This really is a fantastic property.i have stayed in other vacation rentals and had learned to lower my expectations from what the pictures show. This was totally opposite! This property is well appointed, well kept and just plain beautiful!
I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again and again. The Honua Kai resort is excellent and the nature of this property you have no additional "suprise" costs upon your stay. Even valet parking is free other than tips. The valets are very friendly and helpful.
There were a couple of downsides for me, but maybe they are not for you.
This is in a quieter part of Kaanapali and the restaurant choices are rather limited without driving somewhere, but with Duke's Beach House on the property you can have Hula pie every night! We may or may not have bought a whole pie and kept it in the freezer and finished it for breakfast on our last day.
I'm also a bit of a beach snob. Well, maybe not snob, but am generally quite particular about what I like in a beach. I would rate the beach at Honu Kai as OK. I really like beaches with sandy bottoms for far enough out into the water to be over your head and a moderate wave coming in. The waves are uncrontollable, but this side of black rock had more rocks and reef than I like. The other side of black rock I would rate as a grade A relaxing and goofing off beach.
All in all I would recommend a stay here. Honua Kai is a beautiful and quiet resort in a quiet area, but close enough to plenty of excitement if you choose to seek it. And this exact untit is A-MAZ-ING!!!!