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
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
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
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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
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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:
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
Well equipped
Thomas C.
September 2025
Kevin’s place was great, in a good central location, easy parking, very clean! Would love to stay there again!
Jennie A.
September 2025
Aloha, me and my family had an amazing time and enjoy a lot the place. The Condo, the pool and the beach were perfect and people we met were so Lovely and peacefulWe definitly plan to come again soon Mahalo
Chantal D.
September 2025
Kitchen was well stocked. The apartment was clean and well maintained. Conveniently located near shopping. Although located across from the beach, there was construction during our stay which limited quick access to the beach. Enjoyed our stay!
Evelyn K.
September 2025
The place was perfect. Walking distance from the beach was amazing. Clean place and quiet.
Marlene C.
August 2025
convenient and well-equipped
miranda
August 2025
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:
Convenient apartment living with bus stops within a block. I did not need a car. The unit was very clean but outdated and lacks color. I could not access the TV lineup and the key was difficult to release and I could not put it back. The bedroom was too warm and I slept on the couch for the AC. I suggest a keyless entry be installed to avoid frustrations. The pool and grounds are well kept. I enjoyed the lanai overlooking the grounds. Rentals Maui is very professional and helpful. Mahalo!
Michael M.
August 2025
We had a great week in this clean and comfortable condo. Enjoyed the pool and easy access to local beaches and shopping.
Betsy R.
August 2025
Maui Rentals did their best to accommodate all of my requests. I appreciated that greatly. The manager was very friendly and helpful. I needed a few things taken of, and they worked hard to get everything attended to in a timely fashion. Mahalo to Maui Rentals.
Beth A.
August 2025
Everything was as pictured. Clean, with all the amenities. Had a wonder time!
Elizabeth B.
August 2025
Property was set up to meet all of our basic needs. It was very clean and just what we needed for our short stay in Kihei. Our biggest difficulty was navigating the parking and entrance to the property in the dark.
Bobbie G.
August 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 had a fantastic stay, thank you.
Torben K.
August 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:
Excelente
Xavier S.
August 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:
Our condo that we had in Kihei was amazing... We stayed at Kihei Bay Vista before but at a different condo. This time around, we had a very scary tsunami warning, which kind of set back our vacation for one day, but if you have a great mindset and a positive attitude or overall experience was very very amazing.!!!! The condo was great, my son loved it specially the pool he got to swim in it pretty much every night, except for when the sirens sounded for the tsunami. We can’t wait to come back again.
Wilson B.
August 2025
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
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:
large rental unit with complete suppliesprovided - everything you would need, beach towels, cooler bag, dishwasher and laundry pods
Jan P.
July 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:
The location can’t be beat! Everything from beaches, turtles, food, coffee, and day trips are within 20 minutes. The house has everything you need, and the pool is 20 steps out the front door. Will stay again!
Justin M.
July 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:
We had a small issue with the blinds. I contacted the staff in the morning and the owner fixed it right away in the afternoon. We didn’t know he’s the owner and gave him some tip. But he didn’t take it and suggested us leave it to the cleaning crew.
Shuai j.
July 2025
I didnt receive my check in email instructions but one quick call soved the problem very quickly and i was pleased to be able to check in early.Also our AC in living room gave out the 2nd day. I should have called sooner but very quickly after i called a new portable AC quickly arrived & was set up. We love staying here at Kehei Bay Vista! It is our favorite on Maui. Overall excellent! We were disappointed at the construction blocking a direct walk across the street to the beach but that is not the fault of complex and we made it work.
Mychon B.
July 2025
The unit D208 was very comfortable and super well equipped. Thank you to the landlords who have left boogie boards, beach towels, beach bags, board games, snorkels, every kitchen tools, fans, icepacks...
The property was great too, including the pool, the well taken care garden, the parking...
Highly recommended!
Alexis
July 2025