If you're looking for a place a bunch of you to get drunk and party on the beach, don't book here. Go to a resort. If you're looking for a nice apartment on the water you can hang out with family or as a couple, this is it!!
The apartment: The place is clean and has everything you need. We had a family of four there. Two slept in the bedroom. The other two slept on the pull out couch. Both were very comfortable. There were also enough chairs to watch a movie together while still having the pull out couch set up as a bed (two on the bed, two in arm chairs). TV's in both the living room and bedroom. Kitchen was the right size and had everything we needed. We ate 90% of our meals at the apartment. Theres a dining table inside and another outside. Both are set for 4 guests. The place stayed cool. This may be because it doesn't get a lot of direct sunlight. We've stayed at other places where we were sweating in the middle of the night. Not here. Very nice.
Snorkeling: The snorkeling is amazing. I swam with 30 turtles right there. The access to the water is difficult directly from the resort as it is all rocks. Someone told me the swells washed out all the sand this year. However, the apartments next door to the south has a swim ladder that goes right into 3-5' depth depending on the tide. Right there are usually turtles. Swim a bit north and there are a ton more.
Beach access: As stated above, this place doesn't have a typical sandy beach. It is rocks. There is a 8-10' bluff you have to climb down, but it's very easy. If you're looking for a beach to surf or body board, this isn't it. If you want tide pools, a place to sit and watch the waves, or a great place to snorkel and swim, it's excellent.
The Pool: The pool is nice. It's cleaned constantly. The spa is perfect. You can enjoy the ocean while playing in both. It's a small complex so the pool is never overly crowded. Also amazing were the three gas powered BBQ's next to the pool. There are cleaned regularly and are in great condition. Grill up some Hawaiian chick with pineapple while the kids play in the pool and you enjoy a pina-colada right next to the beach. It's truly paradise.
The extras: In a cabinet on the porch were lawn games, snorkel gear, beach toys, lawn chairs, a kite... I don't know if these things are supplied by the owners or just items that have been left by previous guests. But it was nice to have those accessible. I wouldn't count on those items definitely being there unless you confirm with the host, since I don't know how they were supplied. But it was great having access to those things. Inside there was a small library of books. These were great for when we woke up early or went to bed late. A good way to start and end the day. They really thought of including something for everyone in this little apartment.
The Host: Very nice. Very sweet. And very responsive. Overall - perfect.
We've toured the entire island. Honestly, the best location for a vacation in Maui is in this area. It has the best properties right on the water with easy access to everything you need and want to do. If you want a sandy beach or a place to party, go the the larger resorts near Whaler's Village. If you enjoy snorkeling, swimming, and relaxing right on the water this is the place.