My family and I have stayed in this timeshare every August since our kids were little, and this is the "primo" location on Kaanapali Beach--the best beach is just a few steps directly in front of this oceanfront condo and world class snorkeling is a few minutes walk at Black Rock in front of the nearby Sheraton. The condo is also just next to the Whaler Shopping Center where you have lots of great choices of restaurants (don't miss Hula Grill!), shopping and the ABC store where you can get all the basics. It is also just next to the Kaanapali Beach Hotel where you can grab a great lunch from the Tiki Hut and enjoy their beautiful lawn and enormous plumeria trees. We love the Whaler because the units are THE most spacious available on Kaanapali Beach and this two bedroom is enormous with a wrap-around lanai accessible from every room and bedroom. All year long we dream about waking up to the direct ocean view from our bed. We love sitting on the lanai for meals, and the kitchen is fully equipped for whatever cooking you want to do. If you grill, the grills are just in front of the condo. We love the Whaler pool area, which is simple, beautiful and quiet--compared to the crowds at the nearby hotels. If you are considering a vacation in Maui do not pass up this condo! It is a great price for a two-bedroom, oceanfront--comparable units are hundreds more. Aloha!