The following executive summary is based on a comprehensive and impartial AI analysis of guest reviews. Keep in mind that all units are individually owned, and review scores among units can vary considerably.
Travelers consistently describe Kihei Bay Vista as a low‑key, well‑kept condo complex in North Kihei, directly across the street from Kalepolepo Beach and the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale Sanctuary. The location is central for exploring the island yet feels relaxed and quieter than the busier strip further south. Guests love the easy sunset strolls, frequent sea turtle sightings at the historic fishpond, and the tidy pool, hot tub, and BBQ area. Units are praised for being clean and comfortable, with full kitchens, in‑suite washer/dryers, and lots of thoughtful beach gear (chairs, umbrellas, coolers, boogie boards). Hosts and managers are often noted as responsive and proactive, contributing to strong value for money.
Inside, the condos are individually owned, so decor ranges from freshly updated to a bit dated, but most reviews highlight well‑stocked kitchens (sometimes “pay‑it‑forward” pantries), comfortable beds, and spacious lanais overlooking the pool or gardens. The complex is generally quiet and friendly, with easy, free parking and straightforward keypad check‑ins. It’s an especially convenient base for day trips (Wailea, Haleakalā, Road to Hana), with groceries and restaurants a short drive away; many guests cook in and use the grills, then unwind in the pool or across the street at the beach.
Common trade‑offs to know: this is an older, walk‑up property (no elevators), so second‑floor access is via stairs. Air‑conditioning is often limited to a living‑room unit (or a timed/noisy bedroom unit), so bedrooms can run warm, especially if the AC is off before arrival; fans and night breezes help. Being on S. Kihei Road brings some occasional traffic noise, and while many units are spotless, a minority mention dated furnishings, stained carpets, or sporadic housekeeping/maintenance hiccups typical of individually managed condos (plus occasional tropical ants). North Kihei has had periodic storm‑related flooding and rare amenity closures, and the complex signage/parking stalls can feel tight. Even so, the overwhelming sentiment is positive—most guests would (and do) return for the location, amenities, and easy, good‑value stay.
This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 791 reviews
Amazing condo in a beautiful, convenient location! We really enjoyed the snorkels and boogie boards provided on the lanai, as well as the well-stocked kitchen. The community hot tub and pool were excellent as well. The condo was very clean when we arrived, and the check-in and check-out processes were straightforward and easy. It really was just steps from the beach. Highly recommend!
Sarah C.
January 2026
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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:
The apartment is well taken care of and stocked with all the necessities. It's right across from a lovely beach and a little outside of the busier parts of Kihei, which suited us fine. Would definitely stay again
Erin P.
January 2026
Clean
Agnidhra
January 2026
Host was amazing, place wasn’t cleaned when we got there but they followed up quickly & offered to clean it as well as credit our cleaning fee a day. Place was in a perfect location too with quick walking access to the beach & nice pool & jacuzzi.
Roberta S.
January 2026
The property was clean and all was in place. The host was readily available, though we didn't need him. The location is close to the water and restaurants. We had a wonderful time.
Ryan L.
January 2026
The host was absolutely wonderful, She always responded in a timely manner. The condo was very clean stocked with amenities. And we left the condo just as clean as we found it. We always have good experience staying at these condos and always try to stay here every time we come to Maui.
Catherine V.
January 2026
Couch very uncomfortable. No ability to stream tv. Bedroom had flat screen but only dvd hookup. Bathtub plug did not work. Bed okay. Needs a little updating
Patricia M.
January 2026
Clean apartment. Had everything you would need for a several day long stay. Convenient location was a short drive from lots of shops, restaurants and beaches.
Adam
January 2026
Place was pretty good. Washer didn’t work but they sent a guy over right away - after leaving unplugged for a few hours it worked fine. Portable AC unit hose kept falling off window as it was just tapped in - found some tape and fixed. Second time at Kīhei Bay Vista and love the area. Lots of little bugs running around on counter as saw one cockroach run across the kitchen to disappear under dishwasher. Overall was a good place for our vacay on Maui.
Zenon W.
January 2026
Great place, easy access and parking. Host communication was exceptional, would not hesitate to rent again.
M P.
January 2026
Great spot..Thank you!
Joanna R.
January 2026
This was located in a peaceful area right across from the beach. It was close to restaurants, shopping and grocery stores. I would stay here again
Celes C.
January 2026
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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:
Place was clean, loved the beach essentials that was in the home, washer dryer and full kitchen perfect! Host kept communication perfect very responsive, AC was perfect to cool down after a long day! Definitely would recommend!
Jayvalyn R.
January 2026
Wonderful condo close to the beach. Had everything we needed. Well managed. We’ll be back!
Lada K.
January 2026
Clean condo, host was always available to answer our question, lots of amenities, good use of cookware & silverware, also there was tons of species & other things for cooking, condo is close by to lot of stores, restaurants & beach
veerendra v.
January 2026
Clean, across the street from beach and whale center. Great location to get to other places on the island.
wayneiversonphotosk
January 2026
Comfortable bed. Home was nicely furnished. Nice beach chairs. Bring your own beach towels because they don’t allow them to be taken out. The pool area was good but the hot tub was very dated. But the location is excellent and the beach across the road is about a 2 minute walk. We didn’t swim there but it’s perfect for watching the sunset and the turtles.
Todd J.
January 2026
Great stay with good amenities
Salil C.
January 2026
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First, I'm thankful for the cleanliness of the property, the clean condo, and the washer and dryer. After that, I have some concerns. The pull out couch was unbearable. It was squeaky, noisy, and no one slept much for 12 nights. The owner needs to sleep on it and see if 2 teenagers moving around on it for 12 nights would be okay with his family. Next, the sliding screen door would not stay on the tracks for barely one opening..not sure if it needs to be cleaned, oiled or replaced, but it was very difficult to manage every day. It would go onto the track, and it would open great a couple of times, then back off the track. The amount of stuff stored in the condo was ridiculous. We had 5 suitcases and couldn't find where to keep them, because the walk in closet was so full of the condo stuff, there was little room. All the extra bedding and locked up stuff was not what I was paying for. The paint, tiles, mirrors, stuff that had fallen off the walls and worn out beach chairs could easily be stored somewhere else or replaced with things like, a cooler, not a soft sided crappy fabric insulated bag. Beach chairs that were adult sized and were easy to open and close and were not 3 inches from the sand. Those cute little chairs aren't fun when to get into or out of for older folks and I couldn't get it closed most of the time. Garbage bags are not expensive, and yet, were were issued 3 for 12 days with 4 people. Not enough when I paid over 3,000. I wish it was better.
Beth D.
January 2026
Considerate host. There were even spare batteries for the tv remote control. Kitchen is well-equipped.
Fuxin L.
January 2026
Super cute place to stay and the host was very helpful. Great location on the island and everything was super clean and easy to use. Best place to stay!!!!
December 2025
The condo was well equipped and had a lot of nice touches like the bidet. The owners did a nice job on the unit. We would recommend this to anyone wanting to stay in Kihie. The management company was also very responsive. It is in a good location and the beach is right across the street.
Ray J.
December 2025
Sandy beach just across the road with a lovely ocean breeze. Beautiful grounds. Clean, well organized condo, with helpful information and attentive owners. There was even a touch of holiday cheer. There are a lot less people than farther down the road.
Karine C.
December 2025
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Location is excellent. Beach is literally across the street from the Whale Sanctuary and public park. There are picnic tables and a bathroom for day use. Green sea turtles basking in the sun daily. Excellent access to restaurants, grocery and some shopping. Breathtaking sunsets.The apartment kitchen is well equipped. Beds are comfy. Tons of beach equipment chairs, coolers, umbrella and snorkel gear. Wifi is great, smart tv so you can watch your shows. A/C, dishwasher and washing machine all work well. Shared pool and hot tub are great and communal BBQ is a great touch.A few minor nits. Air conditioner splashes water from the fan onto the tile outside making it a bit slippery. Kitchen cabinets are a bit sticky. Our bedroom windows didn't slide well and were stuck open which is a bit noisy with road traffic. Nothing you can't fix with earplugs. Noticeable dust accumulation in storage and washing machine areas. But no bugs. Maintenance came into spray baseboard treatment, however property mgrs forgot to notify us someone would be entering when we aren't there. Personally we don't like the idea of the lockbox / key access for but it is what it is.Hosts are responsive and ready to help which is great. Overall our stay was well worth it.
Chris M.
December 2025
Overall great place to stay. Internet was not fully functional. Easy drive to restaurants and snorkeling spots.
Vinay I.
December 2025
Excellent
Harnoor S.
December 2025
Besides emails, we had no contact with the host but we had no concerns. We had everything we needed. One thing that could be added is a hand rail in the shower for us older people. The instructions for the air conditioning and tv use could be updated. We appreciated the beach chairs and umbrellas. Enjoyed our stay, thank you.
Donald R.
December 2025
It was a great place to stay in Maui. It was away from the busy area in Kihea and across the street from a small beach. Only issue was finding the unit in the evening because of the lighting. We were able to see the sunrise from the bedroom window then walk across to see the sunset!
H K.
December 2025
We gad a wonderful time! Comfortable bed, full kitchen, washer, dryer, and every need met. The complex was beautiful and peaceful.
Julia S.
November 2025
Very clean, simple condo with all of the basics needs supplied, ie kitchen supples, beach gear, etc. Bed a little firm for us. Great pool and hot tub. Located on north end of Kihei but close to shopping center and market.
steven g.
November 2025
Everything was great. Just a little musty and floor was little dirty but other than those the the room was great!!
LYDIA F.
November 2025
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Had some issues with this place, but overall not too bad of a stay.The view was ok but the location was pretty good. Pretty quiet area.Parking was a little confusing. Some spots had a "reserved space" stamped in the ground. Parking became a bother, especially during the night when hard to see. Not the host's fault but confusing. Information binder in the condo said we had to register our car with the property but host said we didn't. Confusing and they should change that.Inside the place was pretty clean, though we noticed some tiny bugs near the bathroom sink. Bug spray cleaned them up well.The towel rod came loose and the host fixed it the next day. Place had plenty of towels. Actually, a crazy amount of towels. If you need towels, this is the place to go. Nice.Washer/dryer in unit worked great.Bedroom AC kept the room comfortable but loud. The living room AC is not as good. I'd recommend placing the fan in front of the AC which really helped a lot. The fan was a little broken, but I fixed it with a rubberband and worked great.On our last night we discovered the dishwasher had a small but steady water leak. Water slowly dripped onto the kitchen floor. We never used the dishwasher so we didn't know where the water was coming from. We put towels under the leak and notified the host. Never got a response about the issue. Assumed because it was our last night.Overall place was good but has some issues.
Min K.
November 2025
Parking, pool, barbecue and parking were excellent
Danny S.
November 2025
The check in process was super easy, the hodts were very accessable, and the amentities were very helpful (kitchen items, beach items, AC & fans, laundry items).
Vanessa B.
November 2025
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Overall vacation rental was great The location is perfect, easy to get to from the airport and the beach is right across the street.The pool and the hot tub are really nice and the property is landscaped very beautifully The kitchen is well stocked and there was even a cooler for us to use. The not so great: Our bed was definitely way too soft and we could feel the springs poking us. The kitchen floor was dirty when we checked in and there is evidence of roach infestation in the cabinets.
Sanjay R.
October 2025
It was wonderful for location, layout, and owner support. Highly recommended.
matthew e.
October 2025
Room was perfect for us. Location is great.
Kyle
October 2025
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The place is conveniently located. Beach access was okay- there was construction going on so that made it less convenient. The place was a little dirty. The pull out bed had sheets in it that were dirty/unwashed. The pull out bed was extremely uncomfortable. My kids need some chill time and the television set up was not good- there were many channels and the technology seemed outdated so we couldn't stream from our devices. The place would have been fine if it were just me traveling but for my family it was a little uncomfortable. Also my kids who are pretty well behaved spent time in the pool and it was often full with other folks. Unsure if they are residents or other travelers but many of them seemed highly annoyed with my kids who were not that annoying. The place had a lot of great snorkeling and boogie board gear to use. We appreciated that. I would not book again only because my kids were uncomfortable in the pull out bed, the TV set up didn't work, and it just had some grumpy adults around the pool. It's a cute place and has potential.
Kathryn C.
October 2025
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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 @ this location many times and never had any complaints. Good location and quiet neighbors. One of the smoke detectors needed a battery changed and they were out ASAP to take care of it. Will be back again soon!
Brad H.
October 2025
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:
Kihei Bay Vista was an amazing place to stay for us during our week long trip to Maui. Great location and phenomenal value.
Kyle S.
October 2025
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 rented with Maui rentals many times because we ALWAYS have a great experience. The condo suited us well. We will rent with Maui rentals again next time!
Izzy S.
October 2025
Wonderful location; comfortable stay with allThe things we needed; great access to beach; free parking! We will be back.
Katie L.
October 2025
Comfortable quiet condo. Good A/C. Host provided beach Towels, umbrella and beach chairs.Only con was we couldn't figure out how to get streaming services to work on bedroom TV, only worked on living room TV.
Benjamin H.
October 2025
Everything was exactly as promoted, we had a wonderful stay.
Dominick T.
October 2025
It was a nice stay. Very quiet and clean.
Josephine D.
October 2025
Locally convenient, price was right for the location, property management was on top of things and made sure that we were well taken car of.
Mark
October 2025
Perfect condo for a honeymoon couple. Fantastic location right across from a beautiful beach. Very comfortable and clean with nice amenities and plenty of beach gear. Loved the pool too. Would happily stay here again!
Amanda S.
October 2025
The pool was wonderful! The Spectrum didn’t work the entire 2 weeks I was there, that was very disappointing. The complex is quiet and across from the ocean, loved that!
Michele H.
September 2025
Desperately needs AC in the bedroom!
Tami M.
September 2025
Great place to stay! I would stay again. Has everything you need and a pool and hot tub!
Mary F.
September 2025