Direct Ocean View Wailea Ekahi 34D

I'd thought i'd share a real review of the property, the previous reviewers have apparently never stayed in an actual 5 star * property.

The view from the condo is a 5 star*, beautiful views from the kitchen/deck/living room if the view from the condo is what you care about then this condo is spectacular!

The condo itself is a 3 star* very minor renovation (newish carpets (5-6 years old? and newish cupboard doors) other than that the condo is a typical Maui dated 1980's style (does have a newer couch). Original bathrooms (not impressed) and the bedroom faces the fairly busy road out the back so we had to have the windows/sliding doors shut during the night due to traffic noise/4am garbage trucks etc.

The bed is horrible, 2 star** max (spring mattress/box spring like a trampoline and sunken in the middle) i have slept on better beds in $20 hostels.

There are a bunch of little things in the condo that were very nice to have (spice drawer, condiments in fridge, cooking supplies (oil etc.). But there are no boogie boards or snorkel gear (the previous 2 condo's we stayed in had both). So condo amenities I would give 3.5 stars**

The pool by the beach is a solid 4.5 star* beautiful views, lots of deck/lounge chairs around the pool and a grassy area surrounding the pool deck to lounge on (we love being on the grass right at the pool!!!). Fantastic kid friendly beach, Keawakupu is right down the steps from the pool. Super convenient for shuttling kids back and forth beach to pool. The pool by the beach is heated which made swimming in the rain bearable. The pool has bbq's and a kitchen in the lanai to make hanging out poolside all day very convenient. The only reason i would not give a higher rating is there is no hottub!!

The location of the condo is a 3 star** because of the long walk from the condo to the pool (quite a steep hill and you have to walk through 2 parking lots to reach the greenway). 5 min walk, longer if you're dragging little ones with you :)

There were a few problems with our stay (rats in the condo leaving their feces in the cupboards and then all around the condo when a trap was installed in the cupboard :( an onion smell in the ice machine and the fridges water filter was over 4 years old and when it was changed the water no longer worked (had to buy at Safeway).

Overall we enjoyed our stay (rats not withstanding) but would look for a different condo closer to the pool with a newer renovation next time.

Aloha

This unit was well equipped and in good condition. The view was great and location excellent. The only issue is the street noise but ultimately it would not stop us from staying here again.

The view from this condo was just gorgeous, and we ate every meal out on the lanai to take advantage of it. The furnishings were lovely, the bed was very comfortable and large, and the kitchen was incredibly well-equipped. There was even a spice drawer! We loved having 2 bathrooms, and there were lots of towels provided for showering and some for the beach. The beach in front of the condo complex was long and had a nice sandy bottom---one of the best on the island and right at our doorstep. In addition, the beach was never very crowded, and the 4 pools in the complex were great and uncrowded as well. Another huge plus for us was how close the condo was to great restaurants and wonderful snorkeling spots on Maui. We would rent this condo again in a heartbeat. Really outstanding!

After booking this unit, we realized that we had stayed in the same unit during our last trip to Maui-10 years ago. Kudo's to the new owners for the fantastic job they have done in redecorating and equipping the unit. Beautifully decorated and without question the most thoughtfully and completely equipped unit we have ever stayed in. It was a bit embarrassing going thru the many kitchen storage areas and seeing implements and devices that I had no clue what they were used for. In addition, well supplied with all the little convenience items: extensive spice drawer, many condiments, some coffee, tea, etc. etc. All the play gear is available too...boogie boards, beach chairs, games--more than you could use. If it was my own home, i don't think i could have it better equipped.

We enjoyed daily walks the length of the beachfront walk past the hotels (4.5 mile round trip), snorkeling at the beach right here and at other locations. Turtles were at the beach right here and some locations south of here. Our trip to Molokini started out in the rain but cleared up for some awesome snorkeling. Definitely worth doing!

The complex was as nice as we recalled and was delightfully peaceful. We were here last for our 25th anniversary, this was our 35th....and we hope to return sooner than another 10 years. Keep up the great work Scott!

It doesn't get any better than this. The condo was wonderful, and the owner, Scott, was more than helpful and accommodating! Everything was as promised, and the location is spectacular, what a view! Plenty of great Restaraunts nearby in Kehei and Wailea, we really liked the 5 Palms in Kehei for a sunset dinner. We would recommend this to anyone looking for a relaxing stay in paradise. We can't wait to do this again. Thank you!