For our first time visiting the Lahaina area the Kahana manor was a great location. I was able to walk to pretty decent surfing across the street down the road a little. My 2 young boys and wife loved the beach right across the road for boogie boarding and snorkeling. Not a large beach but It had great sand and gentle waves for kids. There was a convenience store in the complex which was helpful. The only negative thing I could say is that the sofa sleeper/couch could stand to be replaced, as it was well worn and a little stained.
Overall we loved our stay in Kahana, we immediately wanted to return after getting home to nor cal’s cold rain power outages and earthquakes. We are ready to be on Maui permanently.