My husband and I just returned from a 12 day stay at Bob and Ann’s property. I spoke with Bob personally by phone just days before our trip. He wanted to personally speak to me about the condo to make sure we were completely aware of what the property was like.
Upon pulling into the Ekhai complex, you could feel the aloha magic. The grounds are beautiful and keep so clean. The check in was simple and the lady at the desk was friendly and helpful, offering suggestions of activities and dining.
When you walk into the condo the first thing you see is sliding doors leading to the lanai. Bob did forewarn me that the street noise could be loud and at times, it is. That didn’t stop us from sitting there at the end of a day at the beach and enjoying a cocktail or eating our breakfast there after the sun came up. The condo is completely stocked with anything and everything you could want. There is even a cooler, beach chairs, umbrella, towels and bogie boards!
There are 2 bathrooms each stocked with big fluffy towels. It’s awesome to be able to get ready without having to be on top of each other. If you need a hair dryer, there are 2. The California King bed is super comfy and the AC in the bedroom is freezing cold. The AC in the living area runs loud, but honestly, you don’t need it. Run the ceiling fans and keep the blinds closed in the afternoon and it stays cool and comfy.
The neighbors in the building were very nice and spoke with us a lot. We even had a very nice conversation with a painter who worked for the condo association. He filled us in on Hawaiian traditions and told us to always listen to the stories that the Kupuna tell. They keep the history and traditions alive. He also gave us some non tourist sites to see. Amazing!
Read the book that Bob and Ann keep, lots of valuable info but here are some of our faves
1) Haleakalā-sunrise or sunset plus the hikes
2) Iao valley / Waihe’e ridge trail and Nakalele blowhole/ Pīpīwai trail
3) The Road to Hana and the Kahekili highway for an adventure of a lifetime!
4) Coconuts/Threes’s/Da Kitchen/ Tin Roof/Mau Brewing Co/ Mama’s fish house/Pa’ia fish market/Cafe O’Lei/Rock N Brews/Fred’s (taco Tuesday)/Local boys shave ice
4) Keawakapu beach, Ulna beach, Big beach, Malu’aka beach, Po’olenalena and Napili beach
I could go on and on!
Mahalo Bob and Ann!!! Hope to be back in2-3 years!
P.S. Go to the shops at Wailea and get cookies at The Honolulu cookie co- Yummy!