Maui's Best - Wailea Ekahi

My wife and I flew into Maui from Spokane, WA, rented a car, drove about ten minutes to costco to stock up on food then made our way to this beautifully cared for condo in Wailea. The place was nicely furnished and spacious. The kitchen was fully equipped from a keurig coffee maker to pot and pans to cook, bake or drink what ever your heart desires. There is also a bbq on the covered patio that we used several times. The living room is big and comfortable enough to sleep in and if you have too you can watch TV, but why ? Outside the grounds are amazing and quiet. There were two pools that we used. The first one was really close and we were able to enjoy it by ouselves. A short walk takes you to the second pool which is right by the beach. There is a locked gate that gets you to the pools and the beach, so be sure to bring your key. The beach is spectacular and situated sunset side of the island...bonus! There is a walking path that connects to other amazing properties and is great for a morning jog. The owners had various beach items that we were able to use including body boards which was very thoughtful. We ended up traveling around the entire island and this place was the perfect launching pad for our amazing Maui adventure! Too top it off when you get back from playing all day there are two full size bathrooms and a washer and dryer for your clothes. I would recommend not missing the bamboo forest or the red sand beach both unbelievable experiences. Overall, we had the best time and will definatly be coming back. Thank you so much the wonderful accommodations ! 5 stars !

It takes 24 hours and 23 minutes to get from Johannesburg to Maui. I don't expect that too many people take on the challenge. Our family of 3, my wife, my 9 year old daughter and I, embarked on this epic trip because my 9 year old has always dreamed of holidaying in Hawaii. We were so glad that we did. The Wailea estate is a tranquil and scenic place to rest up after the journey. The 'Villa' as we prefer to refer to the unit, is everything you could want in a holiday home. It's beautifully laid out and spotlessly clean. You could very well spend all your time indoors reclining on the sumptuous sofa watching your favorite shows on the big screen TV with access to all the entertainment you could want - BUT don't. This is heaven on earth, after all. Walk the lush gardens and explore the estate and you will find abundant bird life, sparkling swimming pools (quite a few within a few minutes walk) and the azure, warm, North Pacific Ocean. There is no better place to spend a week or two away to rejuvenate. Thank you Mike and Lisa for sharing your treasured haven with the rest of us!

We had an amazing time. Getting away from the Chicago winter should be enough but the Ekahi condo and setting made it A+. We have rented at many different places in Kihei/Wailea in the past and they were fine. This place has more interior space, more grassy area, nicer pools and the best beach we've seen. We'll definitely go back on our next trip to Maui.

We really enjoyed our stay at this very clean and well kept unit. The whole complex is peaceful and quiet, perfect for relaxing. The pools and the beach are within walking distance across the lawn which covers the whole area of this nice neighborhood. It really felt like a home away from home but with absolutely perfect weather and a relaxing feeling right after opening the door. The beds were very comfortable to sleep in. The two full baths and the very well stocked kitchen made the stay even more valuable. We used the patio with complete outdoor furniture every day. If you consider to spend time in Maui, come here if you are looking for a relaxing condo setting with all the amenities nearby. The drive from the airport takes only about 30 minutes. Our hosts handled all our requests and questions quick and fair. Thank you Lisa! We will be back!