to help out was so sweet and a testament to her hospitality. The photos turned out amazingly and I was so happy with them that I felt I no longer needed my beautiful fin…so I have left it in the condo with Krystals permission as a piece of the décor and a piece of my hearts joy while I stayed. I wrote a little about it in her guest diary.
We cannot stress enough how fantastic our time was due to having such a great place as our home base. We love it and know you will to!