Location is great, but depends what type of Maui experience you are looking for. My previous experience was very private/quiet on a plantation on the West side of the island. This was my first experience on the Southside of Maui. I’ll highlight my overall pros and cons for the unit based on my 2 week stay in early Feb 2022.
CONS: The complex is VERY noisy- with lawn maintenance, other guests out at night by the pool, the parking lot etc. You have to sleep with the windows open due to lack of A/C in the bedroom, which doesn’t help and can be very disruptive to sleep.
The whole unit could use a good deep clean. I’m sure the unit gets lots of back to back use, but it needs cleaning. Carpets are super worn and need replaced. Hot water in the shower does not last long. I never had to take a cold shower, but would have enjoyed my wife and I being able to shower back to back without one of us taking a lukewarm shower.
I had messaged the host the night we arrived inquiring about a parking pass as we arrived appx a half hour after the office had closed and I did not hear back from her for the entire 2 weeks. That was very disappointing as I’ve always had good communication with my AirBnB hosts. Last con is regarding the kitchen- lots of random bakeware, dishes, & glassware, but no actual bowls or storage containers which made packing picnic lunches and leftovers a challenge (there were 2 shallow soup bowls but one was cracked, and only 2 storage containers with lids). I actually ate cereal out of a plastic gladware container that had no lid and another day out of a glass measuring dish.
PROS: Great location to the beach literally across the street, plus other beaches with a mile or 2 each way. Lots of close by restaurants (although we were less than moderately impressed with several). Pool and laundry is easily accessible right across from the unit. Extra towels and a cooler bag were provided which we used and appreciated. A/C in the living room worked great. Dishwashing packs, laundry soap, softening sheets, & dishwashing liquid/sponge was provided which was great!
For the price, I think it’s doable. This is the only unit with a King bed that was super close to the beach in the price range. I would just suggest the unit get a thorough clean every few months. With so much use, the grime, sunscreen, and continued use starts to show in the unit.