We have had an awesome experience, mostly due to two factors:
1-) Host & Place: The condo was fully stocked (especially in the kitchen), sparkling clean and very spacious for 5. John communicated everything of importance completely and timely. Whenever we messaged him for miscellaneous problems, he responded in 5-60 minutes range and always solved our problem. He also gave us nice little travel advices (I particularly loved him informing us of International Space Station visibly passing over Maui before the dawn). The entire stay has been absolutely frictionless thanks to him.
2-) Location: The ground level directly next to the pathway between village buildings is a great amenity for families with little children like ours. As advertised, you can get your toes in the sand in under 2 minutes, but even before that there is a very well maintained pool with a sheltered pavilion (on the way to beach), which is very precious for kids and days with rough ocean. The best discovery was, though, that one can walk from Keawakapu Beach to Mokapu Beach over the shore, even barefoot. Condo is close to the southern end of Keawakapu Beach, and it takes another 3 minutes to walk to Mokapu Beach. Once you hit Mokapu, you can take the Wailea Beach path to walk to Ulua and Wailea beaches (all three are very good beaches with calmer waters), or go up to Shops at Wailea and beyond. Kihei restaurants & shops are 10 minute driving distance.
It has been a lovely stay that we are looking forward to repeating.