I've stayed all over the world in Airbnbs and my stay at Kaon's was one of my absolute highlights. Kaon's townhouse was wonderful, more on that below, but even more impressive was his enthusiasm and openness when it came to sharing what he knows about the geography and wildlife on Maui. My wife and I arrived quite late on our check-in date after delays at the airport, but Kaon waited up for us and offered to take us on an orientation walk around the neighborhood.
Kaon was always available to answer questions and provide recommendations during our stay and even accompanied us on a 1/2-day trip along the coast so he could show us his favorite snorkeling spots and the best places to see turtles (we saw over 100 during our visit, thanks to his advice!) I have a particular interest in photography and he shared a number of great spots for sunset and wildlife photography. At each place he showed us, Kaon also educated us about the wildlife we saw and gave us conservation tips to help us understand and enjoy the local ecology responsibly.
Kaon's townhouse was clean and comfortable. Even though a/c was available, we found we didn't need it as the fans in both bedrooms and the ocean breezes kept the entire second floor at a pleasant temperature. I ended up having to work quite a bit during our visit, and the desk/table in one of the bedrooms combined with the good wifi meant I was able to work efficiently and without interruption. The beach is only a couple of blocks away and there are excellent bars, restaurants, shops, and a grocery store all within walking distance. Kaon provided extra things like beach chairs, coolers, and flashlights, and encouraged us to feel at home in his place.
My wife and I had visit to Maui that exceeded our highest expectations, in large part due to Kaon's excellent, friendly, and insightful advice. We look forward to staying with him again on a future trip and absolutely recommend him to anyone seeking a comfortable stay with a Maui expert.