Location was great. Could use some info on how to run the lights and A/C. Took a while to figure out the remotes. Great Great Location. Slept 4 adults well. Futon could hold another person.
We stayed at Kamaole Sands many years ago. What’s apparent is that the property, while being maintained is aging and a questionable value at nearly $4000/week. AC noisy and shuts off after running 4 hours. The washer smelled badly and both the washer and dryer had problems. Unit lacks the illustrated dining table. It’s ok, but there are probably better values out there.
Upon arrival check in was easy. At the unit the air conditioning was not on so it was 80 degrees inside. The showers are original with intermittent water pressure and the downstairs shower just stopped working on the second day. The pool area is where fun goes to die.
Beautiful condo, beautiful view.
We had a great time staying at this condo with our toddler and baby in January 2020. The location is awesome, we love being just across the street from K3 beach. This condo has a large lanai (some are small at Kam Sands) and lots of space inside for a family. AC worked really well and easier to have central AC than individual room units. There’s a good view of the ocean from the lanai so we were able to watch sunsets and whales breaching in the evening. Kitchen is well-stocked and rooms are comfortable. Only downsides were that bathrooms need a bit of an update and futon is better suited for a kid sleeping on it than an adult. All around a great condo to stay at and we’ve seen a few!
We loved our stay. Couldn’t imagine a better location for our family. Beach across the street was awesome. Surfing beach (for beginners—which we are) was just up the street abt 1 mile, and just south of the property are more beautiful beaches—real “gems”. We swam, surfed, and body boarded with turtles, without even trying. My husband could sit on balcony and see the ocean while he worked (which I know he appreciated). Missing a star because the carpets really need replaced in bedrooms, and the rug under the futon need to b thrown away. Otherwise it was awesome. (And word of warning: the master is a legitimate open loft...which is fine if u have young kids sleeping in the 2nd bedroom and that’s it. If u have a teenager sleeping on the futon directly under ur loft...u may want to reconsider :).
This unit had all the amenities our family of five required for a 10 day stay.
We traveled with our two young children--2&4 years old. The location of this condo is perfect! You're central to the island and can travel anywhere with ease. Lots of shops and restaurants walking distance from the condo. The sun sets right over the water so every evening everyone comes out to congregate and watch it.
Lorinda and Steve but together a binder with such care and thought for their guests. Everything we needed to know about everything was in there. That takes time and love for one's guests; we really appreciated that.
We didn't pay for any excursions. Whale and turtle watching can be done in the early mornings on the beach. We rented a car and though everyone wanted to visit Haleakala Summit (the crater/volcano) for sunrise, we started going up around 9:30am on a clear morning and got to the summit around 11am. It was not freezing since it wasn't that early and was still unbelievably gorgeous. The road to Hana is a bit more harrowing--my husband handled it just fine--but my girls and I were all car sick from the turns. When it started to rain, I was very nervous on the way back down. There is SO SO much to see on the way to Hana with little kids. If you ever want to know more feel free to ask the owners my email and I'll be more than happy to tell you what works for little children.
The beaches: are not Caribbean beaches. They are rougher, deeper, there is more of an incline, a steep drop, and though we traveled to many--Baby Beach, Napili, Red, Black, Kamaole, Big, etc--the waters are not calm enough for small children. But, the various color sands on these beaches are beautiful.
Nearby food: delicious! 808 Deli was our personal fav (most delicious sandwiches ever)! And Maui Thai Bistro was the most delicious Thai food we have EVER had. 808 Bistro for breakfast was incredibly good--crab cake sandwich was to die for. Fred's wasn't good at all especially not for Mexican food (everything tasted stale). Da Kitchen was interesting for local food--nice and quick. 5 Palms, a fancier rest, was a truly terrible experience. Way too expensive for the service and the meals we ordered.
Minor things: little necessities like salt, pepper, bags, ketchup leftover by other guests would have been nice. There was nothing and so buying big items seemed like such a waste when we had to dump it. I found someone to give it to since we were supposed to leave the condo clear.
This was a WONDERFUL vacation. PERFECT. Thank you Lorinda and Steve!
The owners were wonderful to communicate with. They called mid way through our stay to make sure everything was okay - even checked to see if the new picture they had hung looked okay. Their condo was as warm and inviting as they were. The Resort staff was also very friendly and answered any of our questions or concerns as quickly as possible. We would highly recommend this condo and resort if you are coming to Maui.
This was a great condo, very spacious, and had all of the amenities - including beach chairs, cooler, and lots of beach towels. Great beach across the street, and good access to southern beaches, the highway, and lots of awesome restaurants. My only complaints were that the beds themselves were not the best, and the air conditioner would only go down to a max of 70 (which isn't cool enough for my comfort level). Thanks to Lorrinda and Steve for great accommodations and for extending us the courtesy of a late checkout.
