I love a thorough review so this is it..
Communication- Jan was amazing at communicating. Before, during and after. We had a small issue and she had someone in to fix it immediately.
Cleanliness- this place is pristine. It’s obviously loved by the owners and a great pride.
Location- it’s definitely away from the nightlife. Something we wanted! It’s quiet and not busy yet a quick 15 min drive to Lahaina, stores up the street. 50 minutes to turtle beach and Kihei. (Where we did many of our excursions). We felt safe and a couple times the residents had music outside which was wonderful to listen to. We had crabs and turtles off the sea wall daily. And in February we saw whales from the lanai daily. Now this was a big question for me when booking. This isn’t a whale watching excursion. They aren’t that close. But you could see them breaching (daily in afternoon), you could see them blowing all day long, a few times you could see fin slaps. It was an amazing view in the mornings and evenings to barbecue and sit and enjoy. (Bring binoculars. At this time there weren’t any there but would be a great add). We had a rainbow one day. It was warm a couple nights but they have ceiling fans, a small moveable fan and an A/c that kept it comfy. My only dislike was the light from the bedroom window. Had to get the curtains just right. Some blackout curtains would be wonderful. But we truly felt at home and plan to return.
Amenities- the laundry is cheap. There is an elevator. The pool we didn’t go in but was clean. The king bed was very comfortable and linens were so clean and in great condition. The chairs on lanai and in living room were comfy. The tv was great. Internet was spotty at night but we are used to that lol. During day it was fine. At night just needed a little patience sometimes. She also had beach chairs, beach towels, boogy boards. The ice maker worked great. She had a hair dryer, blender, coffee maker, pots and pans and knives (search. There are a couple sharp ones). For two the kitchen was well stocked but make sure to bring the seasonings etc that you want. The trash bags, tp was decently stocked for our ten day visit. We did buy laundry and bathroom soaps. The parking is tiiight (no fault to the owners). But we always found spots. Plenty of hangers. Nice dresser. Easy lock access so didn’t have to worry about a key.
The area- we got massages a mile up at Zensations— wow!! Next door is Miss Arepas Venezuelan food. Wow!! We had ice cream at island ice cream company. Homemade ice cream. So good. We shopped at Costco on way in and gave our leftovers to condo 105 who was so thankful. We had a lot lol.
Activities: We whale watched with a lot of companies. Instagram.com/thedoulaphotographer if you want to see pics or contact me. Ultimate whale watch out of Lahaina was our favorite of the 7 we tried 😂. Alii Nui had amazing food for non whale season. Sail Maui was so peaceful and small amounts of people for sunset cruise. Next time we will try one Jan recommended for sailing too. We did a tour to Hana with temptations. Expensive not enough stops but great info and guide and food. We did feast at Lele luau - we will do it again. Five stars. Food gluten free and non alcohol drinks were amazing. Old Lahaina is more traditional and family friendly and we give it 3-4 stars for food quality. Service at both was excellent. Show was different and great at both. Best place for shaved ice - Ululanis. Try it. My husband hates shaved ice and LOVED it. Best hamburger I’ve ever had (and gluten free) Maui Burgers in Kihei. Try the lava flow burger. Omg. As mentioned before also miss arepas.
In closing- the view- amazing. The hosts- responsive and kind and clean, the location- great if you don’t mind a small drive to places if you Even leave the lanai. The whales- in the distance but constant in feb and definitely able to watch. Binoculars would make it a great show but aren’t needed to enjoy.
Thank you so much Jan!