Nicely decorated home off the tourist path in Maui. Could use some outside touch-ups and deeper cleaning between stays. Hedges on one side are great and would create an oasis feel if they are installed on the other side as well. As the owner notes, you will likely find pests in the house, especially in the downstairs area. Crashing waves outside provide great ambiance and beautiful sunrise views, though those looking for a sandy beach outside the door should choose elsewhere.
Additionally, kitchenware and appliances differ between the upstairs and downstairs. For example, there was only one cutting board that we had to bring between the levels to make food in each area. The fridge upstairs has a welcome water filter which is lacking downstairs (which had one attached to the faucet, but it wasn’t working.) The coffee grinder didn’t have blades, so make sure you buy ground coffee when you are there.
The provided beach gear is a huge plus, and makes a day in the ocean fun if you don’t want to bring your own snorkels, boogie boards, chairs and umbrellas, or rent them. Make sure you have a vehicle to accommodate too, as everything is a drive away, particularly if you plan on taking multiple trips to Maui’s west side (Lahaina), which unpredictable traffic often turns into an hour-long affair. Constant winds while we were on this side of the island kept us from using the outdoor furniture and firepit but we did enjoy coffee on the lanais, especially on the side with the hedges, air conditioning, large screen TVs and comfortable beds after a day on the beach.