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
Perfect spot for a larger group. Lovely views. Great location! Pool, ancient fishing hole and beach are great! Excellent spot for kids of all ages. Owners were immediately responsive to questions or concerns. We arrived to a very air conditioned unit with beautiful Hawaiian music playing and an awesome view. The owners were gracious enough to leave us coffee and treats. The entire family said they’d come back again.We had a magical vacation here - one I know my grandchildren will remember!
Linda K.
July 2025
Aloha. Great clean unit. Property is in a great location on the beach side of the road. 1 minute from being in the condo to toes in the sand. Pool and BBQ were great amenities. Owner was very responsive when we asked her a question.
Heather S.
July 2025
Great location, with an amazing view and easy in and out!
Scott B.
July 2025
We had a great stay. We left saying we would like to return to this condo
Darrell H.
July 2025
Our place was a great location and value. Vacasa customer service were responsive.
Britt C.
July 2025
Just as listed. Had everything we needed for a nice beach vacation
Heather H.
July 2025
Can’t say enough good things about our stay at Menehune shores. Arrived at sunset and was blown away by the stunning views and the sound of the sea. The location is ideal, close to downtown Kihei for grocery, shops and easy access to all our day adventures. The grounds are so nice. We enjoyed uncrowded walks on the beach, playing shuffleboard, the pool, the rooftop grills, and loved watching the huge sea turtles sleeping on the beach in the early morning. The condo is very well thought out, kitchen well appointed, beds are comfortable, AC works well if and when you need it. We hope to be back. Mahalo!
Kim B.
July 2025
I’ve stayed here 11 years ago when my brother got married. Perfect location, close to everything, great view, gorgeous condo. We had a blast.
Amanda F.
July 2025
It was a great place with great views. However, if you’re two couples traveling together one couple is going to get the room without the great view and traffic from the street. With no AC you have to leave the windows open at night. Bring your earplugs and negotiate paying a little less with you co-travelers for the lessor room.
Doris H.
July 2025
The property was clean and as advertised, owner was easy to communicate with and the location was great for our kids.
Jordan V.
July 2025
Great location we loved the convenience.
Cory M.
July 2025
Beautiful location, decent condo. Decent supplies and furniture. Very clear instructions on usage of everything. It was both a good and bad thing to be on the 1st floor. Great to walk out to lawn and beach. Unfortunately it was very hot in June and while there was a breeze it did not cool down the bedrooms even with all windows and doors open. With everything open there was no ability for privacy
Diane P.
July 2025
We had an amazing stay! The place was absolutely perfect — clean, comfortable, and stocked with everything we needed. The location couldn’t have been better for all of our adventures, and we loved watching the sunsets each evening. Pamela’s hospitality was truly unmatched. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area!
Ashlee A.
July 2025
Great condo in a good location. Easy access to the beach, close drive to restaurants and activities. Loved the beach amenities stocked in the condo. The view from the balcony was great. Top notch communications with the manager for check in. Overall, a great place for our family to stay!
Diana S.
July 2025
Great location in a quiet part of the beach. The yard was perfect for the kids to chill and play. The only issue with the location is the beach itself. It is not exactly ideal or picturesque once the winds kick up. Beaches that are more kids friendly for swimming are about 10 minutes down the road. Other than that, great trip
Josh G.
July 2025
Great property! Everyone was so nice, the property was clean and the owners are super friendly and accommodating
Chantelle S.
July 2025
The condo was clean and as advertised! Updated amenities and the owners were very responsive. Great location, especially for kids swimming. We will be back!
Jordan V.
July 2025
Picture perfect stay pool on beach clean spacious lovely
Gary C.
July 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful condo! It was so clean and welcoming, with plenty of towels, beach chairs and a fully functioning kitchen. Our kids loved playing on the beach, which was just steps from the room. We were sad to leave, but hope to be back to stay again someday!
Laura F.
July 2025
So happy we picked this location. So many items available for us to use in the unit. Only missing thing would be AC so we could keep the windows shut and the bird song out each morning. But it was clean, comfortable and safe. Never a worry. That n you so much.
Jennifer K.
July 2025
I took my wife to Hawaii for her birthday and stayed here during our trip. The view from the condo is incredible, a great place to watch the sunset over maui. The condo also had beach chairs, boogie boards, coolers, a beach mat and umbrella available for our use. . It is also well located in Kihei. Very close to grocery stores, shops, resturants. There is also 2 very nice beaches located steps away from the ground level of the condo complex. I would 100% stay here again.
Justin C.
July 2025
Our condo was relaxing and right next to Kalepolepo Beach Park, a beach with a protected swimming area that is ideal for young children. We had a wonderful time, and the supplied beach equipment (chairs, toys, snorkeling gear) was extremely helpful. I hope to come back in the future.
James C.
July 2025
Condo was comfortable and stocked with what you will need for your stay! Beach items were also accessible. The view from balcony was relaxing and pleasant. Check in was easy and host was responsive. We enjoyed our stay! My husband really enjoyed the bedding blankets. Many restaurants and shopping areas close and not from from OGG airport.
Fabiola R.
July 2025
The condo was exactly as pictures and very updated. The view off the balcony was nice, but is hot if the A/C is on inside. The beds were very comfortable and it was nice having a double and twin in the 2nd bedroom for my adult boys. There were beach chairs, coolers, beach towels etc. The kitchen was stocked with everything you need. The location is Centrally located so easy to get to Kaanapali (40 mins), Wailea (10 mins), Airport & Grocery shopping area like Walmart/Target/Costco (10-15 mins). The swimming area in front of the condo has a lava rock breaker so the water is warm and shallow. We saw 6 sea turtles on the rocks one day and on the beach. We would stay here again. Thank you!!
Trisha A.
July 2025
The condo was a great size for our family (3 generations) of 6. First time trip for the granddaughters, and first time trip with all of us together. Very special. Love being on the ocean, even with the wild wind in the afternoon. One of the best features is the screen/blind that blocks the sun in the late afternoon, and helps with the wind as well. Well equipped kitchen. I would definitely stay here again!
Jean S.
July 2025
Beautiful condo very clean and equipped with everything we needed. Very awesome view everyday. Easy access to outdoor lawn and beach. And allowed us to be in the middle to travel for snorkeling, Hula Show, road to Hāna and Kapalua cove for snorkeling. Would highly recommend. 🌺
Tina W.
July 2025
Menehune is in a great location. Everything is easy to get to. Great pool and views.
Tom S.
June 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The condo was clean, well maintained and well stocked with necessities. Excellent communication with the rental company.
Tami B.
June 2025
The condo was clean and well stocked. There were a/c units in all 3 rooms, which made for a much more pleasant stay. Beach gear and coolers were a nice added bonus. Comfy beds, extra beach towels, and stocked kitchen helped. We had an issue with the door handle on main entrance. Texted the management company and they came quickly to fix it. The condo grounds were clean and well managed. The pool was very nice and we walked the beaches. The elevator was fairly quick and they had luggage carts available. We definitely would stay here again.
Emylie A.
June 2025
We had the absolute best stay here! Everything was clean and the view was amazing! The host was great 10/10 recommend
Chloe R.
June 2025
Everything was great. Would not hesitate to stay here again.
Casey G.
June 2025
Great condo located on the beach with amazing views! This unit was comfortable, clean, had everything we needed, and the manager was great to work with. The location of the unit is perfect close to Wailea and Lahaina.
Mark W.
June 2025
beautiful relaxing loved it
Jayne C.
June 2025
Spectacular view, very accessible and great location. Would definitely stay here again.
William I.
June 2025
The beach right out front was ideal. Great location easy instructions for property. Lots of items to use at the property. Responsive owners/managers. Would definitely stay again.
Brooke M.
June 2025
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
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 condo was in a great location, very comfortable and had a beautiful view. It was very clean other than the floors were very dirty. It had everything we needed but with the cost, I’m not sure I agree with having to supply any additional paper supplies (toilet paper, paper towels) as well as garbage bags. The complex is kept in very nice shape and the employees that I encountered were very friendly. Barbecues are cleaned every morning, which is very nice. Overall, it was a great place to stay.
Karen S.
June 2025
We enjoyed our stay thoroughly. All communications were super clear and we experienced no issues. We love the lower level location with fast access to the pool and beach. We thought the beds were perfectly comfortable. We appreciated the microfiber towels for quick drying after playing in the water. AC's kept the temperature at a nice level. The kitchen was equipped so we could make our breakfasts easily, didn't do much other cooking! Overall, a great stay!
Emily H.
June 2025
Great views of the beach and ocean. Our condo had all the essentials we needed for our stay. We had one issue on check I. But the owner got right on it and took great care of us. As for the complex it was beautiful and great location. We did not eat at the restaurant because the entire menu was Indian food, no choices for other types of food. Otherwise it was a great stay.
June 2025
The condo was exactly as we expected or better. The location is central to the island and we felt like we were able to get everywhere with ease. We loved having the kitchen to prepare fish that we caught. The view from the balcony is picturesque and many an evening was spent watching the ocean and sunset from it. The mini split air conditioners were great when you needed a cool down in the unit—they worked very quickly. The bedroom was quiet, dark, and we were able to get as much sleep as our travel schedule allowed for. We truly enjoyed our stay and would recommend to any other couple or solo traveler headed to Maui.
Melissa P.
June 2025
We were impressed with the decor, comfort and incredible view from the lanai. The condo is located in a very nice area with nearby restaurants, shopping and urgent care. May was so helpful and responsive. We’re already planning a return visit!
Rebecca B.
June 2025
Property was as nearly exactly as described in the post and the perfect launching point for our Maui trip! Almost anything we needed was quick drive away but some places could be walked or biked to easily. Pool was refreshing after days at the beach. Owners were very accommodating with a late check-out b/c of a late flight departure!
Aaron P.
June 2025
Everything was as mentioned & pictured. It is an end unit which was nice to only have 1 neighbor, but the traffic noise at night sometimes got a little loud with the cars blasting their music. This happened nightly but it wasn't a deal breaker. We loved all the extras that the place provided (like coolers, snorkeling equipment, beach chairs, etc). It was nice to not have to rent those items. Overall, it was a great place. The location & the value was perfect for what we were looking for.
Neil T.
June 2025
I couldn’t recommend this condo more. It is clean, the bed is comfortable and despite the fact it is in a large complex it is really quite homey and private. I also love the fact that there are cleaning supplies ie vaccum/broom to clean up after ourselves - sand happens!
Jessica L.
June 2025
It was perfect! We all agreed that we will absolutely come back! Great location, comfortable, and everything you could ask for!
Stephenie P.
June 2025
It was PERFECT!
Kristen V.
June 2025
We really enjoyed our fist trip to Hawaii. We were very pleased and very comfortable with our condo. W felt right at home. The property was very nice and it was very well located and a good launching point for all of our activities. Had everything we needed.
Milo C.
June 2025
The stay was great. It was clean and comfortable.
Valerie W.
June 2025
We were thrilled with the location, view and condition of the property. Dave was great with any questions and had great recommendations prepared that made our Maui trip better. The location allowed us to explore the island with relative ease. The views were great and the building was quiet. You can't beat waking up to the sound of waves in the morning!
Rob M.
June 2025
Had a wonderful stay at this excellent location. Beautiful view from master bedroom and lanai. Good selection of water toys to use Nice pool and beach area for swimming. Great spot for families!
Barbara S.
June 2025
The condo was great. Clean and well stocked with everything you need to make your stay comfortable. Great location and beautiful view from the lanai.
david m.
June 2025