First, we just want to say that Jon is a fantastic host! He was always responsive and really did his best to make sure we had a nice stay. And we did! The property itself offered a nice view and was spotless. It was quite comfortable (even the fold out sofa!) and well-appointed with beach and pool gear. There were a lot of friendly "regulars" as well, which speaks volumes about a vacation rental as far as I'm concerned. Maui Vista is a good place.
Kihei itself is a bit "busy" and one might be a little concerned when driving to the property, but it is actually quite peaceful and noise was never a problem. We enjoyed hours out on the lanai and there is a really nice beach park (Charley Young on Kamaole Beach) is just across the street. There are plenty of shopping options (including a nice little natural foods store) within walking distance and some decent cafes as well. Tons of other shops as well if that's your thing.
The only negative things I can say about our stay was that the front desk receptionist was not terribly friendly, which is a bit off for the hospitality business, and that I lost my wallet by the swimming pool and it was never recovered. Obviously these things were out of Jon's control and I want to emphasize that this place is a GREAT VALUE and a really nice place for a couple or small family to stay. Check it out!