My wife and I spent eleven nights here in June 2021, and were overjoyed to have such a great place to stay. The studio's lanai faces the water directly and is about150 ft from the shore, with only green grass and a few palm trees between you and the Pacific Ocean. At the end of a fun-filled day on Maui, the condo offers a private and quiet place to relax and take in the stunningly beautiful view of the sun setting over the island of Moloka'i.
Maui was incredibly busy while we were there. Restaurants on Maui have been filling up their reservations several months in advance (something we didn't know before our trip), making it impossible to get a table at virtually any restaurant in west Maui. Consequently, having a kitchen was a lifesaver for us since we cooked every day, often both breakfast and dinner. As compensation for our troubles, we ate our meals on the lanai, enjoying views and a surrounding that beat anything that any restaurant could offer!
We did not find it a problem at all that the condo does not have air conditioning. The condo is well-ventilated and the constant breeze from the ocean provides sufficient cooling. When we would return from being out for the day, we would prop open the condo's door (it has a doorstop), and a cool breeze would drop the temperature in the room very quickly. It was quite pleasant, actually. In fact, at night while sleeping we were glad to have a blanket, as it would get downright chilly in the wee hours (my wife would even use the comforter).
We vacationed on Maui with some friends who stayed at a hotel on the other side of Napili Bay, giving us an opportunity to compare our lodgings with theirs. My wife and I decided that we preferred our condo, and I think our friends secretly did too. 😏 This condo is possibly the best place to stay in Napili Bay.