The Makai Suite (by the Ocean) is the closest suite to Maui's famous Kamaole 2 Beach& offers lovely ocean views & luxurious finishes! Maui Banyan's lushly landscaped grounds feature 2 pools& 2hot tubs, tennis courts & several BBQ'ing/outdoor eating areas. Sustainable unit: solar, LED, Timer. Sleeps 8!. Easy walking distance to 3 amazing beaches, shopping, restaurants! Discount automatically applied for stays of 14 nights or more! Kam 2 is the best of all of the Kamaole Beaches! 5 star reviews! We purchased in this particular area because the beaches are THE BEST and we love the energy of South Kihei. We chose Maui Banyan because it has condos that are all on one level (no staircases within the unit which make for narrow living spaces, and tend to negatively impact the togetherness of the group), it is one of only 3 concrete constructed vacation rentals in the area (as opposed to wood frame) which provides superior soundproofing both from neighbours and traffic, and it has the best ammenities for our family (many local complexes do not have hot tubs, covered poolside cabanas with tiki torches and a 24 hour front desk and security, for example). We chose Unit F102 because we really value being close to the ocean. This unit is the closest that we could get in Maui Banyan, and a well thrown stone could hit the beach (not recommended :) When we want to go to the beach it is literally steps away and we love that. We can sit out on the lanai and hear the waves crashing on the beach and that is amazing too! Please note that if you are someone who will be bothered, while outside (inside is quiet) by passing cars, either visually or aurally, please do not rent our condo. We want you to absolutely love being here, as we do, and if that is something that will bother you, than this condo would not be the best choice. When we sit on the lanai, all we see is the ocean and all we hear are the waves; thankful to be in paradise for as long as we are lucky enough to be able to stay. The cars come and go, but they are immaterial. If you are not oriented the same way, may I suggest a courtyard unit. You may lose ocean view and possibly gain pool view but you will not see or hear cars. Our condo is located in one of the two low-rise buildings at the front of the property, which was also appealing to us, as opposed to being in the larger towers which are less child-friendly due to the elevators etc. Our little one can just walk out the door and can toss the frisbee around just steps from our door. You will have the use of the entire condo. There are a few owner lock-off areas such as the linen closet, one third of the closet in the second bedroom, the back cabinets on the island and two lockers on the lanai. Tampering with those locked areas will result in the full forfeiture of your damage deposit. Hi! I am available during your stay by text at 905=252-2324, and will generally be able to respond same day or next day. Please text if you would like a quick response or email if it is not as time sensitive. I am not glued to my phone but will check several times a day. Please note that it is 5-6 hours later where I live and please take that into consideration when waiting for a reply. Please only contact Darcey, my cleaner and on-island rep. if it is something urgent, and please contact her by text as she will not answer calls from unfamiliar numbers and she is horrible at checking voicemail. She is good by text and her number is found in the arrivals information. Thank you. South Kihei is a vibrant, bustling neighbourhood, with the best beaches and an eclectic mix of shops and restaurants. You will really love the location. Walk to shopping, 3 great beaches (Kam 1, Kam 2 and Kam 3), restaurants, rentals, liquor store and surf spot (Kihei Cove). Kihei is a nice mix of tourists and locals, as opposed to Wailea and Ka'anapali which tend to be heavily comprised of tourists. Although I recommend getting a car, more sustainable options are readily available. The bus does pass right by the door, bike and scooter rentals are nearby and Turtle Tracks, a shuttle taxi on a large, electric golf cart can also be arranged for dinner excursions etc. If there is an issue with the cleaning, Darcey has left her contact number, inside the condo and you can feel free to call her directly by text. Please do not call her as she will not answer calls from unfamiliar numbers. My Tax ID number is: W94537448-01