I second the poster who recommended not staying near the north side of Ekolu. Construction trucks are loud and noisy, using jake brakes up and down the hillside for hours every day. Definitely not a quiet, peaceful location. Plus our unit was outdated, very hot in afternoon and minimally furnished. If you want to stay in Wailea, look first for something in Ekahi that is away from the roads & you'll be happier.

We have stayed at the Ekolu twice, renting through private owners rather than paying the high rates of Destination Resorts, and love it. The condos are larger and more attractive than comparably-priced beachfront condos, and it is a much more tranquil location. One of the reasons could be viewed as a plus or a minus: this is not a place for kids and few of them are in evidence. The pools, down to 8 feet at the deep end, are wonderful, great for actual swimming, and usually unoccupied. It's a short, though downhill/uphill, walk to the Wailea Shops and the beach and beachwalk, but we often drive to beaches outside Wailea as well. A great and reasonably priced choice in beautiful Wailea

My husband and I stayed in the Wailea Ekolu Village from March 9-19. We rented direct through the owners, the Blattners, instead of going through Destination Resorts. For $200/night, this is a great deal!

This unit is a lower level unit with one bedroom, two full bathrooms, and a killer ocean view. I drank my coffee every morning on the lanai, watching the boats sail out to Molokini. You can see Lanai, Molokini, and the unihabited island from the lanai. The pictures on the Blattners' website is really how the view is. The unit has a living area with a pull-out bed and a fully stocked kitchen. The bedroom has a king-sized bed that is very comfortable, and it has its own TV. The bathroom is well-stocked with more than enough plush white towels, beach towels, and robes. There is a lanai off the bedroom and a brand-new washer and dryer in a closet in the bathroom. The living room has a couch, chair, and awesome TV/VCR/DVD. There is a large lanai off the living room that has a table and chairs and grill. The kitchen was recently remodeled and is tastefully appointed. There are wall AC units in the living room and in the bedroom--they really do work and keep the unit cool, even when the sun is shining directly on the unit. We were right above the pool, but we never heard any noise from it.

We had a horrible experience at Kai's Bed and Breakfast in Kihei last year, so we had really picky, high expectations for our condo this year. It exceeded our expectations. If we ever go back to Maui, we will for sure stay here again. I'm sure the other reviewers who have not liked this place were renting through Destination Resorts. As I understand, their standards aren't as high as the Blattners'. If you go to mauiowners.com, you can find a list of condos that are rented directly from the owners.

My husband and I just stayed at the Ekolu Village condo (#904) which I found on VRBO. Very nice, quiet, comfortable condo with an oceanfront view for $180.00 per night. Right behind the Grand Wailea Resort. This condo was quiet because it is not that close to the main road. Short walk to the Wailea shops. We ended up driving to Wailea beach, a little too far to walk.