This place is a great location and value. Central for adventures around Maui such as the Haleakala, it's near the beach and also a short drive from the Kama'ole Beaches which all are great and have lots of shops nearby. Kihei is where a lot of locals live in Maui and has good beaches and also more of a local flavor. We didn't feel like we sacrificed anything by staying here and the beach gear was really helpful. It was so nice to have an umbrella and boogie boards and not have to rent them.