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Over the years we have stayed at over 50 short term rentals in 11 different countries. We even have one that we manage ourselves.

"Wishes come true" was our hope for another wonderful stay in Kihei but the accommodation fell short on several fronts. While its location is ideal, the unit itself is dated and in need of repairs and upgrades.

The sliding glass door that allows access to the lanai was very difficult to move as the wheels were worn down so much over time. The screen door wasn't much better. When you did get outside the mat on the lanai was always wet either from a recent rain shower or from condensate from the old AC unit that vented on the lanai. Other condo owners neighbouring the unit have taken steps to have the rain water drain away from their lanai and have replaced old AC units. For us the result was we always re-entered the unit with wet feet on a tile floor.

Only three of the 9 sets of louvered window actually opened. The mechanisms on the others were seized up or broken. This significantly reduced ventilation while we were away from the unit.

One beach chair was an old aluminum lawn chair with plastic webbing. Some of the webbing was broken rendering it useless. The single Tommy Bahama chair was old and dirty, but functional. The umbrella worked well. We were told the snorkelling masks etc. were really for children. So was the boogie board.

Other frustrations included the limited number of drinking glasses, and being able to locate an ironing board, but no iron.

The couch is near the end of its lifespan.

While the condo was functional and in a beautiful location it is the little things that provide for a first class experience. Most of our short term rental experience has been first class.

This was not.