Rhianwen B.
December 2023
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Papakea. Our unit was lovely and well equipped. Beautiful views of the pool and ocean. Grounds are meticulously maintained, staff is friendly. If you visit be sure to get the cinnamon rolls from Papi's just down the street from the property. Was pleased to find coffee and coffee filters were provided at the unit. Would love to come back! Thank you.
Rhianwen B.
December 2023
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Papakea. Our unit was lovely and well equipped. Beautiful views of the pool and ocean. Grounds are meticulously maintained, staff is friendly. If you visit be sure to get the cinnamon rolls from Papi's just down the street from the property. Was pleased to find coffee and coffee filters were provided at the unit. Would love to come back! Thank you.
Sheila K.
November 2023
This was a beautiful property for sure. However the unit although very clean, was very musty smelling in all rooms when we arrived. All Vacassa said was to let it air out and that they would contact the local desk to help us. No one ever contacted us or helped. It never did air out the whole time (4 days) and we left the doors and windows open alot. There may be something else going wrong in there. Vacassa or the owner or the Papakea maintenance should do something about that but no one stepped forward after we asked for help. Other than that it was a great location and a very comfortable unit.
Sheila K.
November 2023
This was a beautiful property for sure. However the unit although very clean, was very musty smelling in all rooms when we arrived. All Vacassa said was to let it air out and that they would contact the local desk to help us. No one ever contacted us or helped. It never did air out the whole time (4 days) and we left the doors and windows open alot. There may be something else going wrong in there. Vacassa or the owner or the Papakea maintenance should do something about that but no one stepped forward after we asked for help. Other than that it was a great location and a very comfortable unit.
Nicole M.
August 2023
This condo deserves 5 stars, but unfortunately we had an AC issue that was mishandled by the management company. We booked this condo because of the appeal of the AC unit in the master. Issue with the AC in the master started our 1st night. It would make a deep humming noise for about 10 sec. Then stop for about a min and then do it again. Even with the unit completely turned off, it did it. With both units turned off, it did it. After 2 hours of not being able to sleep, I text the management co. They informed me to go to the breaker box and switch it off for 5 mins and try again. Did that and it still made the noise. We ended up having the AC breaker turned off just so we could sleep. They sent someone the next day, we weren’t there, but John the property manger with Vacasa said the maintenance guy did hear it, but they wouldn’t get someone there until Monday, it was Friday. He said in the mean time for the inconvenience he would only be able to refund us $100 and could drop eat plugs off. I was frustrated and stated to him that we purposely paid more for the condo bc of the the 2 units. Also, I have children that I need to be able to hear, so sleeping with earplugs for 3 nights doesn’t sound like a fun Maui vacay. In the end, they sent someone out, did some reboot with the system and we had 2 quiet nights of sleep. The hum started back up. John stated bc they didn’t diagnose a problem we wouldn’t get any more money refunded. Don’t waste your money on the extra AC. Bummer.
Dave P.
August 2023
Amazingly well equipped unit , beach supplies , kitchen supplies everything to make you feel at home ! Great location ! Will most certainly return ! Thank you
Nicole M.
July 2023
This condo deserves 5 stars, but unfortunately we had an AC issue that was mishandled by the management company. We booked this condo because of the appeal of the AC unit in the master. Issue with the AC in the master started our 1st night. It would make a deep humming noise for about 10 sec. Then stop for about a min and then do it again. Even with the unit completely turned off, it did it. With both units turned off, it did it. After 2 hours of not being able to sleep, I text the management co. They informed me to go to the breaker box and switch it off for 5 mins and try again. Did that and it still made the noise. We ended up having the AC breaker turned off just so we could sleep. They sent someone the next day, we weren’t there, but John the property manger with Vacasa said the maintenance guy did hear it, but they wouldn’t get someone there until Monday, it was Friday. He said in the mean time for the inconvenience he would only be able to refund us $100 and could drop eat plugs off. I was frustrated and stated to him that we purposely paid more for the condo bc of the the 2 units. Also, I have children that I need to be able to hear, so sleeping with earplugs for 3 nights doesn’t sound like a fun Maui vacay. In the end, they sent someone out, did some reboot with the system and we had 2 quiet nights of sleep. The hum started back up. John stated bc they didn’t diagnose a problem we wouldn’t get any more money refunded. Don’t waste your money on the extra AC. Bummer.
Dave P.
July 2023
Amazingly well equipped unit , beach supplies , kitchen supplies everything to make you feel at home ! Great location ! Will most certainly return ! Thank you
Lambert B.
July 2023
What caught my eye of booking this home versus the others were how simple & clean it was! It also had an amazing view. We loved that it was cheaper than other rooms as well. Me and my family of 4 came from Oahu for the Makawao rodeo and although this room was on the west side of the island, we didn’t mind the drive because the reviews of the room was all 4-5 stars!
The bedroom was beautiful. Bed was neatly made. Bathroom was clean & there were even extra towels for us to enjoy the pool. The ONLY complaint I have would be that the bathroom sink was clogged. It would take a while for the water to go back down, so we just ended up brushing our teeth in the kitchen sink which was No problem! Also, the glass door of the shower wasn’t cleaned very well, because after I took a hot shower, I could see a few games of tic-tac-toe on the glass which, I know we didn’t play because I was first to shower lol. So if the glass door wasn’t cleaned, I hope the walls/ground was!
The full kitchen was my favorite part and this was SO CLEAN. enough dishes for me and my family to use, and they even had coffee/ chocolate for us to enjoy.
The dining area + Living room was beautiful. The sofa had a pull out bed so my 5 year old daughter could enjoy a movie & sleep in the living room!
The balcony was also clean. Loved that I could see my family in the pool.
I would definitely stay in E203 the next time I come to Maui. I’m already thinking of booking in the next few months!
Lambert B.
July 2023
What caught my eye of booking this home versus the others were how simple & clean it was! It also had an amazing view. We loved that it was cheaper than other rooms as well. Me and my family of 4 came from Oahu for the Makawao rodeo and although this room was on the west side of the island, we didn’t mind the drive because the reviews of the room was all 4-5 stars!
The bedroom was beautiful. Bed was neatly made. Bathroom was clean & there were even extra towels for us to enjoy the pool. The ONLY complaint I have would be that the bathroom sink was clogged. It would take a while for the water to go back down, so we just ended up brushing our teeth in the kitchen sink which was No problem! Also, the glass door of the shower wasn’t cleaned very well, because after I took a hot shower, I could see a few games of tic-tac-toe on the glass which, I know we didn’t play because I was first to shower lol. So if the glass door wasn’t cleaned, I hope the walls/ground was!
The full kitchen was my favorite part and this was SO CLEAN. enough dishes for me and my family to use, and they even had coffee/ chocolate for us to enjoy.
The dining area + Living room was beautiful. The sofa had a pull out bed so my 5 year old daughter could enjoy a movie & sleep in the living room!
The balcony was also clean. Loved that I could see my family in the pool.
I would definitely stay in E203 the next time I come to Maui. I’m already thinking of booking in the next few months!
Laine H.
April 2023
This was the perfect place for us. Not terribly expensive like the resorts but still nice enough to feel spoiled in Maui. The ocean is ten steps away but the beach is pretty rocky, you can easily walk to nearby beaches that are much better for swimming, snorkeling. Grounds are kept very beautiful. You can also walk to nearby grocery store, great pancake breakfast place and a food truck park. Place was clean and comfortable. We really appreciated the beach chairs, toys and boogie board left for us to use. We already want to plan another visit!
Laine H.
April 2023
This was the perfect place for us. Not terribly expensive like the resorts but still nice enough to feel spoiled in Maui. The ocean is ten steps away but the beach is pretty rocky, you can easily walk to nearby beaches that are much better for swimming, snorkeling. Grounds are kept very beautiful. You can also walk to nearby grocery store, great pancake breakfast place and a food truck park. Place was clean and comfortable. We really appreciated the beach chairs, toys and boogie board left for us to use. We already want to plan another visit!
Shelley R.
February 2023
Awesome stay at E203. All the extras and necessities we needed. Even coffee and chocolates. Wiil definitely stay at this condo again.
Shelley R.
February 2023
Awesome stay at E203. All the extras and necessities we needed. Even coffee and chocolates. Wiil definitely stay at this condo again.
Dennis P.
February 2023
House was nice. There were a few things that could use attention on the maintenance side, but other than that it was a nice stay.
Jim B.
December 2022
We’ve stayed at Papakea for 18 years for our family vacations and E203 condo was a great fit for just the two of us. Well equipped and very clean. Would highly recommend this property!
Regan W.
November 2022
Papakea has the nicest grounds in the area with close access to excellent beaches and
dining. Unit is nicely furnished and well equipped for staying at home meals. Balcony has excellent beach views for nice relaxing times when not out exploring. Great trip :))
Regan W.
October 2022
Papakea has the nicest grounds in the area with close access to excellent beaches and
dining. Unit is nicely furnished and well equipped for staying at home meals. Balcony has excellent beach views for nice relaxing times when not out exploring. Great trip :))
Alexandra M.
October 2022
This condo was very clean and bright with quick walkable access to both the ocean and the pool/ hot tub! We stayed for 4 nights and would have been very comfortable here for longer. Definitely recommend for 2 (or a 3rd on the couch).
Carl N.
September 2022
Updated, clean, bright unit with ocean and garden/pool views.
The complex is nicely landscaped and includes a number of fun activities (pickle ball, shuffleboard, beanbag toss, swimming, etc). And it is not crowded with 2 pool areas and a large lawn along the oceanfront.
Close to swimming and good snorkeling.
Carl N.
August 2022
Updated, clean, bright unit with ocean and garden/pool views.
The complex is nicely landscaped and includes a number of fun activities (pickle ball, shuffleboard, beanbag toss, swimming, etc). And it is not crowded with 2 pool areas and a large lawn along the oceanfront.
Close to swimming and good snorkeling.
Andrew W.
May 2022
This unit was awesome and perfect for our needs while in Maui. The location & views are incredible. However, Vacasa had very poor communication during our stay and we struggled to get any kind of support for questions and needs that arose. On multiple occasions we were told by customer support that someone from the local team would get in touch to assist us, and we heard nothing back, which is unacceptable. It was also just generally difficult to understand HOW to contact them when we needed something. Do we respond to the multiple texts they sent? Do we email them? Call? We consider ourselves pretty tech-savvy and are even vacation rental hosts ourselves, but couldn’t find this info on our booking. Needless to say I was left with unanswered calls, emails, AND text messages. If you are planning on being independent & self-sufficient during your stay, this might still be a good option.
Lastly, we were very dissatisfied with the additional $17/night “facility fee” that the complex office collects at check in. The attendant literally held our keys hostage until I gave him a credit card to pay. Yes, this fee disclosed in the listing for the unit, but it’s just tacky and annoying. When I book a property, I expect to automatically get access to the property’s “facilities” (pool, hot tub, etc.) without paying extra at a different time. This isn’t a hotel where “resort charges” are customary. It’s a condo. If this is mandatory for the resort, the host should pay it and add it to the nightly rate, just to avoid confusion and complexity.
Overall, while we enjoyed the unit itself, we’ll be looking elsewhere next time we’re in Maui.
Sen Z.
March 2022
The resort is beautiful and well managed. It is closed to supermarket and food truck park. The location is excellent!!
Keith S.
January 2022
Everything was good. Had a little issue trying to figure out the TV operation. No instructions in the Unit for the use of particulars. No DVD player as advertised. Thanks for having us.
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