First time to Maui, looking for Condo on the beach

Hi!

I have been reading the boards and have gleaned so much information from everyone here.

We are planning on traveling to Hawaii this year with a 6 and 2 year old. I am looking for a condo on the beach where my family can play and close to areas of fun.

I am overwhelmed with information right now. I have been looking at Koa Lagoon or Hale Kamaole. Any information out there on either of these would be greatly appreciated. And information on other sites would be wonderful!

I am looking for a 2 bedroom with a kitchen, lanai and beach view.

First time to Maui, looking for Condo on the beach

Many people have their favorites, for a variety of good reasons. We really like a place called Papakea. We always rent through an owner from VRBO or the like:

vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/…papakea-resort

Do a search for ';Papakea'; and you%26#39;ll see some of the things that I and others have written. You%26#39;re going to love Maui!

First time to Maui, looking for Condo on the beach

A good place to start your search is here:

http://wizardpub.com/

You can get aerial views of all of the facilities on Maui. You can also get reviews, though I%26#39;m not certain that the publishers aren%26#39;t more than a little biased.

Of those two I%26#39;d certainly choose Hale Kamaole. Koa Lagoon is in North Kihei; you%26#39;d have to drive to a good beach.

I first read your post as wanting a beachfront condo, but then you mentioned beach view.

If you want beachfront in Kihei on a good swimming beach, look at Hale Pau Hana, Kihei Surfside, Mana Kai Maui. Sugar Beach in North Kihei has the only good beach in that area, but is a bit isolated.

There is a whole string of condos with 2 BRs along Kihei Road, across from the Kam I, II and III beach parks. Mana Kai Maui is right on Keawakapu beach and Kiehi Surfside is next door. This is one of the best beaches for children. Across Kihei Road but near both Kam III and Keawakapu are Maui Hill, Maui Kamaole and...Hale Kamaole.

Wow, thank you everyone. There is just so much information I am afraid of getting the wrong place. I have two children that are going to want to be in the water, alot! What is a good beach to just hang at.

The Kamaole Beach Parks have not only good beaches, but shade trees, grassy areas with picnic benches, restrooms, showers, lifeguards, volleyball nets. A %26#39;cheap date%26#39; is to fetch some fastfood from across Kihei Road -- or bring food with you from your condo -- and picnic there. Can%26#39;t beat the view! The parks are popular with visitors and locals alike.

Keawakapu is in front of the Mana Kai Maui and is the northernmost part of the whole long stretch of Wailea beaches that extend south past the Wailea resort condos and hotels.

All beaches in Hawaii are public. There is parking at most, although somewhat limited through Wailea.