Spotless, modern, spacious and tasteful - at 1244 sq ft largest in complex.

Guest: James (Tacoma)
Date of Stay: 12/16/11 Review Submitted: 12/26/11

This is a $1+ million property - and looks like it. It is closer to a tastefully decorated luxury yacht than a condo (and I should know, we have a yacht). Light cherry cabinets, furniture, tilework, paint, light fixtures, carpet - it is all brand new, in perfect condition and tastefully modern yet pleasantly neutral. Beds are comfortable and the sectional in the living room is just great! But wait, there is more - a rare retractable sun awning over the ocean view lanai AND don't forget the private view deck off of the master bedroom - fabulous - and this private master 2nd view deck is a super rare feature in this complex. This is the NEWEST building in this generally quiet and well constructed complex and is one of the few buildings with the largest 1244 square foot end units - other 2br 2ba units are as small as 1052 sq ft - this one is almost 20% larger and having stayed in other units in this complex let me tell you - the extra footage makes a huge difference. It is great for entertaining - because the kitchen is well stocked for good solid cooking with a nice array of gadgets, serving trays and ample pots/pans in excellent condition - even an esspresso maker - and I whipped up some huge multicourse meals for up to 10 people - and never ran out of flatware, dishes, pots, pans, glasses, dishes and storage tupperware. I might like to see the owners add some baking sheets (cookie sheets) and maybe a pie pan/springform pan in order to achieve near culinary perfection but I was quite pleased that it DID have a double broiler, steamer, awesome rice cooker and wok...Bravo! The unit was spotless and without stain, blemish, nick or scratch when we arrived, so if you take this unit, please take care of it - it is a nice place - much nicer than many of the 1988 not-yet-remodled rental specials elsewhere in Maui Kam. However, the decor is not so fussy and delicate that I was uncomfortable there with our three children aged 6, 4 and 2. It is just nice. Oh yes, and the air conditioners all functioned very well - newer, quiet and efficient. The owners have links to both Canada and the U.S., so this condo is decorated and furnished in a manner sensitive to the tastes, comforts and cooking needs of a wide variety of people. Nice work guys! James and Meika M., Tacoma, WA.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.

Ten days in Paradise

Guest: Janey (Somerset, NJ)
Date of Stay: 12/21/10 Review Submitted: 01/21/11

Our stay in this exceptional condo was wonderful. It was tastefully decorated with a well-equipped kitchen. It was great having breakfast on the spacious ocean view lanai and equally delightful having drinks ,watching the unforgetable sunsets. This front end unit is surrounded by well-maintained grounds and tropical flowers. It was very quiet and peaceful. In addition to being close to the Kameole beaches, there were 2 great pools in the complex. We, certainly, wouldn't hesitate recommending nthis condo to our familt and friends.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.

Great Location but horrible bed in Master Bedroom and extremely dusty

Guest: Brenda (Seattle, Washington)
Date of Stay: 12/09/10 Review Submitted: 12/10/10

We were very impressed with the location of the townhome and the spaciousness of the place. However, the master bedroom's bed was very old with no cushioning. Based on the price, I would have thought that we would have had a nice bed to sleep in, in the master room. The set of sheets were so rough I thought they were a negative thread count. We did find an extra set of sheets that were a little nicer so we changed the sheets on the second day. Other things that should have done before we rented this place are the following: trimmed bushes along the walkway to the condo. We literally had to move bushes out of the way to get to our condo in the pouring rain. The place also should have been dusted and the dishes washed. We found we had to wash dishes before using them because of the dust on the dishes. (Dusting in the bedroom and on the lights above the dining room table). We realize we are responsible for cleaning the place when we are done, but we shouldn't have to dust the place when we arrive or change the bedding from rough sheets to mediocre sheets within 24 hours of being here. Again the location is awesome, but there needs to be improvements to this place before we would come back here or recommend to someone else.

Owner response:We would like to thank Brenda for her review. This is the first time that any concerns have been brought to our attention. In addition to managing our townhome through VRBO, we have a local management group and cleaning staff on Maui. As a result of this information being brought to our attention, we have taken the following steps: 1) Master Bed: We have replaced the Master bed with a new King sized bed. (This was valuable information, as our cleaners and management group don’t sleep on the beds, but maintain them). 2) Sheets: We have purchased all new sheets for the beds throughout our unit. The sheets we purchased were not “hotel stock” but higher quality sheets from Macy’s. 3) General Dusting & Cleaning: We have followed up with our cleaners and Management Company on the standard expectations for our guests. They have given us their commitment on maintaining these standards. 4) Trimming of vegetation: This is taken care of by the Maui Kamaole Condominium maintenance team. We have let them know about the concern. 5) Other Steps: We have gone over our home from top to bottom. We have also chosen to replace carpeting in the living areas. This review has provided valuable information for us to continue to improve the quality of our unit and the experience that our guests have while enjoying their holiday on beautiful Maui.

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