The place was exactly as described and looks exactly like the photos. The view from the balcony is wonderful, and if you just want to check out the ocean it is right across the street. Close enough to picturesque beaches and stuff like Safeway, laundromat, downtown Lahaina, like 10-15 minute drive. Everything was very clean, and I am a clean person so my standards are high. Upon arrival our only complaint was that the sheets didn't appear changed-- had a bunch of random hairs on them by/on the pillows-- and the cleaning people immediately dropped off new sheets- score. Host was very good with communication and explaining everything. It was a great value for the price. We were satisfied with our stay.
Really the only thing we would change is that it is very hot, and there is no air conditioner. We knew that there was no AC going in, but we were not expecting it to be so as hot as it was. There is a celling fan in the downstairs bedroom and the living room, and a portable fan in the living room that we moved upstairs when we slept, but it often was not enough to make us comfortable- many nights we slept on top of the bed because it was so hot. You can open the screen door to the balcony and that helps but not at night-- ten zillion gnats/flies will fly in immediately and swarm the lights. Again, we cannot take any points off for there not being an AC because it is clearly stated. But it was much hotter than we expected and that caused some discomfort in our stay. I think if there were another fan upstairs and another fan downstairs it would probably help a lot. I think if we also had visited earlier in the year, like Feb/March it would be better.
Overall, great- clean, beautiful view, spacious, good location. If you are OK with the heat, you will have a fantastic time.