There’s a few things I always look for in an AirBNB and Debbie’s place checked all of those boxes and more.
1) Superhost Status - Yes! Great communicator and lots of extras in the apartment that made the stay enjoyable.
2) Location. Location. Location. - You either want to stay in West Maui or South Maui. Debbie’s place is right in the middle of South Maui and is a great location that is walkable to restaurants, beaches, shops, rental and excursion booking places, snorkeling, etc. The apt is in a great spot within the condo complex itself. It’s private and quiet, but walkable to everything.
3) Nice interior. The bathroom is very nice, shower has great pressure, bedroom is cool and comfortable at night, and living room and kitchen had the essentials of what we needed. In unit laundry was a nice bonus.
The area is very safe feeling, staff was nice and always working hard to keep the location looking great. We met a few of the residents and they were super friendly and the place was whisper quiet at night which was perfect for a good nights stay. Sometimes these condos can be built cheap and you here everything through the walls and floors, but this place was very quiet.
About 25 minutes from the airport, very easy drive, 10 minutes from upscale dining and shopping in Wailea, 5-10 minutes from Turtle town and Makena Landing (World class Snorkling and coral reef), walkable to food trucks and grocery stores, and 45 minutes from West Maui and Twin Falls. Charley Young beach is just across the street and is an excellent place for photo shots. Lots of little parks for picnics, sand volleyball, and I suggest Kamole Beach II (5min walk) for enjoying the best Maui sunset you can find!
Besides never ending beauty, Maui should be known for its friendly Aloha spirit. We couldn’t say enough about how nice and laid back the local residents were.
A few things worth noting: the bed is soft and the pillows are very flat, the couch is very firm and you lean fwd on it while sitting, and there is tiny pool.
I would recommend this place for couples or maybe a small family who plans to be active most of your trip and wants a quiet place to come back to at night. This is not a place for party couples or small families who want to spend a lot of time indoors or poolside. I would recommend a resort or hotel in West Maui for individuals or families seeking a more inclusive experience.
I would give this place a 4.9 out of 5, and would absolutely stay here again! A great place for couples or small family.