This place is in the heart of the tourist district of Kihei - walkable to shops, restaurants, & most importantly some of the best beaches on Maui! We found ourselves ditching the car & returning again & again to the beach across the street for swimming, snorkeling & boogie boarding (using the equipment available for folks staying in the unit!) The beach views from the lanai provided a private place to enjoy the ocean when we needed a rest. Being in the heart of things means more traffic & noise, but that was a small price to pay for the accessibility of such a great location. We had a great time!