It has an incredible view, but there are countless issues with this booking. The listing indicates the full unit has AC and we were not informed that it was broken until we were physically there. We had children sleeping on the "pull out" sofa bed in the living room. I took a photo of the thermostat at 12:50am one night and it was 86 degrees in the living room.The individual's phone number that was provided to me didn't wasn't even the host and told me they were unable to do anything to remedy the situation except provide me with a phone number for another individual - also not the host. The phone number I was provided was also 11-digits and not a valid phone number.The chair in the living room had a broken leg on the rear which would cause the chair to nearly tip over when trying to lean back in it. The listing also states the unit has an ice maker, which it doesn't.The only lighting in the master bedroom is a track light in front of the closet, and you can only turn it on with a light switch located in the bathroom.Lastly, you will be expected to read a rule book once you enter the unit and there is no indication of this in the listing. The rules state you have to do the laundry, sweep/vacuum, familiarize yourself with the vacuum by reading the manual, etc. We booked this unit to enjoy our time in Hawai'i - not to be a cleaning service. I totally understand general cleaning habits, but we didn't pay to be told what items WE are to launder prior to our check-out.
This was a great comfortable place to stay. With the beach right there on two sides, nice bed and couches, fully equipped kitchen, what’s not to love. My daughter said on our last day, “I could stay here a month.” If we return to Hawaii next summer, and the plan is to do so, we hope to get the same place again.
This place was so beautiful. The unit was perfect, enjoyed the extra room because of the end unit !
Overall, this is a great place to stay. The condo building is right on the ocean, so the moment you arrive you hear the waves and can't help but feel the aloha. The private lanai is spacious and looks up the beach. The town is almost as far away as you can get from all the tourists, and the beach only had a handful of people on it at its most crowded. What the neighborhood lacks in glamour, it makes up for in authenticity. The building and the unit leave a little bit to be desired in terms of lacking updates, but if that's not important to you, everything worked just fine. Aside from a large stain on the mattress, the unit was quite clean. The weather was so nice in January that we did not need to use the air conditioning. The owners were helpful and easy to communicate with, and check in/out went smoothly. If you want somewhere to get away from the crowds, listen to the waves, and sit on the lanai to watch the sunset, this is the place.
the location was ideal and as expected. The issues we experienced included poorly maintained unit, non functioning permanent airconditioning (had temporary air conditioner in the bedroom),dishes and kitchenware was mismatched and very dated. The futon in the living area was not to be used. The cooking appliances were dated but operable and the ice machine in the fridge was not functionable. The location was ideal and perfect
This has the best views and can hear the ocean all day and night long. The only thing that we experienced negatively was the place could really use a face lift. Outdated furnishings and decor as well as the AC unit gave out while there. Other than that, we enjoyed our stay!
We stayed in this unit 15 years ago and we were somewhat disappointed that it hadn’t been updated since then. It is a corner unit on the beach with a wonderful ocean view. The unit could use a more thorough cleaning but I realize if the owners haven’t been there regularly they would not now
We have stayed at this condo building many times over 20 years. Quiet, swimmable beach with gorgeous views. This was our first time in this unit. Typically opt for higher floors but now have a new favorite floor (4th) - puts you right at height of the palm trees and above the beach but not too far up. This unit is comfortable and has both big indoor and outdoor tables to seat the family comfortably. Well equipped kitchen. Comfortable king bed. Beach chairs & sand toys. It is not an updated unit but has been kept well & was clean. Owner very responsive with questions & has a housekeeper that can meet you on arrival. Definitely recommend!
We love the beach here and the lack of tourists, but the property is getting very run down. And while most of the furnishings provided in the unit were adequate, the tv service was unacceptable. Certainly, we don't go to the beach to watch tv, but we had several days of storms plus a short illness, so were stuck inside more than usual. The tv service is Google tv and the slow wi-fi connection makes it impossible to watch anything for more than 2 minutes without it freezing to buffer and often just drifting away. It was highly annoying and very disappointing.
Think long and hard whether the risk of a discounted condo is worth the risk!
We checked into this condo and immediately gave notice that we were going to check out the next day.
Facts (with pictures as evidence):
-The fold-out futon style twin bed has stains and is unsanitary.
-The fold-out couch mattress is the thickness of a folded towel. Whoever says that it is comfortable is lying through their teeth, which makes me question all of the favorable reviews.
-The owner did not warn us that the complex was replacing concrete hallway floors (jackhammer sounds all day)
-There is a homeless encampment within 500 yards of the beach entrance.
-Most cabinets were musty and moldy smelling.
-The dishes were half-clean.
-The floor had hair and other dirt on it.
-The gauges on the stove are painted with nail polish.
More facts regarding our horrid engagement with VRBO and the owner:
-We contacted the owner, per VRBO policy, and he replied back with a picture of the thermostat, which we hadn’t complained about.
-I called VRBO no fewer than four times during my vacation.
-The owner only reimbursed us a portion, so we paid over a thousand dollars for one night
I have told countless family and friends about this experience and have heard several similar horror stories. VRBO does not have our best interest in mind and they will definitely lose more money from our lost business than the amount that they profited in this situation.
