5+ stars!
You check the location, review the photos multiple times, and hope to God upon arrival everything is as you expect. Let me tell you, Laura's unit will exceed any expectation you have after booking! When she says "300 feet from the beach", yeah, that is accurate. Private beach. Check! Flowers, palms, birdsong? Check, check, check! Epic sunset viewing, yes!
I travelled solo so this unit fit me perfectly. The lush plants provide a barrier around the private patio that most other units do not have. So I kinda walked about sans clothing, and felt totally comfortable doing so without concern of any peepers. Do as you will.
The unit was impeccably clean. The bathroom products are quality, some that I use in my own home in fact. The stacked washer/dryer unit has several settings but you can have a fresh load done in under 20 minutes. There is a large closet, along with two massive bedside dressers to store foldable clothing.
The unit is quiet for the most part. You are close enough that you hear the waves throughout the day. In the morning, usually beginning at 7:15am, the gardeners start to get to work. I think Wednesday is lawn day, so you might hear that one day during the week. The folks upstairs were quiet for the most part, until they began sliding the patio table and chairs. They are light enough, I felt they could have picked them up, especially at 7am. This was one morning, not the duration of my week. Even still, I had no complaints. The unit is extremely peaceful.
There is an A/C unit in the corner, I never turned it one. I kept the sliding door open along with the front door and ceiling fan to have a nice flow of fresh air. That way I could constantly hear the birds and the waves. The temperature was perfect.
Parking is immediately in front of the unit. You can walk to the Shops of Wailea in 15 minutes or less. Access to the private beach is easy - pass the heated pool and lanai area where there is a massive grill setup for families who want to host a large party. There is even an outdoor refrigerator.
All in, this unit is magical. I hope to be able to stay here again on my next visit to Maui.