Lovely first time vacation in Maui! Condo was accurately depicted, very clean, roomy, and well appointed. Laundry in unit was awesome. Beach toys and chairs were an added bonus. Overall enjoyed the property— beautiful, relaxed pools, patios, lobby, ample gym, and proximity to beach/boardwalk a plus many other Maui activities/ shopping nearby. Love waking or jogging the boardwalk all the way past black rock. Dukes is a nice addition to property that makes the resort feel very Hawaiian, but w/o the big, crowded resort feel. Chairs were usually available at the pool and the towel machine is well stocked and easy to use.
The negative — property is mostly tidy but still, around pool there was often small bits of garbage, weeds, and dishes from poolside orders were a little stacked up by people. Parking under ground is fair, kinda packed some nights. I’ve machine was just for coolers. Given that mainland flights arrive early I wish check-in could have been earlier. Our unit was great & property manager very responsive but we did have to complain a neighbor was smoking and the odor permeated our space. The manager did seek source. Highly recommend a visit to Makena Beach for rock free waves. Bring back wonderful sushi/ ready to bbq meals from Safeway or Foodland or the Maui fish market. Food trucks in lot are so-so & kinda pricey. Dukes is a nice treat along with many places in Lahaina. Do take the road to Hana and purchase the Gypsy Guide app to continuously guide you while driving. For total geographical changes drive through the rain forests or journey up to the amazing volcano summit. The nearby Kapalua dual zip line course is amazing. Great week, great location, and resort for a family vacation.