Overall, we had an enjoyable stay at Brenda's condo. The unit is part of the Plantation Hale Suites hotel which is conveniently located next to Coconut Marketplace and a short drive south of numerous shopping centers--so you're never too far away from groceries and dining options! The convenience of getting to downtown Kapaʻa and around the island in general was a huge bonus. As others have mentioned, traffic gets a bit congested in this area, but the delays are hardly noticeable when paradise surrounds you.
The unit and property both came as described. The unit was clean, updated, and offered the perfect amount of space and amenities for a week-long stay for two. There are two wall AC units which cool the place down quickly when in use. We loved having access to the pools and hot tubs. Some other noteworthy bonuses:
- Before our trip we were warned by friends who had visited the island that the roosters would offer an early wake up call so "bring earplugs." We didn't hear them once at the condo. They don't seem to congregate here. More often, we noticed siren noise. (Which didn't bother us since we live in a city.)
- This property is included in the route for the complimentary bus ride to/from Smith's Family Garden Luau.
- Ample parking if you're renting a car.
The only issue we encountered during our stay was unclear check-in instructions. After our 6 hour flight, we were eager to get into the unit and relax. When we checked-in at the front desk, the staff didn't seem to have been notified of our stay so we couldn't get the keys. We ended up waiting for an hour until Brenda confirmed our reservation with the front desk. At the time it was an inconvenience, but in the grand scheme of our stay it was just a little hiccup.
Thank you, Brenda, for offering a safe, comfortable place for us to stay on this beautiful island!