The apartment is great! It is nicely appointment, and the furnishings are comfortable. The kitchen also has everything one may need on a vacation (including coffee/tea and misc spices etc). The availability of a washer and dryer as well as plenty of towels is also great. An additional plus is all the picnic stuff (chairs, umbrellas, cooler box etc) Carolyn has provided. Couple this with the snorkeling gear she has provided, and you have the makings for a great day out.

Also the roof has panoramic views of the ocean along with some grills and tables/chairs (note there are also some obstructed, but still nice views of the ocean from the apartment). Its also a great spot to enjoy a nice bottle of wine (or whatever else you may fancy) and watch the sunset.

A small drawback is that the bedroom is right next to the elevators/apartment hallway, and it can get noisy at times (it gets quiet after 10pm) so if you are jet lagged, then it may be an idea to catch a few early winks in the living room, and then move to the bedroom after 10pm. Of course, this is of no fault to the host, but something to note if you are a light sleeper.

The location is right across the beach which is fantastic. The shops right next door are also a big plus (note the Boss frogs is in the same complex so can make bookings of tours etc easy) and have some great restaurants and cafes. Also a tip, if you want to see some green sea turtles they come to the beach across the street (I saw them around 2pm, but the sea was a little rough, so if you want to snorkel the morning may be better). Some tips on the location; if you are into bars/pubs then Lahaina seems to have most of the options, and its about 40 mins away, but if you want to relax by the beach, and check out the natural beauty Kihei is awesome. Some great snorkeling spots are minutes away (Ahihi bay, and Turtle town were particularly good).

Overall, I had a great time at this place, and Carolyn was very generous with her accommodation of our arrival and departure time.