If you're looking for a place in Maui with an ocean view, you really can't do much better than this! It's literally breathtaking. Chris's condo's lanai has a 180° of the ocean with the island of Lanai and Molokai framing the shot on the left and right. The sun sets between the 2 islands, making for surreal sunset photos. The waves crash on rocks below the 9th story unit, creating soothing beach sounds to accompany the view.
There are sandy beaches on either side of the building, but just rocks between the condo building itself and the water, providing a private oasis, unlike the many large crowded complexes that line the coast in this area of Lahaina. It was sometimes a bit of a challenge though, getting to the adjacent beaches because the walkway on the water side of the building ends at stairways on both sides that are within the tide most of the day. There are boulders to climb over to dry sand if you're agile and brave, but the safe beach access is a short walk out of the front of the property to the street and around the the other sides of the adjacent properties. Maybe a 5-minute walk, but it just seemed odd being on the water with the beach access not obvious. We had to figure it out and ask where to go, so I thought I would share that info here.
Once you tear yourself away from the incredible view and the beautiful surroundings, the condo itself is very comfortable and well maintained. We felt at home. There's a dining table in the lanai which was our favorite place to be. The living room, dinette area, kitchen, bathroom and separate bedroom were all up-to-date, nice furnished, and tastefully decorated.
We decided to forego a rental car for our stay because of the high prices during our time there didn't seem worth it. We booked a "Road to Hana" tour that picked us up. There are a few restaurants and a food truck park within walking distance and also a grocery store. We mostly ordered groceries and food delivery and ate in. We Ubered to the touristy Front Street and Lahaina wharf area a couple times for shopping, restaurants, bars, and a boat cruise. Maui is a great vacaation area.
I highly recommend this place!