Gal and his team have a wonderful place there at villas by the cove in Kihei. This was my first trip to Hawaii and the accomodations at villas by the cove are very comfortable. I extended my stay and extra night and decided to stay at a resort in Kaanapali just to experience that and can say that villas by the cove and Kihei in general will give you a more authentic experience. This place is great for families with young kids as the pool was a go to favorite for my kids. Over the course of our stay, we met many people who were also staying there. The first thing you will notice about villas by the cove is how clean and new the property is. The location is within walking distance of the beach, a park, and many restaurants. I will definitely stay here again my next trip to Maui and I will also recommend this to others who plan on going to Maui and do not want to stay in one of the resorts.