(5 out of 5)
The view from the condo was spectacular. We had some of the most beautiful sunsets not to mention the beautiful view of the coast and ocean during the day. We even saw several rainbows. The bed upstairs was very nice and we slept well. We had trouble with a ceiling fan but the maintenance people took care of that. My advice to someone else staying in this unit would be that the main floor bed isn't very comfortable but the upstairs one is. There isn't alot of extra seating but what is there is comfortable. Don't feed the birds (our neighbors did) or you will have no peace. We enjoyed trying many of the local restaurants; we recommend JJ Broilers, Kalypso, Bubba's Burgers and of course the Saffron restaurant food was delicious. We loved our helicopter ride with Blue Hawaii and the Luau at Smith's. We took one day and drove the road on Kuaui from one end to the other and saw some of the quick sites. Then we went back on other days to see the sites that take more time. We enjoyed the spouting hole down in PoiPu and of course the souvenir shopping all over the island. We took one day and booked a tour (the best way to go) to Oahu and did the Pearl Harbor tour, Honolulu and Waikeke Beach area. It was a long day but well worth it. Then we took the last couple of days and just enjoyed relaxing. Next time (yes there will definitely be a next time) we want to explore more the southern part of the island and take a cruise to the Napali coast and explore more of the beaches and maybe even try snorkeling. Definitely a trip to be remembered. Bring your laptop to down load your pictures each night. We had a great 25th Anniversary!!!
Positives
The view, the location and the basic underlying quality of the unit. The towels, the linens were great and the furniture was OK.
Negatives
The cutlery is rusting as are some of the metal salad/mixing bowls and with the sole exception of the kitchen pots and pans, the kitchen/dining accessoreies are very cehap and substandard. The king size bed in the ,master bedroom is really two bases with a very thin sheet of foam over it which explains why it was so uncomfortable.
Suggestion
Just as there are beach towels provided how about providing a couple of beach chairs some straw mats and a beach cooler ? Sure you van rent this but they have been part of the equipment of the last 4 condo's I have rented on Maui.
Overall
Would we go back ? Yes, but probably not to that unit. Rusty cutlery and bowls, cheap an tacky glass and dinnerware just dont fit with $210/night ++ all the other charges.
Nice location, convenient ramp to Hideaways East beach, quiet complex.
The unit was clean and had a great view. Also the close proximity to the private beach was a huge plus. Customer Service was very helpful. My wife had fallen on the beach and required medical treatment. The on-duty staff dircected us to the proper facility very quickly. The best part of the trip was snorkeling on the private beach for Pali Ke Kua. The best spot we visited. rnrnToo many great restaurants to rate one the best. Some of the small funky local reataurants were terrific and the most fun.
Good locataion, fine furnishings. Felt cost is too high overall in Kauai and I would not rebturn when I can go to Europe for same price range. Rental units of this cost range generally have much better kitchen set up- pots and pans, silverware.
The view was great. the beds were good. Maybe invest in some decent pans, it would make cooking more possible. The carpet is gorgeous, but daunting to try to keep clean. We were very content there. thank you, Maya
Cool digs - we look forward to coming back next year!
Great place with everything one would want from a complete kithen to plenty of towels and boogie boards and a view to die for. Get to know the two red headed cardinals that live near by and they will show up for red grapes...the pigeons don't like grapes so if you leave some out for the cardinal you enjoy there company and not the hassle of the pigeon invasion....and the mess they leave. looking forward to returning. KG
Beautyful beach nearby, nicely furnished apartment with all the necessary facilities.
We had a wonderful time. Great unit! Wish I was still there!!
