Napili Ridge G16, Napili

We stayed in A-15, booked through vrbo, and had a lovely visit, though I can’t speak for every condo here. The unit was clean, with a nice ocean-view balcony. The AC worked, and the ceiling fans in both the bedroom and living room helped too. It had what we needed, including coffee, an ironing board, and beach gear like chairs, an umbrella, and a body surfing board. Napili Bay beach and The gazebo / Sea house restaurants are about a 15-minute walk away, and Napili market is a three-minute drive.

The landscaping was lovely, the management was friendly, and our condo was excellent with a nice view. But a few residents were very unkind. After my toddler tripped and fell, some yelled at us. One woman came out of her apartment, called us “vacationers,” yelled, then slammed her door. Many people keep their doors and windows open to cool their units, so it feels like you can’t make a sound without someone shouting at you. If you’re quiet, it may be fine, but I wouldn’t recommend this place for families or anyone who makes any noise. If you have kids, I wouldn’t recommend it.

It’s a sweet little property, with a pretty exterior covered in local foilage and very well-kept grounds. There are laundry facilities, and the inside condition depends on how each owner maintains their condo. You can walk to beautiful Napili bay or Honokeana cove. Napili is a super cool area and often gets a lovely bit of rain. The one downside is Hui F Road: it has a lot to offer, but its potholes are hard on your vehicle.

The area is incredibly beautiful, the facilities were very good, and the unit I rented was lovely. But a few permanent residents made the stay unpleasant. They seem to strongly dislike non-permanent residents and blamed us for things we hadn’t done. Some only glared, while others complained loudly in front of us about “pathetic Airbnb-ers” and even measured our parking. Without those residents, this would have been a five-star stay.