We loved our stay at Kahana Sunset, so much that we will return and stay here again. This is our 3rd trip to Maui in 22 years and our 5th trip to Hawaii. We have stayed somewhere different each time, but Kahana Sunset is the first place where we have said that we will return to this specific condo complex. Our unit, E2, was perfect for our family, Plenty of room, all the things we needed from beach chairs, beach towels, plenty of lanai seating. Very clean! Comfy beds and bedding. A short walk to the beachy area and the grassy common area where you can relax and hear the ocean and nap, read, watch the sunset or gaze at the stars. The view was good, but it isn't ocean front, but we still loved it because we could see the ocean and hear the waves. We spent a fair amount of time relaxing on the upstairs lanai, especially drinking coffee in the morning and gazing at the stars at night. The complex itself is very quiet, which we really appreciated. We used the pool, the beach area, the grassy area and sat in all the little pockets of chairs scattered around the complex. It is so close to Kapalua beach, DT Fleming beach and Naapli market. Old town Lahaina is just to the south and an easy drive. Our family of 5 very much appreciated the smart tv's and the cable access. We love to watch movies and shows after dark and having this updated tv equipment was really a bonus for us. All the little extras such as a few packets of laundry soap, a broom and dust pan to help us keep the condo tidy, hooks to hang towels and swim suits on in the bedrooms, and other similar items were so very much appreciated!
We would only recommend a few additions to the condo kitchen - #1 - we would have appreciated having a water/drink pitcher, we brought cold brew coffee packets from home to make iced coffee, but there was no pitcher in the kitchen to do so. We improvised with a bowl, but a pitcher would be helpful for coffee or juice. We would have bought one and left it for future guests, but we never found a reasonably priced one. #2-an additional cutting board would have been helpful. We often had fruit we cut up, but also needed the cutting board for making meals, so having 2 cutting boards would have been really helpful. #3-a couple of light weight plastic platters would have been nice as well. This would allow grilling at the common grills to be a little easier and serving food. This info might give insight to the owners as they stock the kitchen. We use the condo as a home base and we try not to eat out for every meal. We still love to cook simple, healthy meals on vacation and make snacks and enjoy the property and these few extra items would really complete the kitchen. But even without these items the property and location and condo were all really great, so don't let these requests deter you from booking E2!