We have stayed at Kaanapali Shores for 5 other trips, all in a different unit. Each stay has been amazing. We have also stayed at 3 other properties but once we discovered this one, we keep coming back. It is conveniently located near great beaches, restaurants, and shopping. It’s on site amenities are great as well. (Restaurant, pools, shops,) This particular unit was the first we have tried on the ground floor, and while it’s convenient to step out of the lanai and walk a few steps to the beach, restaurant, or pool, you really sacrifice a view. If you stand up at the far left side of the lanai you can see the water. So if an ocean view is your goal, you need to move up a few floors. And while you can step outside you can’t lock the lanai door from the outside so you have to use the main door off the hallway and this unit is the very last one down a very long hallway. With luggage, or arm loads of beach gear, or even just a purse it’s a very long walk to the parking lot or anything else. The unit is very clean and had everything we needed. The couch is very small and there’s really no seating unless you sit at the dining table but that wasn’t a huge issue for us. It’s just an awkward layout design. Be very careful with the bed in the master bedroom because it is a platform bed with low sharp corners and I ran into it and gave my shin a nasty welt and bruise on the first day. Looks beautiful and was comfortable to sleep on but a bit dangerous since it’s the same color as the floor and blends in, making it hard to see. The property manager was very responsive, we had one issue with the twin beds not being converted to a king as we had requested. Due to the very late check in times they offer there wasn’t time for anyone to fix the issue so they offered to come back the next day. We made due and they fixed it the next day. That bedroom also gets baked in the afternoon sun and doesn’t get great air flow unless the door is open so if it’s the summer time you will need to keep the shades drawn and fan on high. And previous reviews mentioned about the curtains on the sliding glass door not closing and they’re right! About a 5 inch gap that you can’t securely shut. If they had a clip to pinch it shut at the top it would feel more private. But overall this is a really nice unit, at a great ocean front property, with wonderful amenities and great staff. We would stay at the property again but next time we will move back up a few floors for a view.
