We really lucked out with Karen's place. You can really hang loose in Kihei. Lahaina was too busy for us, but worth a luau trip. Karen's place is full of extras including beach chairs and coolers that made the stay so enjoyable. We loved the turtles on the beach across the street and the ocean view from our room. She has a book full of local suggestions for the stay. You really have to experience Maui. Pictures don't do it justice. Snorkel with the turtles and listen to the humpacks singing and breaching, see the sunset on Haleakala, swim up to a waterfall, 4x4 at Polipoli, taste a young jelly meat coconut and local fruit, so much poke at Times, or a spa day at the Grand Wailea. We hope to be back soon!