Kihei Beach Resort 302

Tiled throughout, the interior of this upgraded 2 bedroom/2 bath unit is clean and bright with a view that stuns you every time you walk through that front door! The beautiful furnishings and a gorgeous granite & stainless-steel kitchen add to the appeal. While you prepare a gourmet meal for dining on your large private lanai, you can gaze out at the incredible blue Pacific and forget all your cares. | | The master bedroom has a king bed & large window with more breathtaking ocean views. The second bedroom has twin beds and its own bathroom, while the living area has a sleeper sofa that makes this unit suitable for up to 6 guests. Flat screen TVs with complimentary cable, WiFi & local phone keep you connected with the outside world; central AC and ceiling fans keep you cool; and an in-unit washer/dryer keeps you clean, conveniently, and ready for anything. | | The resort itself is a real gem. Nestled into a quiet and safe community, the vibe here is one of low-key local that lets you know you are in an authentic place, not some theme-resort approximation. Centrally located in North Kihei, Kihei Beach Resort is a favorite of return travelers. From here you can venture forth with low commute times (15-45 minutes) to enjoy most of the awesome adventures and attractions Maui has to offer. Two long & winding roads?one to the summit of Haleakala & the other through the rainforest heading to eastside Hana?are longer treks to places remote, but places not to be missed if one can help it. | On days you want to stay close to base, stroll the (almost empty) 3 mile stretch of white-sand shoreline north to Ma'alaea. The resort's 1.3-acre grounds tempt you to stay and relax by the pool, sunbathe on the beach or claim a lounge chair under a palm tree and read a book. From the grounds & pool you have panoramic, nothing peek-a-boo-about-them coastline views that extend south to the Makena cinder cone, sweep out across the water past Molokini Crater, neighbor islands Kahoolawe & Lanai and north to Maalaea Bay with its backdrop of stark white windmills marching up the sharp ridges of the West Maui Mountains. | | During high season (Dec-April) humpback whales (mamas, babies, and guardian males) find shelter in Maalaea Bay; the sight of them breaching is always thrilling. All year round you will savor spectacular sunrises and sunsets by day, and star-studded skies and silvery moonbeams glittering on the Pacific by night. | | It's fun that Kihei Canoe Club is next door to the resort. Watching the canoes during practices or races is a cool diversion few resorts can offer. On Tuesdays & Thursdays the club offers visitors an opportunity to paddle out with them ($40 donation)?so worth it! Across the street is a quaint collection of local treasures: a farmer's market featuring local fruits & veggies, Ululani's Shave Ice Store, Sugar Beach Bake Shop & an ABC convenience store. You will find yourself there more often than you think?it's one of those spots! And just down the road a bit toward Kihei, you will notice a most charming church painted plantation green with white trim & exuding the Aloha spirit. Keolahou Hawaiian Congregational Church holds services in English & Hawaiian on Sunday mornings?open to all; on Thursday evenings they host 808 Uke Jam, a gathering of ukulele enthusiasts of all different levels who play, sing, learn & share aloha; it is free & open to the public. It is priceless. | | By the way, this condo is professionally managed by Destination Maui Vacations, an on-island management company with more than 40 years of history on the island. Our offices are located nearby with an easy-to-reach, courteous staff. We love to help & will do our best to ensure you have a wonderful stay on Maui! | | GE / TA #: 135-465-1648-01