Shaun's place is ideal for value. It does have air conditioning (you just need to use the portable fan that is provided to make it way more efficient since the air is on the floor). The location is ideal for anyone wanting to be near the beach without paying exorbitantly for the privilege (use the difference to rent a car, pay for your food and do several tours). The location is directly across from the beach - there are turtles (green sea turtles) there at the fish pond and NOAA whale observatory and everyone is very friendly - the atmosphere is very relaxing.
We used the amenities (BBQ/Pool) daily to cook dinner - all great!
1. We recommend you rent a car - we drove over 450 miles for the 10 days we were there as there is so much to see on the island.
2. We left a Safeway membership card in the unit - you should use this and to go to Safeway (if you don't want to drive all the way to Walmart or Costco - note Wlmart does not have a meat dept/fish dept - everything is frozen).
3. The air conditioning works far better if you use the fan to blow it vertically upwards from the AC unit.
4. There is a craft market south of your location beside a McDonalds - we recommend people go there as the prices are very good.
7. If you have a car, drive up Haleakela - do not take a tour..Drive the road to Hana and purchase the Shaka guide app.
8. If you take a helicopter tour, go to an area you can't get to by car (like Haleakela)
9. Got to a Luau - we went to the feats at Lele - discount tickates are everywhere - look on line
10. The BEST place to snorkel in Maui that is accessible is Hanolua bay - you can drive there is you have a car.
11. Rent an economy car - avoid the south east loop of the Hana trail and the North west loop of the trail from Honolua bay to Kaluhui.
12. Best beach for waves - Mackena - waves are very strong - never turn your back to the ocean!
We had an absolutely wonderful time - saw the whole island, did all the tours that we needed to do and relaxed on the beach across from Kihei Bay Surf many times.
Regards,
Brian
Thanks for being a great host!
Brian