This is a review I kinda dread writing... because this place is so truly spectacular I want to keep it in my pocket and tell no one. We just spent a week staying here, and it was the best Hawaiian experience I have ever had, and I've had the great fortune to visit Hawaii many times.
TL;DR - the condo is utterly fantastic; with your every concern taken care of. The space is immaculate, beautiful, comfortable... and the location *cannot* be beat. The view - unbelievable. The beach takes 1 minute to get to. Extremely clean, and I am quite discerning. Fred, the host - awesome; very responsive, helpful, understanding. I look forward to visiting again soon!
Where to begin? So many great things to share, I don't know where to start...
The condo: the complex is awesome. Beautiful, mature gardens... walking around you feel like you're in a very natural, beautiful botanical garden. Beach access is so close, and the facilities for beach care are top notch. Also, super low key! Very relaxing, private setting. The unit itself is light, airy, spacious, quiet, elegant. The lanai is large and comfortable, the view the best I've ever had in all my stays in Hawaii. Everything you need is accounted for. We stayed in the whole visit, enjoying the kitchen and fresh food Maui had to offer. It was a true joy to cook in the beautiful kitchen looking out at that view...
Location: Makena is a quiet beach community with easy access to snorkeling, SUP, hydrofoil, etc. If you want a low key beach experience with the south shore weather, this is for you. If you want to be close to restaurants and shops, it's a 15 minute drive to Kihei.
Final thoughts: I love this place; and I'll be hard pressed to stay anywhere else on Maui.