The condo location was ideal, in our opinion. It's on the ground level and so nice to be able to step outside on the lawn and stroll over to see the ocean and also to access the pool. It's very near Sugar Beach which is a wonderful natural resource for walking and marine life observations.

The condo is also nicely positioned for trips to Lahaina and beyond (west coast) and Kihei and Wailea. It's an easy run into Koholui and connecting to both the Hana highway and Haleakala volcano. But it's not IN any of those towns which, in our opinion, was better. We always felt so happy to return "home" to the quiet beauty of Maalaea and the condo there.

The unit itself was well-equipped. Basic cooking gear in the kitchen and plenty of counter workspace. If you are a master chef and plan to do complex food prep, you might want to bring more specialized tools. But there's a blender, plunge coffee maker, microwave, oven, stovetop. The bedroom was a good size and the bed was large. There is no washer in the unit but one is available elsewhere on the property if you need one (maybe pack some laundry detergent).

It's possible to get a lovely crossbreeze through the unit because of the rear window and front patio door. We didn't need air-conditioning and never used the ceiling fans. It's "winter" so maybe it's different in the warmer months.

We enjoyed our time here very much and found it restful and renewing. Thank you so much, Bob, for all the handy tips which enriched our stay all the more.