our family of 4 had the absolute best 2 1/2 weeks at Steve and Jackie's condo. Location: IMO its in the best spot in Maui. Centrally located to everything and away from all the tourists. We could get to Kahului in ~15 minutes to get to the local Whole Foods, take out from the Tin Roof or go the best Ululani's for shave ice vs the other ones that are plagued by super long lines. We could get to Kihie for Coconuts cafe, Three's bar and grill or pick up surf lessons at the best beach to learn. Wailea, Lahaina were only about 20ish minutes in opposite directions.
The home itself has everything you could possibly imagine. If you are on the fence about packing something before your trip, opt not to because the condo likely had it. Seriously. Steve has thought of everything. And soooo kid friendly! Toys, books, furniture, beach gear you name it - they had it. The condo is right on the beach - and oh what a beach it is. 3 miles of just the most pristine Maui sand and calm waves, except for days when you get huge south swells, which makes for great boogie boarding (also in the house!). The condo manager is also super friendly and his partner even brought us fresh papayas that were growing on the property...drooling just thinking about it.
There's two grills by the pool which we used quite a bit from food we purchased at the Foodland just 10 minutes away. And Steve was super prompt on communication and was very helpful with lots of local advice.
Places we loved close to the house
- Cafe O'Lei at the Mill House (great lunch and awesome drinks) and Kumu farms to shop
- Tinroof (daily specials from Sheldon)
- Papa'aina at the Pioneer Inn for brunch - absolutely amazing!
- Down to Earth Organic market
- Foodland
- Coconuts in Kihei
- Star Noodle 🍜
If you are thinking about this place, save yourself more back and forth and just book it right now!