The view of the property is outstanding. It is obvious at some point this unit was loved. That day has passed. As a direct comparison we stayed in k402 in 2018 and it was really lovely, well stocked, very clean and comfortable furnishings all the way around.
Pros: view/lanai
plenty of towels, washcloths, paper goods, dish soap, etc.
beach chairs, floats, snorkel equipment is supplied
Cons: sleeps six yet dining patio table has only 5 chairs and cupboard only has 4 mismatched wine glasses
patio furniture is very uncomfortable for relaxing and dining seat cushions are designed for different chairs. It seems like a small complaint, but oddly enough, it was quite irritating as every time you shift in your seat the cushion slides around in an obvious attempt at escaping altogether. As we spent our mornings visiting over coffee and the occasional pineapple mimosa and enjoy entertaining over lovely long dinners drinking wine (out of martinis glasses :) by the end of the week I was simply 'over it'.
If you book through another rental company other than direct through Honua Kai, you don't have access to the back entrance. It is our second time renting and we experienced it on both occasions. I believed them the first trip. This trip I didn't bother calling, though my friend called and tried to get the wristbands re-programmed to no avail. I think most people call it the 'getting the runaround'. The rental agencies act surprised and you spend the week trying different solutions. You can occasionally sneak in behind someone with a blue wristband (which I did twice) but otherwise you get to sit in traffic and wind your way through the speed bumps! LOL
I think the unit may have had a cancellation, so I got a very reduced rate. For me, I take this into account and feel that I paid a fair price.
