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.
Staying at Menehune Shores feels quintessentially oceanfront: you’re steps from the sand with sweeping lanai views of Maalaea Bay, nightly sunsets, and in-season whale sightings. A unique highlight is the historic rock fishpond right out front, which creates a shallow, protected lagoon that’s ideal for kids and calmer swims; sea turtles regularly rest on the rocks here. Guests love the quiet, well-kept grounds, heated pool (heater occasionally down), big grassy lawn, shuffleboard, and the panoramic rooftop with BBQs and a convivial sunset vibe. The North Kihei location is central for exploring Maui (Wailea, Haleakalā, Road to Hana, airport), yet feels laid back and uncrowded.
Condos vary by owner, but the overall theme is clean, comfortable, and well-equipped. Many units are updated and thoughtfully stocked with beach gear (chairs, umbrellas, coolers, snorkel sets), full kitchens, and in‑unit laundry; hosts and managers are frequently praised as responsive and accommodating. Some units have efficient mini‑split A/C in bedrooms/living areas, while others rely on trade winds, ceiling fans, and cross‑breezes; most guests report sleeping comfortably with windows open. Nice pluses: easy beach access, a quick walk to Kalepolepo Beach Park and the Humpback Whale Sanctuary, rooftop grilling, and an onsite Indian restaurant (Monsoon) that many enjoy.
Good to know: this is an older, well‑maintained complex, and individual units differ in décor and features—read the specific listing for A/C coverage, shade on the lanai, and recent updates. Afternoons can be windy, and the bay water here is often shallow and can look murkier than the postcard‑blue beaches; for clearer snorkeling or bigger waves, plan short drives to Wailea/Kapalua. Common nits mentioned across reviews include tight parking stalls and occasional road noise in end units, sporadic pool heater outages or maintenance closures (no hot tub), limited shade at the pool/roof, and the rare cleanliness or pest issue that’s typically addressed when reported. Overall sentiment is strongly positive: guests highlight the views, turtle encounters, central convenience, and family‑friendly setting—and many say they’d happily return.
This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 1000 reviews
Great room, right on the beach.
jason f.
August 2026
Nice and easy!
sarah c.
August 2026
Stayed here a few times and each time is a pleasure. Great place to stay and communication with hosts
John K.
August 2026
Great place for our family of 6.
David T.
August 2026
Excellent view and great location. Our host Christine was extremely helpful and responsive. Property was clean and very well maintained.
August 2026
We would stay again!! loved the beach view
Tiffany F.
August 2026
Wonderful apartment. Worked out great for the family. Close to the pool and the ground floor patio was very convenient for the kids.
Matthew S.
August 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.
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Out place was perfect. Family of four so we needed the space. The pool was great and so was the view of the ocean.
Tom S.
August 2026
Aloha! Our stay was absolutely amazing! The condo was in a central location, very easy to get to/from for our daily adventures. The condo was right on the water and had the most amazing sunsets and when the water was calm, was a great place to swim and hang out in the water. Linda was a perfect host, very accommodating and responsive. Absolutely loved everything about our stay! Would highly recommend.
Monica S.
August 2026
Beautiful, updated unit. Clean rooms, comfortable beds including the twin Murphy bed. Kitchen was well equipped with quality appliances and cookware which made it a breeze to make homemade meals. So convenient to have a washer and dryer for laundry as well as a steamer for smoothing out wrinkled clothes. Bathrooms well designed. Location right on the beach made sunrise walks amazing. Beautiful views of Haleakala and West Maui Mountains. Saw a monk seal and turtles. A quick drive to restaurants and shops. Our host, Robyn, was helpful and answered my questions. Our family of five enjoyed our stay and would book again for future visits. Mahalo!
Naolani H.
August 2026
This was centrally located to all of our activities. The place was perfect .Amazing view of Ocean and sunset from Room Living room and shower Clean well decorated.looked like newly remodeled.Washer and Dryer worked great .Ac in every room . Responsive host.Would recommend to everyone very happy with our stay.
Keoni T.
July 2026
The location was perfect for our family. Located centrally to many of the attractions we wanted to see. The condo was right beside the pool and a close walk to the beach. We would stay here again!
Jody S.
July 2026
great place to stay...close to everything!
Joseph T.
July 2026
We had a wonderful stay! This condo is just as described and perfect for 2 couples. It’s hard to find 2 king beds and these were very comfortable. We had an issue with door lock when we arrived but Helen immediately responded and solved the issue right away! The ocean view is perfect and private porch is a great place to enjoy coffee in the am. The location is close to everything and great for visiting Maui!
Valerie S.
July 2026
We enjoyed our stay! We had a wonderful time on the beach, watching the sea turtles in the morning, swimming in the pool. There was lots of sand toys and snorkel gear along with chairs and an umbrella. Everything we needed. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Christine S.
July 2026
The stay in Maui was very nice and relaxing. The beach chairs and noodles were nice using at the beach and in the ocean. The place was clean and the amenities in the room were new and easy to use. The air conditioning kept us cool at night and easy to use. The only issue with the place was the other part of the a/c unit being on the patio made the patio warmer when you were sitting on it. Which we were instructed to keep the a/c off when opening the doors. We didn't get to experience the roof top because it was under construction. The host was very good at answering communications. I didn't feel like I had very good information from VRBO about getting checked in and some other minor details. Most of the questions, the host provided.
Todd S.
July 2026
Perfect location. Beach was great with Honu everyday.
Nancy T.
July 2026
This was a great place to stay the beach was in the back yard and it was xlean
cara s.
July 2026
Can’t get any better of a view, nice clean room with everything you need. Great communication. Let us in quite early by him offering, we didn’t even have to ask. Awesome experience
kyle j.
July 2026
Great location and accommodation.
Boyce F.
July 2026
This is a wonderful place to stay. The host Katie has created a truly special experience. The unit is full of special touches that make it unique. The decor is amazing. We found the furniture and the beds incredibly comfortable. The bathrooms are luxurious. The lanai is one of a kind with restful furniture, and the fan was a nice touch that made it always relaxing. We found ourselves wanting to spend more and more time there just enjoying the view of the beach and the water. The unit is well stocked with most everything you need, including amazing beach towels and chairs. We felt spoiled! Katie couldn’t have been more kind and thoughtful. Her communication was above and beyond. Just a great experience all around.
Neil P.
July 2026
This condo was perfect. Communication was quick and friendly. It really helped us have the perfect vacation! Thank you for sharing it with us.
Alisha F.
July 2026
Overall, the property and unit were as advertised. Very nice accommodations and the condo is centrally located to the island. The host was very responsive and answered all my questions in a timely manner.
Bryan V.
July 2026
Everything was clean and working great! Host was very responsive and friendly.The view was great - ocean and mountains right outside the window and amazing view from the porch.
Justin R.
July 2026
The condo was lovely. Lots of towels and extra bedding. The beds were very comfortable. Kitchen well stocked but could use a martini shakerlots of beach gear and even sunscreens and after sun items for use.The property itself, as mentioned in numerous posts, has very narrow parking but I assume that is to accommodate everyone. We never had problem finding parking. The pool area: it could use a bathroom in the area and some sort of shade. Was told the bathrooms for the pool were out a gate that was padlocked the whole time we were there and not convenient at all.
Tracey D.
July 2026
The property is very spacious and clean. The location is excellent and very convenient for every thing we do.
Yiwei D.
July 2026
This was a wonderful choice. In addition to the incredible lanai and view, the unit was very well appointed. All the furniture is great and the kitchen is well stocked. May (host) is so responsive. The pool was great too. One additional plus - the bed is incredibly comfortable. Truly a luxury mattress. This can make or break a rental. In this case it was a huge win. Mahalo, May!
Carol B.
July 2026
Host was great, very good communication
Jessica W.
July 2026
I will give this place 100 stars if I could! Thanks to the hosts and maintenance staff for keeping this place so perfect. We got more than ample space, for a family of four, and everything I would expect from home away from home. Thanks for being uncompromising about quality and the effort you put into everything shows. It wont be any exaggeration to call this place heaven and I thank you for sharing a slice of it with us. I really feel fortunate to have stayed. God bless!
GANESH T.
July 2026
Great 3 day visit! Property was clean, nice pool, never waited for the elevator. AC was much appreciated and kept the condo nice and cool for sleeping.
KeriAnne B.
July 2026
We really enjoyed the place. Everything well arranged, clean and convenient location. Thanks for sharing your home with us.
Saeed A.
July 2026
When I had a few questions, I heard back almost immediately with helpful responses. Everything was easy and convenient.
Summer A.
July 2026
Excellent location
Kari P.
July 2026
This property was wonderful! Exactly as pictured and described. The place was clean and inviting. Air conditioning was nice and cold and having a washer and dryer in the unit was convenient. Beautiful sunsets on the lanai in the evenings. Easy drive to many restaurants in the area and beach access was next to the pool. We would definitely stay here again! Thank you Malinee for being a great host!
Mimy C.
July 2026
We loved this condo. It’s centrally located, very well appointed, very clean, and just very comfortable for my family of five. Just a few things of note - the beach right outside the condo isn’t great for swimming. We drove to the different beaches every day, but that was totally fine. The water was so close to the condo if you looked out the window it almost felt like you were in the water! The view was beautiful. The host was quick to communicate and very helpful with recommendations. You could see turtles in the cove every morning, which was also super cool. We would definitely stay here again.
Maria L.
July 2026
Absolutely love the unit, property and location. Very comfortable and has all the beach accessories that you will need.
MITCH B.
July 2026
Joe is a wonderful host and the condo met all our needs! Perfect location and seeing the turtles on the beach( to the right of the rock wall) daily was an added bonus! This beach was the best for beach combing. We even saw a monkseal in a protected area! The kitchen has the most supplies I’ve ever seen in a rental. The location was central to all the major spots.
Jignya P.
July 2026
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This unit has the most spectacular million dollar views from the 6th floor!!!! Just steps away from the beach and pool. A dream come true!! Unit was very clean, decorated well, all amenities provided including beach/pool items like towels, blankets, snorkel equipment and beach chairs. Location was great. Close to restaurants, groceries, beaches and roads to get around the island. Restaurants and groceries close by. We never cooked in the unit but everything was provided. Host was a great communicator and respectful and timely. The only negative for this time of year… there is no AC. That was our fault for not looking at the listing better. Depending on when you vacation, it may make a difference to you. We went in July… Warm and very windy season. In the evening, we opened the front and back doors so the wind could blow thru and cool off. Thankfully our daughter was in another unit with AC so we spent some time there but it really didn’t affect us much. Highly recommend this unit !!! I’d love to go back!!!
victoria s.
July 2026
Overall the unit was okay. My biggest complaint would be there is no air conditioning. There were some minor maintenance issues like a broken bedroom window and sliding screen door was hard to open. The unit was clean but the remotes to the tv definitely need to be cleaned. They were tacky and full of dirt. I would still recommend the unit if air conditioning wasn’t a main concern to someone. For me, I would not stay here again until ac was put in. It was way too humid even with all the fans on. Also the price was pretty high compared to other units that were way more updated and had more features at Menehune shores. Great location though.
Amber H.
July 2026
The property was beautiful and the host was great. The room was extremely clean and had everything we needed. Excellent first experience in Hawaii!
Cassandra R.
July 2026
Beautiful home, loved being right on the water. Was perfect for my family of 10. Very clean. Plenty of bath towels and beach towels. Also a good assortment of beach equipment. Very happy with our stay.
Jeff P.
July 2026
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Pros-ocean view and not completely in wind, washer and dryer (can only use liquid detergent), kitchen, big fridge (light doesn't work), air conditioner in bedrooms and living room, pretty quiet (quiet hrs are 10pm to 8am), next to elevator and has beach stuff to use. Cons- Mirrors and dust. There is a ceiling fan literally in every room even the bathrooms. With no exhaust fans. There is a mirror in every room except the kitchen. And a mirror wall in the living room. There is a huge build up of dust in the bathrooms. Definitely needs a deep clean top to bottom. And some upgrades. Basically asked not to use air conditioner on welcoming sign in unit. Slider in living room doesn't lock and moves back and forth with the wind shaking all the time. Had to put cardboard in between door and frame to stop the noise. Had to wear black socks otherwise your feet were black within 30 min. Condiments left in fridge completely filling both doors. I don't mind spices and foil etc but I think left over Condiments is gross. Hard to be quiet when you have squeaky furniture and beds with very heavy dining chairs.
Michelle S.
July 2026
Sande and Bob were great hosts. Great location and amenities within the resort. Close to restaurants and shopping areas
Jamie R.
July 2026
This is a clean, comfortable condo with beautiful views. We really enjoyed it.
Charlene C.
July 2026
Great location and property. Traffic from the S Kihei road can be load especially cars with loud stereo systems. Rooms more toward the center would probably be quieter. The pool was good , however a bit small for the size of the property with quite a few children . The on site restaurant was delicious and the little beach cove next store provided quiet and protection from the wind .
julie S.
July 2026
We absolutely enjoyed our stay in this beautiful “Hawaiian home”! The views were breathtaking and we were able to enjoy the beach that was just steps away! My mother in law enjoyed walking down to the beach to see the turtles every morning with the grandkids and getting to play in the ocean safely! We felt like the location was convenient and centrally located! Loved the home and would absolutely stay again! Highly recommend as the owners were the best to work with and made our trip amazing! Mahalo!!
Rhea M.
July 2026
Everything was clean and ready for us. There was some confusion on my end that the owners cleared up right away! We had a wonderful vacation!
Brice A.
July 2026
Great place and location, that view WOW!
Kevin L.
July 2026
The apartment had everything that we needed for our vacation and it is located in a great location! The beach items (chairs, umbrella, towels, sand toys) were great and we used them every day!
Mike B.
July 2026