After checking out available rentals we selected the Nihilani townhouse because it seemed to have the best sleeping arrangements; not because it fit my initial ideal rental location. When staying in Hawaii or other ocean vacation locations we have always stayed in properties with an ocean/beach front. However this time we were taking along the entire immediate family and the priority was finding a rental that slept eight (5 adults & 3 children).
The moment we arrived we were all pleasantly surprised by how nicely maintained the town house was. The kitchen layout was perfect for our large group and stocked with every thing we required; the living spaces were larger than I anticipated providing an enjoyable place to relax without tripping over each other. The master bedroom was spacious with a private balcony over looking the pool area. After the pool closed for the day the balcony became a quite secluded place where my wife and I enjoyed ending our day.
The family's favorite morning coffee spot was the patio outside the living room. The landscaping that circled the pool provided the patio with a beautiful backdrop. It felt like we were on the edge of the jungle.
Not having a beach front rental meant we did more exploration than prior trips. The location of the townhouse lent it self to spending the morning hours snorkeling on one beach then in the afternoon finding a different beach for body surfing. The owner stocked the garage with everything needed for a day on the beach (beach chairs, sand toys, ice chests, umbrellas, bogie boards, and even a selection of water shoes).
We did experience one problem the TV blew. We contacted Vacasa who contacted the property manager Debbie. Debbie had a new TV installed and our Vacasa host issued us a discount for the inconvenience.
The entire family enjoyed our time (13 days) at the Nihilani 25C Townhouse!