Accessing the condo was very easy as it is keyless entry, so you don’t have to think about carrying a key around on your trips to the beach. We stayed for 3 weeks, so needed a place to feel comfortable. As specified in the listing, there is a new king size bed and a new sofa. Both very comfortable. This is not a large space however the kitchen was well stocked with gadgets and the knives were sharp! Sharp knives are important if you are going to be doing much cooking.
There is a portable air conditioner in the bedroom that we decided to unhook since the space is tight and opening the window to the breezes was more than adequate at night and during the day also. There is also a wall air conditioner in the living room which we did use some afternoons. The condo faces south and the winter afternoon sun turns the lanai into an oven and also can really heat up the living room.
It was delightful to sit on the lanai in the evening to watch the sun set over the ocean. The lanai provides a beautiful view of both the ocean and Haleakala.
The condo is about a 10 minute or less walk to Charley Young Beach. Take the foot path on the south side of the complex - not through the parking lot.
There are plenty of beach chairs and towels for your convenience. One thing we should have purchased early on is a beach umbrella. It would have given us more options to enjoy beaches with limited shade.
Kihei has a gem that I think most tourists are unaware of. The Kihei Aquatic center is free to all - tourists and residents alike. There is an Olympic size swimming pool and a smaller pool that has several lanes for lap swimmers and a large area for kids. A great place to visit!
Malinee was an excellent host. Any issue large or small was addressed quickly and we would not hesitate to stay in one of her properties again, including this one at the Maui Vista.