This was a great place to be on Maui. We did many drives on the island and found Kihei to be convenient to all. Everything (except food) is at the condo, so it's not necessary to buy those things, but you will need basic food items if you plan to eat at all in the condo. We found the BEST sunsets on the island RIGHT ACROSS THE STREET. We could also see turtles and whales there. Though there is no ocean view, it's just a few steps to find the beautiful beach/view area across the street. Yes, we visited all reaches of Maui and found this to be a great central location.