Lisette C.
December 2023
Great location and views
Lisette C.
November 2023
Great location and views
Sharon N.
October 2023
We loved Launa Kai! This condo was in a great location. Our family used the pool, hot tub, outdoor kitchen and grills several nights while we watched the sunset over the water. Absolutely stunning. The folks are very friendly, we were even serenaded one night by a really lovely woman playing Hawaiian style music.
The condo itself had everything we needed. Beach Towels, bath towels, a few beach chairs and umbrellas. We were sure to use the pineapple cutter when we made Hawaiian burgers on the grill.
It’s a short walk to the ocean from the condo. we saw turtles riding the waves in the evening.
All three bedrooms had working AC and ceiling fans. We Highly recommend this rental.
Sharon N.
October 2023
We loved Launa Kai! This condo was in a great location. Our family used the pool, hot tub, outdoor kitchen and grills several nights while we watched the sunset over the water. Absolutely stunning. The folks are very friendly, we were even serenaded one night by a really lovely woman playing Hawaiian style music.
The condo itself had everything we needed. Beach Towels, bath towels, a few beach chairs and umbrellas. We were sure to use the pineapple cutter when we made Hawaiian burgers on the grill.
It’s a short walk to the ocean from the condo. we saw turtles riding the waves in the evening.
All three bedrooms had working AC and ceiling fans. We Highly recommend this rental.
Kristen P.
September 2023
Overall the property was as advertised. It was very windy which is typical in the area but I'm not sure if it was exacerbated by the layout of the buildings - just something to be aware of. Made it hard to sit on the lanai at times. The main living area was hot but if we left the sliding door open I found it brought dirt (when I wiped the counter the paper towel was brown) but again conditions are very dry so not totally unexpected. The master bedroom didn't get very cool but cool enough to sleep. As someone previously noted, it is BRIGHT in the morning and the birds are LOUD. Not a deal breaker - you're in Hawaii! but I did bring eye covering which helped.
My kids couldn't get enough of the pool! We used the grill there one night. The whole complex is very nice and well kept.
We were there 8/6 - 8/24. (Fires 8/8) Prior to the fires I reached out to our home host and she was super responsive. i.e.- small plumbing issue, she had someone there within the hour. After the fires I didn't want to contact anyone about minor inconveniences.
Overall our stay was lovely and we'd stay here again.
Kristen P.
August 2023
Overall the property was as advertised. It was very windy which is typical in the area but I'm not sure if it was exacerbated by the layout of the buildings - just something to be aware of. Made it hard to sit on the lanai at times. The main living area was hot but if we left the sliding door open I found it brought dirt (when I wiped the counter the paper towel was brown) but again conditions are very dry so not totally unexpected. The master bedroom didn't get very cool but cool enough to sleep. As someone previously noted, it is BRIGHT in the morning and the birds are LOUD. Not a deal breaker - you're in Hawaii! but I did bring eye covering which helped.
My kids couldn't get enough of the pool! We used the grill there one night. The whole complex is very nice and well kept.
We were there 8/6 - 8/24. (Fires 8/8) Prior to the fires I reached out to our home host and she was super responsive. i.e.- small plumbing issue, she had someone there within the hour. After the fires I didn't want to contact anyone about minor inconveniences.
Overall our stay was lovely and we'd stay here again.
Kevin A.
July 2023
This property had an amazing view but also had a few issues. The patio furniture was so uncomfortable and outdated and the AC unit blows hot air on you as you try to enjoy the view. So the patio didn't get used because of the furniture and the AC unit blowing hot air on you.
Even though the AC unit ran nonstop the unit never cooled down and nights were a little uncomfortable trying to sleep. They did have fans in each room and that helped a little. There was also ants in the master bath and upstairs bath. Beware this unit is a 3rd floor unit that has no elevator and not suited for Seniors with luggage. My parent are in their late 70s and had to wait for us to arrive to carry their luggage up 3 flights of stairs. The couch had some stains that need attention. This unit is in need of upgrades with the outside and inside furniture. The upside to the unit its in close proximity to most of the beaches, Road to Hana, Mt Haleakea, Lahaina and Costco! The pool was nice and there were a few grills by the pool that is shared by other guests. We had to wait for one to open up so make sure you get down there by 4pm to nab a grill. Parking was also tricky. If you got in late most likely your gonna be searching for a parking spot near the entrance. I give this place 3 stars out of 5 stars. If they would just update the furniture and fix the AC unit and the ants then it could be a 4 star place! We made the most of it and didnt spend much time there except to sleep.
Randy L.
July 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We found our condo at Launa Kai C301 to be everything as described in the description on VRBO. The place was very clean and the view was amazing. We were right in the middle of Kihei and all of the great restaurants. The kitchen was the most well stocked as far as cooking needs that we have ever seen on any vacation. The one word of caution I would have is although their are split system air conditioners in each bedroom (which did the job) the main living area can get a little warm in the evening. Certainly not a hardship, but just a heads up. The balcony was a nice area to sit out and read or even eat on the dining table. All in all we were extremely pleased with our stay at Launa Kai.
Kevin A.
July 2023
This property had an amazing view but also had a few issues. The patio furniture was so uncomfortable and outdated and the AC unit blows hot air on you as you try to enjoy the view. So the patio didn't get used because of the furniture and the AC unit blowing hot air on you.
Even though the AC unit ran nonstop the unit never cooled down and nights were a little uncomfortable trying to sleep. They did have fans in each room and that helped a little. There was also ants in the master bath and upstairs bath. Beware this unit is a 3rd floor unit that has no elevator and not suited for Seniors with luggage. My parent are in their late 70s and had to wait for us to arrive to carry their luggage up 3 flights of stairs. The couch had some stains that need attention. This unit is in need of upgrades with the outside and inside furniture. The upside to the unit its in close proximity to most of the beaches, Road to Hana, Mt Haleakea, Lahaina and Costco! The pool was nice and there were a few grills by the pool that is shared by other guests. We had to wait for one to open up so make sure you get down there by 4pm to nab a grill. Parking was also tricky. If you got in late most likely your gonna be searching for a parking spot near the entrance. I give this place 3 stars out of 5 stars. If they would just update the furniture and fix the AC unit and the ants then it could be a 4 star place! We made the most of it and didnt spend much time there except to sleep.
Christie T.
July 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We stayed in a 3 bedroom 3 bath unit, it was perfect. Our condo looked to be newly renovated.( it was beautiful) we couldn’t really walk to most places, but everything we needed was within a 5 minute drive. The property offered a beautiful swimming pool, several gas grills, pickle ball courts, and gorgeous views.
Carole M.
July 2023
Lara was so sweet and helpful in answering all our questions before our arrival plus she had a missing can opener delivered to the unit. Our family shared a wonderful week swimming, hot tubbing, snorkeling, hiking, surfing and sightseeing in paradise. So fun - such great memories. We definitely would love to return for more good times staying at this property.
Gemma A.
June 2023
Pros: Great location, spacious, cute, plenty of parking, management responsive, beach gear available
Cons: AC was hit-and-miss, needs deep cleaning (dusty, fridge water dispenser had mold), needs fumigation (cockroach crawled in my toiletry container)
Sorry, I wouldn’t recommend this place.
Carole M.
June 2023
Lara was so sweet and helpful in answering all our questions before our arrival plus she had a missing can opener delivered to the unit. Our family shared a wonderful week swimming, hot tubbing, snorkeling, hiking, surfing and sightseeing in paradise. So fun - such great memories. We definitely would love to return for more good times staying at this property.
Gemma A.
June 2023
Pros: Great location, spacious, cute, plenty of parking, management responsive, beach gear available
Cons: AC was hit-and-miss, needs deep cleaning (dusty, fridge water dispenser had mold), needs fumigation (cockroach crawled in my toiletry container)
Sorry, I wouldn’t recommend this place.
Tony P.
May 2023
Excellent and well appointed property located in a very good complex with nice grounds and pool.
very short walk to beach and 15 min walk to shops & restaurants.
Location is in a good, peaceful, less "touristy" part of the island but car is definitely required to get around.
Only negative is that the 3rd bedroom is really just the loft area with shutters. So noise and light from lounge/dining area is an issue for those sleeping upstairs.
Stephanie T.
May 2023
We had a nice time short walk to the beach and the pool was great apartment needs caffeinated coffee and a can opener overall it was very comfortable
Tony P.
May 2023
Excellent and well appointed property located in a very good complex with nice grounds and pool.
very short walk to beach and 15 min walk to shops & restaurants.
Location is in a good, peaceful, less "touristy" part of the island but car is definitely required to get around.
Only negative is that the 3rd bedroom is really just the loft area with shutters. So noise and light from lounge/dining area is an issue for those sleeping upstairs.
Stephanie T.
May 2023
We had a nice time short walk to the beach and the pool was great apartment needs caffeinated coffee and a can opener overall it was very comfortable
Christie H.
May 2023
Washer broke on 2nd day- so we spent time and money in laundry mat doing laundry-they did compensate us $25/day but that did not seem enough to correct the time we spent not on a beach/hiking. Laundry mats are not open early or late so it was prime time that we were stuck doing laundry. We went 3x to laundry mat.
Back slider door would not lock so we used a zip tie to keep closed and make our place somewhat secure. That made the patio space inconvenient to use as we had to go through the main bedroom and if that couple was in their room -patio unusable.
Ants/bugs were all over kitchen stove/countertops.
Both the upstairs and the main bedroom did not have a way to make it dark so sun up your awake!
Main bedroom had TV but other 2 did not. The other couple's preference was to watch TV going to bed but unable. We had a teen in loft that would have liked to spend time in his own space as well.
Overall was not a bad experience but was also not a good one either. I would not recommend to stay at this location to anyone else and we will look for other places next time.
Christie H.
April 2023
Washer broke on 2nd day- so we spent time and money in laundry mat doing laundry-they did compensate us $25/day but that did not seem enough to correct the time we spent not on a beach/hiking. Laundry mats are not open early or late so it was prime time that we were stuck doing laundry. We went 3x to laundry mat.
Back slider door would not lock so we used a zip tie to keep closed and make our place somewhat secure. That made the patio space inconvenient to use as we had to go through the main bedroom and if that couple was in their room -patio unusable.
Ants/bugs were all over kitchen stove/countertops.
Both the upstairs and the main bedroom did not have a way to make it dark so sun up your awake!
Main bedroom had TV but other 2 did not. The other couple's preference was to watch TV going to bed but unable. We had a teen in loft that would have liked to spend time in his own space as well.
Overall was not a bad experience but was also not a good one either. I would not recommend to stay at this location to anyone else and we will look for other places next time.
Ryan K.
March 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We stayed in this condo at the end of February through the beginning of March. There were 6 adults in our group. We thought the space in this condo was great. We never felt like we were crowded. The sunsets were easily viewable from the patio but it was also a very short walk down to the beach. All the other people that we met that were staying at the resort were friendly. The pool and grilling area was great too. We loved the location as well. The property manager was helpful and quick to respond to any questions we had. We would definitely stay here again!
Franklin P.
March 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our stay at C-301 was very nice. We enjoyed the condo's space and accessibility to many things in Kihei.
Kirk L.
February 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This property exceeded our expectations . We had a view of the ocean and the pool . We had to climb 3 flights of stairs , no elevator so if handicaped this could be a problem. The updates were very nice and decorated cute . We appreciated the 3 beach chairs but could have used more . The kitchen had everything we needed to cook . The night manager did not appreciate us asking for the pool code she said owners should have provided it because we weren’t renting from her ? The pickle ball courts were convenient for one of us that useed them . We would have liked more bath towels as one room only had one and no bath mats but we did wash what we had the washer and dryer were convenient. We would definitely rent again . Mahalo
Kristen V.
February 2023
We stayed 6 nights and enjoyed every minute of it. The condo is larger than it looks in the online pictures and we had ample space for everyone. My husband and I loved the vaulted ceilings in the master bedroom! Location is great - you can get to the highway quickly and is close to the grocery store. Check-in and check-out were as easy as pie and communication from management was good too. Even though there isn’t an elevator, going up and down stairs was easy enough. Waking up to birdsong is also a bonus!
Katie M.
February 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a great experience staying here, the unit was well equipped, and well-maintained. We also enjoyed the property as it was well-maintained too. This was a great family spot, it was awesome to have kids playing in the pool so that our daughter had little friends as well. The beach is OK to walk on, a little rocky, but not a swimming beach. It’s a quick drive down to the nicer beaches. I appreciated that this unit had a good supply of cooking essentials, as in good utensils and equipment as well as spices, oils etc. the AC worked great in all the bedrooms. Beds were comfy and the whole place was clean. They also provided umbrellas, beach, chairs, some toys and snorkel equipment. I think the only thing I would comment on for this property as a whole is that we had a power outage and it was at night so we had to walk back up to our room from the pool and none of the emergency lighting worked. It was pitch black, none of the fire exit signs worked either, so this would be some thing I think the complex should fix ASAP. Other than that, we loved it! Oh and communication was great too. Thanks!
Kristen V.
January 2023
We stayed 6 nights and enjoyed every minute of it. The condo is larger than it looks in the online pictures and we had ample space for everyone. My husband and I loved the vaulted ceilings in the master bedroom! Location is great - you can get to the highway quickly and is close to the grocery store. Check-in and check-out were as easy as pie and communication from management was good too. Even though there isn’t an elevator, going up and down stairs was easy enough. Waking up to birdsong is also a bonus!
Kelsie G.
January 2023
Perfect stay for my husband and his parents and brother and sister in law. We loved having our own bathroom and bedroom per couple. The kitchen came well equipped with everything you could possibly need! Pool and hot tub were great everyday plus easy beach access!
Kelsie G.
December 2022
Perfect stay for my husband and his parents and brother and sister in law. We loved having our own bathroom and bedroom per couple. The kitchen came well equipped with everything you could possibly need! Pool and hot tub were great everyday plus easy beach access!
Patricia R L.
December 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
A Wonderfull property everything was as described and then some. You get the best of both worlds here, ocean front beach, pool and hot tub the view was amazing! No issues at all, very friendly staff and well maintained condo and grounds. Did I mention BBQ's on the pool deck as well as fridge and kitchen for renters. All in all a perfect holiday we will be coming back!
Ken M.
November 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We hade a terrific family vacation. Beautiful beach a few steps from property! Lovely pool and landscaping. The condo was also a great base camp for adventures around the island.
Brian R.
October 2022
Our space was excellent for our family of six.
The amenities were great pool, jucuzzi, sauna. Our family spent a lot of time at the pool area.
Brian R.
September 2022
Our space was excellent for our family of six.
The amenities were great pool, jucuzzi, sauna. Our family spent a lot of time at the pool area.
Matthew G.
August 2022
This was a nice place and conveniently located. We did have some issues wiht the A/C and they sent someone out the next morning. It was a little frustrating, but they try to fix. It was just very hot and we believe the split A/C in the main bedroom needs replacing, It is not running at full capacity. They did try filling the A/C woth freon and I also advised them to clean the air filter in the main bedroom as I could not reach it. The one in the smaller downstairs bedroom was very dirty, so cleaning helped the air flow. There was not a Split in the living room like there was supposed to be, which was really necessary as it did get very hot in there. Luckily we didn't spend a ton of time there. There are some things that could be done to make it a bit more seamless for the guest. Operating the fans was interesting as there were controllers and switches. There were a lot of emails beforehand and contaact phone numbers which could have been good or bad. It seemed to make it a bit more complicated than it needed to be. Overall it was a good experience with a few hickups.
Matthew G.
July 2022
This was a nice place and conveniently located. We did have some issues wiht the A/C and they sent someone out the next morning. It was a little frustrating, but they try to fix. It was just very hot and we believe the split A/C in the main bedroom needs replacing, It is not running at full capacity. They did try filling the A/C woth freon and I also advised them to clean the air filter in the main bedroom as I could not reach it. The one in the smaller downstairs bedroom was very dirty, so cleaning helped the air flow. There was not a Split in the living room like there was supposed to be, which was really necessary as it did get very hot in there. Luckily we didn't spend a ton of time there. There are some things that could be done to make it a bit more seamless for the guest. Operating the fans was interesting as there were controllers and switches. There were a lot of emails beforehand and contaact phone numbers which could have been good or bad. It seemed to make it a bit more complicated than it needed to be. Overall it was a good experience with a few hickups.
Ashley F.
July 2022
The property was spacious and clean. We had plenty of room for our family of 6 traveling for a wedding. The kitchen had all we needed and the property was well taken care of.
Ashley F.
July 2022
The property was spacious and clean. We had plenty of room for our family of 6 traveling for a wedding. The kitchen had all we needed and the property was well taken care of.
Tyrone C.
June 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Luana Kai complex which is located near beaches, food, groceries and several Shave Ice 🍧 providers. Unit C-301 is well designed with plenty of room for my family of six.
Karen W.
May 2022
Great place to stay in central location of Kihei! Easy to book and check in. Condo is beautiful with a great pol/hot tub and quick walk to the beach. Highly recommend.
Monica A.
April 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This unit was perfect for my family which include myself and husband, 2 kids and my parents. The kids had the upstairs and bathroom all to themselves! The unit was clean and modern. The washer/dryer worked but the dryer was loud. Also had issues with the AC in the master. Other than that the beds were comfortable, the beach chairs and boogie board were a nice addition. They had a cooler but we brought a smaller one so never used it.
Susan P.
April 2022
This is a well appointed, clean condo on a beautiful property. We watched some fantastic sunsets at the beach, enjoyed the pool and access to BBQ grills, and met a lot of nice people. We had one snag on our first night after arriving at the condo around 10 pm. After getting our luggage to their rooms, we headed out on the lanai to sit and relax for a moment before heading to bed. We closed the sliding glass door and found we could not get back in. The latch on the sliding glass door was not functioning properly and we were now stuck on the lanai with no cell phones on the lanai. We called out to some other guests and they found security, who simply informed us that we needed to call a locksmith because our deadbolt was also locked from the inside. Not a fun first experience. We eventually got back in and had a fantastic week on a beautiful island.
LAURI J.
January 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is a beautiful updated unit. Pictures are representative of the condition. The complex itself is not the biggest or most glitzy, but it had a small pool, hot tub, and very nice patio area with nice grills and even outside kitchen. We had plenty of bedroom space and nice bathrooms that made the trip with 6 women low stress. We enjoyed the nice central location. One downside was that The eating area is only at the island, which is cramped for 6 people, and the balcony was hard to access due to a broken door. Instead, we most often ate down by the pool. Due to the inconvenience of a broken balcony door for the majority of our stay Hawaii Life gave us a partial refund, which was appreciated. Overall, we all enjoyed our stay in this unit, and would stay again. The beach out front wasn't the nicest, but many other nice beaches are not far away.
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