Our family of four had a wonderful stay at this beautifully decorated and updated condo. Location was central - 15 minutes to the airport, 10 minutes to Kihei, and 20-25 minutes to Lahaina. It’s a 5-10 minute walk to Ma’alaea Harbor, which has a few restaurants, the aquarium, and some shops. The Ma’alaea area is known to be windy, but the breeze felt fantastic and the condo building blocks most of the wind while you’re on the grounds. Parking was easy and one vehicle is included for no additional charge.
Beach is quiet with good swimming/floating and decent snorkeling right in front of the condo. Walkable at least 3 miles down toward Kihei. Plenty of body boarders and even a few surfers when the weather was right. We saw turtles every afternoon. There’s a large shade tree at the edge of the grounds which provides a relaxing place to enjoy your day from either the beach or the grass. The sea wall/steps leading down to the water have been damaged by the surf, and it looks like there are plans in place for repair. Steps down to the water are manageable for almost everyone. Largest step was 10”.
Furnishings were great, master bed was comfortable, bathrooms were updated, and all appliances were newer and in proper working order. Kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed, and the fridge had an ice maker which was great for picnic lunches.
We kept the place cool at night with windows open, and used the air conditioner during the day. The single A/C cooled the entire place quickly.
The unit had two small coolers, two umbrellas, and 4 chairs while we were there, which made beach days relaxing and comfortable.
Barbecues were very nice and there was rarely a wait. Pool did not have any Covid restrictions while we were there, and was a nice spot for relaxing. The management is pretty particular about noise at the pool, so it’s not a great choice if you have small kids who would make a lot of noise or want to roughhouse. There are no inflatables or snorkel gear / toys allowed in the pool, and there was a sign specifically forbidding Marco Polo (we saw the rule get enforced!). It seemed funny until we laid in bed one night and people were playing Marco Polo. Since the units all surround the pool, noise does get amplified and carries easily.
Any necessary communication with the owners was very prompt. A fantastic experience overall, and we would definitely consider returning in the future.