Before I begin, I want to note that I never give fully detailed reviews about our stays.
That being said.. Melissa's place was an absolute dream. This was our first time on Maui and it was such a magical experience. Her place was much better than I expected, not to say that I had low expectations, it just exceeded any expectations I had. Everything about her place was perfect.. the location, the VIEW. All of our meals (except for lunch, when we were either hiking or at the beach) were enjoyed on the lanai. The island was good to us and gave us rainbows every morning and breathtaking sunsets every evening. The location is just a short walk to the nearest beach and a short drive to more of the known beaches (like Ka'anapali Beach and Kapaula Bay to mention a few). Parking is located underneath the complex, near the elevator, and the property even has luggage carts to help take all your bags in a single trip. She has beach towels, beach chairs, boogie boards, and even an ice chest and buckets and shovels for kids to build sand castles at the beach. Kitchen appliances all work and make cooking/cleaning a breeze, and the refrigerator has a water/ice dispenser, which really came in handy for our hikes and beach days. We even made use of the washer and dryer the unit has. The heated pool and gas barbeque were also nice for a quick swim and grilling up some food to enjoy upstairs. Did I mention the view? The view from the lanai alone is worth the stay, anything else worth mentioning is like adding toppings to your favorite dessert. Let's also not forget about the night sky as the stars light up the sky at night. We were fortunate enough to be on the island during a full moon, so our view at night was equally as picturesque as it was during the day, and the sound of waves crashing at night allow for a good night's sleep. From the daybed on the lanai, to the binoculars they provide, to the TVs in every room (which were hardly used), to every cooking appliance you can possibly need, Melissa's place really has it all. I don't think the unit has A/C, but if you keep the front door and the sliding doors open, that island breeze is all you need. If I had the option to give more than 5 stars, I would without hesitation.. 5 stars just isn't enough. Melissa's place is perfect for couples, families, groups, and anyone else looking to enjoy the Hawaiian sun. My wife and I both agreed that when we return to Maui, we would absolutely love to stay at Melissa's again. It was by far, the best air b&b we have had the pleasure to call home for a short period of time.
Mahalo!