We enjoyed this property very much. The home is very comfortable, and we really enjoyed the front deck and view. We frequently commented about how well-stocked it was, from the many kitchen utensils to the beach gear. This is the first beach property we stayed at that offered everything we could think of: beach towels, cloth bags, chairs, umbrellas, mats, snorkel gear, cooler, etc, etc. It was nice to have all of that available. It is also in a GREAT location for access to some of the most popular activities: whale watching tours, swimming with dolphins, manta ray dives, BEAUTIFUL accessible beaches.
We had several communications with Kuulei (property owner), and she was always interested in helping and quickly replied with answers. Thanks for the excellent and open communication!
Here are some things to be aware of:
- The property is in a subdivision with very steep roads. Although I walked "around the block" a few times, this is definitely not for the timid, and you should not expect to walk around right in the neighborhood for leisure strolls. It was a very good cardiovascular workout!
- The property is essentially an upper "flat" with residents in the lower level. The washer and dryer are shared, so you may need to work with them to arrange a good time for laundry.
- The family next door and in the lower level both have dogs that enjoy barking occasionally. It wasn't continuous, but could be noisy at times (especially the dog next door). The dog in the lower level "did it's duty" on the synthetic grass below, which wasn't pleasing to look at as it piled up, and occasionally interfered with the fresh Hawaii air we were enjoying.
None of these things prevented us from enjoying a week-long vacation at this property. I just think it is helpful for people to know before renting / arriving.