Linda D.
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:
The perfect get-away: drinking morning coffee from the lanai with views of tropical blue waters, sea turtles bobbing in the gentle surf, clouds drifting by in a sky of blue. Clean condo with furnishings that add to the tropical atmosphere of simply being in Hawaii. Makani Sands employees were kind, helpful and welcoming. I will definitely book this unit or a similar one when i return to Maui. Booking direct was a breeze.
Annette B.
July 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Condo well stocked, spices, plates glasses etc Which we really appreciate. We would not stay again because of unit not having air conditioner. Besides that we enjoyed our stay. Take care
Katrina E.
April 2023
This property has a spectacular view, was quiet and relaxing, and well-priced overall. We loved staying here! Loved having access to the snorkels and beach equipment. Great spot overall though we used the beach a few buildings to the left because the water is quite high directly in front of the property.
Katrina E.
April 2023
This property has a spectacular view, was quiet and relaxing, and well-priced overall. We loved staying here! Loved having access to the snorkels and beach equipment. Great spot overall though we used the beach a few buildings to the left because the water is quite high directly in front of the property.
Sandi C.
March 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:
Makani Sands #203 was wonderful!! Condo was well equipped including snorkel gear.Loved watching the whales from the deck, swimming with the turtles and the sound of the waves.Tammy and crew were most helpful!!Thank You
Richard C.
March 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We stayed 2 weeks at Makani Sands. Maui weather was a bit more rainy the first week than we've experience before but only 1 day was bad enough to have an impact. Very relaxing time and great view from the lanai.
Susi B.
December 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The unit was clean and tidy and welcoming.But I would not recommend this unit, and the reason is that the shades in the bedroom did not keep the light out during the night. It was dreadful trying to sleep. I can't understand why an owner would not put in black out drapes.
Charles H.
December 2022
I’m okay with my stay. The place needs a little update and they have to find a solution for no A/C. The real problem is the listing never said there would be construction during our stay, no less obstructing our ocean view which we paid for and starting the backhoe at 7AM. Come on people what kind of unprofessional and inconsiderate people are managing this listing?
Charles H.
December 2022
I’m okay with my stay. The place needs a little update and they have to find a solution for no A/C. The real problem is the listing never said there would be construction during our stay, no less obstructing our ocean view which we paid for and starting the backhoe at 7AM. Come on people what kind of unprofessional and inconsiderate people are managing this listing?
Milo M.
November 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very unhelpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Loved the unit we stayed in. Clean, comfortable,had everything we needed and more. Amazing views as always. Our only problem was not the construction itself, but the construction equipment is taking up at least half or more of the parking. To make things worse the on site guy is a total ******* about parking and will wake you up an any hour to rudely say you have to park somewhere else. I was ready to knock the guy out the way we were treated. Unknown to us, they have 8 TOTAL spots available for 30 units because several are reserved for tenants whether they are there or not. I was ready to drive my car into the pool just to make a point. Other than the jerk on property the unit was exactly what we needed.
shayne s.
June 2022
The property was perfectly located with shops, restaurauts, gas station, etc.. all very close. The beach directly behind the apartments was great! Everything was stocked and clean! Amazing view of the ocean. Highly recommend!
Mark A.
March 2022
Wonderful stay, small quiet property very clean unit. HEATED POOL! However, we love to spend time in the ocean each day but the 8' tall seawall stairs are destroyed and closed(we were told being repaired in August). The adjoining properties are fenced so this means NO ACCESS to water. We had to drive each time we wanted a swim. This should have been stated in property description. Had we known we would have chosen elsewere (but maybe thats the point!) Once it is fixed we would definately consider returning.
Janet H.
March 2022
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 our 4th time staying at Makani Sands. First time renting a one bedroom because the kids all stay home. I’ll just say it upfront...the bedroom is in the back (on the street side) and very noisy. Also, access to the water is difficult, but we knew that from previous stays. OTHERWISE, the stay was great as always!! The office staff was very welcoming. Our condo (203) was clean and inviting. There were ample supplies in the kitchen for cooking and plenty of beach chairs, etc. While at the Condo, we spent most of the time sitting on the Lanai or in the lounge chairs below watching whales and turtles. Not a day passed where we didn’t see several whales breaching out in front of the complex. BuT...the most memorable moment was during our whale watching trip and a huge Humpback breached no less than 25 feet from our boat! WOW.... All-in-all, we had a fabulous time and are already planning our next trip! Thank you Makani Sands!
Mike S.
February 2022
We had a great stay at Makani Sands #203. Everything was setup and clean when we arrived. The condo was very well equipped. There were 2 large very nice beach towels set out for us to use. There was also beach chairs, an umbrella, a small rolling cooler, and a snorkel set. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom towels were some of the softest towels we have felt.
There was a large new LED TV in the living room though we only turned it on once. The main attraction was the constant view of whales from the balcony. We spend every morning sitting on the balcony watching the whales and an occasional turtle swim by.
This is not a complaint but a warning that the bedroom faces east and the blinds do not block any light. Not a problem if you are still on main land time and wake up before sunrise. :-) Though it would be nice to block the light with some shades.
Everything was great with the condo and looking forward to when we can come back.
Thank you!
mark b.
February 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was 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:
Great place stay Needs a good cleaning special the floors and seawall next door being rebuilt noisy once awhile not to bad
Kimberly L.
February 2022
Perfect location to get anywhere and on the water with amazing views right from your balcony. We saw whales everyday and a few days saw sea turtles swimming in the clear water. Very comfortable set up to call home base for the week. We enjoyed staying there!
Larry H.
January 2022
Found it online and we’re immediately attracted to the view and location
Michelle M.
September 2018
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 really enjoyed our stay at Makani Sands #203. We loved having breakfast and watching sunsets on the Lanai. The bed was very comfortable. The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking. The condo was very clean, and the location is great, just a 5 minute drive to Kaanapali beach. The amenities were great, it came with a lot of nice beach gear, although we would have loved a cooler/ice chest to pack our lunches in for picnics on the beach. Everything else was great and we would love to stay there in the future.
April 2018
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:
Our recent stay in unit 203 exceeded our expectations. This unit seems to have been beautifully renovated in recent years. Well equipped with everything you need in the kitchen, in-suite laundry, wifi, nice tile floors throughout also carry onto the lanai. Gorgeous sunsets every night and good snorkeling right in front of condo. Loved to hear the sound of the waves and watch the honu swim out front. Although no a/c the trade winds blowing through the condo keep things very comfortable. Managers are super friendly and helpful. Gardens on the property were outstanding. If you want oceanfront this property will not disappoint. Can’t wait to visit again!
April 2018
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
whoever designed this room was not thinking of the women in the room. the washer and dryer are a joke my wifes back is still sore from trying to get the washer door open. terrible. no place for groceries.the pullout couch is very uncomfortable. kids ran the place with no supervision from the parents or the mgr. grtied up the pool allday because there is nothing else for them to do.without a beach its not a great place for kids also very noisy in the b.r.from 5am on the office ladies were great and tried to be very helpful we have made at least 20 to 25 trips to the makani sands so we are not strangers there. its 50 years old and showing.
February 2018
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 our first time to stay at Makani Sands. We rented #203 in mid January. The moment we walked in to the condo we were blown away by the view from the lanai; this condo is right on the ocean. We could see two other islands (Lanai, Molokai), and observe whales, dolphins and sea turtles swimming by. The condo was beautifully decorated and recently updated in Hawaiian décor with a theme for sea turtles which is so appropriate as I saw 6 swim by the first day we were there! The condo was clean and stocked with everything we needed to enjoy our stay. It was plenty spacious enough for 2-3 people. Nearby is the Farmers market with fresh local produce, jams, bread, etc. and a wonderful fish market with fresh catches each day. Whalers Village is also close for excellent shopping. The place is well maintained and the caretaker was a wealth of knowledge on the sea life, the ocean and local customs. We really never wanted to leave our place; whale watched all day, sunned ourselves and barbecued seafood every night as the sun set. We have already booked next year. Aloha!
Andrea M.
November 2017
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 love staying here, feels like our home away from home!
September 2017
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:
A wonderful place to rest, relax and enjoy - all with a wonderful view of the ocean and the sound of waves lull you to sleep! And, your own beach steps away.
William S.
April 2017
Rating Details:
The property manager was somewhat unhelpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was a pleasant beachfront condo in the Lahaina area near many attractions and restaurants. The condo was found to be very clean and included amenities necessary for a short stay. We arrived during high surf and the beach was practically unusable. The waves were very high and splashing above the deck area. Very pretty but if you want a beachy area I would look further. Another problem there is no AC and it was very warm when we stayed end of March. No breeze, no crosswinds to cool off condo. The bedroom is located in the front of the condo and mornings can be very noisy with traffic outside. If you are one that sleeps in past 7AM, again, I would suggest you search further.Unfortunately, we had a family emergency and had to leave the 2nd day of a 5 day stay. We informed the office Wenesday AM, 3/29/17, and were completely taken aback by the women in the office, She quickly advised us there would be no refund; they never give refunds. Absolutely no compassion for our situation!She was downright rude! We didn't really expect a refund but thought they would suggest trying to re-rent the condo and afford us some type of credit. Surprisingly, the Airline and Car Rental Agency were more sympathetic and gave us credit for days unused. We were totally disappointed in the way she handled the situation. Bert, the property manager, did show compassion and was sympathetic to our situation. Maybe the woman in the office could take a lesson from him. All in all, the property is nice and quite inexpensive for Hawaii. But do not look for luxury that you would find in a higher end condo or hotel.
February 2017
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 love going to this condo location. These units are right on the ocean front with a small beach for the turtles to rest on until the next high tide.Everything was as we remembered.
Robert P.
September 2016
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 enjoyed this location and the property so much, we plan to return to Makani Sands on our next trip. It's clean and comfortable and we like the beach town feel of Lahaina. Mahalo to staff, Marie and Burt, for adding to the experience!Hope to see you again soon!
September 2016
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had an excellent experience. We called several times to make changes and get updates. We were welcomed very nicely by the staff. We love it here as this is our 3rd stay at Makani Sands. If we get to Maui again we will return.
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