Truly enjoyed our stay with amazing views. Hope to come back.
You can’t beat waking up and falling asleep to the view and sound of the ocean. The overall grounds of KL are nice: safe and clean. 506 needs a great deal of TLC. Also could use a few more supplies in the kitchen. The biggest challenge is the microwave over the stove/oven. The bottom of the microwave is over my head: I am 5‘3“. I can barely reach it to use it. My mother cannot. But The condo is comfortable and safe.
We were especially impressed with the view. Many times one has to pay a higher premium for the view. The modest price here was nice.
The view looking out to the ocean from the lanai is beautiful but the look from the lanai inside is an eyesore
Bland surroundings with outdated appliances. Looks like there is mold in the corners of rooms and the kitchen was gross and understocked
I was afraid to walk barefoot on the floors
I have stayed here three times, twice in the same unit. Sure, the unit/building is a little dated, but that doesn't bother me at all. THE LOCATION IS PERFECT! And for the price, it can't be beat in my book. If you're looking for resort-style amenities, this is not the location for you. But if you're looking for relaxation, close proximity to town, AMAZING views, and a quiet beach, this is the place! P.S. Go to the beach around 4pm and catch sight of sea turtles traveling to the adjacent cove!
This is now my son and my yearly go-to vacation spot!
I have stayed here three times, twice in the same unit. Sure, the unit/building is a little dated, but that doesn't bother me at all. THE LOCATION IS PERFECT! And for the price, it can't be beat in my book. If you're looking for resort-style amenities, this is not the location for you. But if you're looking for relaxation, close proximity to town, AMAZING views, and a quiet beach, this is the place! P.S. Go to the beach around 4pm and catch sight of sea turtles traveling to the adjacent cove!
This is now my son and my yearly go-to vacation spot!
The property is fine but the marketing of it is incredibly misleading. When we walked in the door, we expected to see something that kind of resembled the picture on the site and were disappointed that it was nowhere close. We were put on the second floor so while we had a lanai, you could barely see the water (in between telephone poles), and we were right on a busy street. The beach is a close 3 min walk but we thought, from the picture, that we would be on the beach. It was not a problem walking to the beach, however.
The unit itself was fine. It's dated but we knew that going in. It wasn't very clean when we arrived, however (I found an ice cream scooper under a side table), but it was easy enough to clean. You have to sweep constantly or your feet will be black from the sand that you can't help but track in. That's no biggie either. There were plenty of beach-related items and we particularly appreciated the two beach chairs, the umbrella, the cooler and the snorkeling gear.
The security guy we interacted with a couple of times was awesome! He gave some good tips for restaurants and places we could get the best poke and also provided some interesting history about the area.
Overall, we thought it was a good place for the price and it was nice to be away from some of the more touristy, busy areas south and north of us.
The property is fine but the marketing of it is incredibly misleading. When we walked in the door, we expected to see something that kind of resembled the picture on the site and were disappointed that it was nowhere close. We were put on the second floor so while we had a lanai, you could barely see the water (in between telephone poles), and we were right on a busy street. The beach is a close 3 min walk but we thought, from the picture, that we would be on the beach. It was not a problem walking to the beach, however.
The unit itself was fine. It's dated but we knew that going in. It wasn't very clean when we arrived, however (I found an ice cream scooper under a side table), but it was easy enough to clean. You have to sweep constantly or your feet will be black from the sand that you can't help but track in. That's no biggie either. There were plenty of beach-related items and we particularly appreciated the two beach chairs, the umbrella, the cooler and the snorkeling gear.
The security guy we interacted with a couple of times was awesome! He gave some good tips for restaurants and places we could get the best poke and also provided some interesting history about the area.
Overall, we thought it was a good place for the price and it was nice to be away from some of the more touristy, busy areas south and north of us.
I wish I had a crystal ball when making this reservation, if so, I would have done something entirely different. We were supposed to be in paradise and this was anything but…. The condo was not only dated but worn and dirty. The carpet in the bedroom was so dirty the fibers were hard. The room smelled so bad with something that my eyes and sinuses burned. The couch in the living room was torn and the stuffing was coming out of the cushions. The lanai had a wonderful view of the ocean and sunsets, but the cushions on the outdoor seating were so old, dirty and torn that you needed a beach towel as a cover to use them. And that was just the big stuff, I’m sure that you get the idea. Congrats to the photographer, you did an excellent job of making this place look good. To the owner…. It’s time to gut this place. I have never spent so much on a place that was in such bad shape.
I wish I had a crystal ball when making this reservation, if so, I would have done something entirely different. We were supposed to be in paradise and this was anything but…. The condo was not only dated but worn and dirty. The carpet in the bedroom was so dirty the fibers were hard. The room smelled so bad with something that my eyes and sinuses burned. The couch in the living room was torn and the stuffing was coming out of the cushions. The lanai had a wonderful view of the ocean and sunsets, but the cushions on the outdoor seating were so old, dirty and torn that you needed a beach towel as a cover to use them. And that was just the big stuff, I’m sure that you get the idea. Congrats to the photographer, you did an excellent job of making this place look good. To the owner…. It’s time to gut this place. I have never spent so much on a place that was in such bad shape.
Doi and Malisa H.
Mar 31, 2022
This condo is comfortable, locating in a good location and offers a great sunset view from the balcony. It is an old and dated unit, but everything works.
Doi and Malisa H.
Mar 28, 2022
This condo is comfortable, locating in a good location and offers a great sunset view from the balcony. It is an old and dated unit, but everything works.
This place was breathtaking as soon as we walked in the door. The condo was beautiful, comfortable and had everything we needed. My favorite part was the incredible patio with unreal ocean front views. If we have a chance to go back to Maui I hope we can stay at this condo and specifically in this unit!
This place was breathtaking as soon as we walked in the door. The condo was beautiful, comfortable and had everything we needed. My favorite part was the incredible patio with unreal ocean front views. If we have a chance to go back to Maui I hope we can stay at this condo and specifically in this unit!
I was here 21 nights. I love this location! Fifth floor with stunning views! Generally south facing you’re guaranteed beautiful sunsets every day! Plus a diamond filled night sky over sparkling water! The beach is steps away; I walked the beach every morning. 8 miles round trip to Maalaea if you’re up to it! The lanai is spacious! The entire wall facing the water is floor to ceiling windows and can be almost completely open; true indoor/ outdoor living! The unit itself has a great floor plan and is a perfect size for two adults and maybe one or two little kids, but no more! Elevator! In unit laundry! Now the hard part. The unit is dated, tired and needs work! It’s all cosmetic. It needs paint. Kitchen/ bath could be gutted, but updating will suffice!. The furniture is adequate but very, very tired. Depending on the piece; dated, tacky, in disrepair. The toilet is like 25 years old; so much waisted water. $100. and 2 hours; done. The devil is in the details. The handles on the kitchen cabinets were painted and are sticky and flaking as a result. $20. and 20 minutes; done! All the electrical sockets and switches and their covers are old, discolored and several sockets won’t hold a plug. $60. and 1.5 hours; done! All the doorknobs are trash. $50. and 1 hour; done! I feel like the unit is probably rented most of the time and the owners don’t care about return guests. Would I stay here again? Probably, but I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone I know in this condition. To say I’m conflicted is an understatement. The furniture and finishes are as horrible as the location and the unit are spectacular.
Location was great, lanai overlooking the sunset was every night was beautiful. Lots of water toys available for use. Kitchen was equipped with all the basics.
Unit is dated, cleanliness of carpet in bedroom and unit was not the cleanest. Bring house slippers or you’ll have some dirty feet at the end of the night. AC unit in bedroom is run on a 3 hour timer which requires you to reset the timer in the middle of the night.
Management company was very easy to work with when any questions arose.
Location was great, lanai overlooking the sunset was every night was beautiful. Lots of water toys available for use. Kitchen was equipped with all the basics.
Unit is dated, cleanliness of carpet in bedroom and unit was not the cleanest. Bring house slippers or you’ll have some dirty feet at the end of the night. AC unit in bedroom is run on a 3 hour timer which requires you to reset the timer in the middle of the night.
Management company was very easy to work with when any questions arose.
I was here 21 nights. I love this location! Fifth floor with stunning views! Generally south facing you’re guaranteed beautiful sunsets every day! Plus a diamond filled night sky over sparkling water! The beach is steps away; I walked the beach every morning. 8 miles round trip to Maalaea if you’re up to it! The lanai is spacious! The entire wall facing the water is floor to ceiling windows and can be almost completely open; true indoor/ outdoor living! The unit itself has a great floor plan and is a perfect size for two adults and maybe one or two little kids, but no more! Elevator! In unit laundry! Now the hard part. The unit is dated, tired and needs work! It’s all cosmetic. It needs paint. Kitchen/ bath could be gutted, but updating will suffice!. The furniture is adequate but very, very tired. Depending on the piece; dated, tacky, in disrepair. The toilet is like 25 years old; so much waisted water. $100. and 2 hours; done. The devil is in the details. The handles on the kitchen cabinets were painted and are sticky and flaking as a result. $20. and 20 minutes; done! All the electrical sockets and switches and their covers are old, discolored and several sockets won’t hold a plug. $60. and 1.5 hours; done! All the doorknobs are trash. $50. and 1 hour; done! I feel like the unit is probably rented most of the time and the owners don’t care about return guests. Would I stay here again? Probably, but I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone I know in this condition. To say I’m conflicted is an understatement. The furniture and finishes are as horrible as the location and the unit are spectacular.
My family and I stayed at Koa Lagoon (different unit) back in 2008 and ever since then I’ve wanted to go back. Finally, 13 years later, my son and I traveled back to Maui and once again stayed at KL, this time in #506. The unit itself was comfortable, clean, easily accessible, and had everything we needed and then some. It’s not a luxurious stay, but we weren’t there for luxurious accommodations or tons of amenities. We were there to enjoy Mother Nature and relax and recharge. The view from the lanai is nothing short of spectacular and the beach, although public, is almost always empty. We saw sea turtles as they traveled over to the nearby cove and the sunsets were to die for. The building is just a short walk or bus ride from all sorts of restaurants and shopping (we went to Piko Cafe many times). Our stay was just what the doctor ordered and we will definitely be back!!
My family and I stayed at Koa Lagoon (different unit) back in 2008 and ever since then I’ve wanted to go back. Finally, 13 years later, my son and I traveled back to Maui and once again stayed at KL, this time in #506. The unit itself was comfortable, clean, easily accessible, and had everything we needed and then some. It’s not a luxurious stay, but we weren’t there for luxurious accommodations or tons of amenities. We were there to enjoy Mother Nature and relax and recharge. The view from the lanai is nothing short of spectacular and the beach, although public, is almost always empty. We saw sea turtles as they traveled over to the nearby cove and the sunsets were to die for. The building is just a short walk or bus ride from all sorts of restaurants and shopping (we went to Piko Cafe many times). Our stay was just what the doctor ordered and we will definitely be back!!
This property was just ok and was our least favorite area on the island. The check in process is based off the rental agreement that is sent via email to you. I had rented several properties for the time we were there so it was difficult to remember the process for each and this one was the hardest. I do not believe it mentions this on the listing. Which is frustrating to not have everything in the app where you booked it. This place was surface clean but the air vents and areas behind curtains or near AC units were horrible. They had so much dust and dirt it was pretty nasty. It is disappointing because the bed was comfortable and the view is amazing. This place needs a lot of TLC.
This property was just ok and was our least favorite area on the island. The check in process is based off the rental agreement that is sent via email to you. I had rented several properties for the time we were there so it was difficult to remember the process for each and this one was the hardest. I do not believe it mentions this on the listing. Which is frustrating to not have everything in the app where you booked it. This place was surface clean but the air vents and areas behind curtains or near AC units were horrible. They had so much dust and dirt it was pretty nasty. It is disappointing because the bed was comfortable and the view is amazing. This place needs a lot of TLC.
This was an okay, non-luxury, affordable option for staying right on the beach. The physical space is not as nice as the pictures portray. Carpets are stained, grout is dirty, and couch is ripped in several spots. The microwave is mounted so high above the stove that I (5’5”) could put things in and take them out, but couldn’t see those things. I guess you could look into the microwave if you stood on a chair or something. The building and location felt totally safe, but it seems like this is definitely a rental for rental’s sake, rather than a condo that anyone cares about. Which is fine for the price; you are getting what you pay for here. If you like places to be sparking clean, this is not the place for you. On the plus side, we had no problems accessing the unit, and it was very quiet (at least for our stay, which was crowded on the island overall). We never heard any traffic noise like you would farther south in Kihei and only a few times heard our direct neighbors coming and going. I’m not sure how common it is in Hawaii for units to put their window AC units on a 6-hour timer, but be aware you’ll have to get up in the night to reset the timers if you sleep with AC. It was great to have a king bed and we never had trouble finding parking. The beach is great for walking but was not (at least for our stay) a beach where people swam. That was nice for privacy, but if you’re looking for swimming out your door, it’s probably not this place. We had not stayed in Kihei before but really preferred it to the more touristy and crowded Kaanapali area. So we enjoyed our stay but I think next time for the same budget I’d look for something not on the beach that was a bit better maintained.
We absolutely loved the room and location, we traveled around maui during our stay and kept telling eachother that Kihei was by far our favorite place to be and that we absolutely loved the condo! We will definitely be booking this room again on our next trip to Maui!
Enjoyed the quiet and beautiful beach out front !
