Kamaole Sands 10-311

Hotel Description

You know what? When I first pulled up to Kamaole Sands, I’ll be honest – I wasn’t expecting much from a condo complex. But 10-311 actually turned out to be one of those pleasant surprises that makes you think maybe vacation rentals are the way to go after all.

The thing about this place is it sits right across from Kamaole Beach Park II, which honestly is the sweet spot of the three Kamaole beaches. I mean, Beach I gets packed with families (nothing wrong with that, but you know), and Beach III is where all the boogie boarders hang out. But Beach II? It’s got this perfect stretch of sand where you can actually spread out a towel without someone stepping on your feet. From the lanai of 10-311, you can see straight across to the beach – not oceanfront exactly, but close enough that you’ll hear the waves at night with the windows open. The trade winds usually kick in around afternoon, which is perfect timing because that’s when you want to head back inside anyway.

What really sold me on this unit was the kitchen setup. I’ve stayed in plenty of vacation rentals where they give you like two forks and a can opener from 1987, but someone actually thought about what real people need here. The grocery run to Foodland (just up South Kihei Road, maybe five minutes) becomes way less stressful when you know you can actually cook what you buy. The living area opens right up to that lanai I mentioned, and there’s something about having your morning coffee out there while watching the early joggers on the beach path – it just sets the whole day right. Parking was straightforward too, which might sound boring but trust me, you’ll appreciate not circling around looking for a spot after a long day at Haleakala.

The complex itself has this low-key vibe that I really liked. There’s a pool if you’re into that sort of thing, but honestly, with the beach right there, I barely used it. What I did use was the BBQ area – grabbed some fresh fish from the market and grilled it up one evening while watching the sunset. The other guests were mostly the quiet, respectful type, not the party-till-3am crowd you sometimes get stuck with. Maintenance seems solid – everything worked like it should, hot water was consistent, and the AC kept things comfortable during those warm Maui afternoons.

Look, it’s not the Four Seasons, and the decor isn’t going to win any design awards, but that’s sort of the point. This is the kind of place where you actually feel like you’re living in Maui for a week instead of just visiting. You’ll walk to the beach in flip-flops, pick up poke for lunch, and maybe catch the green flash at sunset if you’re lucky. Sometimes that beats room service and marble bathrooms, you know?

Rooms

• One-Bedroom Apartment with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults

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