Niihau - The Forbidden Island Tours

The Gardens at West Maui are a nice home away from home. While you won't find all the bells and whistles like all the neighboring resorts what you will find is a comfy bed, a washer and dryer, a kitchen to cook with all the tools, a shower with good pressure and decent hot water I say that because it wasn't always screaming hot like I like, Personal preference. While you have to clean up and do your own housekeeping if that doesn't bother you this is the place for you! What you get in return...ample free parking, right across the street from Napili Bay, right next to golf course and trail. The one bedroom has two bathrooms so if you're not into sharing with a significant other you'll have your own. I found this condo to be quiet and affordable, While I didn't have a sweeping ocean view, I had great internet and cable and my own ice maker. I found myself enjoying comfort over view as I just had to walk across the street. I enjoyed the roosters they have personality so if you don't think you like hearing that pack a mini fan to drown them out. The pool was warm and the hot tub was hot not sure why some people where saying it isn't. The bbq doesn't get very hot but maybe that was user error. The grounds where nice the front office lady was extremely inviting and helpful. This place is affordable and comfy and for the most part quiet, I didn't have any noisy neighbors. This is an honest review and I will stay here again when I return to Maui.

I had the best 40th birthday a girl could ask for!!

The property was beautiful clean and plenty of towels ect. But didnt have toilet brushes. We needed more bin holders we where only given 2 for 10 days with kids. And a broom. Or..dust pan and brush to pick up fine stuff, sand in the toilets or kitchen area. A few more Coffee, Tea, Sugar, Salt and Pepper ingredients wouldnt go astray. Its is a lovely big lounge area to feel homely. Just need a bit more for thought...in the kitchen, save buying it. We ended up buying them.and donated them the young guy on the front desk...family man with 4 kids. And gave him a nice tip, for his help planning our way around the city, ubers calls...ect. Our plane arrived at 11.30 so we got in a 2.30 early...4.00 checks seems the norm...but if the room is ready...it shouldnt be a issue..a quick message and we where in. It made our day run more smoothly...sitting around in foyer waiting to get in...was hard. So the front desk allowed us to go into the pool...which we where eternal grateful for. The convenience of being near a major shopping center was great...quick dinner in food courts, made the family life easier for all. Waikiki was too busy for me...but each to there own. Rooms are spacious and views lovely...no need for Air Conditioning that high up.