First, this is a great location--convenient to any other places you would wish to visit on the island. The convenience extended to a very close Long's (cheapest produce), Boss Frog's (rented snorkeling gear for a week and got a free trip to Molikini), and Safeway. Even the craft fair two or three blocks away was a fun place for smoothies and fresh fruit (just beware of smooth talking vendors, of course). Second, this is a beautiful location--there's a lovely, huge green lawn leading out to the sea. I loved watching folk migrate to the beach every evening to watch the sunset. I wish we all made that time daily--we'd all be better people. Third, the condo is clean, comfortable, and has a great view from the lanai. My daughter used the Murphy bed and found it quite comfortable. Kihei is a little busy with tourists, but further south--it wasn't touristy or crowded here. My mother commended me several times on choosing this rental. Make your mom happy, too!