Kihei Vacation Rental condo

The pleasure of our vacation experience began when we entered the condo my wife and I had rented for two weeks. The accommodation was more than what we expected - the promotional pictures sold it short! It was comfortable, spacious and had all the amenities that we would want if we were at home.

Resort staff were extremely friendly and eagar to help. Richard was always available, encouraging us to use the pool, of which he was extremly proud. It was clean and easily accessible and he always had cold lemonade or similar drinks available at pool side. Susan was always rushing around, had a cheerful "hi" or "good morning" and always wanted to make sure things were to our liking. The grounds were clean and well groomed. If we were to complain, it would be about those damn doves that insisted on waking us about 0600h each morning!!

Travelling to and from Kihei, whether it was to the numerous beaches just up the road, Lahaina for the best Luau on Maui, Kahului to shop or Haleakala and it's small villages, was simple and enjoyable. There always was something to see and do or, not do but sit back and relax!

Once you found the best shopping for provisions, in our opinion, was Safeway and checked out the many eating places available, when you tired of using the BBQ or eating in, visits to Mulligans-on-the-Blue, Moose McGillycuddy's, Buzz' Wharf or the Aloha Plate in Lahaina, our personnal favourites, was an easy decision.
Using the Pi'ilani Highway to it's best advantage, getting around couldn't be easier when going to these places or to Wailea or even Makawao.

Hilo Hattie's, a good place to shop for take home items, was a too expensive and took advantage of tourists. The Outback Restaurant was a bad experience and best described as a high end, fast food outtlet. It's best to look around and with very little effort, you can find everything you'd ever want at prices that the locals enjoy!

Everyone we met, from the permanent residents and neigbours Mike and Dottie at the Resort, locals who worked in the stores, Kahului airport, Heliport, car rental and people you'd meet everywhere you went, all were helpful and friendly. I even had the opportunity to play with the Island of Maui Pipe and Drum Band - a great bunch of pipers and drummers.

Maui, I'd return anytime. The result is well worth it. Next time, maybe it'll be 3 or 4 weeks! I would and have already recommended the Kihei Resort as an accommodation and Kihei as an end destination.