Haleakala Shrs B304

features a new larger kitchen with seating bar transitioning into an eating area that can seat up to six guests. Beyond there is the comfortably furnished living room with a sofa that converts to a Queen sleeper. There is the private lanai on one side and the guest bedroom divided by Shoji-style doors on the other. These doors give you the option of complete privacy for the second bedroom with a Queen and a single bed or they can be opened for greater living space. The lanai is accessible from the living room as well as the master bedroom which has a King size bed. Both bedrooms have plenty of closet space and drawers, full size bathrooms with showers, and dual sinks in the Master suite.

Our unit is located on the quiet and calmer side of complex sheltered from the daily afternoon trade winds. We choose not to have air conditioning but both bathrooms and kitchen have louvered windows that allow you to control the amount of fresh tropical breeze to your liking. There is a ceiling fan in the entertainment area and efficient floor fans throughout.

Haleakala Shores is a peaceful resort with many permanent residents who take great pride in their complex. The atmosphere is quiet with the pool area a great place to relax, in the sun or in the shade, lounging or sitting, socializing, reading, or enjoying the free WIFI on a smart device. And if you’re feeling ambitious, take a dip in the refreshing solar heated pool. Adjacent to the pool are tables shaded by a vine covered pergola that transitions to the barbeque area (4 barbeques cleaned daily) and additional tables. This an ideal area to sit with friends and family, sip a refreshing drink, watch the kids in the pool, develop a daily bbq bromance, or rekindle old ones from past years while grilling your favourite meal.

A couple minute stroll from the pool brings you to one of the best beaches on the Island, Kamaole Beach III. There you can bring the provided towels, chairs, grass mats, umbrellas, coolers, boogie boards, snorkeling equipment for a day of sun tanning, swimming, and snorkeling. It is not too uncommon to have turtles sunning themselves on the slightly submersed lava rock or swimming amongst you in the surf which is typically mild to a little wild. On the bank above the beach, there are lifeguards on duty during the day, picnic and shaded grass areas, showers, washrooms, and a children’s playpark. Every evening hosts a fabulous sunset!

Between the complex and the beach is South Kihei Road where you can easily walk to restaurants and shops. One block South is Kihei’s boat dock featuring daily snorkel and dive excursions to Molokini underwater crater and Turtle Town. A little further South is Wailea featuring the Shops of Wailea, fine dining restaurants, and world class golf courses. Going on an excursion elsewhere on the island, there is direct access to the Pi’ilani highway from the adjacent street, Keonekai Road.