This condo is in a quiet well-kept complex with a pretty pool and grounds. The unit is small, but the space is adequate for two people. No frills, but it was clean and had everything we needed. I do wish the owner had left written instructions for operating the tv's. There was a mystifying array of remotes, and we never did master them.
The best thing about the condo is the location. We were there during Humpback Whale season, and our lanai was a perfect perch for whale watching. We really regretted not packing our binoculars (hence the tittle of this review). There is a very nice little beach park at the end of the road, only about 1/4 mile from the complex. Walk 1/4 mile in the opposite direction and you are at Ma'alea Village, where there are a few cafes, shops, and the Maui Ocean Center.
A couple of caveats:
- There is air conditioning, but the two window units are very noisy. We mostly got by without a/c by opening the doors and windows to let the bay breezes flow through.
- The condo buildings along Ma'alea Bay are directly under the landing path for the airport at Kahului. The planes coming in for a landing are not too frequent, but they are loud. Not a deal breaker for us, but worth mentioning.
All in all, we enjoyed our stay and would consider renting this condo again.