This place was exactly how we expected, and staying here made our trip! There were some minor miscommunications causing the space to not be ready at arrival but a quick message to the host fixed that immediately. He was very kind and apologetic - it happens. The space is big, bright, inviting, and comfortable. Tons of counter space for cooking. We used it to set up two laptop workstations and still had tons of room. The absolute best part was walking up to floor to ceiling windows with a gorgeous view of the beach. Walking distance to multiple beaches - the Cove being our favorite. Highly recommend for beginner surfers! Shallow waters and gentle waves. there’s a surf shop rental right across the street from the beach. If you explore the area by foot, you will find tons of restaurants and little shops nearby. I was skeptical of staying in Kihei at first but now I can’t imagine staying anywhere else on the island. We loved the local feel and they prefer this to the resort areas. Felt safe the whole time. Would definitely stay again and recommend!