We have stayed in Maui many, many times and this was one of the nicest places we've stayed. We stayed over Thanksgiving. It is essentially brand new and very well appointed from the built-in music channels in speakers, to the high-end appliances, to the well-stocked kitchen. They have thought of everything you may need to be comfortable in the home. The lanai was covered with a beautiful view, even when it was raining. Although you can walk down to the beach front paths, I wouldn't consider it walkable to beaches that you plan to hang out at, at least not with the amount of gear you may need especially with kids in tow. But I did enjoy my morning walks along the bluffs and the paved paths. It is a quiet complex with easy parking. It is not and does not feel like a resort, which made it maybe too quiet at times for my youngest child. But it's a short drive to busy beaches with lots of other kids to play with and things to do. This is definitely my favorite area of the island to stay.