Kihei is a great place to stay in Maui. It is centrally located for trips to West Maui (which was too built up and manicured for our taste) and for trips east to the national park or road to Hana. Kihei also has several small beaches (one right across the road from the condo). These beaches are not the prettiest on the island, but they can be some of the calmest for swimming (or surf lessons) and never crowded. For stunning nearby beaches, head south to Wilea and Makena State Park. The condo itself is a standard beach condo - it's what we needed. The bed was not the most comfortable - a thin hard mattress with a too soft topper. And we had to give the towels a second wash. The location and communication from Viktoria (and her staff) are what make this condo special. Viktoria provided helpful tips and her assistant was swift in her assistance.