The many units in Ekolu are similar, with exteriors and interior ceilings of painted wood, all set in lovely landscaped grounds. We have stayed in Wailea several times, but this was the first time in this complex. We were on a 50th wedding anniversary trip with our children and grandchildren. Our two adult sons stayed with us in #702, an upstairs unit, while our daughter and her family stayed in another, two story, unit rented through Homeaway with a separate owner.
While choosing units in which to stay, the photos of this one were very helpful. After booking, communication with the booking agent, Kelli, was good. Final instructions were fine. Soon after arrival, we did find a couple of shortcomings. First, the condo was described as having A/C, but actually there were low sitting A/C window units in each bedroom and in the living area, none of which cooled really well. When the air temperature outside went up to 85 degrees, the air temperature inside just managed to go down to 78-80 degrees through the day, cooler, but not by much. Cold air falls, so placing window units close to the floor is an inadequate way to cool a room! Second, the master bathroom sink was slow in draining, so we had to buy Drano to unclog it. Third, the inside of the clothes washer was not clean and loading the dryer was difficult because there was no magnet to hold the washer lid while putting wet clothes into the dryer. Fourth, there were no instructions in the unit explaining operation of the TVs or major appliances, as we have seen in every other condo we have rented anywhere. Lastly, we contacted Kelli, our contact at the property manager's office a few times to help us with operating one of the TVs. (She was responsive, and after three unsuccessful tries to turn it on, she came by to help.) We once spoke to another agent, Michael, who rudely could not understand why we wanted written instructions. We didn't know what the key in a bowl was for until we got to the pool, where it was needed, and not all people have the same appliances!
Other than these minor problems, the furniture was comfortable, the beds even more so, the kitchen equipped with just about anything we needed. A small Lanai was located outside of each bedroom, with a spacious one outside the living room with beautiful views. Soundproofing was excellent. We were within walking or a short drive to restaurants, shops, etc. We had a marvelous time in Wailea!
