Anthony L.
August 2024
Clean, great location, easy access to beach. TV and Wifi were a bit slow but overall a great experience.
Julie D.
July 2024
We had a wonderful time despite a significant scheduling problem. The owner made it right for us & we were able to enjoy the lovely condo & lanai. Papakea is a gorgeous property!
Teresa B.
July 2024
Beautiful condo, felt like home, everything there was exactly what we needed! Would love to go back!
Adrianna W.
July 2024
Very clean property, easy check-in, well maintained and lovely property! Great host intro message to help us get acquainted with the property.
Paul
June 2024
I really liked property and usually expedia offers great deals but looking at papakea’s rates going through them directly i would have saved $1200 for the 9 nights going through them plus had two bedrooms instead of 1.i guess next time i should just check condo directly and go with best deal
Shannon G.
May 2024
We love the Papakea and have stayed at the resort many times, it’s more low key and peaceful which we love. This is the first time in this particular unit and we loved it. The owners did a great job on the remodel! Looks great! Kitchen is well stocked and layout makes sense, bed is cozy and views are fantastic from the balcony. We actually prefer where this unit faces because the sun doesn’t create a glare at any time during the day. In other units that face directly out to the ocean we’ve had to draw our curtains. Here we were able to enjoy the shade on the balcony and the incredible ocean view at all times. Super pretty grounds and great pool/jacuzzi! Convenient to great places to eat like the Fish Market and across the street from the Grocery store. Great location to take walks down to Kaanapali or the other direction towards Napili Bay. You won’t regret selecting this unit.
Matt H.
May 2024
Booked this paradise as a last minute surprise trip for my Fiance and myself and it was the most fantastic time we could have asked for!
Having never stayed in a traditional VRBO and only in the full resorts, this location was so relaxing, private and calm for our needs/wants. The size of the condo was perfect for the two of us with plenty of space to relax, cook, etc.
The location is also close to plenty of great beach spots that are less than a 5 minute drive away, just remember to go early for any free parking! As well as tons of local shops and eating spots within walking distance.
We were upset to finally go and hope to come back soon! Thank you!
Lindsay G.
April 2024
Would recommend 10/10!!!
Vivian O.
March 2024
This was a beautiful unit for our 4th stay in Papakea. Seamless booking and check-in. The resort is close to many amenities and the property itself is so refreshing and relaxing. We would stay again for sure!
Daren A.
March 2024
This property was amazing. I would stay here again without hesitation. By far my favorite VRBO experience!
Cheryl T.
March 2024
Lura was great! We weren’t able to come due to a family emergency but will book again because Lura was a great communicator
Judy P.
March 2024
We have stayed at Papakea many times, and this is our 3rd year in this condo. . The location is perfect with a mountain and an ocean view, and close to the pool and hot tub. The unit has been recently updated and is so well equipped. We love it! Papakea is a wonderful resort, with attention to detail in both the grounds and the buildings.
Kristi N.
February 2024
Lura’s unit is not only beautiful but so well thought out. Plenty of storage, a well-equipped kitchen, surprisingly great view too. Lots of extra touches were appreciated, such as hooks in the shower to hang wet suits to zip lock bags for food storage. Even some thoughtful touches like hot chocolate and popcorn! Would definitely recommend!
Patti P.
February 2024
The condo looks as it does in the pictures. Very clean and well kept. We had a wonderful time and Lura was very responsive whenever I had questions. My questions were very simple, like 'where can I find XX' in their condo. She would respond w/in a 30min time window, and always very kind. We were w/in walking distance to beaches, restaurants, etc. If you wanted a longer walk, you can even walk all the way to Whaler's Village and back, which we thoroughly enjoyed. Thanks Lura for hosting us at your beautiful condo!
Garrett D.
December 2023
Lura was so helpful and understanding. You are in good hands with her for your booking!
Leolia D.
December 2023
Had a great time staying in Lura's unit! The location is perfect for us and is centrally located to all of our favorite places to go and things to do! Would definitely stay again!
Patrick B.
December 2023
Everything feels newly renovated, the mattress is extremely comfortable, AC works great, appliances are new and feel high end. The view is great. I couldn’t be happier with the property. A quick walk south will take you to some sandy beaches and a whole line of resorts with food and drinks. I’ll definitely be back.
Dominic W.
November 2023
We booked this stay last minute and based on the pictures as past reviews it seemed like a great place to stay. When we.opened the blinds we discovered the adjoining buildings could look directly into the residence. We immediately contacted the owner (who was responsive) but unwilling to shorten our stay or provide any refund for unused nights. Ice maker was not working upon arrival. The first night we awoke at 5AM to large machinery outside our door blaring beeping sounds.
Victor K.
November 2023
Our vacation was absolutely perfect for 14 days.
The condo had everything we needed that made us feel like home. We cooked in some and had everything we needed to prepare meals.
Lura has the condo decorated to perfection, we will
definitely keep this in mind on next trip to Maui 🌴🌼🌺🍍
Doug T.
September 2023
Everything was super clean, modern and exceeded my expectations. The kitchen was well-stocked and the location was great. There was a nice view from the Lanai and we enjoyed having our coffee every morning while looking at the ocean. I have stayed at over 20 rental properties and this one was one of the best.
Deb K.
August 2023
We loved this place great view
Keri B.
July 2023
This was a great place to stay and relax, walk to the beach and close to golf👍.
Lisa A.
June 2023
Our stay was great. Condo has everything you will need. Pool & activities all fine & very clean. The property grounds are very well looked. BBQs are the cleanest I've ever seen. The golf putty range was fun. I do recommend though that the cleaners need to use a newer or fresh mop to mop the condo floor a little better. But all in all a great place & would visit again
Hannah G.
June 2023
This condo was perfect for the two of us to start off our honeymoon! Lura responded quickly and let us know our room was ready early, which we really appreciated! We felt like we were on a resort without the crowds. It was Awesome.
Meghan B.
June 2023
We truly loved everything about our time at Lura’s condo and felt like we were in our home away from home. The views are incredible and nothing can beat the location! The condo had everything we needed and more, it was equipped with beach chairs and an umbrella, towels, and the property has so many fun amenities. I even took a lei making class! The staff on site were so friendly and helped us with anything we needed which wasn’t much since we had everything we needed at the condo. We will absolutely be back and could not recommend this condo more! Thank you, Lura and Papakea Staff!
Michelle M.
June 2023
This resort is lovely! Lots of activities, 2 pools, 2 hot tubs, plenty of BBQ's, well manicured grounds and gardens and the views...gorgeous! Everything you need is within walking distance including grocery, restaurant, rentals, beaches, etc. J307 is a 3rd floor end unit so lots of light making it feel large and bright.
robert g.
May 2023
The corner unit is tastefully updated. Quiet, and with great views we felt very comfortable staying here. The grounds are immaculate and family friendly. We hosted a number of family gatherings there, with the large table and seats, we easily accommodated our party of 7 for meals.
You won't find everything you might need in the kitchen yet, the items were newer and in very good condition, just came up a little short on a few essentials.
Sara E.
May 2023
Great location and beautiful grounds; however, this unit’s kitchen was infested with bugs. lack of communication from the host to the the property and us lead to frustration during check-in and out.
Check-in was disappointing since the unit was clean and available upon our arrival an hour early but the host would not authorize the front desk to release the keys to us. The 1st morning I immediately noticed an infestation of bugs in the kitchen. Future guests should know that bugs are entering the unit where the tile grout is missing on the righthand side of the sink and around the outlet between the stove and fridge. If this was my unit I would have sent an exterminator that day and refunded the cleaning fee but unfortunately the host only suggested cleaning the counter with alcohol or windex and thanked us for the feedback. Since we were only staying 2 nights and only had one night left we decided we
would just not use the kitchen instead of leaving. We were exhausted from our travels and didn’t want to take away even more from our stay by switching properties. There were no instructions provided for checkout so we had to reach out to the host who didn’t respond until the next day. We wanted to start our travels early that day and then found out that am that we had to wait until the office opened to sign a bill. That is an extremely dated policy considering I signed an authorization approving the charges at the start of the stay.
Doug B.
March 2023
Condo is well appointed and in a nice resort.
Experienced a hiccup during check in but was handled as well as could be expected by very respectful property owners.
The interior is very nice and comfortable.
The only down side to the unit (which may not be an issue for many) is the location of the AC unit in the living area. The unit doesn’t push cold air into bedroom.
If you open windows in bedroom and living room you can get a nice breeze through the unit but you hear everyone traveling the stairwell outside the bedroom.
Aside from lack of cold air in bedroom, the unit is near perfect.
Again, owners are very professional.
Judy P.
February 2023
This is the second time we have stayed in this condo at Papakea and we love it!!! The condo is beautiful, very well equipped, and the perfect location!! Lura and Shawn are wonderful hosts and are so responsive when we have a question or concern. We can't wait to return to J307 next year!!
Matt P.
December 2022
Our stay was absolutely amazing! The space was beautiful and the resort was just so amazing, so much space and not super busy. Java Jazz right across the street was our favourite spot to eat. We’re already dreaming of the day we can get back out there.❤️❤️😎
Kelle K.
December 2022
Lovely updated property! Kitchen is fantastic and numerous supplies provided. Very comfortable unit with nice furnishings and many "extras" to make your stay enjoyable. Loved the lanai and viewing the ocean and property grounds. Participated in a few activities at the resort which are included. Great place, would recommend in a heartbeat!
Jackie B.
December 2022
I’ve been to Maui many times and the J07 at Papakea is my new favorite. The unit is exactly as pictured with a great shower and comfortable bed. The resort is beautifully maintained and was such an authentic Hawaiian feeling.
chris n.
November 2022
Had a great stay, drove to various beaches but always had the ocean front chairs at the sea wall for sunsets. Papa Ohana cinnamon rolls and pizza were good that was really close and Java Jazz for more reasonable priced dinner and drinks. Room was great and pull out coach worked well for the 3 of us. Easy place to cook in at multiple nights too.
Marilyn M.
November 2022
Truely enjoyed our time at this location. Having the chairs, cooler, and beach towels made our stay so easy. Property doesn’t have a beach but a quick 5 minutes either direction gets you there. Just 10 Minutes north will take you to a perfect wave jumping beach. Husband enjoyed the shower!!
Alysha J.
November 2022
This condo was perfect for our honeymoon getaway to Maui. It had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. On top of the condo being clean, fully stocked and the resort staff being fantastic, the grounds were also immaculate and well kept. We also really appreciated the beach supplies it came with including beach chairs, a cooler, umbrella, etc. and putters for the putting greens. Our favourite thing was the location of the condo. It was about an hour walk up the beach boardwalk to the Whaler’s village where we enjoyed many morning coffees and some shopping and dining. In the other direction were great boogie boarding and snorkeling bays/beaches that were only about a 10 minute drive away. There were great restaurants within walking distance to the condo as well - including Duke’s beach house restaurant and Maui Brewing Co. The condo provided us with everything we needed to cook as many meals as we wanted and we used the BBQ’s by the pool quite a bit. It was less than a five minute walk to Times Supermarket to grab our groceries. Lura was quick to respond the one time I messaged her as well. Overall a great experience and would recommend this condo to anyone!
Tracy G.
November 2022
First of all the view from the balcony is spectacular. Watched the sun sets from the beach every evening. Snorkeling from the beach was the best…a turtle came right up to my fiancé and swam with him. The condo is perfect for the 2 of us and so well maintained. My only thought is although super convenient to everything a bit loud at times but quiet if the doors are shut. Would stay here again in a heart beat!
Kathleen L.
November 2022
This was a wonderful property! Everything was exactly what was promised- great location, nice amenities, fantastic comfy bed, well stocked kitchen, and a very clean condo. We loved our stay.
November 2022
Pictures are 100% accurate. Completely remodeled and just lovely. Equipped with everything. We will definitely stay here again.
Catherine L.
October 2022
We had a delightful stay in this well maintained, fully stocked condo. Everything we could possibly need was provided. There were a couple of items that were not functioning properly, but Lura was great at making sure they will be made right for the next guest. We loved Papakea…so much in walking distance. Papi’s cinnamon rolls were not to be missed. The food trucks a very short walk with delicious offerings. We spent our days floating in the warm pool and hanging out on our lanai. It was a great, badly neede vacation.
Emily C.
October 2022
We absolutely loved our stay at this property. I could probably go on and on about how perfect it was, but I’ll stick to a few paragraphs. 😊
The kitchen was extremely well-stocked, which was really important for us - we ate breakfast every morning at the condo, and packed lunch to take with us, and 80% of the time, we returned to make and eat dinner there as well. The kitchen had *everything* we needed and everything was new and updated.
The setting was amazing. It was SO quiet at night - we heard absolutely ZERO ambient noise from neighbors or cars. This was so surprising because it seemed like a busy time for visitors! We all slept like rocks. The view from the balcony was perfection. We really loved the grounds and enjoyed the pools, the chairs at the sea wall, and the frogs, fish and snails at the pond! Truly a relaxing, beautiful place to spend our evenings.
Lastly, it was just a pleasure to stay in such a well thought out, clean, equipped place. Having access to laundry in the unit was a lifesaver,
Shelby M.
October 2022
We loved our stay! Everything was clean, neat, and the property was lovely! We enjoyed our view of the water, and took advantage of daily walks along the beach. Highly recommend!
Nicole R.
September 2022
Stayed here for 5/10 nights we were in Maui and wished we had stayed here the full 10. The property is exactly as described with a ton of amenities. The kitchen has everything you need and the condo feels really roomy. Would definitely stay here again and would recommend for everyone else too as well.
Ryan D.
September 2022
We enjoyed our stay at the condo. The kitchen had everything you'll need to prepare your own meals. The location was peaceful, and we enjoyed the great view from the lanai.
Troy F.
August 2022
Property was very well kept and in a fantastic location. Lura was a great host, and communicated well. Her condo was well stocked, clean, and had all the necessities to make us feel at home. Would highly recommend this property.
olivia g.
August 2022
Stayed at the condo for 4 nights and so glad I chose this spot over a hotel. I have kids so having a kitchen and a separate bedroom was great. The location is great being able to walk right out to the beach and with low tide you can find some sea life right on the reef. The kids loved the pool and it was never too crowded. Another huge plus was the condo was stocked with beach chairs, umbrella and a cooler so you don’t have to buy or rent beach gear while you visit. Would definitely stay again.
Micaela M.
August 2022
The rental property was clean, had beautiful views of the ocean, and in a very convenient location of the island. I definitely recommend staying here. We will miss it!
Lisa G.
August 2022
We absolutely loved the unit at Papakea and the property. The pictures were an absolutely accurate description of the condo. The location was perfect for our needs. We traveled all over the island during our stay and liked our location best of all! We will return! Thank you Lura. Best vacation ever!
Hannah A.
July 2022
Clean place with amazing A/C and very convenient location. Would definitely stay again.
Kathryn W.
July 2022
The condo was very clean and well stocked for going to the beach with chairs, towels, an umbrella, and a cooler. The beds were super comfortable and the best part of staying there. The free lei making class was fun.
Jennifer F.
July 2022
This condo was absolutely the best. Freshly remodeled with high quality finishes. Everything you could need was at your fingertips. The condo was the perfect layout and expertly designed. We had two adults and two tall teenagers who found it extremely comfortable, quiet and beautiful. Eating breakfast on the balcony every morning while watching the waves roll in was one of our best memories of vacation. We really liked how this was and end unit and you had views of both the ocean and mountains. The property is stunning and well maintained. I cannot say enough about how the owners considered and anticipated all your needs during the stay. All the appliances were top notch even down to the blender. They even provided new storage containers for food and chip clips. My daughter used the bamboo, thick and soft foldout mattress on top of the pullout chair and was so comfortable. My over 6 ft. Son slept on the queen pullout couch and was thrilled to have a large bed for himself. The bathroom was a dream with exceptional water pressure in the gorgeous shower. Location is perfect with walking distance to grocery, restaurants and food truck park. This place is a gem!
David B.
June 2022
This property is the best one in the area. The grounds are kept in great shape. Pool was nice and the chairs put by the sea wall were great for the sunsets. The condo itself was very comfortable and had great view off the patio.
Luther S.
June 2022
The pictures do no justice for this relaxing piece of property in paradise. Absolutely all the comforts of home on this Hawaiian paradise. My only regret is not staying longer. Everything is absolutely right there. Definitely a place to stay on the return trip. Thank you.
Brian J.
May 2022
Second time staying in this unit, great communication with the owner.
Mark S.
May 2022
We loved this condo! King bed and bedroom, was very comfortable. Extra thick twin size foam mattress that can be unfolded and put in living room for additional sleeping. Exceptional view! The landscaping with the ocean is absolutely stunning! Kitchen is fully stocked. We used the community BBQ's too, they were great and right down by the pool and ocean!. Easy walking to coffee, ABC store, eateries including Slappy Cakes which is great you can make your own pancakes with a griddle in the table! Condo was very clean. Would have liked additional towels. New frig with ice maker, holds a lot! We added kitchen scissors to the inventory :o) Unit was very quiet and away from elevator. AC in living room, but didn't reach the bedroom. There is a ceiling fan, but we found it very hot. Suggest bringing a small travel fan with you. Lots of drawers in living room, under master bed and dresser for storing things! Large closet with lots of hangers! We highly recommend and hope to stay here again! Thank you!
Jillian H.
April 2022
Property as described, very close to all Kaanapali/Lahaina attractions. Kitchen well stocked. Loved having the in-unit washer/dryer as well as the beach chairs/umbrella! Made our lazy beach days extra enjoyable. 10/10 recommend and would stay again!
Mark F.
March 2022
I’m sure one of the nicest units in complex
Great location
Excellently stocked. Nicely updated
Great time!
Jim S.
March 2022
We were extremely impressed by the beautiful design, decor, and cleanliness of this entire unit. It was gorgeous!
We were part of a 5-couple group and one of the couples stayed in an adjacent 3rd floor corner unit so we could chat with them from our respective balconies. We had a view of the beautifully kept grounds and the ocean in the distance.
Our hostess, Lura, was terrific. She was accessible and very open to my suggestion to include a few minor items in the kitchen.
I look forward to our next visit and will certainly book this unit again. We truly enjoyed our stay. Lura, thanks so much!
Judy P.
February 2022
We love Papakea, and always choose to stay here. This is our first time in J307 and we were not disappointed!!! It’s a beautiful, updated, well-stocked condo with a beautiful view of the ocean from the lanai, and the mountains from the living room!! We already booked for next year!!!
jean M.
January 2022
Well maintained and decorated unit with a beautiful view from the deck!! The unit is at the end of the building and rather close to the next building , therefore; limiting privacy from the deck. One issue was a needed water filter and non working ice maker. Sometimes simple changing the filter solves the issue, but there was non on hand. We were informed that a technician would come but no one did. Overall my husband and I would stay there again!
Rick S.
January 2022
We had a great time and really loved the property and the resort. Will recommend to all and we will be back again.
Thank you!!
Tami B.
January 2022
In years past, we have been disappointed with the hide-a-bed mattress. But this one had a much thicker mattress. Property was beautiful and quiet!
Catalina P.
December 2021
We had a wonderful experience the condo was perfect for 3 people. It had EVERYTHING you could possibly need. Great location. :)😀
Erin D.
December 2021
We had a great time staying in this condo. Upon arrival, everything was clean and looked just as the pictures show. The views from the lanai are unbeatable. Thanks for a great time!
Nancy R.
December 2021
We absolutely loved our stay in Maui. Papakea Resort is the best home away from home and Lura is an amazing host. Anything and everything we could need we had, plus some. We will soon start planning our next Maui vacation and look forward to coming back to this gorgeous property!
Deb R.
December 2021
Apartment is great. Kitchen packed with stuff. Plenty of supplies to go to the beach with in the bed mattress is superb. We were there 8 days it was simply amazing
Michael P.
November 2021
Beautiful, clean, well stocked unit. We had a lovely stay. The location was perfect.
James B.
October 2021
Excellent location and beautiful suite. 1 problems- fridge ice maker not working.
Austin H.
October 2021
Clean, comfortable and new! Excellent host and communication. Unit is one of the best I’ve stayed at
Tyron J.
October 2021
Clean condo and nice view of the ocean.
Amber B.
October 2021
This place was great! It is located near a grocery store and coffee shop (so close that we walked every time). The view from the balcony is amazing. The photos are as accurate as can be! The only tiny hiccup was that the shower was dripping. This is more of an issue for the owner but an easy fix. It definitely didn't impact our stay!
You could walk down to a little beach area, which happens to be the place where I got asked to marry my best friend. This condo will hold a special place in my heart forever and I absolutely plan on coming back and staying here!
Brittany P.
September 2021
Though we only stayed here a few nights we thoroughly enjoyed it. Great location. Beautiful property. We enjoyed the pool and the ocean views. The condo itself was clean and had everything that we needed. Check in was a breeze! I do have one suggestion. The kitchen needs a wine bottle opener. I could not find one. I would stay here again. Mahalo
Lisa S.
September 2021
Well appointed condo in a great location with a spectacular view!
Heather C.
August 2021
The condo was just as pictured. The front desk area was nice & the staff were attentive. We enjoyed the amenities of the condo of boogie boards & beach chairs. We found that we spent little time in the condo as we were out exploring all we could. We did have a ceiling fan & light issue in the main room. Facilities was quick to come take a look. I’m not sure what the problem ended up being, but we were given a standing fan. The room got a bit hot & dark but the two side table lamps we made due with.
We made great memories in Maui and enjoyed our stay.
Brad L.
August 2021
Mahalo
Alice H.
July 2021
Great location and the property was beautiful! Would totally come back and stay here again! Lura was also super communicative and gave great tips for the area.
Ginger G.
June 2021
We stayed in June for 10 days, and had a absolutely perfect visit. The property is quiet, beautifully maintained, and conveniently located to beaches, restaurants, shopping and island attractions. The unit is lovely (beyond my expectations), with a beautiful ocean view from balcony, and includes fully stocked kitchen with all necessary cooking utensils. Look forward to a return visit in the future and would definitely book the same unit/location. The hostess Lura was very responsive and extremely accommodating when we needed to push out our reservation twice because of COVID travel restrictions. Would highly recommend this unit/property to anyone planning a trip to Maui.
Lawrence S.
June 2021
Great little condo in a convenient location for exploring west Maui. Beautifully furnished with everything you need. Lura was very helpful leading up to our trip and always responded quickly to our questions. Highly recommend this place.
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