Amanda's condo in Maui is the best place ever! It felt like home the moment we came in- open floor plan, comfy beds, and a lovely beachy feel. I went to Maui for the first time and decided not to go the resort route to avoid crowds and to be budget conscious, but it was the best decision ever to choose Amanda's place. It's in a perfect location, near all the beaches- great for snorkeling, relaxing, boogie boarding etc, and the condo was stocked all the beach toys you'll need- snorkels/masks, fins, beach umbrellas, towels, beach chairs, cooler- everything! We rented a car, kept our beach getaway vehicle packed and ready to go.
The complex is quiet, beautiful, beautiful pool, open lawn to watch beach sunsets, and you have your own personal lanai with outdoor dining and lounge chairs. We woke up to light breezes from the open screen doors. There is a GREAT gourmet market in Wailea around the corner- perfect for picking up some smoothies, sunblock, and anything you might need- no need to go to Safeway.
To top it off, Amanda was an extremely responsive host- my travel mate had a red-eye out of Maui and she allowed us to have a slightly later check out to accomodate her. Definitely making this an annual trip and will come back for sure!