We enjoyed staying at this 6th floor penthouse across the street from a park on the ocean. Three beds for 4 people was perfect. It's nice to have a kitchen to save $ on food and a lanai to eat on or just sit and listen to the ocean, birds and breeze. There are lots of shops within walking distance or a short drive away. There are also some shops on the first floor of the building, including a nail salon which we took advantage of! We were there over Christmas and New Year's and were able to see fireworks from the lanai at midnight on New Year's. So much fun! A couple of us used the pool but that particular day was very windy so we didn't stay long. Any number of beaches north and south of the property are available to get your Vitamin D. Communication with Norma was very simple and she responded very quickly whenever we had a question or concern. We would highly recommend this unit to a group of 4-6 people. Our family of 4 was comfortable. Thank you, Norma, for helping us to have a great vacation on Maui!
Sue S.
January 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was the perfect stay for our vacation in Kihea. Condo had plenty of room for the 4 of us, great view of the beach and was within walking distance to various restaurants and grocery stores. We walked for coffee every morning and picked a new place every day. Great area of Maui where you are basically within 20 minutes of everything including the airport. Would definitely pick this one again!
Joe T.
January 2024
Awesome property walking distance from everything you need in town. Host is super sweet and responsive. Definitely recommend staying here!
Jamie L.
January 2024
This is an amazing condo, perfect for a Hawaiian vacation!! It is magical waking up and drinking coffee on the patio over looking the ocean, and all the surfers out with the sunrise. It is a great location as well, fairly central, easy to get to wherever you want to go on the island.
Patty the owner is great, she is super responsive, checked in to make sure everything was going well.
I have already sent this to a few of my friends who are looking at going to Maui this year, so I obviously HIGHLY recommend this property.
Kristin C.
January 2024
Everything was great! The property was very clean, exactly as described, and the ocean view was wonderful. We could see whales (bring binoculars) from the balcony!
Joseph B.
January 2024
Everything was great! The property was very clean, exactly as described, and the ocean view was wonderful. We could see whales (bring binoculars) from the balcony!
Joseph B.
January 2024
It was unbelievable. Amazing location. I don't think you can ask for better.
The hosts are as good as you could ask for. Thank you so much for the amazing time.
Steven T.
January 2024
It was unbelievable. Amazing location. I don't think you can ask for better.
The hosts are as good as you could ask for. Thank you so much for the amazing time.
Steven T.
January 2024
The unit was in a great location with easy access to the water, restaurants, and things to do. It also had an awesome view of the surrounding areas. We really enjoyed are stay and the unit provided access to a wide range of conveniences.
Scott S.
January 2024
This was a great property in Kihei. I will say I was a little skeptical at first because of the picture of the palm tree right in front of the lanai. It is bigger now and you have a gorgeous view of the ocean from inside and out on the lanai. Beds were comfortable. Kitchen was clean and well equipped. Especially liked the big coffee pot for the morning. The only thing I can say on improvement for this property is to get more comfortable living room and lanai furniture. The biggest upside to this property is location. We loved South Maui Gardens behind the property with the different food trucks, music, and craft fairs that go on there. We also did a surf lesson which was right across the street. We would absolutely stay here again!
Meghan M.
December 2023
Most well stocked VRBO we've ever stayed in. Had absolutely everything we needed from the kitchen appliances and supplies, to beach towels, laundry and more. Very clean, fantastic location close to beaches, surfing, shopping, and restraunts, pool, parking and beautiful sunsets. We'll be back!
Rachael B.
December 2023
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This property is definitely the best price/location combo I found, and because of that I'm giving it 4 stars. You can tell the owners care about the place because they decorated it very nicely and provide lots of great amenities that are super useful. They've done great work with such a small space.
Now for the cons:
1) Attention to detail, especially with cleaning. Somehow a shoe that was partially hidden by the draping of the comforter by the side of the bed such wasn't found by the cleaner. Not sure how, I immediately tripped over it. The tub/shower could also have been cleaner.
2) Bugs. I didn't count this against the star rating because I realize it's Hawaii, and Kihei, and an old building, and you can't control the cleanliness of your neighbors, but there were definitely bugs.
3) There was no shampoo or conditioner provided, just a bar of soap.
4) There's no dead bolt. This felt unsafe.
5) The shower curtain liner was gross. Recommend replacing more regularly, or getting one that is patterned, not white.
6) The shower head is crazy low. If you're over 5' tall you're going to hate the shower. A new head that goes higher (like the kind that is also a handheld) is like $30 and easy to install and would make this sooooo much nicer for tall guys like me.
7) A curved shower curtain rod is cheap, easy to install, and would make the shower so much nicer.
8) The lights outside are always on and the curtain isn't very dark. A blackout curtain would be really nice.
Andrew Z.
December 2023
The property has a great view and is close to everything. The dive shop and surf shop were in the same building. You could walk to the beach, restraunts and shops. The place had everything you'd want in the kitchen and rooms. The host was very communicative and everything was perfect.
Aaron S.
December 2023
Plenty of room for a family of 7 and exactly what we were looking for location wise with 4 kids on the trip. Highly recommend!
Crystal C.
December 2023
This condo was the perfect stay for our week long vacation on Maui. The location was great as we could walk to multiple beaches, restaurants, and a grocery store. Not to mention the amazing views from the balconies! The condo was stocked with pretty much everything we needed. Thank so much Matt & Colleen! We will be back!
Alyssa V.
December 2023
We only had a 3-day stay but the property was well-appointed, clean and in a great location.
david p.
December 2023
We only had a 3-day stay but the property was well-appointed, clean and in a great location.
david p.
December 2023
This condo was truly amazing. Tons of parking, easy access, and conveniently located close to a ton of restaurants and bars. Make sure you stop by Foodland and try the 8 different kinds of poki they sell! I would absolutely recommend this place and will definitely be staying here when I come back. Every unit has a balcony with a view of the ocean and we definitely took advantage of it!
Ryan H.
December 2023
Convenient to everything
Steven M.
December 2023
This condo was truly amazing. Tons of parking, easy access, and conveniently located close to a ton of restaurants and bars. Make sure you stop by Foodland and try the 8 different kinds of poki they sell! I would absolutely recommend this place and will definitely be staying here when I come back. Every unit has a balcony with a view of the ocean and we definitely took advantage of it!
Ryan H.
December 2023
Everything about this place was great. Place appears recently updated - very well done. Location within Kihei is accessible to everything you could want. Condo was very clean and well-stocked.
The only small downside is you get a bit of traffic noise from the lanai. But that's a product of the great location.
I'd for sure stay here again.
Matthew S.
December 2023
Everything about this place was great. Place appears recently updated - very well done. Location within Kihei is accessible to everything you could want. Condo was very clean and well-stocked.
The only small downside is you get a bit of traffic noise from the lanai. But that's a product of the great location.
I'd for sure stay here again.
Matthew S.
December 2023
The condo is right across the street from the beach so there is a view. We enjoyed walking at the beach park each morning because there are huge sea turtles to see. The only negative is there is a lot of street noise so it was hard to enjoy the balcony.
Annette G.
December 2023
The condo is right across the street from the beach so there is a view. We enjoyed walking at the beach park each morning because there are huge sea turtles to see. The only negative is there is a lot of street noise so it was hard to enjoy the balcony.
Annette G.
December 2023
great
Katherine S.
December 2023
great
Katherine S.
December 2023
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We stayed here for a week with 2 teenage children. The kids were comfortable on the pull out and it was nice that we had a bit of privacy from them with the separate bedroom. We really liked the location and easy access to beaches and many amenities like grocery and drug stores. We made good use of the beach equipment and kitchen throughout our stay. This was by far the best stocked VRBO I've ever stayed in!
The kids also enjoyed the pool when we had had enough of the beach. As other reviewers have said, the air conditioner is quite loud, but that's not unlike any window air conditioner. We didn't find the street noise a problem at all, and in fact I was surprised at how quiet the building was generally. We never heard the neighbors, which is rare in an apartment building. We did find the bedroom quite hot at night since the air conditioner is in the living room, but we made use of the fans that were provided and kept fairly comfortable.
Marian was very responsive and we really enjoyed our stay here.
Terra P.
December 2023
My husband and I loved our stay at Matt's condo during Thanksgiving! We really appreciated the cooler, snorkel gear, & everything needed for the beach. We also loved having a wash machine so we could rinse our suits and hang them on the extra shower rod. We enjoyed the deli downstairs for sandwiches on the go & all the great, local restaurants & bars within walking distance. Lastly, the morning & nightly views from the balconies were exceptional. Perfect place for coffee in the morning & wine at night. If we ever go back to Maui, we will defintely reach out to Matt again!
Tammi B.
December 2023
Absolutely loved this location! The host is so kind, accommodating and communicative. The details in room such as beach towels, coffee, and boogie boards were such a great touch. Made it so hard to leave!
Danielle C.
December 2023
Lovely, modern and spacious condo across the street from the beach and steps from all the fun Kihei bars and restaurants. Plenty of shops and rentals as well. Be sure to visit the South Maui Gardens with its exotic food trucks, coffee shops, plant nurseries, koi ponds and live music right behind the complex.
Anton M.
December 2023
Property was a great location. There was ample parking and the condo itself was great. It was perfect for all our needs. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us.
Lisatte P.
December 2023
We had a great time
monica c.
December 2023
We really enjoyed our stay in this unit. Our family and friends have stayed in this complex in the past and have been very happy with their units. But this unit tops them all, top floor, great views, everything you could possibly need for cooking. So convenient, close to shopping, walking distance to the beach with chairs, umbrella, and coolers, grocery store, and restaurants. A grab and go store downstairs. We will definitely come back. Pam responded promptly to any questions. Couldn’t be happier with our stay. Mahalo
Debra S.
December 2023
Great location. Clean and well thought out rental.
golden e.
December 2023
Great convenient stay
Pethuraj
November 2023
Lovely, modern and spacious condo across the street from the beach and steps from all the fun Kihei bars and restaurants. Plenty of shops and rentals as well. Be sure to visit the South Maui Gardens with its exotic food trucks, coffee shops, plant nurseries, koi ponds and live music right behind the complex.
Anton M.
November 2023
Property was a great location. There was ample parking and the condo itself was great. It was perfect for all our needs. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us.
Lisatte P.
November 2023
We had a great time
monica c.
November 2023
We really enjoyed our stay in this unit. Our family and friends have stayed in this complex in the past and have been very happy with their units. But this unit tops them all, top floor, great views, everything you could possibly need for cooking. So convenient, close to shopping, walking distance to the beach with chairs, umbrella, and coolers, grocery store, and restaurants. A grab and go store downstairs. We will definitely come back. Pam responded promptly to any questions. Couldn’t be happier with our stay. Mahalo
Debra S.
November 2023
Great location. Clean and well thought out rental.
golden e.
November 2023
Great location. Clean and well thought out rental.
golden e.
November 2023
We have stayed in many condos over the last 20 years in Island Surf. Island Surf 606 is the best 1 bedroom unit in the entire building! Master bedroom with awesome views and living room with awesome views! Condo completely updated with quality furnishings! Did I mention the location? Best location in Kihei! Walk to shops and quality restaurants! And short walk to Charley Young Beach! Thank you Matt and Colleen for sharing your condo! We will be back!
Neal P.
November 2023
Wonderful condo, quiet and clean with superb views of the park and water. Perfect location in Kihei near the stores and restaurants; lots of parking and a spacious condo with all the utilities. Air con was great in both main rooms, tv and kitchen area also spot on. The pool area is fantastic too - we had everything we needed for a great stay and would love to come back! Mahalo!
Christian G.
November 2023
Nice to have instructions on how everything works
katherine t.
November 2023
First off, thank you Matt! What a wonderful host. Readily available and always looking out for his guests. Many great recommendations.
This place was a gem! The double lanai. The best sunset view I caught my whole trip to Maui. And I toured all over the island. This place is special. The locale to amazing food (South Maui gardens), night life and beautiful parks and Beaches. All in walking distance. I can't wait to come back!
Mahalo Matt!
Don H.
November 2023
Steps to the ocean, shops, and South Maui Gardens, this condo was perfect for my husband and me for 9 days (and we wished we could have stayed longer). It's big and bright and may have the best views in Kihei. Despite the proximity to great restaurants (and food trucks), we mostly cooked in the extremely well-appointed kitchen and enjoyed our meals on one of the two lanais. This is a great location for being active (paddle boarding, surfing, outrigger canoeing) or just relaxing. Matt and Colleen have outfitted this condo with everything needed for a fun and relaxing stay.
Renee W.
November 2023
We have stayed at the location before at another condo and loved how close we were to everything. The location is amazing and we love waking up to a view of the ocean. This condo unit was okay, we loved the last one we stayed in a lot more. We noticed that the bathroom mirror was really dirty and the manager did drop off Windex the next day for us. I ended up having to clean it daily because it is old and gets a film over it after every shower. The shower smelled like mildew and you can see the build up on the shower doors. The last VRBO we have stayed at always have a kitchen with spices and basics this one only had salt and pepper. They also only inlucded two beach towels so I had to do laundry a lot. You get what you pay for though and are traveling on a budget this one is not bad.
David R.
November 2023
We really enjoyed our stay in this unit. Our family and friends have stayed in this complex in the past and have been very happy with their units. But this unit tops them all, top floor, great views, everything you could possibly need for cooking. So convenient, close to shopping, walking distance to the beach with chairs, umbrella, and coolers, grocery store, and restaurants. A grab and go store downstairs. We will definitely come back. Pam responded promptly to any questions. Couldn’t be happier with our stay. Mahalo
Debra S.
November 2023
This condo was all brand new in the heart of Kihei. Darcy was awesome to work with. Use of their coolers, beach towels, chairs, & boogie boards were invaluable. Super nice, super convenient. Would love to stay again!
Jill E.
November 2023
My husband and I enjoyed our stay in this property. The location was perfect for walking to shops, restaurants, the gardens with the food trucks, and the lovely park across the street. Ligia’s suggestions for activities and instructions to get to and access the room were perfect. We appreciated the nice thoughtful touches and amenities provided.
Suzette B.
November 2023
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There were lots of pros staying at this location. The condo was well stocked with kitchen and laundry supplies. Beach chairs and snorkeling equipment were also provided. The condo was clean and had a nice view of the neighboring park and ocean. A supermarket and eateries were also in easy walking distance.
There usually was a nice ocean breeze, thus we did not turn on the room air conditioners that were available. The bed was a bit soft, but comfortable.
In terms of personal preference, since we did have the windows open the whole time, there was the street noise from S. Kihei Road that wasn't terrible, but noticeable. If you want walking distance to sand, this location doesn't have that.
We did reach out to the property management company regarding a non-functioning ice maker in the freezer. We did get a prompt call back and supposedly they checked to see if there was an issue. Other than turning off the ice maker, we did not get any feedback whether it was broken or if there wasn't a water line to the freezer. Not a showstopper, but it would have been nice to receive closure.
In general, we really liked the condo itself and the amenities that were provided. No general complaints and would consider staying at this location again.
Allen A.
November 2023
Though the building is slighty older the unit itself has been updated nicely. The unit was very clean and supplied with anything you might need . For two couples or a family having two bedrooms and two baths is a plus . Located by numerous food spots and beaches it was perfect , and the sunsets from the lanai every night were spectacular
Jeffery P.
October 2023
Had a great stay at Patty’s place. Not only was the check-in super easy but the host sent us plenty of information so we could plan our days. There’s a grocery store within walking distance. There was also a surf shop and a small convenience store. The apartment had snorkeling gear which saved us the hassle of renting and allowed for a great experience seeing the corals and colorful fish. Walking distance to the beach where you can enjoy the waves and water but even better great sunsets. These can also be enjoyed from the balcony of the place! Everything was clean and the kitchen had a lot of cooking supplies. Great place to stay can’t recommend enough!
Tobias B.
October 2023
Norma’s place was located right across from Kalama Park and had wonderful views of the ocean. Only drawback to the location, for us ladies in the +60 range, was extremely loud Friday night music from S.Kihei Drive below us. It was only on the weekend so not everyone would be bothered. The place was clean and Norma was very clear and timely with instructions.
We volunteered while there and highly recommend the experience of lending a hand with time and money in helping the people of Maui.
Anne R.
October 2023
Perfectly located to shops, restaurants, park and beach. Clean and well kept. Host was perfect!
Pamela
October 2023
For a single person or couple, this condo is the best! Double Lanai with fabulous ocean views, several great places easily walkable, and once the traffic dies down, the waves will lull you to sleep. I definitely want to stay here again!!!
Sue C.
October 2023
Our stay at island surf 502 was excellent. The view was beautiful and the condo was incredibly comfort le all around. The location gave us easy access to all activities around the island. It is within two short blocks of several excellent restaurants and a really fun food truck garden. Very minor inconveniences were that the bathroom could get very warm and the curtains in the bedroom did not do a great job blocking the light from the hallway and parking lot. We would absolutely stay here again!
Jayne B.
October 2023
This was our first time in Kihei and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The location was walking distance to many beaches and the food truck grotto next door was excellent.
Jim B.
October 2023
The view and the sunset are exceptional. Loved having shops downstairs. Had the best pedicure at Queens Nails. Very well equipped apartment. Everything you’ll need for your stay is here - cooler, beach chairs, umbrella and board. Loved the privacy of the door that led to our unit.
Margaret M.
October 2023
We found this condo good value for the price. Had everything we needed and more. Nice and clean on arrival. Communication with Marian was A+. Close to shops and eating establishments. Would definitely stay again if ever back on Maui.
Darryl B.
October 2023
Lovely location with a beautiful view! Gracious host as well, very accomodating and easy to get in touch with. We loved our stay and would highly recommend this location as a place to stay on the island.
Dana V.
October 2023
Great location, clean unit. Walking distance to many restaurants and shops. Great views from balcony. Beach supplies was pretty good, except no umbrella, but you can rent them. Kitchen well equipped. Dishwasher down, Only realized that after we checked in, no one told us. Washer is very loud, but we were told that is normal because of set up. The master was disappointing. Murphy bed with mattress topper! NO. Rusty closet doors. No real door separation from the master to living room, just bifold doors with slats so you could not have much quiet if people were in living room. 2nd bedroom had the king bed but was so hot that the other couple slept in living room. Overall not a bad stay. Maui is beautiful and friendly.
Christina C.
October 2023
This was our first time to Hawaii and we chose Maui. It was a beautiful place and this condo was wonderful! It was in the heart of all activity, beach to food to bars and shops! Perfect location and the view was amazing! The condo was very well appointed with everything one could possibly need! Great stay and will go back!
Joanne B.
October 2023
Ligia was very helpful and responded back when we needed help. The location was perfect, view was great, and the building was quiet and peaceful.
Lynda F.
October 2023
Checked to make sureeverything was and ready was. Enjoyed it very much.
Michael B.
October 2023
Very walkable for meals and the beach. Great volleyball and surfing watching from the balcony.
Saptarshi R.
October 2023
This condo is the perfect Maui getaway! Everything you need. You can’t beat the location and view from this condo. Very comfortable bed. The pool and bbq area is also very clean and big. If you enjoy being outdoors, surfing or playing volleyball book this great condo.
Amber S.
October 2023
We really enjoyed our stay here! The little notebook to log guest names/where they are from was a nice, personal touch.
This condo was very clean, including all appliances. The owners also included small things that we did not use, but very much appreciate the thoughtfulness of, including bug spray, sunscreen, snorkel gear, etc.
We enjoyed many nights out on the lanai watching the beautiful sunsets and many mornings watching the surfers in the ocean.
It is a bit of a drive from most things we chose to do.
Madison R.
October 2023
Clean, updated, kitchen well stocked with dishes, great great view. Location perfect. Second time in this con I. We will be back!
James H.
October 2023
Great view. Clean. Close to surfing and great restaurants. South Maui Gardens had an awesome hula show and music. Mahalo
Ken O.
October 2023
We had the opportunity to stay in this property for about three weeks. The location is amazing, within walking distance to food, beach and shopping.
It does get a little warm on hot days and if you need Internet to work then you may struggle a little.
For the price and location it was exactly what we needed!
AB T.
October 2023
Vacation of a lifetime!!! The hosts thought of every detail to make our trip complete! Unit was perfect for 2 and very clean. The location was superb if you like to be busy and don’t mind traffic. Very busy area. Right near beaches, restaurants, food trucks, gardens, nightly activities! Whatever you want you can find from here!!!! And the price was right!
Louise H.
September 2023
Loved the location, spent alot of time at S Maui Gardens!, Pool was great. Walked to most places easily. Ocean across the street. Sweet and comfortable space.
Susan P.
September 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We have stayed at the Island Surf in the past, and love this part of Kihei. This Unit is updated with all the amenities we need. I would recommend it. Clean unit!
Laurel P.
September 2023
Alright y'all, this was really a perfect stay. You get free parking, two incredible ocean views, a stocked bathroom, all the beach supplies you need (chair/umbrella/etc).
You can walk to the South Maui Gardens or numerous beaches or all the great Kihei restaurants/bars. We're glad we stayed here instead of Wailea, this is much closer to great spots and less isolated!
Thank you for the wonderful stay. :)
Katrina M.
September 2023
The location is awesome! Right next to so many food options, the cove for surfing, and so much more.
dakota l.
September 2023
Pictures don’t do the view justice. Place was very clean. Washer dryer a nice treat for us since were doing some island hopping for our honeymoon. Very clean.
lexie h.
September 2023
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We loved our stay at Doug and Pam's condo. They were very easy to communicate with and the booking was trouble free.My wife and I stayed at this condo for 3 weeks at the end of August. We had an absolutely wonderful time. Location is close to many restaurants and food trucks. The condo itself is spacious, nicely decorated and immaculate with a nicely stocked kitchen so we could cook some of the time. The bed was super comfy with great quality linen.The appliances are all top quality. Having a washer and dryer in the condo was very convenient for us since we were able to freshen up towels after a great day at the beach. AC was great to have and extremely quiet. Being centrally located it was nice to have the soundproof door to shut out the traffic noise. We really enjoyed staying on the top floor. Loved the view from our lanai, absolutely stunning sunsets. Was very pleased with the Weber grills and the newly renovated pool area. I highly recommend this condo to anyone visiting Kihei. Thank you so much to Doug and Pam!
Dan S.
September 2023
This is our third stay in Matt and Colleen’s condo and wouldn’t stay anywhere else on the island. Matt was in constant communication with us about the conditions on the island after the fires and very helpful in reassuring our decision to push forward with our trip. We are glad that we did as Maui is open and in need of people to return. If you are looking for a place to stay with the best location in Kihei, amazing views, clean and stocked condo and great owners then this is the place for you. The condo had everything we needed for our family (2 adults and 2 year old) and is close to everything. The South Maui Gardens is an awesome place so close to the condo. We hope to make this an annual trip again, and will be contacting Matt again about either this condo or their 2 bed condo in the same building.
mahalo nui loa
James T.
September 2023
Location is the best! Cross street is the beach park. Walking distance to all places. Wonderful place, Love it!
Xing W.
September 2023
The unit was exactly what we hoped for and more. We were very delighted to find the unit very clean and organized. The views are outstanding and in a great central location. We would like to stay again in the future.
September 2023
My family had a great time staying at Marian's place. She was responsive to any questions we had. Close proximity to beach and shops and restaurants.
A few items that can be improved is the air conditioner is quite loud and the cool air doesn’t reach the bedroom. Tiny bugs were on the counters and we started to plug the sink when not home and that seems to have reduced them. Im not sure if those bugs are a common thing in maui in general.
Chi W.
August 2023
We had the most amazing week on Maui while staying at this cutie condo! Everything was clean and comfortable. Fully equipped kitchen, extra beach towels, beach chairs, umbrella, boogey board, coolers, ice packs all provided. Excellent view of the ocean from the lanai and the perfect place to people watch at the park below. The "Maui Revealed" (8th edition) book in the condo was SO helpful and made our trip (especially Road to Hana) even more incredible- highly recommend reading through that as you are planning your days! Easy walk to Foodland, many shops and coffee/restaurants. Definitely check out Maui Gardens right behind the condo...so many delicious food trucks (Sweet Hula = best acai/smoothies!). We encountered a lot of homeless people in the area/across the street at the park, but still felt safe to walk around and definitely safe up on the fifth floor. Thank you so much for letting us stay at your condo!!
Kelsee S.
August 2023
If you dont have a car, this is a great location. Close to food, bars and beaches. Plenty of activities close by. It is a studio without a kitchen, but we planned on eating out most days anyways. They had boogie boards and beach gear at the studio. The owner communicated extremely well. I would highly recommend staying here.
John D.
August 2023
Cozy place for a honeymoon getaway. Had all the things we needed!
Haliana N.
August 2023
Incredible. From the communication from Matt to the property, everything exceeded our expectations. We came soon after the tragic fires. Despite the negative publicity, Maui is open and the local economy wants people to come. They rely on it for their livelihood. Tip extra and be sensitive. Aloha!
Maurice P.
August 2023
My husband and I stayed here for our Maui honeymoon and we absolutely loved it. The free parking was convenient, the check-in process was super easy, and the condo was extremely clean and stocked with everything we could have needed and more. And best of all, it featured two balconies with the best views in all of Kihei. Matt was very helpful and responsive with any questions we had. We will definitely stay here next time we are back in Maui!
Despite the Lahaina fires that devastated that area recently, Kihei and the surrounding areas are all functioning as normal and all the local shop owners were appreciative of our business during this difficult time. If you are planning a trip to Maui soon please don’t let the recent events deter you from visiting this beautiful island!
Jacqueline S.
August 2023
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Here is an honest list of pro and cons and you can decide if it works for you. This is stuff I wish I knew.
Pros: located across beach, nice view, near Foodland grocery ( 2 blocks)/ a food truck court/and some open air touristy shops, dedicated parking lot, can get cross breeze by opening front door and lanai doors, double long lanai (patio), TV in one BR and living room, building has a small pool
Cons: has 2 window-AC units ( not central AC) which were pretty darn loud when on, never felt cool and comfortable— as soon as AC unit was off it felt hot again, dishwasher broken plus little maintenance items throughout unit, mid-level furnishings, couldn’t leave a speck of food out or many tiny ants would come out within 10 minutes and cover it, one bedroom does not have AC ( only ceiling fan), building has small pool but pool is not that great, lots of road noise
Would we rent again here? I guess bottom line and ultimate decision maker for me is, the 4 of us couldn’t get a good night’s sleep here in a week’s time because we were all really, really hot at night and the AC unit was really loud if we used it.
The place is a place to stay but didn’t feel like a vacation. I think I would spend the money on a resort next time and feel comfortable day and night and have a really nice pool to enjoy.
This place would work for people who are used to island heat and humidity or are not sensitive to temperatures at night
Eddie R.
August 2023
Matt is super responsive and checked in on us through texts when weather issues popped up. Condo is in an excellent area away from a lot of the resorts and close to lots of beaches, restaurants, and shopping. Also well stocked, so less to pack! Washer and dryer means less clothes to pack, too. We watched most sunsets from the lanai or a quick walk across the street. So glad we found this place!
Dennis
August 2023
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Pros: The unit was in good shape. Clean. Appliances worked well. Beautiful view from the balcony. Close to the beach, 2 minute walk. Manger was reponsive and kind the one time i needed to reach out.
I dont think i can consider this a con because i think it depends on who you are and what you're looking for. The town that the condo is in isnt quite as nice as I expected. Its right next to a large park which is nice for kids, but there is a lot of homeless around. If you've ever been to san diego, think pacific beach or imperial beach.
Again i dont think its fair to say its a negative because in my late 20s early 30s this would have been exactly the area I would have been looking for.
Con: The only true con is the swamp coolers work great for the living room and main bedroom. But the back bedroom near the front door is unbearable to sleep in, at least in the summer when we were there.
All in all we were very happy with our stay and have no big complaints. Would recommend for others to stay here.
Tyler R.
August 2023
Great location and apartment. Served the four of us (2 couples) well.
Communication from property manager was great.
Would recommend this apartment and would stay again if we return to Maui.
dean s.
August 2023
The location was close to restaurants and retail. The apartment had a great view of a park and the ocean. The apartment was well-stocked with dishes, cutlery, beach towels, beach chairs, laundry detergent, and a lot of other small items to help with the stay. There was an area nearby with very highly-rated food trucks. The only negatives were that it had a coffee maker but no coffee stocked and the AC in the bedroom was a little loud. Overall, highly recommend!
Nan C.
August 2023
I really enjoyed the location and the condo. This listing might be the BEST as it is advertised. Everything was available for me and my wife to celebrate our 10th year anniversary. The host communicated all the info that was needed and the supplies and information book that was available was GREAT!!! The condo was OUTSTANDING!!! We didn't want to leave and contacted the host ALREADY about coming back again...it was so good that we are trying to make this an annual trip to Maui!!! Great Host, Great Condo and Great location.
Kenneth J.
August 2023
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Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I have a very good experience with the unit. 1. the ocean view from the balcony of the apartment is amazing, better than the picture shown, you have much wider and higher view than the picture.2. the apartment is clean, and you can find everything you need for kitchen, bathroom, laundry and the beach chairs are available there as well.3. Kihei cafe is just a couple of steps away, and there is a big food truck park right behind the apartment that you can get all kind of good food there, expensive or cheaper food all are available. dining is very convenient there.4. the beach downstair next to Kama Park is the best beach for surf beginner. and there is a good surf school right cross street. so if kids want to learn surf, it is best place to stay. 5. Charley Young Beach just 5 min walk is good for kids to play as well. actually, I found waves in many other beaches including those famous beaches are kind of big, but Charley Young beach's wave is smaller. I just relax in the apartment and let my two teenage girls go to beach and play there somehow without worrying safety.
August 2023
Property was as described in the listing and the communication was crystal clear from the jump. Good room and good manager
Ross F.
August 2023
This property is the perfection location for a family to use as their base as they explore Maui.
Located at the top of the condo building and at the end it's incredibly private and it's location ensures that the trade winds are blowing almost always circulating the air and keeping things cool. View from the balcony is right over the nearby cove.
There are numerous beaches within about a 5-20min walk south of the condo. A couple of State beaches are about 15-20min by car.
Multiple stores nearby for groceries and Target/Costco etc are about 20min away by car.
I had a couple of questions the second day, Norma jumped right onto a phone call and we got the items sorted out.
When our travel home was impacted by the Maui fires, Norma was very accommodating and allowed us to go back to the condo and get some sleep etc. Made a huge difference in the middle of a horrible situation.
Richard C.
August 2023
Michael made sure that we had everything to enjoy our lovely beach excursions and the condo had an amazing amount of anything you would need for cooking or just comfort!
stephanie A.
August 2023
Good
Shantanu C.
August 2023
The location and the unit were ideal for our circumstances.
Clark S.
August 2023
Everything was clean and enjoyable for our entire stay! Everything is walking distance to markets, beaches, and restaurants. Will definitely re book again if we visit Maui.
Jenny D.
August 2023