Daniel M.
October 2024
This apartment was absolutely wonderful. The space itself was sparkling clean, with plenty of clean linens and brand new appliances. We stayed there for more than 10 days, and it was just right for our family of 5. All of the equipment we could possibly need for a beach holiday was already in the flat, down to laundry detergent and sandcastle spades. All of this, combined with the unbeatable view of the ocean right outside the apartment . . . it was perfect. Then, of course, the resort property was so stunning—beautifully kept, friendly staff everywhere, easy-to-use facilities including pools and grills. We wanted to stay for months! Communication with Kathryn could not have been better. There was a little problem with a running toilet, and it was taken care of—no exaggeration—within two hours of our reporting it, even though she wasn’t on the island at the time! We were just in awe. We will be staying here again!
Josh V.
September 2024
Excellent location and perfect facility for our group. Great communication with owner and had a fantastic time!
Chris L.
August 2024
The view from this property is simply amazing. Seeing nothing but the beautiful Pacific Ocean, and the Islands of Molokai and Lanai from nearly everywhere in the Condo is awesome! The Condo was recently renovated and is very nice with very comfortable beds. The listing and description of the Condo is very accurate. The property itself is extremely well maintained and beautiful. The location is within walking distance of several fantastic places to eat or shop. The two pools and two hot tubs are very nice and well maintained. There is easy access to the ocean, and we did some snorkeling right in front of the property. We saw turtles cruising back and forth in front of the property several times, sometimes stopping to munch for awhile. The putt putt course and shuffleboard were fun for my family. Having a washer and dryer in the unit is very nice if you are staying more than just a few days.
Mary H.
January 2024
This place was everything we needed and wanted. The resort is in a great location with an easy walk to bars, restaurants, grocery and other shops. The property is so well kept; clean, manicured, great check-in. The pool and hot tubs were not crowded. There were a few classes we would have enjoyed, but ran out of time. The condo itself was spacious for four adults. The lanai overlooks the ocean, and we spent much time whale watching. We also saw turtles and a seal. I sleep hot and the air conditioner worked well when we turned it on at night. The kitchen is well stocked; we even bbq'd at the common grill. This place checked all the boxes- plus!
Kimberly M.
January 2024
We had the best Christmas vacation in the condo. The view is everything. Never once did we feel guilty for sitting in the condo because the view was heaven. The daily rainbows and whales breaching were such a delight. Every night we fell asleep to the sound of the waves. The condo itself was awesome. Beds were comfy, kitchen was well stocked, washer and dryer was handy, plenty of towels, furniture was well appointed and comfy. Being a family of 5 we managed one bathroom just fine. Just note the loft is open so any early risers would potentially disrupt loft sleepers. The resort grounds are well maintained. You have two pools to choose from and they both are in short distance to the condo. Parking was never an issue. They offered free classes everyday to partake in. BBQ grills are well maintained. You can walk to the food trucks and a lovely cinnamon roll place nearby. Plus many more food choices and the handy ABC store for little convenience items (and good food!!). Airport beach is a 3 minute drive away for some beautiful snorkeling. You can walk but it took 25 minutes. And most importantly Kathryn the host was amazing at communicating and super thorough. Hopefully we make it back!
Jen F.
December 2023
When it says "oceanfront" in the accommodation description, it's an understatement! All you see is ocean from the balcony- like nothing I've ever experienced before. Truly amazing.
Property and penthouse were extremely clean and modern (including AC throughout the home, which was nice for sleeping. ) You can't go wrong staying here. Just book it if you're thinking about it. :)
Kathryn was super responsive throughout the stay and beforehand as well- she's a fantastic host.
Lastly, FYI- there's a $15 a day fee to park/use the pools/etc. that gets collected when you check out. I might have missed that in the listing, but it was a minor surprise to me.
Robert B.
November 2023
The perfect place to stay to enjoy West Maui.
harini s.
August 2023
The condo was very functional and we could easily accommodate our 2 teens and my mother. All the required amenities were there and the views of the ocean and sunset can't be beaten! This was right on the beach and the resort was nice. AC was super helpful as was the fully equipped kitchen
Ingrid M.
August 2023
Aloha! Just getting back from Paradise and this rental was everything we expected and more! If you're thinking about booking -- Don't hesitate : BOOK! Condo has everything you need. AC works great, location is great! Kathryn is wonderful to communicate with and very helpful. Can't wait to be back!
Jane S.
July 2023
We absolutely loved our time in Maui. The views are spectacular. The condo is so nice and has everything you need. Thankyou Kathryn for a wonderful experience. We hipe to come again. Mahalo.
Larry Q.
July 2023
Condo and communication with owner excellent
Would highly recommend
Ruth-Ann U.
May 2023
Amazing ocean front property with amazing views! Coffee on the lanai in the morning was so relaxing as we watched and listened to the waves. The sunsets were like a postcard photo! The inside was a tiny bit dated (primarily the kitchen) but the property owner is working on it and it’s not bad at all! The property was extremely clean! You had everything you could need in the kitchen. The beds were comfortable. There’s AC! The resort was awesome! The property owner (Kathryn) was such a joy to work with!!! She provided us with so much information and a fantastic stay! You WILL NOT regret your stay here!
Robert M.
February 2023
Oceanfront views to die for. I don’t think you can rent anywhere that is closer to the water than this. We watched whales every day and lots of rainbows. Sunsets were spectacular. We had a little issue with the ceiling fan (as there is no a/c) and the owner was very responsive and helpful. We hope to stay again next year!
Michael P.
December 2022
Had a wonderful time, the view was amazing and the property upkeep is pristine. Highly recommended!
KENNETH L.
November 2022
Really enjoyed our stay. Owner was responsive to any questions we had. Property was clean and stocked up items to eat in. Thank you.
Heather K.
November 2022
The Papakea property is beautiful and very well maintained.
This unit has an amazing oceanfront spot. We saw turtles and a monk seal from the lanai.
Even though there is no air conditioning in the unit, once we turned on the fans, it comfortable enough for us.
This unit is very well equipped for cooking and there is also a few sets of snorkel equipment, putters, and 2 boogy boards.
It was a great family vacation!
Sal S.
November 2022
This property is an excellent option when staying on Maui. Nicely priced when compared to competition, stocked with the things you would like but can’t bring and don’t make sense to buy for a few days stay (like cooking spices, coolers, ice packs, beach towels, and many more items). We did have a couple things go wrong while we were there, but they were no one’s fault and the owner took care of them quickly. The view from the lanai is spectacular! The resort is taken care of very well (that’s where the daily resort fee probably goes). Meticulously maintained landscaping, clean, pools are lovely and there are things to do when you don’t feel like going out (pools, shuffleboards, cornholes, ladder all) plus daily activities, if you have any time left. We’d definitely look to stay here again if we are lucky enough to visit Maui in the future. Thanks, Sharon!
Jen D.
October 2022
We just got back from staying at this location and the Papakea Resort is located right by the ocean and this condo in particular has an amazing view from sun up to sun down. The owner has everything from kitchen things to enough towels to beach items. It’s always nice when the owners are willing to communicate with you and Sharon is one of the best property owners I’ve ever dealt with and everyone is very friendly.
If you’re going to have a pool day, make sure to get down to the pool when they open at 9, because it is a busy resort and chairs go fast. I loved that you could also sit in the sun by the sea wall. There are some strips of beach along the front of the property and some people were even snorkeling because there is reef right out front.
Hoping to come back in the winter because the location of Papakea is a path the whales take according to the neighbor.
The convenience of staying in the condo and the location made it a great trip. And check out the pizza place next door Papi Ohana. Amazing pizza!
Danielle C.
August 2022
Location is everything! The beautiful sunrises and sunsets were everything and more. Loved listening to the waves crashing.
nicole b.
August 2022
We had an amazing time in paradise. Sharon was excellent to work with and made sure everything was perfect for our stay. She communicated with us prior to checking in. The condo is very well equipped with everything you need to make your vacation easy and enjoyable. We do hope to come back in the future!
Fred and Krista K.
July 2022
The condo is in an excellent location and well balanced of 'home time' fun and tourist attractions. Great open communication with the property owner made it easy to settle in.
Sarah B.
July 2022
We absolutely loved the location of this vacation rental! The resort was super nice and the staff there were very friendly. We hope to go back someday soon!
Sarah G.
June 2022
The location and view from the balcony is definitely the best. The doors open wide for a great breeze and sound of the ocean. The kitchen had all the amenities you needed to cook. Lots of spices. They also had chairs and boards to use for the beach.
If bringing small children, the loft is definitely a hazard because the beds are right up against the ledge. So I’d recommend to never leave children alone when in the loft area.
douglas s.
May 2022
When we initially arrived at the condo, there had been a problem with the cleaning company but the owner was tireless in insuring that the issue was handled to our satisfaction. I have never dealt with a more sincere owner.
The condo was ideal for the two of us and later on, our adult son and his wife joined us. The loft was perfect for them and the ocean view is absolutely spectacular. As frequent visitors to the Papakea property over the past forty years, this condo stands out as our favourite unit. We hope to visit again!
Kristen C.
May 2022
This was our first family vacation all together! It was an absolute dream! This condo was everything and more… our favorite was the ocean view with a cup of coffee in the morning! We also appreciated how awesome Sharon was throughout the process, answering all our questions before our stay and sharing her lovely place! Can’t wait to visit Hawaii again someday! Mahalo
Paula B.
October 2019
Great property, great location & fantastic view. There was a lil hip cup when checking in. Slight miscommunication & partly my fault. Helpful neighbors & staff helped resolve the key entry problem & owner promptly contacted us 1st thing in the morning. We arrived in the evening. The beds were comfortable. A lil hot without ac but fans everywhere & opening everything up helps. We enjoyed swimming in the ocean in front of complex, even saw a turtle breech right in front of us. We had a fabulous vacation & this location was a big part of that. Did i mention the view on the balcony...pictures don't do it justice...amazing!!!
Edward H.
September 2019
The owner communicated with us before our trip. Concerned we might get in too late to properly check-in Sharon provided us the access code well before we left the mainland. The pictures are accurate. Plenty of fans to keep air moving. We actually found it tolerable with highs near 90. Full kitchen. Beach towels, a couple sets of masks and fins (we didn’t feel the need to rent any), and a beach chair that went everywhere.
The location of this unit to activities is astounding. Pool, spa, beach all on site. Walk to coffee, the fish market, what appears to be a collection of about 10 food trucks (weekend only?), a great pop-up pizza truck, and the supermarket. Very short drives to snorkeling beaches (think sea turtles!), beaches, Lahaina and wonderful spots to visit including Maui Brewing Company (1.5 miles). I was concerned about not spending time in traffic. Can not convey enough how centrally located this unit is.
Brian M.
September 2019
Fantastic waterfront / beachfront location. Amazing swimming pools and on-site amenities. Turtles, rainbows and the best sunsets seen from the lanai. Sharon was easy to communicate with and extremely helpful addressing our needs and any concerns we had. Until next time...
Scott C.
August 2019
We had an amazing time at the property. The only complaint was the lack of air conditioning. The loft would cool down but not till late. There are plenty of fans. But being a loft, getting the heat out of the top was challenging. But, that being said we would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Erika D.
August 2019
We had a ton of fun. The view is amazing, and to be able to hear the waves crash all night was a dream. I saw a shark breach the water as it was eating, and there are turtles swimming in front of the resort. So cool!
What we didn't like was the on our first night there the fire alarm went off at 3:45 AM. We couldn't get it to stop. When I called the number related to the condo the woman on the other line wasn't Sharon she said she wasn't involved with VRBO, so you might want to check that out. Sharon also said that pest control was coming, I am not sure why but no one showed up.
The TV in the livingroom isn't just a push the power on TV, you have to push TV and power at the same time and sometimes we had to enter a code from the back of the remote. It should be easier.
Finally on our last day at the resort, my teens were playing a card game at the pool and the security guy or the guy who watches the pool came over and said that they were not allowed to play cards next to the pool. We asked why and he said it will disturb the swimmers at the pool. No where on the rules sign does it say no card games, it says no loud games like Marco polo. So the home owners and the resort need to be on the same page. People at the pool wre pretty pissed that MY KIDS were singled out, they were not being loud!! It was ridiculous. There was a crying baby every day at the pool and that family wasn't asked to leave.
Cindy S.
July 2019
It was a roomy condo with a great view and location. Was able to park the car and walk to local grocery store, take out restaurants, snorkel and swim on the beach, go for walks, and hang by the pools.
Charles M.
July 2019
Kitchen filled with cockroaches
Matt M.
June 2019
Property was as expected and was perfect for our family of four with teenagers. Location within Maui and the condos location within the property are perfect. Didn't get a chance to use all propertry amenities but everything appeared to be top notch.
Lynne M.
May 2019
My dream was to go to Hawaii for many years, I personally know the owner to this particular condo and when the timing was right I booked the condo for a week to celebrate family, my birthday, you will not be disappointed if you book sharons condo, GORGOUES location, beach front which was breathtaking, sleeps upto 6 but our group was for 4 and plenty of room, beautifully decorated and has literally anything you need, it truly is home from home, 🙏❤️
Diana B.
May 2019
This is an awesome location and floor plan. The lack of a/c caused a few problems. However, the owner was extremely welcoming and responsive.
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