We loved the condo and only wish we had booked it for longer. Situated between the towns of Kihei and Lanai, each a 10-15 min car ride away, Maalaea is a peaceful enclave with a few stores and its own harbor, so you can book any sea adventures from there.
The condo itself was super comfortable, we immediately turned off the AC and enjoyed the trade winds that came through when we opened the sliding doors and the front door (locking screen).
Thank you for having binoculars -- we sat for hours and watched the humpbacks right from the balcony!
And the beach a short walk away felt like our own with no crowds.
We will definitely be back!