Not having been to Hawaii before was not sure where the best location would be to stay, took a chance and realized within a couple of days this was perfect. When you are closer to all of the resorts traffic gets pretty bogged up and makes getting around twice as long. This unit is on the first floor and at the end so you don't get a lot of traffic going by and a beautiful view from the patio. Unit was perfect for just my daughter and I, this could also accommodate a young family of four as well. The condo is a short distance from the airport for convenience but not so close that you hear the planes. Plenty of beaches nearby if you need to get to the beach in a hurry.
We did the road to Hana on our first full day in Hawaii and definitely recommend that because of the time difference, it makes getting started easy. If you decide to do the Hana trip stop by Island Chef for her Fish-n-Chips or better yet Coconut Shrimp. She might be a little high but we love supporting the locals and to hear her say she has been running her food truck for 11 years it is hard to not want to stop and try her food. I would estimate she is approximately 3/4 of the way to Hana. We also stopped in Paia enjoyed all of their gift shops and ate at Flatbread Co., for all you east coast folks, but if you are looking for more seafood than you must stop by Mama's Fish House. On our last full day on the island we decided to hit the beach near the Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas. Beautiful beach where my daughter did her first dive with Banyan Tree Divers, they were great. Small groups with experienced divers. On our way back from the beach we stopped at Leoda's for homemade Pot Pies and Pie, would recommend. There is also a great fruit stand with more than fruit. Last thing I would add is if you decide to stay at the resorts or rent a condo you will want transportation. There is too much to see and you will miss out unless you are one of those folks that is pitching an umbrella and throwing a towel down for the next several days. Whatever you decide, Maui is the place to visit and we will definitely be back again.