Wailea Ekolu Village, A Destination Residence is located on the greens of the Wailea Golf Club and is a great place for families looking for a quiet home base on Maui. Far from the sometimes overwhelming atmosphere of a massive resort, Ekolu Village provides peaceful resort condo rentals away from the crowds. Spray everyone head-to-toe in sunscreen and take a stroll through the beautiful grounds with well-manicured lawns on your way to the outdoor pools. Go for a swim, or kick back and relax and keep an eye on the kids’ game of Sharks and Minnows. When it’s time for lunch, look no further than the bbq grills. Let the little ones help carry burgers, hot dogs, and sides and get ready for a fun family cookout.

Air-conditioned one- to two-bedroom condos sleep four to six guests. Safeway and Times Supermarket have everything you need to stock your full kitchen, and both are just ten minutes from the resort. Pick up the ingredients for your famous sugar cookies and bake up a batch when you return to your condo. Let the kids get in on the cookie action and don’t panic when they end up covered in sugar; that’s why you have an in-suite washer/dryer. While the laundry is going, catch a Friends rerun on the Cable TV. You can see the ocean and Molokini crater from the private lanais of most condos, even on the ground floor, giving you a view that can be better than at many oceanfront resorts. Please note that because all condos are maintained by their respective owners, décor varies throughout.

The Wailea Golf Club’s Blue Course is conveniently located just next door. The Wailea Golf Club is rated among the best golf courses in the country by both Golf Digest and Golf Magazine. The eighteen-hole Blue course was designed by Arthur Jack Synder, features a clubhouse and pro shop, and is known as Wailea’s original golf course. The Shops at Wailea features a variety of shopping and dining options, ranging from luxury to more affordable brands. Luxury brands include Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Tiffany & Co., and Bottega Veneta. More affordable options are GAP, Quicksilver, Billabong, Malibu Shirts, and Honolua Surf Co. Grab a latte or an Iced Blended at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, if the kids want one, ask for a “pure” Iced Blended without coffee. Hungry? There’s Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Longhi’s, and Cheeseburger Grille & Tap Room.