We loved staying here! Everything we needed for a relaxing, unruffled vacation! We hope to come again!!

The pictures are true. What you see is what you get. This location has the perfect view of the ocean with the garden. It is so beautiful. With the sound of the running water and the tropical birds, it sounds as if you are in a jungle. Rent this for the view and experience. No resort party noises-just the sound of a tropical paradise. The facility had almost everything one would need down to the binoculars to see the whales (our treat for our first night's stay in mid-March). The condo was clean. There is a gnat problem due the humidity and pond nearby, and several were dead on the floor in the bedroom, but at least the pest control worked and there were no other bugs. My husband complained the shower was a bit small for a big person. The futon bed worked out fine for my grown son. All sheets and pillows were provided. The kitchen had a Kpod, a regular coffee maker, and all the appliances you would ever need tucked away in the cupboards. We arrived to find chocolate treats and ground Maui coffee. The washer/dryer worked. Inside is not super upgraded. However, the condo appears to have new flooring, new bath tile, fixtures, and paint with granite bathroom counters and 80s style tiled kitchen counters. It looks like a DYO refresh, but clean and acceptable. Nice size for three adults. The bath came with shampoos, soaps and bath gels, blow dryer, but I recommend bringing your own supplies. The bedroom had a comfortable king bed, cubby-style chest of drawers, closet, iron and board. All sorts of outdoor amenities provided. Slider was difficult to open, and we used it often to go to the balcany, our favorite spot in the condo. Never a need or want and the grocery is nearby. Only five to ten minutes from Whaler's Village. There is a grassy area with lounge chairs to up against the ocean. However, there is a beach wall. You can walk down stairs straight into the water, but you'll have to go elsewhere for a beach. No crowding. Resort activities are available. Only complaint was the check in and check out times on VRBO were wrong, so plan for that. Actuals were in at 4 and out by 10. I'll be back!

Great location, good variety of things to do on the grounds-putting green, pickleball, tennis, shuffleboard and more. No need to book a whale watching trip, we saw multiple whales breaching right from the shore! Condo was clean and comfortable, but in need of some updating. Communication with owner very good.

I’ve stayed at the Papakea nearly 25 times… It is a wonderful property and I will absolutely return. This particular unit however leaves a lot to desire. When we arrived, the dishwasher was broken with signage indicating such, but we were never notified by the property manager. The coffee maker was hit and miss as far as being able to be used… And many of the kitchen drawers would simply pull straight out and fall on the floor. Regarding check-in, I was sent the original email check in information but despite multiple texts and emails with follow up questions, never heard back from the property owner. When we arrived, The bed was completely unmade with sheets and towels nowhere to be found… The cleaning lady came back about 15 minutes later And said she wasn’t quite done, despite the front desk telling us that the room was set. It is quite outdated with many broken items. I would not recommend this unit to other travelers. In all of my visits, the worst unit I have stayed at at the Papakea .