We had a great stay in Kihei at Jacques' place. It was indeed incredibly close to the beach (you can see it from the balcony). The provided equipment (chairs, umbrella, boards, etc) made the beach experience a breeze. The apartment was clean, quiet, and private. The beach across the apartment is a fantastic one -- beautiful, uncrowded, and sandy. The sunsets were incredible. The complex has a parking garage with plenty of space, and is clean and well maintained. The location is fantastic -- close to Wailea resorts as well as tons of places to eat.