Karen T.
March 2025
Owner is responsive and friendly. Property as listed, well maintained, lovely location. Peaceful & Quiet neighborhood. Close enough to nearby resorts for a short walk to (Dukes) or drive to (Whaler's Village) if you're looking for a more energetic vibe
Dolo D.
December 2024
We really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful condo. Well appointed and tastefully decorated, clean, full of light. Location is magical, right on the ocean, waves crashing feet away, easy path to beach, great sunsets. Also a few minutes walk from great coffee and a a fish/poke restaurant. Host Francesco was wonderful. We hope to be back soon!
Steven W.
November 2024
Unit is as advertised! Sunsets were amazing.
Sarah C.
April 2024
This beautiful place was exactly as described. Our family loved saying here - it was amazing watching sea turtles and whales just steps from the patio.
Sarah P.
January 2024
Seriously the best!!! My husband, 6 month old baby, mother in law, and father in law stayed here for 1 week and absolutely loved it. The backyard is literally the ocean. My husband and I have been to Maui 3 times and this was by far the best place we've stayed. We all could not have been happier with this condo.
Condo was super clean. Beds are very comfy. Parking is just outside the door. Lots of windows to allow a wonderful breeze, but also had AC unit in case it's usually hot (we never used it).
We love to cook and found everything we needed in the kitchen, including high quality wine glasses and knives. I'm fact, we were so comfortable at the condo we ended up not eating a single meal out!! We preferred to cook at home and enjoy the view at amazing home.
Francisco was a wonderful host! Before our trip I messaged him a few times to ask about baby stuff as this was our first time traveling with the baby. He was super responsive and helpful! Our little one unfortunately got sick while on vacation and again Francisco went above and beyond to help us navigate where to bring him. Francisco even let us stay late on our check out day so our sweet baby could rest before our evening flight.
We will 100% be back!!
Ps - if you're in need of urgent care during your visit, Rachel Graham,NP at the Minit Clinic in Lahaina was wonderful!
Kimberly J.
January 2024
The view was perfect. We could watch whales right from the patio. The condo was in a great location to enjoy the many activities on the island.
Jim M.
June 2023
Clean, Organized a little slice of Heaven; really enjoyed our stay in this property
Jim S.
March 2023
Francesco and Nathalie were amazing hosts and the condo was exactly as advertised. Clean, modern, and steps from the ocean. Watching whales jump during our morning coffee to the beautiful sunsets, this vacation was exactly what our family needed. Would definitely recommend and come back in the future.
JEFF A.
January 2023
This property was outstanding for my family of 5. The sound of the waves crashing kept me in a state of relaxation the entire time we were there. And the view is magnificent.
Mindy B.
December 2022
Side of the ocean, being so close and calming as far as renting a condo. It was quiet and private. The beach, even though it was small was not crowded at all. What a treat. The condo was comfortable. Beds were super comfortable too. The host was Johnny on the spot to communicate and very helpful with information. I would stay here again highly recommend.
Suzy B.
November 2022
We loved staying there. This unit at Maui Sands is in a nice location between the Kaanapali and Napili areas. The ocean view is gorgegous and the grounds around the unit are tropical. There isn't really a beach right there and the waves can be a bit rough in that spot but you can still swim and snorkel. Calmer swimming beaches are a short drive away.
Taschia H.
April 2022
Wishing we were still there!
Judy D.
January 2022
This property was amazing! This condo at Maui Sands was way more than we could ask for. It is a very homey, clean and upgraded unit. Everything you needed is available in the unit. It is fully stocked with everything right down to snorkel gear and beach chairs.
Right as you walk in and open the back slider you look out to the ocean! We spent all of our mornings drinking coffee on the lanai and watching the whales. Such a nice breeze that blows through we never had to turn the air on. We did not take advantage of the beach in front of the condo. It was very rocky and not much beach. But there is one you can see and walk to if you really want to enjoy ocean days. We spent all our days enjoying Maui's beautiful sights and scenery.
I highly recommend staying here on your vacations to Maui!
Jackie P.
May 2021
This was a beautiful, well maintained property. The kitchen was nicely appointed and we cooked many meals there. Having the ocean so close was amazing! Our kids could snorkel and see fish and turtles at anytime and sunsets were beautiful. We would stay at this property again!
Morgin S.
April 2021
Beautiful view, very responsive management and well stocked kitchen. The unit could use a deep cleaning but overall the stay was amazing! Owner has lovely recommendations and the private unit allows you to drive and park right by the door. Great for families. You can not “play” at the beach but if you’re looking for the sound of the ocean at your door and a peaceful spot feet from the waves, this is the place! You’re paying for the view. Lots of fluffy towels and beach toys to use. Furniture and fixtures are pretty dated, but it works with the laid back, beach-hut vibe. Thanks for having us!
Melissa A.
March 2021
Nice little condo, worked well for our family of four. The views couldn’t be better! Condo had pretty much everything we needed, including sand toys for our kids to use. There isn’t really beach access at the condo as the water was too rough for our little ones, but there was a small beach a couple blocks away.
Jill A.
February 2020
Lovely condo. Clean and comfortable. Love all the art and decorations. And the view ... everything we asked for. Whales breaching within binocular sight. Thank you for sharing your condo with us!
Judith C.
June 2019
Francesco's property was absolutely beautiful. The condo was in great condition and kept very clean. The property offered amazing views of the ocean. My family truly enjoyed their stay.
Marty S.
May 2019
We had a wonderful stay in Francesco’s condo. Everything felt new and clean. There were huge sea turtles right out front that you could easily see from the living room. House had everything we needed for our stay, kitchen was perfectly stocked. They even provide beach towels, snorkel gear, and sand toys for the kids!
erika d.
May 2019
Would have been amazing if there wasn't a huge plyboard cutting off half of the lenia.. big hole in front of that, construction was right in front of condo. Condo was great,plenty of space, dishes, great blender to make smoothies. Rooms were a bit small, could hear the bedroom noises from the nextdoor condo at night. Pool was fine. Had to walk around the entire complex to get to the beach access and overlook. Used ac a little but mostly keeping fans running and windows open kept condo a good temp. Saw turtles multiple days swimming in front of condo. Short walk to many places, great location for us.
Jessica s.
March 2019
We loved this condo! It is a perfect location with an amazing lanai. It is also one block from the oceanfront park which was fantastic for our daughter. We will definitely be back!
Shelly P.
March 2014
Traveled with a group of adults and enjoyed the condo. Kitchen is well equipped and modern, appliances are newer. The beds were nice and the shower was good. We appreciated the cooler, and used it for one of our day trips. It's quiet, parking is included in the price (no parking fee!) and I thought the price was excellent.
This location may not appeal to all, because even though you are on the ocean, it's not the "sand forever" beach like one would get at a more resort-oriented property. Having said that, we did go swimming, several times, right in front of the condo and it was great, you just need to navigate around some short reef walls that are on the floor of the ocean. We had some surprising success snorkeling right out front, too, because of those reefs.
The whale watching was excellent here (March) and we saw sea turtles, crab and various other creatures right out front.
Location-wise, I liked that it was away from some of the more tourist populated places, even though I was a tourist, too! :-) I liked being able to come back to someplace quiet. There is plenty shopping (food, souvenir, coffee, snorkel rental, etc) all within a short walk, and if you need that "miles of sand" experience, just turn right or left out of the parking lot and you're there in five minutes.
You may wish to rent a car if you use this location, as we did, but you won't use a lot of gas--we did a lot of activities elsewhere and only filled up one time (besides when we returned the car). If you just want some quiet time on the ocean or are going to utilize one of the many bus tours on the island, you won't need a car.
I thought the management was easy to deal with but you should be aware that there is basically nobody at the site if things come up. You're provided with contact info--we didn't need to use it.
Condo worked great for us and I would recommend it to people who are open to getting out and experiencing Maui on their own. If you're the room service type, you may want to stick to a resort.
November 2013
Came to Hawaii for the first time with 5 lady friends. This place was perfect! You can hear the ocean as you sleep. Amazing views from inside and out. Kitchen is great for preparing your own meals or numerous stores, restaurants or a farmer's market in walking distance. Everyone surrounding the complex and area extremely friendly. Can't wait to come back and bring my family!
Deb H.
June 2013
We stayed during the month of May and everything that is said by the owner in his description is absolutely true. The ocean is right there in front of you with a wonderful view of Molokai and Lanai, fantastic sunsets, wonderful beach in front which was perfect for snorkelling as long as we timed our activities to the tides (great for beginners or expert snorkelling and not far from Honolua where the best snorkelling in Maui is). We saw turtles (many on the beach and in front of "our" beach), whales, monk seal, eels, many coloured fish, lobster, octopus, etc. The pool was wonderful and our granddaughter had the time of her life on the beach and in the pool where she learned to swim. The grounds were large and well kept and my granddaughter and I picked wonderfully fragrant plumerias off the ground every night for the table. The location was perfect with tiny shops, restaurants and a large grocery store near by to pick up what we needed and with a vehicle rental we were able to see Halekala Crater, South Maui, Road to Hana, and north Maui over to the Olivine Pools. My husband & I loved this condo, our 2 sons, our daughter-in-law and our granddaughter loved this place which made it especially hard to leave after having spent a month becoming a part of the community of Honokowai. We would highly recommend this condo and would definitely go back... we hope in the next couple of years. Thanks so much, I miss Hawaii!
May 2011
My wife, my 2 year old and I stayed at this condo for 5 days. We had a wonderful time. The unit is perfectly placed with a great view of the ocean and the neighboring island. The parking is a breeze as it is right in front of the unit. This was helpful when carrying groceries, SCUBA gear or a sleeping 2-year old. The unit was clean and open. The unit only has A/C in the main room, along with a ceiling fan in the main room, both bedrooms and the bath. Being that the wind blew most of the days, this was not a big deal. When the wind stopped blowing, it did get hot. While they did supply a few portable fans, A/C in the bedrooms would be a nice feature, but not a show stopper.
The Lanai was nice and rather large. There was more than enough space for 6 people to eat breakfast while looking at the ocean and islands. The pool was nice and quiet and the few local owners that did use it when we were there were all nice. The ocean "beach" is a short walk away, but the "tide pools" and VERY shallow water were right off the property during low tide. My 2-year old had an absolute blast in the shallow area (about knee to waist high on him). Many small fish too!!
The condo was close to area shopping and other attractions. Within walking distance of other eateries and shopping.
All in all, this place ROCKS! We would stay there again.
Carol B.
March 2011
Our family really enjoyed the unit. It is an older complex, but the unit itself is updated. It is not super fancy or anything, but very nice and homey. It was a good location, with a nice view. We really liked the lanai and used it often. The pool is nice and the grounds are beautifully well kept. If you are looking to swim right from the unit, the shoreline in front of the unit is not really swimmable as it is too rocky. As a result, we ended up driving to beaches to swim. There are a lot of beaches nearby, so this was not a problem. We did see whales swimming out in the ocean from our Lanai! There are a couple of negatives to renting this unit. One is the residents who live here year round do not like any kind of noise (i.e. children playing at the pool). Also, no floats, beach toys, etc., allowed in the pool area. If you have preteens or older kids (6-12) I would think twice about renting this unit. The other problem we had was dealing with the rental agent company. I sent an e-mail to them 5 days before we left to find out what exactly was available in the unit and we never received a reply. When we got to the island, we called them a couple of times because of some issues, and it took a while before someone got back to us and then it was usually a text instead of a call. There was some after affects of the Tsunami on the Lanai and it was not taken care of, so we had to do it ourselves. The rental agent was aware of it. We would probably rent this unit again, but just with adults and no kids.
June 2010
We had a wonderful time at Maui Sands unit 5C! We enjoyed snorkling right in front of the condo! The views were spectacular and the rainbows wonderful. The condo was a good base for touring around Maui; close to Lahaina and Honolua Bay The condo was clean and well maintained. We would recomend this unit right on the water to friends and family!
Michell T.
March 2010
We just returned from Maui and loved staying at this condo. We did a lot of whale watching right from our lanai and it was very well located to get to other activities. The sunsets are gorgeous right from the unit. The unit is updated and I would definitely recommend it and would love to stay there again. The condo is very well stocked with everything you need to enjoy your beach vacation. We did a barbeque one night and used the grill by the pool. We didn't get a chance to use the kayak but that is available too. The parking was nice as it was very close to the unit. The only criticism was that the pull-out bed that was in the couch in the living room was not as comfortable as just sleeping on the couch itself. Other than that, it accommodated the 6 of us very nicely.
I would like to thank the owners for thinking of the things that people need when they are on vacation and accommodating those needs. It definitely made our stay more enjoyable. Thank you for sharing your home with us. We will be back!
Michell, Vince, Kristen, Kyle, Jerri and Stuart
Joan D.
March 2010
My parents, sister and I stayed at this condo. The ocean was right at our feet. We sat on the patio and watched the whales. It was fantastic!!! The condo was very nicely decorated and well equipped. We would certainly stay there again. Thanks for sharing this beautiful condo with us. Jim, Pat, Anne & Joan
Timothy D.
March 2010
This is an incredible unit.
Slept 6 very comfortably - oceanfront view is amazing as well. Excellent snorkeling/canoeing right outside the unit... as well as sandy beaches minutes away by foot.
The entire condo is very comfortable and newly renovated. There are several grills on the premises along with a nice pool and washers/ dryers.
I definitely thought we got a steal for such a great unit. Excellent price, quality, and location.
Mike C.
March 2010
Had an amazing time! Unit was exactly as described and our family of 6 fit comfortably. Gorgeous sunsets enjoyed from the kitchen table! Very quiet complex in a quiet neighborhood. Can't wait to return!
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