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More than just accommodations, the folks at Ho’okipa can help with activities, car rentals, even real estate if you decide to stay. Their vacation rentals range from budget to luxury; check their website for last-minute deals.

A no-frills place, the secluded beach and laidback style being the main assets. Closer to Nāpili than to Kahana, some of the varied accommodation are close to the water. There’s a garden with barbecue, a pool, and plenty of serenity.

Because of its beachfront location, this 20-yearold complex is still the most fashionable condominium address in the area. The studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments are individually owned, so decors differ, but all units are well maintained and comfortable. No restaurants on site but plenty close by.

Maui’s most Hawaiian hotel, where the islands’ values of ’ ohana (family) and aloha (love) abound. This is the only hotel in Hawai’i that serves authentic Hawaiian food, and they also play host to great local entertainment.

All the condos here have kitchens, balconies, and cable TV. Laundry facilities too, as well as barbecues, a putting green, tennis courts, and a swimming pool.

A wonderful family cottage in verdant Upcountry Kula. With three bedrooms, it can easily sleep six, and the cottage has all the amenities a family could want, including a washer/dryer, a barbecue, and a fridge that is replenished daily with breakfast goodies.

Each of the 9 rooms and 3 parlor suites in this lovely and well-located inn are individually decorated in Victorian style. Modern conveniences mingle with the antiques. Continental breakfast included.

The one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments in this gated community are the most private and luxurious on Maui’s south shore. The units are oceanfront, but the coastline here is more rocky than sandy. Two vast pools, Jacuzzis, and tennis courts complete the picture.