When I won a four-day trip to Maui with work, I immediately knew two things: I was going to bring my sister along as my guest, and that we HAD to extend the trip by a few days. The cost of extending our stay at the event resort was way out of my league, so I took a friend's advice and turned to Airbnb. I perused several listings, but Krystal's condo grabbed my interest and sprang to the top very quickly.

The combination of affordability and her painstaking attention to descriptive detail of her home and the surrounding neighborhood made it a no-brainer. I was thrilled to see that the dates I was seeking were available.

We were in contact a few times ahead of the trip, and her interest and dedication to making our stay awesome was evident. As total newbies to Hawaii in general, we went into the trip feeling welcome and confident.

In addition to a really sweet welcome card, Krystal impressed us with cute little touches all around the condo, truly making us feel at home.

Her house is clean as a whistle, and her instructions for her guests don't leave out a thing. (Side note: The bed is EXREMELY comfy—something you can never be sure of in any hotel!) The complex is very nice, and the pool is sparkling clean as well. The laundry was very helpful, and it was really convenient that she had supplies on hand for our use at the beach!

The Neighborhood
We fell in love with Kihei, and were surprised to find it way more affordable than we expected. There is a truly relaxed vibe to the area, and we'll be going back some day for sure! (Clearly, staying at Krystal's!)

When you come stay at Krystal's house, don't miss these neighborhood gems: The Cinnamon Roll Place, Cafe O'Lei, and (a short Uber ride away) Monkeypod Kitchen (Go for happy hour, and be sure to try the famous Mai Tai!). We fell in love with the ABC Store just down the street as well. Really affordable food and drinks, and a vast selection of souvenirs.

Finally, check out all three of the beaches across the street. They're all lovely, and you should not miss the sunset or the stars later at night. We have never seen stars in the sky ACTUALLY twinkle before—it was awesome!