Excellent stay and we would go back in a heartbeat!
The Kapalua Ridge community has a peaceful and quiet feel. Pretty much the only things we heard were the constant lull of the ocean and the calls of birds. There is barely any traffic, and the gardening work that happens during the week was not disruptive.
The villa is well appointed with an excellent breeze. We never needed to use the AC, just open the louvres and it can easily get cooler than you even need. The view from the lanai is just as pictured. Make sure to bring binoculars! We saw whales and dolphins several times right from our breakfast table on the lanai during our 8 day stay. The view from the bedroom lanai is even better, and at night the stars are quite amazing too. The bedroom is very comfortable and we especially enjoyed the sound of waves at night and the breeze through the louvres. The master bathroom is very spacious and the ample closet space made it easy to stash our luggage out of the way. The second bathroom is a great addition as it is conveniently located on the first floor. The kitchen is exceptionally stocked with all the cookware you could think of.
The farmer's market near Napili was worth the visit - go there for local fruits and produce, as well as artisan breads, honey, nuts, and local craftsmen.
The check-in and check-out process was as smooth and easy as one could hope for, and management was quick to respond to any questions we had. The sink food disposal button was not working when we arrived - they got it fixed within a day. All our emails were answered promptly and management was also easily reachable by phone.