Steve & Jackie's place would be an excellent choice for a stay in Maui. Here's why:
Wonderfully updated, organized, and cleaned home. Exceptional and very clean, contemporary appliances, large (oven/stove, washer/dryer, dishwasher, fridge/freezer) and small (pop-up toaster, Vitamix, Dyson handheld vacuum). Ample, clean and modern dinnerware and silverware. Plenty of cleaning supplies (dishwasher tabs/packs, trash bags, dish sponges, etc.).
Great smart home features that include electronic door lock, smart (Nest) a/c, and automated window shades and lighting. Makes getting in/out easy and quick. Google Home devices in each room.
High quality flat screen TVs in each bedroom and living room with voice activated controllers.
Exceptionally well thought out amenities such as beach chairs; umbrella; boogie boards; plenty of beach towels; cooler bags; binoculars; books; Legos; games; a wireless printer; guitar; ukulele; hydroflask insulated cups and water bottles; and many more.
First class linens and towels. Bath towels are super plush and there are plenty. Large and hardy beach towels. Beds were very comfortable and clean. Large bunk bed great for kids.
Great location off the beaten path and centered between NW and SW Maui, making it easier to travel north (Lahaina, Kaanapali, Kapalua) and south (Kihei, Wailea). There are many boating activities that originate from Ma'alea Harbor which is within a mile from the condo. The Maui Ocean Center (aquarium) is also within a mile, adjacent to harbor.
Beach access is close (100 steps from condo?) and easy. Great beach that you can walk on for miles (south). There is a public park adjacent to the condo/beach, but there were seldom more than 10-20 people there, other than on weekends, when there were some tent campers there. There were convenient hoses and showers on condo property to rinse off and de-sand after beach. Water conditions were good. Seldom was the surf too high/strong to be uncomfortable.
Nice pool and two BBQ grills available for use on site. Nice landscaping with many interesting flowers and banana trees (sadly not ripe when we visited). Ambiance was quiet. We heard very little noise from outside within the condo, if any, and the grounds outside were typically quiet as well, usually we'd see 1 to 5 people around sunbathing or in pool.
While the restaurants/shops in immediate vicinity are limited, there is small grocery (Tradewinds) close by that makes great sandwiches and good Thai food; BBQ resto (Beach Bums) in Ma'alea Harbor area with great value rib fest on Wednesday nights; ice cream, cookies, shakes close by (Hula Cookies). There is also a 76 station for gas located just past where the residential street meets the "highway" (30).
Parking on site. Didn't have trouble finding a spot ever, and though some of spaces seem a little tight, everyone that parked there seemed very respectful of each other's vehicles.
Communications with Steve & Jackie were easy; they are friendly, respond in a timely manner, and are eager to provide a positive stay experience, which is definitely what we had.