AlohaAku is the perfect place for a romantic couples getaway! So glad we found this little gem. Staying here was like having our own private waterfront estate. Charlene and Gary had a chilled bottle of wine waiting for us when we arrived (since we were celebrating our 3rd wedding anniversary-married on Oahu in 2012) along with some macadamia nut treats. So thoughtful! The suites are comfortable and nicely decorated with plenty of Hawaiian charm. The kitchen was equipped with everything needed to make a gourmet meal or a quick snack, including a Keurig with a variety of coffees to choose from. The grounds are gorgeous, beautifully landscaped and meticulously maintained, and just steps from the beach. We had many interesting encounters with the resident ducks/geese and frogs :) We loved the hot tub and soaking pools right outside our suite. Sitting on the private lanai in the morning or evening all you can hear is the wind, waves, and birds in the mangrove forest along the creek next to the suites...so relaxing! The property also gives you a perfect front row seat for sunset every evening. There are plenty of water toys (paddleboards, kayaks, etc) and land toys (bikes, tennis rackets, etc) available for guest use at no additional cost! Since this was my first time to Maui, our itinerary was pretty full and the weather was a little wonky while we were there, so we had to make some adjustments and play things by ear, but staying in Kihei was perfect base. The nice thing about Maui, it seemed, was if it is raining where you are, just go a mile or two up the road and it's probably sunny! Kihei is a great representation of a Hawaii beach & surfing town. It is located on the south shore in the Maui valley, centrally located and nestled in between the busier resort areas of Lahaina, Ka'anapali, and Wailea. AlohaAku was just steps away from groceries, shopping, and restaurants. (We highly recommend Diamonds IceBar, Coconuts, and Ululani's Shave Ice) Our only regret was not having a couple of extra days just to relax and enjoy our suite and the beach right outside our door. We can't wait to come back! Thank you so much for the wonderful hospitality!