We really enjoyed our stay at this unit, mainly because it is located literally steps away from a gorgeous beach and shoreline that you can swim and snorkel off of as well as watch a gorgeous sunset every evening. The whole neighborhood is nice and conveniently located near multiple restaurants, parks, beaches, shops and markets without getting that crowded resort vibe at all. Within a couple miles you can find Black Rock Beach, Hono-Kawaii Park, smaller but tasty restaurants and food trucks, and a full grocery store as well as smaller establishments like an amazing Latino market with tons of awesome vegan/vegetarian/gluten free options including freshly made snacks and meals rotating on a daily basis. Widen your scope a little more and you'll likely need a car or at least bike (there's a bike/gear rental place literally across the street) but will be close to the resorts and high end shops along Kaanapali Beach to the south as well as gorgeous Kapalua to the north. Old Lahaina, the "happening" part of town, requires about a 15 minute drive but is not to be overlooked even though it can be tourist-oriented. Most excursions you can take will either pick you up in the area or take off directly from Kaanapali about 10 minutes drive away. HOWEVER - you won't even need to take many excursions, especially if you like laying out and snorkeling. The shore in front of the unit isn't directly accessible (the staircase down is in the neighboring but separate complex), which is the biggest drawback to the location, but there was enough sand in the day to set up your towels and chairs and then walk directly into the ocean where the water is warm, clear, and host to two different set of coral reefs within 25 feet of the shoreline. I have been told this changes depending on the time of year you visit, but May was excellent. While casually snorkeling, I easily saw two dozen tropical fish varieties as well as multiple sightings of a huge loggerhead turtle who seemed to make his way up and down the reef every day. I don't think surfing would be possible, but the host provided two snorkels with masks and two sets of fins (which she didn't know about so may have been the gift of a generous guest) as well as an umbrella, a few beach chairs (some of which have seen better days), and noodles, which are great for staying afloat in the gentle waters offshore. There were boogie boards, but they were broken in the middle, making them useless. The unit itself is nice, fairly typical Hawaiian fare, and a decent kitchen though some of the utensils and appliances need to be replaced. The dishwasher is notably not good at cleaning dishes, even prerinsed ones, which you'll want to keep an eye on because food can draw out ants pretty quickly in Hawaii. The bathroom and bedroom are both comfortable and offer decent privacy. The lanai is cute and has some fun views of bamboo and local plants that colorful birds, geckos and lizards run up and down all day, but unfortunately does not offer direct views of the ocean. There are loungers and a small deck with chairs available right at the front of the building so it's easy to snag a spot for a great sunset view. If you're looking for a fantastic Hawaiian vibe but not looking to be directly in the heart of the resorts or town area, this may be the spot for you!