We were SO impressed with this lovely unit and with the entire Hoyochi Nikko condominium complex! This spacious unit with a cathedral ceiling and loft was fully remodeled in late 2020 and is both comfortable and stunning. Great care was taken with the selection of beautiful furnishings. The unit has automatic window blinds over the lanai doors to keep late-afternoon sun out (and the unit cooler). The kitchen was fully stocked with everything you need for cooking meals at home - plenty of quality cookware and every size mixing and serving bowl imaginable. I especially loved that they provided plastic containers for toting snacks to the beach. It was so convenient! We visited in February (in time for whale season) so didn't need to use the air conditioners, but there are two and they both operate on a heat pump system - I'm guessing they are quiet and efficient. We did use the ceiling fans, which kept the air moving!
The lanai overlooks the water, and each evening we'd sit spellbound watching the sunset, with the island of Molokai in the distance and whales spouting and breaching in the channel. Very often, someone from a neighboring condo would announce sunset by blowing a conch shell, which is a Hawaiian tradition. Both the pool and the grounds were kept immaculate by the friendly property manager who lives on site. I believe there are about 18 units total in this 2-story complex, which makes for a cozy and quiet environment. It was built in the early 70's and has a lovely old-school charm to it.
We only had two challenges, neither of which could be helped. The assigned parking is located underneath the building, and our parking spot was against the wall at the back. The ceiling height is low (about 6'5" or so). You'll need to take extra care parking, but you get used to it. We rented a Nissan Murano compact SUV and did fine.
The other challenge is that the main road is a bit noisier than I expected. The master bedroom is located on the street side, so on occasion it was hard to fall asleep even with the windows shut. That said, had I used the A/C it probably would have muffled the noise (I'm also a light sleeper who retires early, so keep that in mind).
The condo is conveniently located just north of Haanapali Beach and close to restaurants and other conveniences. This was my first trip to Maui, and I'm so pleased we stayed at this lovely spot in West Maui! Mahalo to the owners and everyone who made our stay so unforgettable.