The beach was about 700 steps from our unit. We didn't get the best view from our unit but it wasn't a big deal. What really mattered is that the beach nearby is one of the best beaches in Maui and it was a straight easy walk from our unit to the beach. There was no need to drive, park or bring all the sand into our car. We walked to the beach with little kids every single day. It was an amazing experience. There were also a few food trucks parked on the way to the beach for all the hungries.