The reason you're thinking about booking this condo is surely the view from the lanai, and that alone makes this a great choice for where to stay on Maui. I was even lucky enough to spot a couple whales on my first day, just before they all packed up and left town. The condo is a bit dated, as others have noted, but that didn't affect my stay at all. It's wonderfully equipped in both the kitchen and beach supplies (towels, cooler with cooler blocks, chairs, etc). When the lanai door is open you can hear the waves, and there are sometimes sea turtles feeding at the rocks that line the property. It's not really a swimmable shore, but there is a beach just past a few other condos. Nice location, as close to central as you can get on Maui. One downside to note is the AC unit is quite far from the bedroom and is on a 6 hour timer. There were nights I woke up because I was too warm and had to reset the timer to get the AC back on. As expensive as Maui is, the condo was quite affordable, about the same as a very inexpensive hotels, and worlds better.
Alexander F.
April 2025
This was the third time I’ve rented this condo and it is nothing less than the perfect location! Already planning the next trip!
Tina M.
April 2025
Love the ocean view I came for honeymoon and we enjoyed a lot the place felt like home nice and clean home we hope to come back again what a beautiful memory
Sanjida H.
April 2025
I have stayed in many 1 bedroom condos in Maalaea and this one wins the award for best view. Seeing whales first thing in the morning was not an unusual event. It is nicely furnished and decorated. The bathroom and shower are better than most. The unit does not have air conditioning which normally I do not care about. The one negative to this condo is the lack of airflow. The winds in Maalaea are brisk to say the least and flow from mauka towards makai. This unit has no screen door on the entrance so that is not an option. The bedroom windows have heavy curtains, unlike most of the units that have shutters. That means you have to choose between airflow and privacy, you cannot have both. Installation of shutters where you could vent the winds but still have privacy would be a big improvement. Other than that this is a lovely unit.
Jeff P.
April 2025
This unit is very nice! I love the renovations. The island makes the kitchen much bigger and easy to access. Working with Dianne was very easy and quick. She is very nice to work with. I would definitely recommend this unit. SJ
Sandy J.
April 2025
The penthouse was a great property located in a nice complex. The area was quiet and clean.Will definitely consider for future stays.
John R.
March 2025
This was the perfect place for my husband and I to stay. We loved seeing whales and turtles from the deck every morning and evening. Condo has all amenities you would need to dine in or cook - we opted to dine at some great restaurants in Lahaina to help support the community. We will book for our next trip to Maui!
Danielle C.
March 2025
We enjoyed our 3 night stay. We were able do it all golfing, beach days, and trips to grocery stores easily from the property. The views were amazing from the property. The property was quiet and well maintained. The owners were very responsive. We would definitely stay again.
Candace W.
March 2025
Relaxing with spectacular views, clean and many amenities… excellent host communications… would definitely recommend and would definitely stay here again.
Rob D.
March 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:
This is a great property, well maintained, great views, convenient elevator and walkways, ability to walk to restaurants and shops, a little distance from beach but great for walking exercise, also centrally located to reach all parts of the island. The condo was comfortable and had everything needed for our stay. The only issues were the TV, not clear instructions on how to connect and operate, we were without TV for 5 days, after having caretaker look and could not fix, and two calls, Christian from agency came and was very helpful even said we should be compensated. The other comment is possibility of having a coffee and filter starter package until ability to shop. Other than that, our stay was wonderful, the people were friendly and we would highly recommend this property, and Destination Maui Vacations as we have contacted them before and they have been great to work with, also a property we will definitely consider coming back too!
Rachel K.
March 2025
We loved this property. It was conveniently located on the island which made island exploring very easy. It overlooks the water & with the balcony we could enjoy the peace and quiet while watching the whales and turtles pass. The hosts responded quickly to all of our questions and it was nice having a binder at the property giving suggestions about restaurants and places. We highly recommend this property if your travels take you to Maui.
John K.
March 2025
Barbara’s place was absolutely amazing! It was a great location if you want the quieter side of Maui (which we did!) with gorgeous views right from the patio. The condo came with all the typical amenities, but also came with those extra touches (beach towels, mineral sunscreen, cooler) that made it just perfect. The AC kept the bedroom cool for sleeping, and the breeze through the front and back doors kept the condo cool in the morning and evenings. LOVED this place so much and would stay again for sure!
Randall
March 2025
We loved this beautiful ocean view condo and the best part was that the pool was heated! We didn’t see a hot tub anywhere (and it said on the listing there was a hot tub) but we didn’t need the hot tub because the pool was so warm and pleasant to swim for hours! Also it was very windy, so be prepared for that, but the wind was warm and by the end of our stay it died down. And another cool bonus - you can see many honus in the water right in front of the property! Also, all the residents were super friendly and very helpful with everything :-)
Anastasia F.
March 2025
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A very nice two bedroom condo on bottom floor. Swimming pool is on a few feet away from the patio, which we watched the sunrise every morning. There are also 2 propane bbq’s, which we used, very close. Complex is very quiet and peaceful. The only time we knew someone was above us is when we saw them on their balcony.The VRBO listing was pretty spot on about what extra items were in the unit ( ice chests, beach chairs, etc.). The parking spaces are a little narrow so we chose to park on the street a couple nights instead of squeezing in/out of our rental car. It was not a big deal as there was plenty of street parking available just outside the parking lot from our assigned space.The property/maintenance manager was frequently walking the property and very friendly and personable. He seems to be very focused on the overall appearance of the complex.I messaged the owner on three separate occasions from the time we booked it until we checked out. Each time he responded within what seemed as a matter of minutes. This was a fantastic all around experience and would absolutely rent from Richard and Jackie again.
Bart M.
March 2025
Loved the whole experience. Nice and quiet and located near places to eat out and to drive to eat. Loved the breezes every day!
Kelly K.
March 2025
Convenient location for exploring Maui. Loved seeing whales and turtles just off the lanai. Beautiful sunrises. Kitchen poorly supplied compared to other places we've stayed. A small coffee/tea supply, some basic spices, cooking spray and plastic or aluminum wrap would have been appreciated.
Barb T.
March 2025
The property was great, the owners were very nice but due to the horrible vrbo app and web site communication was almost impossible.
kevin M.
March 2025
The condo was as described. Amazing views, whale watching from the yard area and beautiful area. Extras in condo- stocked kitchen, beach chairs, coolers, towels and umbrellas! Also snorkel gear! 4 adults fit great! Beds were SOOO COMFY! Perfect vacation place! Thank you!
Nancy C.
March 2025
I will admit I just took a shot at picking a unit that was close to where we were scheduled to take a few Whale tours at PacWhale Eco-Adventures (at the suggestion of owner). Great cruises, saw plenty of whales, in fact we were able to watch the whales from the condo patio, it was a fantastic way to watch the sunrise. Price, location & owner interactions were more than acceptable. Another suggestion from owner is rent a car, I would say again great advice, there are shops to walk to and we walked to the Cruise location, but you will want to venture out around Maui and when you need groceries, it is about 15 min from Walmart, Target, Safeway, etc. Thank you for sharing your home in Maui!!Ray & Sabra
Ray M.
March 2025
The location and property is beautiful, very close to harbor for activites
Mark D.
March 2025
The perfect location for us. Close to anything you want to do. The condo has everything you need to feel like home. And the people you meet there seem like old friends.
Cindy B.
February 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 condo is a wonderful place to stay! It is comfortable, beautiful and in a perfect location. Makes me so happy to be there. The people and company I rented through, Destination Maui, are professional, organized and made renting a breeze.
Donald D.
February 2025
Lovely Lovely appointed condo. Welcoming, comfortable and amazingly well supplied.Communication with owner was always prompt, warm, and efficient. We found that after previous visits to Maui and always being on 2-4 level, we totally enjoyed being on the ground level!! Highly recommend! Mahalo and Aloha
barbara l.
February 2025
Very nice condo , great location Good Communication from Dianne
Scott T.
February 2025
This condo was just as described. The location is perfect. It was well equipped and very quiet. The water views were beautiful. Saw lots of whales from the condo. The pool was very nice. We just wished there was some shade/ umbrellas there. If you book this, you won't be disappointed. We were there January 31-February 12th.
Richard J.
February 2025
The overall stay was awesome. It was 2 slight hiccups but nothing that affected the overall stay I would stay here again and promote others to do the same
Blakhawck 8.
February 2025
We enjoyed our stay. The condo had enough space for everyone. The location was great and near everything. Downside: The condo got hot at times. It was also very bright and window coverings would have made the space more comfortable and cool the temperature inside. Complimentary items like shampoo, conditioner, and toothpaste would have been helpful for people who forget to pack those items.Upside: The owners allowed us to check in early and check out late. The flexibility was helpful because of our flight times.
Danni S.
February 2025
We loved our stay. I enjoyed looking at all the artwork in the condo and of course totally enjoyed the closeup view of the beautiful ocean. We saw so many
Sharon K.
February 2025
This condo has a beautiful view of the ocean, mountains and whales.. There is no air conditioning in this unit. But there was portable fans and ceiling fans.There were restaurants and shopping in walking distance.The owners were very responsive and accommodating.
Debbie O.
February 2025
We spent seven nights in this condo and it was absolutely wonderful. My favorite was the proximity to a very quiet beach, just down the road. I would run along the beach every morning and evening and hardly a soul was there. The condo itself was cozy and clean and had a wonderful view of the ocean. The two bathrooms were super nice. The kitchen was well stocked. The location on the island was great. 15 minutes to the airport, and centrally located to other parts of the island. But the area was super quiet.Overall we had a great stay!
Jeremy F.
February 2025
I would stay here again without hesitation. Location is terrific. Only a 3 min walk to Starbucks and only 100 feet to the ocean from your door.
February 2025
Great convenient oceanfront location, small but cute condo with a lovely lanai, perfect for couple getaway. The Ma’alaea Kai property grounds beautifully maintained
Loraine T.
February 2025
Amazing time in Maui, was our first time here, the unit is exactly as listed, owners were easy to reaxh if you have any questions, location was great for us, it was quiet and peaceful but not to far if you wanted to go anywhere, you litterally can watch the whales during whale season right fro. The linai, we will definitely be returning.
Rob L.
February 2025
We greatly enjoyed our stay again at this property! Condo has everything to make your stay enjoyable and Dianne was a great host, once again. We hope to be back to enjoy this property in the future.
Krista & Curt R.
February 2025
Nice place with a beautiful view. Walking distance to the harbor and the restaurants there.
Mark A.
February 2025
We were looking for a quiet, less crowded place—away from the more populated areas yet still conveniently close to shopping—and this was perfect. The marina and local shops were just a short walk away, making it easy to explore. The waterfront was ideal for a bit of snorkeling or a peaceful sunset beach walk from the park just down the road.The owners were incredibly attentive to our travel needs and went above and beyond to accommodate us. We truly appreciated their hospitality. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Brent R.
January 2025
Great quiet place on the island, centrally located for easy travel in both directions, ideal for those who dont like the big resorts.
Cody P.
January 2025
Great stay, great weather. Beautiful, comfortable, quiet condo. Well stocked. Saw lots of turtles and one morning a whale and baby spent better part of an hour tail slapping and splashing close in. Easy walking to shops and restaurants.
John R.
January 2025
Beautiful place with outstanding views!!! All the amenities you could ask for! I never wanted to leave! Walking distance to the harbour where all the tours leave. Plenty of restaurant options within walking distance as well! Cannot wait to go back!
Annie A.
January 2025
Very nice unit. We've stayed in this building 3 times before. We love the location. Quiet and close to the water.
Debbie J.
January 2025
This place was bigger than we expected compared to other places on the islands. They provided everything we needed and we had a great time. Thank again!
Jared F.
January 2025
Our stay was so pleasant, thoughtful amenities and easy to follow directions. So close to shopping a wonderful restaurants and the wildlife viewing from the property was an unexpected surprise. We saw turtles and whales daily!
Christopher K.
January 2025
Location is great as described and centrally located to be able to get to other areas of the island easily. The owners are thoughtful and excellent, responsive communicators if questions arise. The condo is quaint and clean. Beds comfortable, good linens.
Mary S.
January 2025
We really enjoyed our stay here! The unit was clean and the kitchen was very well stocked with all the necessary items for prepping meals. It was also well stocked with beach gear. The walkout patio added to our stay as we were able to easily access the waterfront lounge chairs and enjoy the wonderful view of Haleakala. The landscaping of the resort was beautifully maintained and manicured. Our proximity to the pool was great as well. Thanks for making our first visit to Maui a wonderful one!
Merrilyn C.
January 2025
This condo is centrally located on the island of Maui, so it's convenient to drive west toward Lahaina side, or east to Hana or Haleakala. The view is to the south and great! You'll see the immediate rocky shoreline, breaking waves, distant Kehei and Wailea beaches and the Molokini crater island. You'll hear the lapping of waves all day and night. We briefly saw humpback whales breaching. The condo is filled with interesting art that includes many primitive African paintings. The only issues we had were that the condo seemed unnecessarily over-populated with furniture, which makes the living room and bedroom seem cramped. Also, when I moved a bedroom dresser out from the wall to get access to an outlet, I found an enormous amount of dust caked on the tile floor, dresser back and wall. Other areas behind furniture along walls had the same issue. I am allergic to dust. We suggest that the owners ask their the maid service to do some regular deep cleaning.
Louis M.
January 2025
Amazing property just steps from the ocean and all the sea turtles and whales you could watch. Incredibly responsive owner/host and unit was as well-appointed as any we've ever stayed in with VRBO. Quite literally had everything we needed -- extra toilet paper, yoga mat, great beach chairs and towels, remarkable kitchen, etc. Check-in was incredibly easy and the unit was clean with everything working perfectly. We're frequent VRBO guests and have never had a property live up to, and beyond, everything we expected -- until this one! And we loved the quieter south side of Maui with a convenient drive to great restaurants and beaches at Wailea.
James W.
January 2025
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Just left 3 days ago, and already I want to go back! Stayed a full week with our friends, amazing time! The condo is super clean, great layout for two couples or parents/kid room. Kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed. We stopped at a grocery store to pick up our food on our way in and were pleasantly surprised to find there were plenty of condiments, spices, etc already there. We saw tons of whales while just sitting on the lanai or on the lounge chairs on the beautiful grassy area of the property. Lots of turtles in the water right along the back side of the property.Location of the condo is great, centrally located on the island to access all the great areas AND within walking distance to a a beach & few restaurants at the harbor. We took cruises out of the Maalaea harbor (snorkeling Molokini and a Dinner Sunset cruise), explored the Kihei beaches, drove the road to Hana and explored the Kaanapali beaches. There's pizza and paninis, an ice cream sandwich shop, a fish/steak spot and a great lunch spot at the harbor. All had fantastic food and drinks. We made breakfasts (except one day we went to Nalu's South Shore Grill in Kihea, 1000% recommend going there) & packed lunches each day and walked to dinner almost every night.The owners have put together an AMAZING collection of maps & information on things to see and do.Communication with the owners before & during our stay was super helpful and responsive.
Jenn T.
January 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:
Everything was easy and it was a great central location.
Carson J.
January 2025
Great location.
Zbigniew S.
January 2025
Our family stayed here for 10 wonderful nights. We enjoyed listening to the ocean out the lanai and our bedroom windows. The kids loved the boogie boards that were provided. We really appreciated the lawn chairs and ice chests as well. If you are looking for an oceanfront condo without the hustle of all the resorts this is where you want to be! We would highly recommend this place and would definitely love to come back.
January 2025