After staying at the Kalama's fantastic condo at Pacific Shores, going to an expensive resort in Kaanapali for our final 3 days was a letdown! At the condo, we loved the autonomy and privacy we enjoyed with this generously outfitted, beautiful home.

Pacific Shores' location is perfect… halfway through Kihei, just across the street from the best beaches in town.

Within the condo complex, the Kalama's condo is in the ideal location. It's farthest away from S Kihei Rd, so it's quiet, with an unobstructed view of the gorgeous sunrise over Haleakala from the lanai. It’s also very private, as no one walks by your door, since it's an end unit and around a corner from the walkway. We really loved that!!

The condo complex is well maintained, with groundskeepers and security personnel working daily. Updates have been and are continuing to be done to the complex. The grounds are beautifully kept. It was extremely quiet for 10 out of 11 evenings, with just one fun Friday night party that quietened down in good time. The Kalama's parking spot is just across the lawn below the lanai. Being on the 3rd floor is great for the view but not so high that you don't want to take the stairs close by (although the elevator is handy too, as well as the complex's carts for moving luggage and groceries).

The condo complex's pool area is well maintained and clean, with a good-sized swimming pool, a nice hot tub, lounge chairs, umbrellas, BBQs, tables and chairs.

It's a beautiful home. The kitchen and bathrooms are newly renovated. The reclining leather loveseat and chairs, TV and access to Netflix, and two queen beds were perfect. The kitchen had tons of small appliances as well as cookware, dishes, etc. The in-suite laundry and air conditioning was appreciated! Both full bathrooms had towels, soap, shampoos, hair dryer. We were very happy with this clean, nice unit.

When I said it is generously outfitted, I meant it. Everything from dry goods in the cupboards to condiments in the fridge was available for our use, and each guest adds and uses what they need. We cooked like we were home. The Kalamas also left a couple boxes of Hawaiian chocolates and cookies as welcome gifts for us – loved that!!

There are also four short beach chairs (two that recline), two beach umbrellas, big towels, and a cooler!

Best of all, Marcia was very accommodating and thoughtful, answering questions very quickly and offering helpful ideas. We would love to rent from Marcia and Tony again!