Incredible views - loved the sunsets!
Review Submitted: January 1, 2009
Date of Stay: December 2008
The highlights for our trip to Maui were the beaches, snorkeling, and Warren & Annabelle's magic show (make reservations a month or so before you go to Maui - it is always sold out for a good reason!).
We prefered staying at the condo to eat & relax, when we were not sightseeing or at the beaches. Each morning we would sit out on the Lanai and read while the sun came up which was absolutely gorgeous - then head out to the beaches or sightseeing. The condo had a nice library of good reading material. The evenings that we were there, we watched the incredible sunsets.
The beach, behind the condo, was not the best for snorkeling or swimming, but in the afternoons, there were very strong trade winds in this location which the wind surfers loved.
The only service problem we had to have was regarding a shortage of linens - we had only 3 washcloths and 1 dishcloth, so we called and received plenty the next day. The laundry facilities were great, EZ access and made quick work of the laundry we chose to run.
The condo could use some updating - got stuck in the 80's. For example, there were light bulbs not working, unscrewed partially or missing. The fluorescent type used were energy efficient but were unsightly in the type fixtures the condo had. We couldn’t get the light over the sink in the kitchen to work. The draperies were double like hotels (sheer and opaque), but some had holes in them. The furniture & upholstery seemed older and the bedspreads, draperies and linens somewhat faded. Since I am a visual person, I had to look beyond the updating needs and enjoy the views, which I did – the views were amazing and the condo was clean.
Regarding technology – there was one small TV and a DVD player – nothing fancy. There is no internet access in the unit, unless you go somewhere else, or out by the pool. The winds are calm in the morning but the trade winds hit in the afternoon in this area in Kihei. The BBQ, pool and picnic tables by the pool (to use the internet) all get quite a blast of wind in the afternoons.
Some of the beaches had somewhat cloudy water due to rain runoff at the time we went - would go May to October next time.
Kihei is a more laid back town – not as tourist oriented or upscale, which we liked.
In summary, we had an awesome time. It would have been good to have little nicer amenities but the views compensated completely & the location was great for all our traveling around the island.
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