Let me start with Kihei Bay Surf is a wonderful complex just across the street from a whale reserve and historic fish pond. I do not want to warn people away from staying in such a wonderful spot; However, be warned that this is being hosted by a rental agency rather than the individuals who own the property. I found this time around to be less enjoyable because of my inability to get in contact with the "host" (rental agency).
Let's start with the pros: In terms of location, you really couldn't ask for a better spot. The perks- you have a kitchen, access to a pool (make sure you request the code or else you'll have to ask around as we did), cable tv + streaming services, and a comfy bed to sleep in. The stove works great, pots and pans to use, and a few towels for both the beach and the bathroom. The residents in the place are kind and provided wonderful stories and hospitality during our stay!
Cons- As mentioned before, this doesn't have that extra level of tlc you get when you stay with a host. We were unable to access the pool/hot tub until someone on the property gave us the code- I had called and was left on hold several times only to be met with "we need to get in touch with the owners, we'll give you a call back" (which didn't happen). Come prepared- maybe this was just caution due to COVID, but be sure to grab seasoning and oil when grocery shopping because the kitchen is stocked with just supplies to cook. Also, be sure to grab some extra tp & paper towels, I know things were a bit crazy at the beginning of quarantine, but I was a bit confused that we were only given 2 rolls of tp for a 2-week stay. Finally. be cautious of the electrical. I made a note to the host so hopefully, this is fixed by the time the next guest stays but the switches in the kitchen (corresponding to the living room) pop when you flip them and the outlet on the same wall shoots spark when you plug things into it.
All in all, I can't say don't stay here! You get what you pay for and while this isn't a resort it's a nice place to reset your head at the end of a relaxing day. I hope the rental agency takes my comments to heart and looks into adding a little more tlc to what they offer.