This was a perfect stay! We did not want to stay in the "towers" at Kaanapali and prefer a more casual, laid-back vibe. This did not disappoint.
The grounds are very nicely maintained. The heated pool with smooth tiles was fabulous. The oceanfront unit was amazing with a view of Molaki. Just a few steps out (like 10) and you are overlooking the private beach, pretty bay, and can look down at turtles! We saw about 5 or so, with one big one you could watch for hours! This property is in the middle of a residential area; there are zero hotels/condos on either side.
It really is a private beach. Though there is required public access, very few use it that we saw. This is a perfect floating, snorkeling, swimming beach. No big waves, just soft, warm, perfect water. (With the occasional turtle that swims by within feet!)
We loved the shopping center a 7 minute walk away. The best coffee spot (with local art), little local market with everything you need (fruit and seafood too), a few good restaurants, a rental place for snorkel gear. The actual center is not pretty, nor does it have lush plants/flowers, but the actual shops were perfect!
It is a bit of a difficult 15 minute walk to the nicer Napili beach restaurants because you walk on the narrow road, but doable! (You cannot walk along the waterfront to get there).
The actual unit was fabulous. The views from both lanais were amazing! Sure, it is a bit dated, but everything else made it great. Aloha!