People always ask me, specially if they previously stayed on both sides of the island: Why do you prefer Wailea Homes over properties in West Maui? It’s an interesting question and sure deserves a mention.
Last week, I had some very nice folks visiting from Canada. We had a great time and they saw just about a dozen Wailea Homes in the $2M to $3.5M price range. Doing this all in one day is quiet a setup but they had prepared similar showings for West Maui two days later.
Yes, I live in South Maui and it is the only place I do business. South Maui Homes are your better choice 
While I believe that any answer to the question can never objective, I do want to say that there are a few facts that can’t be missed.
Comparing annual statistics, we have less rain in South Maui and our weather pattern seems generally more friendly with less wind. From hidden coves to mile-long stretches of light sand, there are a number of very different beaches to choose from. Enough to keep you busy exploring for an extended vacation.
The Wailea Beach walkway virtually meandering from Wailea Ekahi all the way down to the Polo Beach Club, makes a very different impression then the flat stretched walkway on Kaanapali Beach in front of the tall Miami-style hotel skyline. Wailea Homes are part of the master-planed Wailea Resort community, nothing that West Maui can offer.
The road ends in South Maui and it appears much more quiet and secluded down here. For action and entertainment, we visit West Maui. We just have to make sure that the one single road stays open to get us back home when we are done. West Maui folks will call this a “better community life” and that makes sense: You think twice and it’s often a hassle to use the one single road for commuting or traveling on a more regular basis.
Welcome to South Maui then! You should buy one of the Wailea Homes.
It shall be noted that I enjoy Maui’s diversity! No matter where you end up, Maui is the Best, truly No Ka Oi. Nevertheless, this is my blog and it is my opinion. I will publish your quality comments and thought out opinions if you leave them below. Mahalo from VWonMaui.
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Aloha Volker, I couldn’t agree with your assessment more!
Julie and I were married on Maui in 1990. Since that time, we’ve returned to Maui twice a year… every year! That is a whole bunch of trips and we’ve “certainly done it all and seen it all” in that time. Two years ago when it came time for us to purchase our future retirement home in Maui we chose South Maui over all other locatios. Working with you we were able to locate and purchase our dream home at Wailea Elua Village 701.
As you mentioned, the weather is absloutely better on the south side, and so is the “highway access”.
The one thing I’d like to add to is your comment regarding “community”. Honestly, that is the primary reason we chose South Maui. The Kihei/Wailea/Makena area is truly a community that both residents and vacationers can enjoy. In our opinion there is a greater variety of reasonably priced dining, shopping and entertainment options available on the south side. Our favorite thing about South Maui is that when we go out to dinner, generally half the people in the restaurants are “locals”. For us, South Maui has stronger sense of a community and that is what makes it so very special.
OK, here is the usual disclaimer… this is just one couple’s opinion… and your mileage may vary.
However, after 20 years and 40 trips to Maui, for Julie and me, South Maui is No Ka Oi!
Volker,
Have you considered taking your blog from text-based interaction to video on a bi-weekly or monthly basis?
This would allow potential clients to have a better understanding of the topic at hand as well as garner more of a relationship with you as videos tend to be more personable.
Thoughts?
Kind Wishes,
J. Blenhiem
Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts. I greatly appreciate your comment.
J.Blenhiem, please know that we are working on this idea to create regular contributions.
Mahalo, VW