Our extended family of 9 (6 adults and 3 teens/young adults) stayed at Kaiakea for a week in mid March. There was plenty of room for all to enjoy meals and games together and also to spread out when we needed some quiet time. Beds are comfortable, bathrooms and showers are awesome with plenty of hot water and nice soaps/shampoos provided. The kitchen was very well appointed with everything we needed (including spices, vinegars, olive oil, condiments, etc) and was a pleasure to cook in with top end appliances, two sinks and plenty of room (even though we cooked most meals on the outside propane grill). Coffee in the morning and cocktails in the evening on the lanai were highlights! From the seating on the lanai or walking over to the sea wall, we saw sea turtles, fish, rays, urchins, eels, crabs - and even a couple whales out past the reef! The clouds finally parted enough on our last day to see the summit of Maui's Haleakalā across the water. As we are from dry Colorado, we were a little concerned about the humidity and lack of air conditioning, but with the home right on the water and it's numerous screened windows and doors, the ocean breezes kept up comfortable and the roar of the breakers lulled us to sleep. The home's location in Puako was perfect for just the right amount of seclusion while allowing easy access to other areas on the western side of the island. We'll definitely be back!!

My favorite moment on vacation was entering this property with its beautiful foliage and flowers out front to the breathtaking view out back. We only ate out one night because we wanted to watch the sunset! Communication was superb and the space is exactly as described. There was more than enough space for our four families to relax and unwind. Home was well stocked and had anything you could possibly need. Highly recommend!

Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The best location for a peaceful holiday. Thr house is nice, clean, well equiped but a bit worn out - as the sea is so close, some parts were rusty.

The home was beautiful, and we could not have asked for a nicer setting. Coffee on the sea wall each morning with 5 turtles, 11 eels and the occasional humuhumunukunukuapua'a was such a treat. The property is well stocked and the 2 Papayas folks took great care of us. Loved it!