Staying at Katherine’s beautiful cottage was quite a luxury in paradise. Walking into the cottage, pass by tropical trees and plants, including lemon, avocado, orchid, hibiscus, and bird of paradise. Step inside to see a lovely decorated home, complete with indoor and outdoor dining areas. The well-equipped kitchen looked recently remodeled, with an induction stove. My wife and I loved having a private outdoor space as well, the lanai is beautiful. Since we stayed a week, we felt quite comfortable. The location in a residential neighborhood was quiet and within walking distance to several restaurants, markets, and beaches, which made us feel a little more ‘local.’ All of this meant we were able to come back to peace and quiet after adventuring throughout the island during the day. Katherine and Dean were wonderful hosts, and we appreciated the provided beach gear, including towels, chairs, boogie boards, and a cooler. Since we visited in mid July, we were even able to sample some papaya and lemons grown right on the property. Kihei was a perfect base for exploring the rest of the island. We were very comfortable during our week stay, and would absolutely recommend their place!