Truly spectacular spot. If the only thing to recommend it were the location, we’d still rate it tip-top. My kids (ages 15 & 12) and I spent hours at the beach and at the really nice pool. We were there at whale season and could watch whales right from the lawn! We explored the beaches past the properties and found great casual snorkel spots and sandy expanses perfect for castle building and rock treasure hunting and turtle spotting and other assorted shenanigans. It’s a short drive to Kihei, a beautiful drive to Lahaina, and walking distance from Maalaea Harbor, with shops, restaurants, shave ice, and a wealth of seafaring adventure options. The aquarium was also a welcome treat for a place to cool down a bit on a warm afternoon and learn about the local ecology and see some stunning fish.
So even if the apartment had been only so-so, we’d probably have rated this spot a winner. But the apartment is really excellent too. Super clean, super comfortable, and exceptionally well-stocked. Plenty of towels, cookware, bedding, and supplies for water fun—boogie boards, beach chairs, snorkels, sand toys, all kinds of goodies. The complex is also clean and friendly—everyone was so kind and pleasant. A strong recommendation from us, all around.