I spent 16 nights in this beautiful location and the sounds and direct views of the ocean made it all worth it. There were a few things in the unit itself that could have made for a more enjoyable stay. Being an oceanfront condo there was a lot of foot traffic below and the fact that the drapes would not close had its obvious implications. It seems the drapery track was of the older type and was defective and would not slide. Another small inconvenience was the handheld shower head which did not cradle correctly, so when I turned the water on it either wet up the bathroom floor or aimed at the shower wall so taking a shower was a bit tricky. In the main area, the right side window retractable shade didn’t work, so when I pulled it down for privacy and tugged it to roll it back up it kept letting itself out and never retracted. Basically, I had to climb on the chair and manually manipulate the roller in order to raise the shade, so it had to be down all the time or up once I got it back up. Upon arrival it’s always nice to be greeted with complimentary coffee or tea. The complimentary service was not available here and after a long flight it would be especially relaxing to sit for a moment on the lanai and enjoy the view before you had to go out and pick up these items. The bed was comfortable though, and the full moon a couple of nights over the glistening ocean was magical. Overall, the rental is in a great location but indoor privacy was my biggest concern. I would rent this condo again on future visits to Kapaa.
