Nicole S.
July 2024
We just had two weeks at Leis of Luxury and had a fabulous vacation! Perfect location from the beach and pool, we will be back! Alyson was great to deal with and very responsive to any questions we had! Thanks again!
Mary F.
July 2024
Spacious, clean and comfortable.
Nice view.
Resort grounds are beautiful and well maintained.
Nice pool.
Easy walk to the beach and restaurants.
NaTai P.
March 2024
Super convenient, everything we needed and more
Mike W.
February 2024
We enjoyed our stay at Kamaole Sands. It’s a great property for families with a shallow kids pool and hot tub, lots of grass area, and close to Kamaole Beach III, which is a great beach to play and watch the sunset. The place itself had pretty much everything we needed, including kids sand toys, boogie boards, and chairs. The loft format is unique and spacious. The lanai is great too with nice views of the beautiful gardens, palm trees, and ocean. The wooden spiral stairs are a bit tricky for young kids, and of course they were by intrigued by them, but they figured them out quickly and we were careful to keep an eye on them. The property has nice Weber barbecues, which we enjoyed. The staff keep everything meticulous too. Mahalo for having us!
Mark K.
December 2023
Our family of 5 recently stayed in this unit for 10 nights. We had a great stay! We loved the keyless entry to the unit. We never had to worry about taking keys to the beach or pool.
We had our 3 young children stay in lower bedroom and appreciated having sleeper chair bed. We had a very comfortable king bed upstairs.
There were instructions about the air conditioning units, but we actually ended up not needing to reset them as they kept us comfortable at the higher setting at night. We did not use during the day as the unit stays comfortably cool with the breeze.
The unit was very well equipped! From kitchen Tupperware to beach chairs and towels, coolers, boogie boards …you name it and it was there.
We have stayed at Kamaole Sands in other units multiple times before and have always loved the amenities. The pool and hot tubs are a favourite and there is easy access to a family-friendly beach with lifeguard across the street. We also always use the tennis courts and the kids can take a free lesson once a week (although this time it was canceled due to rain). The view from this unit allows you to appreciate the beautifully maintained grounds and gardens. It was decorated for Christmas and we loved the big tree and all the lights!
We weren’t sure what to expect visiting Maui after the devastating fires in Lahaina. We ended up having a wonderful trip and tried to support the local businesses as much as we could during our stay.
Would stay at this unit again!
Roman R.
December 2023
This location is great for the family. There was enough room for 3 kids and wife and I. Everything was clean and easy to use. Had beach chairs, ice chest and beach towels for whole family which made enjoying the beach much easier than renting those items. The condo is right across street from beach, 5-10mi walk which was great for family. I highly recommend this location and will stay again.
Diane V.
July 2023
Lovely condo with a great location within the complex. View from lanai was wonderful as you’re able to see the blue ocean, gorgeous grounds, and of course, the amazing sunsets nightly.
Our bedroom was in the loft upstairs. The bed was super comfy, and with the AC and fans we were never too warm. Kitchen fully stocked and all the appliances worked well, including the Keurig for coffee making. 3 televisions in the condo, which we all enjoyed. We would definitely recommend this place to our friends. Thank you Alyson and Ron!
Diane
Rohana D.
June 2023
Perfect location and very spacious that accommodate our ohana.
Jared K.
May 2023
Good:
Property is in a decent location in Kihei. The condo is spacious with one bedroom, a large family room, and a big loft with the second bed and full bathroom. It was comfortable for our family of six. Resort property is just average - tennis courts are decent (reservation system; racket rental $5 for adults, free for juniors); free tennis clinics; pool is very average and spas were not working properly for the entire week. Short walk to the Kamaole Beaches, which are decent beaches for snorkeling (not as nice as the many spots north of Kaanapali), but we did see turtles.
Bad:
This property is in real need of renovation. Seems clear that it is an investment property to squeeze out revenue and not return any of it into the upkeep of the property. The bathrooms were dirty and we needed to clean the tub and shower upstairs before we used them. Felt grimy every time you used them. The main bedroom had an off-putting odor that never went away. They have a sign on the wall that tells you to only turn on the A/C units, but not to adjust or you'll be open to all kinds of liability. You turn them on and the setting is at 80.... The third bed is a pullout couch and it was awful.
We had a great time in Maui, but would not stay in this place again and can't recommend it, unless you only need a roof and some space. We would have gladly paid a little more for a different place.
Melanie S.
April 2023
We enjoyed our stay in Kamaole Sands. It was during spring break, so was busy and popular with families, which made for a fun environment.
Leslie A.
April 2023
We always enjoy Kamaole Sands condo complex in great location. Some updating needed but otherwise great place.
Paul N.
April 2023
My family of 6 got to the resort 2 hours after check-in, and the house keeping/property manager was still cleaning the unit. The unit has only 1 reserve parking spot and she took the spot, leaving us to call resort to find another parking spot. The cleaning lady was very accommodating to make the unit work for us, but we texted about shampoo and dish soap, but no response. The unit has potential to be great, but the sleeper sofa is worn out that we did not want my boys to sleep in it. Extra foldable mat was available for one of my son to sleep. The other one had to share the king size bed with us. The beach equipment needs update. No shampoo or dish washing liquid to wash the dishes. Not all amenities in the unit was available from the listing. The resort has a nice pool and activities. The location is walking distance to the beach and the sun sets on the beach.
Bruce W.
March 2023
Lots of rain
Andrea S.
January 2023
We really enjoyed our stay and everything was clean and nice! The grounds were kept up beautifully and the property was so pretty with a nice ocean view. Check in was super easy and all the staff were so friendly. The only complaint I had was that the condo was advertised as having air conditioning but we were only allowed to keep it at 80 degrees which made it hot in there sometimes. I also thought according to the pictures there were two beds in the one bedroom but there wasn’t. Overall we had a great experience and would stay there again!
Ben H.
December 2022
We enjoyed our recent stay at this unit. One of the better units we have stayed at Kamaole Sands. Love the location of unit. You can view the sunset just outside of the unit.
Douglas B.
December 2022
good
Dayle H.
November 2022
Excellent location of this property within Kihei. This condo is in bldg 6 with gorgeous ocean views as well as perfect view and location to the pool. Very easy checkin. The condo is as pictured. Decorated with an island feel. Only slept in the master. King comfortable in the loft. Very hot when we were there. Did need to turn on a few fans for cooling. Had a problem with our toilet the first night. Sent a note to owners In the morning and it was managed extremely efficiently and quickly. By day two, there was a new toilet installed. We were very impressed to get tradespeople that fast and not have us inconvenienced. Would stay again for sure.
Brianne G.
November 2022
Our stay was super ! Great communication, amenities and organization. Everything was easy! A few issues arose but were dealt with simply and quickly. The host is experienced and it shows. The place had everything you needed and a super comfy bed! AC was perfect with fans to cool You down the extra touch. Enough space for 4 easily even 5 -6 could stay ! Great location and top floor was enjoyable, close to pool and beach access. Would be back easily. Thanks for our stay.
Robyn P.
November 2022
We had an amazing vacation here. There were 5 of us staying here. My 3 kids traded off between the bedroom downstairs with the bed and the couch in living room. They were comfortable on both! It was a great location in all aspects. Close to pool, beach and shopping. The balcony had a great view of the ocean and you could also see pool. The kitchen has plenty of dishes, pans, coffee, etc. we did use the bbq’s quite a bit, and they were great. There was a blow dryer and a flat iron in bathroom, which was great. The only toiletries in bathrooms were bars of soap that were for hands and body. Would recommend either bringing your own or plan on buying stuff there. My husband and I stayed in the loft. Comfortable bed, big bathroom as well. Plenty cool up there with the a/c mini split. Enjoyed every day we had there. The views from balcony are beautiful and serene.
Kathy A.
July 2022
This was our first trip to Maui and we couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. The location was perfect. Just across the street from the beach, walking distance to shops and restaurants and centrally located for driving around the island. It was a great fit for our family of 5. Would definitely stay here again.
Jeffrey D.
May 2022
Great location across the street from the beach. FULLY stocked. We had a great stay!
Lisa T.
March 2022
We stayed for 2 weeks and loved the location, beautiful beach right across the street and easy access to all Maui attractions. Host provided detailed driving directions and check in instructions plus she contacted us a few days after arrival to ensure everything was ok. Would rent this place again for sure.
Terry C.
March 2022
The property is in a great location with access to beach and local shops. Barbecue area is close by. The unit is a little outdated but nice. The air conditioner had issues but the owner fixed that
Ray B.
February 2022
We love Maui and have been vacationing here for over 15 years. We have previously stayed in the Kaanapali area. My brother had booked this unit at the Kamaole Sands and at the last minute was unable to go, so the owner Alyson was most accommodating and kindly arranged for us to take over the reservation which went very smoothly. We were so happy we were able to stay in this unit. There were 4 of us but the unit is so spacious with an upstairs and downstairs bedroom and bathroom that we all had our privacy. The unit was so well equipped and had all the comforts of home. There is a beautiful ocean view and the grounds in this complex are just amazing. We were so pleasantly surprised at what a great location this is. The beach is right across the street and lots of great restaurants in the area. It's such an easy drive to Wailea and the airport too. But you could actually walk for everything needed. We highly recommend this unit and plan to return soon! Thank you Alyson for accomodating us in your lovely suite.
Mindy P.
January 2022
We had a TERRIFIC time at Leis of Luxury in Kamaole Sands! The owner Alyson was extremely communicative and responsive. She made us feel so comfortable. The condo was the perfect setting for our family of four with two teenage girls. We felt at home and safe the entire stay of 14 days. The condo was clean, fully equipped with EVERYTHING we needed and then some. The amenities at Kamaole Sands were amazing. The people we encountered from the front office to other guests (including residents) was welcoming and inclusive. We will totally stay here again! Thank you for making our stay as magical as Maui! Aloha & Mahalo!
Julie C.
January 2022
We were on Maui visiting family and stayed at Kamaole Sands. We couldn’t have stayed at a better place. Excellent location, clean and amazing views from lanai and front. Facilities were great…pool, bbq area and gym for the boys. We look forward to booking our next stay in Maui!
Robin P.
November 2021
Easy experience, beautiful grounds across from the beach. I think it was the condo mechanical room (locked) that loudly blew hot air directly on the lanai, most of the time. Very poor design (looks like all the condos were designed this way). This negatively impacted our experience, as we travelled a long distance to be able to sit outside.
STEVE B.
November 2021
Kamaole Sands is fantastic. We loved the proximity to the beaches and parks right across the street. We enjoyed the pools and the beautiful/tropical grounds, and absolutely loved the outstanding views right from the deck of this condo. Highly recommended!
This unit is nicely decorated and in decent condition. A few things are certainly showing their age, but we were still pleased with the condo. Alyson is a terrific host; checking in along the way to ensure a terrific experience. She was very responsive and sincerely eager to address any issues and/or answer any questions.
I would recommend this place to others and/or stay here again.
Daneka H.
August 2021
When we arrived after 12 hours of flying the AC nor the internet was working in the unit. Plus I never received check in instructions that Alyson claimed she emailed me so I didn’t where to park or how to get past the gate that Waze brought me to. The property manager came out the next day to confirm neither AC nor internet was working. It took them 3 days to get the AC working. It was extremely hot in the unit. I specifically chose this condo because of the 3 mini splits in the unit. Kamaole Sands is a huge complex so I’m not sure why it took them so long to come fix the issue. I was told they couldn’t get anyone out bc it’s the weekend and everyone works on island time. It took 2 days for the internet to work. I asked for some money back and I’m still waiting to hear on that. Alyson told me she has 2 weeks after I leave to determine if she wants to give me some money back. The AC only goes down to 72. So if you are looking to have it cooler you can not lower it past 72. 72 degrees was comfortable for us. When we first arrived it had to have been between 85-90 degrees for the 3 days until they fixed the AC which was unbearable. I asked to have a later check out due to all our internet and AC issues and was told no. It wasn’t a pleasant start or end to our vacation. I do not think we will be using vrbo again after this awful experience. I was hoping to get a partial refund so I could write a decent review by saying there was issues and I was compensated for them but I’m still waiting on that. The grounds were as shown and the sunsets were great from the balcony. The balcony had the Mini split compressors and you couldn’t sit out there long Bc the hot air from them was blowing in your face.
Mike Y.
August 2021
Would definitely book again. The place has everything you need. Great location
Linda M.
July 2021
Great location and space for family. Unit could use some upgrades.
Kristine A.
July 2021
Yes, the condo looks just like the photos. My husband--our family cook--thought the kitchen was well stocked and the grills were very nice. I was impressed with the "little touches" throughout like hairdryers (1 in each bathroom), hotel-size shampoo and conditioner, paper products, beach chairs, and coolers. The owner made check-in very easy and contacted me to make sure we were comfortable. Having rented many vacation homes through VRBO, I can honestly say this was the best one we've stayed at in 17 years. Highly recommend.
Kristine S.
June 2021
My 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms was decorated in a beautiful turtle and bird of paradise theme. The kitchen was fully equipped with a dishwasher too. The rooms and parlor had A/C and fans. The condo was overlooking the pool and gardens. The condo was within a 2 minutes waking distance to a clean family beach even with a playground. My children and I enjoyed our stay!
Sandra B.
June 2021
The property was as described. Allyson was a very responsive owner and easy to work with. Plenty of beach gear. Only note is that the foldout bed chair is quite small. if you have adults they should plan to use the foldout couch. Kamolae Sands is a fabulous location.
Karen G.
July 2019
The property is in a great location. It’s across from a public beach great for snorkeling. There are many restaurants and attractions near property.
This is not a luxury condo but it is very nice and a great value . Everything worked and everything was clean. We had 4 adults and two teens. It had room for three in each bedroom keeping living room open
Diane B.
July 2019
I found that the location was perfect!! There were lots of beaches to choose from!! Nice walking and running area!! The condo has beautiful views of both water and mountain ranges,, Had a perfect time!!
Ben S.
June 2019
Very nice for those who want easy access to the beach and options for dining and shopping close by, without feeling boxed in or in the middle of a busy area.
Katie B.
May 2019
We were thrilled with our choice of this property! We started and ended our days on the balcony with terrific views of the ocean and Maui. The amenities in the condo made it easy to pack up snacks to explore the rest of the island. After a long day of adventuring, we loved coming "home" instead of into a hotel rom. Kihei has so much to do within walking distance and we were comfortable sending our teenager off on his own for a few hours to explore. We went across the street to the beach almost every day to snorkel, relax, or say hi to the turtles with our morning coffee. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't daydreaming about buying a place of my own there!
Alyson is a responsive and attentive host-- she sets the bar high for other owners. Stop reading this review and start booking your stay!
Angela B.
April 2019
Lovely home close to shopping, beaches, restaurants.
Kristi K.
March 2019
We stayed at Alyson's condo for 6 nights and it was excellent! It was clean, beautifully decorated and the kitchen was stocked with most everything you would need. The deck has a beautiful view of the pool one way and the ocean the other way. My husband & I were travelling with our 19-year old son and his friend so the spaciousness of this loft unit was great! The boys of course enjoyed the free wifi, and the pool, ping pong and being so close to the beach. Kamaole Sands is such a pretty property; my husband and I enjoyed the walks around the grounds with the fountains - very well kept. We did A LOT of cooking there so having the fully-functioning kitchen and an abundance of communal BBQ's was exactly what we needed. My husband and I took the loft bedroom - the bed was super comfortable, loved all the fans (no need for air conditioning for us) and of course, having the ensuite bathroom right there was super convenient. What I had a little challenge with was the openness of the loft itself; being the only female with 3 males, I had to be a little cautious of when I was changing. I'm one of the those "need full darkness/quiet" kind of sleepers but we were up early to take full advantage of all that Maui has to offer so it wasn't a big problem (just mentioning it in case someone needs to have a door/wall separating them from the 'action' in the downstairs living room).
The 'boys' (sounds weird since they're 19 :) ) did not want to sleep in the same bed in the main floor bedroom so they took turns using the fold out sleep chair every night which wasn't very comfortable, so they just put the cushions from the couch on top of it and it was fine (an alternative more comfortable 2nd bed option in that room would be welcomed). It was great to have laundry facilities in the unit and it was stocked with plenty of lovely towels, etc. The beach chairs could be updated with the Tommy Bahama type but it was great to have them as an option. They even had a little cooler there to use, which was great!
Thank you Alyson for sharing your Maui home with us AND for checking in while we there to ensure all was well. We highly recommend your unit and will hopefully be back again someday!
Nancy H.
March 2019
We had a terrific time .. great location .. and the kids loved the beach, the pool and the gardens.
Margaret S.
February 2019
Highly recommend this unit. This was our third time staying in this unit and as always it was awesome! Very clean, well stocked and super comfy beds! Will definitely stay again. Thanks for everything Alyson! 😊
Darlene D.
February 2019
This was my families first trip to Maui or even Hawaii. I am always leery about renting places fearing that they will not be what they say they are. This condo was what Alyson had said and more. When I arrived I was mesmerized of how beautiful the condo was. The condo was neat and clean. The view from the balcony was breathtaking. The beds were so comfortable, I had the best sleep than I had in a long time. Kamaole Sands is in a great location in walking distance to the stores and restaurants. The beach is right across the street with easy access. The condo was well stocked with towels, beach toys, beach accessories, and more. Alyson was very friendly in her emails and even took the time out to make sure we were doing okay during our stay. We will definitely be visiting Hawaii again and will get in contact with Alyson so that we can rent her property again. By far the best place that I have ever rented. We had a great stay. Best first trip, thanks Alyson.
Carl E.
January 2019
Hi Alyson, we are back! We live in Hana and our family likes to take little getaways to our favorite resort in Kihei, Kamaole Sands. We have stayed in your unit now 3 times and we love it! Since our last visit you have remodeled the upstairs bathroom with the walk in shower. Wow it looks great! The beds are super comfortable, tasteful décor, kitchen has everything we need, great location next to pool and awesome views. Having the a/c in the entire unit is really nice too (other units don’t have that) although we didn’t use it this time since it was May and there was no need. Our family will be back to Leis of Luxury again and again. Thanks for having us!
Joni F.
January 2019
First impressions walking into unit were disappointing. Main floor bedroom was dated, dusty, and tired looking. Desperately needs an upgrade as does main floor bath.
Main floor runner mats were soiled and old...not inviting at all.
Upstairs bedroom updated and nice but could not make up for other glaring shortfalls.
Amenities were good in kitchen and for beach going. (Except for the old garburator that clogged and owner charged us for repair)
This is a 2 1/2 star vacation rental.
Lynnette C.
December 2018
My family had a wonderful time in Kihei. Kamaole sands is a great location. The condo had everything we needed. Highly recommend the Leis of Luxury.
Scott B.
October 2018
This was our third trip to Maui, and by far this has been the best condo we have stayed in. Kamaole Sands is a great complex located close to many amenities (including Shave Ice), and right across the street from Kamaole Park III beach. We have stay at Kamaole Sands previously, but this was a much nicer unit. The condo was well stocked with everything we needed including many beach toys and accessories. Alyson was very friendly and quick to respond to any questions we had. All in all, a great vacation and great condo. We have flagged this condo as one of our ‘favorites’ and hopefully we’ll be back next year.
Andra D.
October 2018
Aloha! This spacious condo welcomed our family with beautiful, Hawaiian decor. It was just as beautiful as described in the listing and really gave us the spirit of Aloha! The bathrooms and kitchen were well stocked and very up to date with nice finishes and linens. There was plenty of room for our family of four to spread out and not feel cramped. We had our meals on the lanai, with lovely views of the pool, gardens and ocean. Our mornings were spent going to different white sandy, beaches every day and going to so many different snorkel spots. We saw lots of coral, colorful reef fish and sea turtles! Coming home to very easy parking was so convenient with the kids and all of the beach stuff. In the afternoons, we enjoyed the pool or if it was really hot, enjoyed a nap in the condo’s cool A/C! Staying at Leis of Luxury was like staying at a really nice resort yet with all the comforts of home.
Scott F.
July 2018
We really enjoyed our stay at the Leis of Luxury in Kihei. Our unit was nicely appointed, very comfortable, clean and spacious for our family of 5. It was great to be able to walk across the street to get to a great beach. We had never been to Maui before and I think Kihei is the perfect spot to stay. It turns out to be a nice central location. Thank you for sharing your home Ron and Alison!
Sarah G.
July 2018
We had the best time! The view was perfect—we loved being able to see the ocean and the pool. We also had a view of the BBQs so we could scope out availability. The proximity to the elevator and to the pool facilities is great. The condo itself is beautiful- we loved the decor and the layout, TVs in both rooms, AC and laundry (came in handy!). We brought our boys (7 and 9) —we enjoyed the ping pong and shave ice at the pool but spent most of our time across the street at the beach! The cooler and boogie boards were key too. We spent some of our trip at a hotel and won’t do that again. We’re definitely coming back! Thanks Alyson, see you next year!
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