We absolutely loved staying here! Menehune Shores is situated at the north end of South Kihei road, which is close to beaches, shopping, sightseeing, dining and lots of fun experiences. The condo unit itself is well stocked and comfortable. As advertised, the unit has no AC and none was needed. The tradewinds truly do blow through the unit if you open the security screen door and patio doors. We stayed in January, which meant slightly cooler weather than in the summer but having lived on Maui for more than 20 years, I can attest that with good breezes flowing through the unit, an AC is unnecessary. It was even a bit chilly some evenings and mornings, but nevertheless lovely (keep in mind that I live in AZ now)! The views from the patio were a breathtaking combination of the West Maui Mountains and the lovely beach. Sunsets were amazing! The pool overlooks the beach, where there is an enclosed portion of the ocean to form a shallow wading/swimming area that went no deeper than my waist. Walk a few steps in either direction down the beach and you can enjoy the gentle waves breaking on the sand. Each morning, we watched canoe paddlers take their canoes out for morning exercises. Two afternoons were rather windy so we also got to enjoy sail-surfers. What a treat that was! There are also BBQ grills on the rooftop and by the pool.

I liked that the unit is at the very end, so we had lots of privacy - no other guests walking past our front door. The only disadvantage of staying at the very end is that it was closer to traffic on South Kihei road but overall, the traffic was not a deterrent to our happiness there.

The kitchen was well stocked with appliances, pots, pans, dishes, glasses, various storage containers and baking dishes. We made the most use of the electric kettle and coffee grinder and took advantage of the beautiful sunrises with coffee on the patio or on the beach. The bedrooms were comfortable and spacious. The master bedroom and guest bedrooms each have their own bathroom and the layout of the condo is such that there is plenty of privacy. There were lots of towels, bedding and even some beach gear (snorkel, chairs, cooler, etc.). By the way, whale watching from the patio was a real treat (November to March).

Be sure to take advantage of the Farmer's Market, ABC store and, best of all, Ululani's Shave Ice stand, just a few blocks north. Travel south on Kihei road and you'll find more beach parks, tons of restaurants and some live music. Head even further south towards La Perouse bay and add a sunset at LaPerouse to your bucket list!

We found Shyana and Steve to be wonderful hosts - very responsive and concerned about our comfort and satisfaction. I would definitely stay there again and am so grateful for their hospitality!