Oceanfront - Complete Remodel ago 2018 - Ground Floor - Kuleana 607

Hey Alex, I’m so glad to offer a response to your helpful review. Our building is only permitted for one small AC unit. This is regulated by electrical (watts/volts) codes allowed for our property that was built in the 70’s. This restriction applies to all our units and to most of the waterfront properties along the lower road that were also built in the 70’s. Other larger resort properties that were built later (and sit back much further from the ocean) offer more AC power with larger breaker boxes. Also, our beach can and does recede with the seasons as I note in my description and rental agreement. I have visited this issue with my photos and look to other unit listings that also show photos’ of our beach. These shifts in sand are related to currents, winds and tides and are impossible to predict. While we love it when our beaches are here, sadly we miss them when they get pulled back. Finally, I haven’t had to address our chairs so I’m not sure what to offer any future guests in terms of this review issue. Hmmm! They are the chairs that are shown in the photos and this is the first comment I’ve received. Thanks again Alex.

This was Phillip and his wife’s first trip to Hawaii. Our unit is located on the lower Honoapiilani Rd. This is an area with several smaller resorts that were built in the mid 70s. The Kuleana is a gem among these quaint properties and those lucky enough to find it return year after year. Having been built in the mid 70s, most are similar in size and amenities. We are limited and restricted by available electrical requirements and none of these smaller properties have central AC, nor will they ever. We simply don’t have the amps for it. We have a built-in AC unit in the bedroom as allowed. We completed a down to the studs remodel in 2018 and topped it off with all new furnishings and accoutrements - including a 20 year warranty mattress. I get more compliments on how comfortable the mattress is than almost any other feature in my unit as noted in other reviews. The bedroom furniture consists of a headboard, platform bed drawers underneath the mattress and 2 slim nightstands. They can be viewed in my Vrbo photos and are still inventoried and available on the island. I agree the TV’s might be mounted successfully on the walls as they are in my other unit 605. I note in my Vrbo description that all extras (chairs, umbrella, snorkeling equipment, and any other beach accessories) are not guaranteed. These items come and go and are very difficult to maintain. I also note on my Vrbo site these units are small and the square footage is stated in the description. Pest control is ongoing in all tropical locations. Our property is on a quarterly pest control maintenance schedule. Both my units are ground floor and this does allow for easier pest access. For this we can either schedule an additional single treatment or shoo them out!! Hah! As with any property, we do have maintenance odds and ends that require upkeep and we take care of these as soon as they are reported. I appreciate all feedback and this opportunity to address the different experiences and expectations of all my guests and all visitors to the islands Thank you Phillip and I am so glad you enjoyed your stay.

We have since added a built in AC unit in the bedroom and had the window repaired.