We are so superbly happy with our stay at Makena Surf that we are already talking about our plans to return next year. This spacious, masterfully appointed apartment really made our stay in Maui so extremely relaxing and enjoyable. We were a bit tired when we arrived, but everything functioned very well at the entry gate and the on-site staff is very courteous. We were quickly put at ease by the hospitality and care that the owner had taken in preparing the apartment for our stay, including freshly cut local flowers and Hawaiian coffee. The apartment is very imaginatively cut, with a large gourmet kitchen and huge master suite, separate television space, enormous walk-in showers, laundry room, very comfortable second bedroom with floor space for the children to play, generous common spaces, and endless wrap-around terraces that offer direct sunlight throughout the entire day as well as dramatic sunsets. The decor of the apartment is also clearly very lovingly selected, including outstanding artwork by local artists like Avi Kiriaty. If you care about atmosphere and quality, this apartment is it. The Makena Surf complex also offers lush, tropical landscaping along every path, plus a well-maintained pool and tennis courts. The beach, which I cannot say enough about, is really only footsteps from the apartment. After getting tossed around in the surf in Kauai, I was so delighted to have a peaceful, sandy beach where the kids could play in the water without my worry. During our stay the surf was calm enough that my husband, the kids (ages 9 & 10), and I frequently enjoyed snorkeling off the nearby reef to watch the sea turtles (on average there were about 6-10 turtles in the area each day, some coming in very close to the beach). The reef (which is formed by a rocky outcrop within the Makena Surf complex) is easily accessible directly from the beach for a moderate swimmer/novice snorkeler. Makena Surf was definitely a memorable highlight from our Maui vacation. We hope to return soon!