| The trickiest part of booking a vacation rental in Kihei is finding availability to match your flights. And since you want to keep costs down, you should consider having your arrivals and departures start on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. When coordinating the booking of lodging and air, it works best to hold your first choice for a vacation rental on a 24 hour hold, while you work to confirm your flights. However, if flights are scarce, it’s best to get the flight held first, than call around to find accommodations.
Before committing to a unit, clarify with the owner the view from your condo. Even though you may be staying in an oceanfront property, not all condos may be facing the ocean. The condo may have a pool, garden view or worse a parking lot view. If the condo is across the street from the ocean, you may have a spectacular view, but your lanai may not be as peaceful as you desire, due to the traffic directly below on Kihei Road.
Finally, most condos in Kihei are within walking distance to a safe swimming beach. Know the distinction between a beachfront and oceanfront property. Oceanfront typically means that shoreline is rocky and the water is not easily accessible. Beachfront, means that there is some sort of sandy beach in front of the property. It’s a good idea to clarify exactly how far you are to a safe swimming beach. And as safe as the beaches are for swimming they are not always safe for children. Check with lifeguard first. When the surf is too rough, head to Kapalua Bay Beach whose tranquil surf is ideal for children. |
