Brad D.
April 2022
Location was great. Could use some info on how to run the lights and A/C. Took a while to figure out the remotes. Great Great Location. Slept 4 adults well. Futon could hold another person.
Alan R.
March 2022
We stayed at Kamaole Sands many years ago. What’s apparent is that the property, while being maintained is aging and a questionable value at nearly $4000/week. AC noisy and shuts off after running 4 hours. The washer smelled badly and both the washer and dryer had problems. Unit lacks the illustrated dining table. It’s ok, but there are probably better values out there.
Chris L.
January 2022
Upon arrival check in was easy. At the unit the air conditioning was not on so it was 80 degrees inside. The showers are original with intermittent water pressure and the downstairs shower just stopped working on the second day. The pool area is where fun goes to die.
Linda H.
December 2020
Beautiful condo, beautiful view.
Claire E.
February 2020
We had a great time staying at this condo with our toddler and baby in January 2020. The location is awesome, we love being just across the street from K3 beach. This condo has a large lanai (some are small at Kam Sands) and lots of space inside for a family. AC worked really well and easier to have central AC than individual room units. There’s a good view of the ocean from the lanai so we were able to watch sunsets and whales breaching in the evening. Kitchen is well-stocked and rooms are comfortable. Only downsides were that bathrooms need a bit of an update and futon is better suited for a kid sleeping on it than an adult. All around a great condo to stay at and we’ve seen a few!
Lena S.
July 2018
We loved our stay. Couldn’t imagine a better location for our family. Beach across the street was awesome. Surfing beach (for beginners—which we are) was just up the street abt 1 mile, and just south of the property are more beautiful beaches—real “gems”. We swam, surfed, and body boarded with turtles, without even trying. My husband could sit on balcony and see the ocean while he worked (which I know he appreciated). Missing a star because the carpets really need replaced in bedrooms, and the rug under the futon need to b thrown away. Otherwise it was awesome. (And word of warning: the master is a legitimate open loft...which is fine if u have young kids sleeping in the 2nd bedroom and that’s it. If u have a teenager sleeping on the futon directly under ur loft...u may want to reconsider :).
Douglas H.
April 2018
This unit had all the amenities our family of five required for a 10 day stay.
Krystal S.
February 2017
We traveled with our two young children--2&4 years old. The location of this condo is perfect! You're central to the island and can travel anywhere with ease. Lots of shops and restaurants walking distance from the condo. The sun sets right over the water so every evening everyone comes out to congregate and watch it.
Lorinda and Steve but together a binder with such care and thought for their guests. Everything we needed to know about everything was in there. That takes time and love for one's guests; we really appreciated that.
We didn't pay for any excursions. Whale and turtle watching can be done in the early mornings on the beach. We rented a car and though everyone wanted to visit Haleakala Summit (the crater/volcano) for sunrise, we started going up around 9:30am on a clear morning and got to the summit around 11am. It was not freezing since it wasn't that early and was still unbelievably gorgeous. The road to Hana is a bit more harrowing--my husband handled it just fine--but my girls and I were all car sick from the turns. When it started to rain, I was very nervous on the way back down. There is SO SO much to see on the way to Hana with little kids. If you ever want to know more feel free to ask the owners my email and I'll be more than happy to tell you what works for little children.
The beaches: are not Caribbean beaches. They are rougher, deeper, there is more of an incline, a steep drop, and though we traveled to many--Baby Beach, Napili, Red, Black, Kamaole, Big, etc--the waters are not calm enough for small children. But, the various color sands on these beaches are beautiful.
Nearby food: delicious! 808 Deli was our personal fav (most delicious sandwiches ever)! And Maui Thai Bistro was the most delicious Thai food we have EVER had. 808 Bistro for breakfast was incredibly good--crab cake sandwich was to die for. Fred's wasn't good at all especially not for Mexican food (everything tasted stale). Da Kitchen was interesting for local food--nice and quick. 5 Palms, a fancier rest, was a truly terrible experience. Way too expensive for the service and the meals we ordered.
Minor things: little necessities like salt, pepper, bags, ketchup leftover by other guests would have been nice. There was nothing and so buying big items seemed like such a waste when we had to dump it. I found someone to give it to since we were supposed to leave the condo clear.
This was a WONDERFUL vacation. PERFECT. Thank you Lorinda and Steve!
Peggy C.
February 2017
The owners were wonderful to communicate with. They called mid way through our stay to make sure everything was okay - even checked to see if the new picture they had hung looked okay. Their condo was as warm and inviting as they were. The Resort staff was also very friendly and answered any of our questions or concerns as quickly as possible. We would highly recommend this condo and resort if you are coming to Maui.
Danielle B.
January 2017
This was a great condo, very spacious, and had all of the amenities - including beach chairs, cooler, and lots of beach towels. Great beach across the street, and good access to southern beaches, the highway, and lots of awesome restaurants. My only complaints were that the beds themselves were not the best, and the air conditioner would only go down to a max of 70 (which isn't cool enough for my comfort level). Thanks to Lorrinda and Steve for great accommodations and for extending us the courtesy of a late checkout.
Greg D.
February 2015
Immaculate and comfortable condo. Very nicely furnished and equipped. Everything was like new and incredibly clean. Watched the whales from the lanai every day. Easy walk to the beach or the pool. This was our second stay at Kamaole Sands, and we'll definitely look for this unit first on our next trip.
Jeff & Patty H.
February 2015
This was our second trip to Maui. After our first trip we knew we wanted to share our experience with our two adult boys (22 & 19). The condo was beyond our expectations! We loved everything. The location is perfect, the use of all the beach items, especially the beach chairs, the washer and dryer, two bedrooms and two baths were perfect. The pictures were spot on, what you see is what you get. Neighbouring vacationers were jealous of "our" lanai...bigger than most with a spectacular view! Booking on VRBO was so easy. Steve and Lorinda both called to make sure everything was fine, although we missed their calls as we were out having so much fun!!! Can't wait to return to Maui. Would definitely recommend this condo! Also, the grounds at Kamaole Sands are beautiful! Mahalo Steve and Lorinda!
September 2014
Wow, the condo was great! The views were spectacular! Both the mountain and the beach. Kitchen was fully equipped(more than I have at home :). We swam, snorkeled and walked. The restaurants and stores were very close. With the beach right across the street. What a great time. I would defiantly recommend this condo. We had four people and all were very comfortable.
Nancy C.
September 2014
From start to finish we enjoyed staying in the Kamaole Sands condo we rented in Kihei. We didn't expect our condo to have everything we needed. The kitchen, was loaded with everything we needed to make wonderful meals throughout our stay, all we had to do was buy food and enjoy our stay. This condo was exceptional in every way. We would recommend this condo and resort as being the best place to stay and easy walk to beaches and restaurants.
Susan P.
August 2014
We got married in Maui and had the honor of 45 guests fly in from out of town. After many days of research, 95% of us decided to stay in condos at KamSands and this condo was by far the best one. It was clean, spacious, updated, beautiful, full of amenities and located in a great spot on the property. The twin beds are perfect, private and quiet downstairs, while the bed in the loft feels private. It's also very well air conditioned so we were never uncomfortable.
Kam Sands beach is right across the street and was one of our favorite beaches in Kihei. We had our family photos and romantic sunset photos professionally taken there and we got to swim with turtles! I loved being able to walk down the street to Maui Tacos, S&Q for smoothies and coffee, and yoga down the street.
There were two hurricane threats the week we were there and the owner contacted us a few times to make sure everything was ok. While the first floor condos didn't have good cell phone reception (renters beware!), there wasn't a problem in ours!
I highly, highly recommend this condo without hesitation. We even plan on making it a tradition to stay here every time we come back to Maui with our family. Thanks so much for letting us stay in your condo during one of the most important weeks of our lives.
Mahalo!
Leila K.
August 2014
We had a wonderful time staying in this condo with our family. We loved the location by a great beach for families. We really appreciated the boogie boards, beach towels, etc. Everything was super clean and well stocked. The owner called during our stay to make sure everything was ok. We also loved the two twin beds so our kids could have their own space. And the A/C was nice for sleeping. Great condo! Exactly as it looked online.
Zug Z.
July 2014
Terrific condo and location. We've stayed at Kamaole Sands many, many times over the years and are regulars. This condo had plenty of room and privacy for 2 adult couples. When renting from VRBO make sure to check out the pictures - in this case, the pictures are spot on; it is nicely upgraded for the price range. We loved the kitchen which was well stocked with supplies. You can tell the owners take pride in up keeping their condo. The elevators were convenient for our senior parents since it was on the top floor (much quieter).
July 2014
This year my husband and I went on vacation to Maui. We stayed at The Kamaole Sands. This place emulated the true meaning of paradise on the island. We absolutely love the grounds with their exotic flowers and plants. Our condo was very stylish, clean, roomy and cozy.
Since we have stayed in this condo before and liked it so much, especially the comfortable bed and the living room decor, we decided to stay in the same unit again. This condo was located right across the beach as the listing said it was. The listing photos were accurate to the property and amenities, only I found them to be much more impressive being there in person. There were Resturaunts, pubs and even a mall where I could shop, ice cream and get my nails done, all within walking distance. We both found great snorkeling up and down this side of the island and always seemed to run into plenty of turtles. Both times that we stayed in unit we got a lot of use out of the big beach umbrella, ice chest, beach chairs and towels that they supplied. It made our stay a much nicer one, having those items already there for renters to use. Since we liked this unit enough to come back to it, we will definitely return to the same unit, the next time we come to The Kamaole Sands.
June 2014
We have just returned from the most wonderful vacation. One of the reasons that made it so great is the condo which we called home for 6 days. Sitting on the lanai in the morning drinking coffee, listening to the birds singing, and watching the ocean was purely priceless. The condo was furnished with absolutely everything to enjoy the beach, which was literally across the street, to anything needed to prepare meals. The beds were so comfortable as well as the sofa and chairs. The courtyard was breathtaking with its waterfalls and beautiful flowers. We cannot wait for our next trip to Maui and will without a doubt stay in the same condo. We could not have been more pleased.
Brett J.
June 2014
My family had the opportunity to come back to Maui as part of a larger group this time. We loved the condo and the location so much that we booked again. The condo didn’t disappoint. Five of us were very comfortable during our two week stay. We made a bit more use of the well-stocked kitchen during this trip as we had some culinary talent in our group. The condo is obviously well maintained as there were a few upgrades we noticed and enjoyed in our second stay in less than a year (new HD TV, patio furniture upgrades, and some new beach-going equipment for use). -Nice touches. My family loves the location in South Kihei. We had an amazing time and look forward to coming back here.
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