We loved our stay here. The view is just incredible. The home is lovely and the decor tasteful. The location is fabulous because you can walk to two terrific beaches within 3-7 minutes. To the left you can snorkel at an incredible bay, and to the right you can swim and boogie board. Our teenagers loved it.
The directions to find the home were a little difficult, but I called the management company and they answered and helped us. Even though you are staying at Kapalua Bay Villas, be sure to put simply Bay Drive in your GPS because Bay Villa Drive is down the street, and that's not you! That's Coconut Grove condos, which is not you! Drive past Merrimans and Coconut Grove, and the Montage Staff back driveway, and then turn left into Montage and Spa Montage. Immediately turn right, then first left, then go down a little to the security gate on the right. Go through and then take your second right, go all the way to the front and park straight ahead. The condo is *downstairs*. It is unit 2. Facing the water. In building G34. It has a little green, grassy area to the left of the recessed front door.
Cheng was wonderfully helpful each time we had a question. We loved eating at Sansei and Merrimans and Joey's. The grocery store was nearby, as was a place to rent boogie boards. It would have been nice to have boogie boards already at the condo, as many rentals do. Just saves the step of going to the shop twice.
The kitchen was well equipped and we cooked bfast. We made dinner reservations months in advance, thankfully. The AC and Wi-Fi worked great, and the laundry room was very helpful. The one draw back to this home is the doors. They are not in the least soundproof, so no could sleep as soon as one person got up. Every single noise carries into both bedrooms, as I imagine does every noise bedroom to bedroom. Just two new bedroom doors would go a long way toward adding comfort and rest to this lovely home. We did struggle a bit to get enough sleep and had to confine early risers to bed in order to do so. Literally they could not go into the kitchen to get a glass of water because everyone heard every sound. We survived, of course, but it is worth noting.
We also drove several times to the Ritz beach and Burger Shack, where we thought swimming was the best and the food with a view was just great.
We were thrilled with our stay and loved exploring Maui from this excellent home base with an unparalleled 180 degree stunning view.