If you want to live like a local, this is the spot! While we loved the beaches on the west side of the island (GREAT snorkeling at airport beach. Just put it in Google maps and you won’t go wrong!), we were so grateful to go back to Kihei each night. The vibe in this part of town is not touristy at all, which we love. Great food is right down the street (GO TO PAIA FISH MARKET!), and David’s place is in such a convenient location that we were able to walk to restaurants, beaches, and even the grocery store if we needed. The place had everything we needed for a great stay, it was immaculately clean, spacious, and across the street from the beach. Another important reason I would recommend this place is the host. David went over the top to welcome us to Hawaii. Well before our trip he was communicating with us about anything we asked, he even found us some beachfront yoga happening in the area after we asked him about studios open on the island. Also, the welcome basket was to die for! We ate...everything in it. David showed us what life could be like if we took the plunge and moved to Hawaii. Clearly he is doing something right — he is happy, he treated us with respect and kindness, and you simply cannot get a better deal on the island.