The location of this condo can not be beat! We chose it specifically for the beach and proximity to both Wailea and Kihei. We've been to Maui many times and Keawakapu Beach is our favorite one. Clean water, always sunny weather and the rolling waves are so fun for everyone in the family to enjoy. It's a really quick to get to Kihei for meals, snacks or other errands and right next to Wailea and a quick drive to Makena. Finally the view from the Lanai was 100%!
Barbara was a wonderful host. She called ahead of our stay to make sure we had everything we needed and provided suggestions. She even met us in person when we arrived. She went above and beyond stocking the condo with snacks, sweet treats and even some beer - which was an awesome personal touch. She texted us throughout the stay to check in and offered more ideas and suggestions for things to do. She is a local and a very warm person.
The condition of the condo itself is a bit dated. It could use a little maintenance and love, but overall everything worked as expected. Perhaps my expectations were too high given the price, but we stayed there during "Peak Hawaii" in Summer of 2021, so demand was high and good value hard to find.
The building itself is also a bit dated and not especially well cared for. There was construction on our floor during our entire stay and the crew did not do a great job cleaning the hallways, so we always had to walk by a construction mess. The large garbage cans were sometimes left out for hours near the elevator and given that its quite warm it got a bit smelly. The stairs are dark and smelly as well, so not a particularly welcome option if you are trying to avoid the elevators.
The grounds of the hotel are quite great though. The kids loved the pool and we enjoyed the grassy area outside. The vibe is very chill and its a wonderful family environment.
Worth noting that the laundry facilities are shared and not inside the unit.