This condo was perfect for our family of four, but could have easily fit 5 or 6. It is centrally located near Maalea Harbor (North Kihei area) and gave us easy access to Lahaina and Ka'anapali to the north, Kihei and Makena to the south, and shopping near the airport in Kahului.
For a busy family vacationing in Maui on a budget, it's hard to justify the expense of the all-inclusive resort properties in Ka'anapali or Wailea when there are more economical options elsewhere (like this) and there is so much to do all around the island. We weren't looking for daily maid service, valet parking, or fancy water slides at the pool, nor did we expect to find gift shops, bars and restaurants right off the main lobby. We wanted a home base for our island adventures.
That being said, we found the property to be immaculately cleaned, well-decorated and comfortable, well-equipped, and conveniently located with plenty of free parking. Within walking distance were Maalea Harbor and a small shopping plaza. There we enjoyed the excellent Beach Bums cafe, where we found excellent breakfasts, BBQ and happy hour. In the same plaza were gift shops, a dive shop, a general store, and the most amazing homemade cookie and ice cream sandwiches at Hula Cookies.
The condo was equipped with WiFi and big-screen televisions for those of us unable to completely disconnect from the digital world. The kitchen had supplies and condiments that allowed us to quickly jump into cooking our own meals and snacks after a quick run to a nearby grocery store. We immediately felt at home, had plenty of room for everyone in the family, and were happy just relaxing in the living room and on the lanai. Strong breezes kept the condo cool, but the place had A/C for those times we needed a little extra cold air. There were beach chairs, towels, and snorkeling gear available so we could get started right away on our underwater adventures. The beach is a little narrow, but calm and easily accessible. Finally, a pool and barbeque area on property allowed us to kick back at home on those days we weren't on the go.
If I could own my own place in Maui it would be just like this. We're already thinking about our next trip!