Location, location, location!
Carmela’s condo is absolutely the PERFECT spot if you want to be right by KAM III. I love this beach and the views are just spectacular just walking distance.
Pros:
-Location!
-super easy check in and check out (no hassle at all)
-Carmela gave email directions, was thorough, detailed and accurate. She made it so simple!
-Carmela was always reachable despite having a property manager- which I thought did better than the property manager, IMHO.
-Carmela was kind enough for an early check in!
-When inquired about flood in Kauai, she went out of the way to help us and she didn’t have to!
-Plenty of kitchen supplies, extra towels and beach gear which I really appreciated
-Water filter!! That helped us out tremendously! They had a water filter in the refrigerator that helped us replenish our waters!!
-The nice Lana’i- we had breakfast and dinner every day from the Lana’i and I loved it!
-Very close to center of Kihei and so easy to run to store, restaurants and shops!
Suggestions:
-Although everything was functioning and clean, the condo could use a fresh update- all original cabinetry, original tiles in the bathrooms, original everything. The carpet could be replaced with nicer material.
-I’ve stayed at some condos where the owner left condiments and maybe even some non perishables or even perishables which is a nice surprise for someone like us who like to cook.
-A little personal touch would’ve also been nice. The condo was clean and neat, to give it that extra touch would’ve been extra superb!
-More chairs in the living room. We had four adults and we had grab the Lana’i furniture for 3-4 people to sit down.
-A binder with exact directions on how things worked in the apartment or suggestions to do around town. That has been very helpful for me when staying somewhere totally new. Carmela did email us some suggestions but having it in front of you makes a difference!
-Sleeping with open windows opens up to the possibility of hearing road noise or people getting home late- since there’s no A/C. We heard a couple argue in the middle of the night and woke us up but went right back to bed.
Overall a really good stay. Carmela’s condo is a prime spot to be in while in Kihei!