Hale Hui Kai #301

Quiet slice of paradise on Keawakapu Beach, which allows you to walk all the way to Wailea, if you wanted to. Literally six steps from the condos you are on the beach, but if you prefer, there is a covered lanai overlooking the pool and grassy lawn where you can enjoy a sand free day of soaking up the sun and watching (and listening) to the surf roll in. Condo 308 looks out over the beach, with palm trees, surf and sand as far as the eye can see, with other islands in the near distance. The lanai is the perfect spot for morning coffee, an early evening cocktail, or even enjoying the sunset, although we actually prefer to go down to the beach for that for the full 360 degree immersion of gorgeous sunsets and lapping waves, plus the occasional conch shell being blown as the sun dips below the horizon. Condo 308 is freshly renovated with everything refinished to the highest specifications. Furnishings are modern with a nod to the classic Hawaiian feel, without being kitschy or pretentious. Beds and bedrooms are quiet and very comfortable, bathrooms are clean and fresh, decor is very tasteful, and kitchen is perfect for those who like to do a little cooking themselves as well as enjoying all that Maui has to offer. The ultra quiet Bosch dishwasher was a very nice surprise, too! The condos even have two new elevators and shopping carts for those who like to mainly self cater, but don’t want multiple trips to the parking lot or to climb stairs with bags full of groceries. Hale Hui Kai is steps from a couple of restaurants on the beach, or a short walk (or drive, if you prefer) from all that Kihei (just North) has to offer. If you prefer, Wailea (just South) has all the high end shopping and dining anyone could ever need, if that’s more your style. We have enjoyed both immensely in both locations. All in all, Condo 308 has provided us with everything we hoped a beachfront Hawaiian condo could provide us and so much more. The location was even better than we thought it was, the beach has to be one of the nicest anywhere in the world, and to be floating in tropical waters as a sea turtle nonchalantly paddles by….well, it’s the stuff you think only happens in staged tourist videos! But, it happened to us! I don’t know what the views and interiors of the other condos are like, but the location and views from Condo 308, not to mention the interior furnishings were all better than we could have imagined. We will be back!