We had a fantastic stay at Jenni’s Kihei house. We loved the front and side porches which we used everyday while enjoying the meticulous garden, island breeze, and bird sounds. The hot tub is also a treat after a long day hiking around Maui. We made good use of Jenni’s beach equipment at the house - such as beach chairs, body boards, snorkeling equipment - which was nice to have access to as travelers. All other amenities and essentials around the house were in great shape.
Jenni was highly responsive and helpful as a host. Despite the time difference (she was not in Hawaii when we were staying), she made every effort to be attentive to our needs and be responsive.
The last bit of experience we will share has nothing to do with this particular stay, but rather something we would have wanted to know as honeymooners coming to Maui. As first-time visitors, we naturally had little idea on what to expect from each neighborhood in Maui. Our first impression of Kihei during our stay was that it is a lower income neighborhood with grittier areas. We felt safe at all times and didn’t mind getting a more local experience, but this is not the right neighborhood if you are picturing a backdrop like the often referenced Wailea resorts. But you can also easily drive 10 mins to Wailea if you want a more upscale, archetypal tourist experience without implicitly paying for the whole suite of services that you don’t really need at a big luxury resort. We liked this aspect because the quality of this house’s interior design and amenities rivaled luxury suites at the resorts without the fluff, but with more privacy and space. Also, the house is centrally located to go do almost anything you’d want to do on the island - whether going West, Upcountry, Hana, etc.