My family and I just completed a 14 night stay. Being in the heart of Lahaina during our trip was terrific. Short walks to shops and restaurants, with two lovely swimming pools close enough to easily replenish a beverage once empty. The apartment had more than what would typically be considered "needed". Chairs for the beach, full kitchen with anything needed to cooks a nice breakfast (or warm up last night's over-ordering from a restaurant). Another perk was the TV with streaming apps that my son could enjoy while winding down at night.
The parking lot always had plenty of open spaces, so day trips to explore Maui was always easy to come and go. I've seen people complain about paying to park... my advice is to just pay up front and relax knowing your car will be close by when you want it.
The lobby was lovely... especially at night when a spot light would highlight tropical flowers. In our minds, we imagined the old Hawaii days of decades gone by. Tropical plants everywhere that nicely blocked out the sight of the buildings. It always felt safe (like most of Maui).
I typically don't write reviews. In this case, I'm writing because we hope one day that Ian will again welcome us as guests. I almost want to keep Ian's place a secret so when we do come back (and we will), that there will be open nights for us to book. Ian, as our host, was gracious and willing to always be any assistance he possibly could.
There's nothing to doubt. Staying here made our Maui vacation more than we had anticipated.