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.
Guests rave about the Mahana’s unmatched, true oceanfront setting—many say it feels like being on a cruise ship thanks to floor‑to‑ceiling windows and lanais hovering above the water. Expect daily wildlife sightings right from your condo: sea turtles year‑round, frequent dolphins and monk seals, and spectacular humpback whale shows in season. The vibe is quiet, low‑density, and relaxing, yet convenient: the beachfront boardwalk starts by the property and leads to Whalers Village; Duke’s, a popular food‑truck park, snorkel rentals, and a Times grocery are all a short walk away. Sunsets are a nightly event, and the sound of the surf often lulls guests to sleep.
Units are generally clean, comfortable, and well equipped, with many hosts stocking “home‑away‑from‑home” kitchens plus beach gear (chairs, umbrella, cooler, snorkel sets), and in‑unit washer/dryers. Most note easy parking, responsive owner/manager communication, and well‑kept grounds. Onsite amenities include a quiet pool, hot tub, gas grills, and helpful concierge—great for grilling dinner after a beach day or watching the evening colors from the lawn.
A few recurring considerations: the shoreline directly in front has reef and rocks, which is fantastic for snorkeling but can be tricky for swimming—soft sand and easier entry are a short walk down the beach (water shoes help). West‑facing glass can warm units in the afternoon; shades and AC (when available) help, and the ocean can be loud for light sleepers. Periodic building projects have led to temporary AC outages in some months; several reviewers advise confirming AC status before booking. As with many tropical properties, occasional pests and isolated cleanliness or maintenance issues are reported but aren’t the norm. There’s no on‑site bar/restaurant, and the pool is modest—but most guests prefer the peaceful atmosphere, killer views, and superb location.
This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 1000 reviews
This property is perfect. We will come back for sure
Martha G.
July 2026
Very nice
Curt B.
July 2026
The place was amazing and the view was incredible! What a wonderful experience for a birthday celebration, this place is awesome! Loved it!
MONICA W.
July 2026
Great location with a stellar ocean view. The unit is fully stocked. The only minor issue we had - missing scissors - was dealt with immediately. We will be back again.
Mark B.
June 2026
Great condo in a beautiful location!
Araceli C.
June 2026
This property was used by our son and his wife and they were beyond happy!
DeeDee H.
June 2026
Loved our stay here. Condo was excellent, the lobby staff was helpful, friendly, and courteous. We loved the pool and access to the beach, as well the cleanliness of the well-maintained grounds. This is a great location away from the hustle and bustle of Whalers Village, but close enough to everything you might need. Great place to see dolphins and sea turtles. Highly recommended.
Robert K.
June 2026
Fantastic place to stay. Fabulous location on the waterfront with 11th floor views of the surrounding islands, the beach, and awesome sunsets. In the mornings we saw sea turtles and dolphins swimming below. You're also away from the noise and bustle of Whalers Village, but close enough to everything you need either on foot or by car. The unit is clean, well maintained, and had everything we needed. Would absolutely stay here again. Highly recommended!
Robert K.
June 2026
It was better than the pics!
Nicole M.
June 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed our two week stay!!! Highly recommend!!
Lindsey B.
June 2026
Amazing stay and the view can’t be beat! Great host!
Kristi P.
June 2026
A experience
Jeffrey h.
June 2026
The Mahana could not be closer to the ocean. Stingrays and turtles swam in front of our property every single day. Beach access is easy. There are multiple gas Grills on the property so we could cook our lunches or dinners. The pool and the hot tub are well kept and the staff there keeps the grounds immaculate. The staff at my perfect stays, responded to the very few issues we had immediately, and they were corrected and followed up on. Easy walking to restaurants, snorkel gear shops, taco trucks grocery store. Walking distance to the best cinnamon roll and shaved ice ever! The unit has beach, chairs, cooler, and water toys for your enjoyment. The condo has all the amenities you need to feel at home. We’ve been to the Mahana 4 times over the last 20 years and loved it every single time. It’s our home away from whom. Until next time, Mahalo!
Jason H.
June 2026
Great location! Amazing views saw turtles swimming every day!
John W.
June 2026
Beautiful property with excellent location. Property manager was wonderful to work with. Highly recommend and we will be back.
Dana M.
June 2026
We would stay here again!! Great view - can watch the turtles from the balcony! Clean. All the amenities. Beach chairs. Cooler. Towels. Pool and hot tub. Can walk to dinner and food trucks! Nice jazz bar with live music each night across the street. Can snorkel right in front but not great for swimming. Walk down the beach a bit for better swimming. Full kitchen! Love it and will be back!
Anne M.
June 2026
Best VRBO we have ever stayed. Beautiful views (sea turtles every day). Great layout, has everything you need. Perfect for our family of four. Walk to Duke’s (or even far as Black Rock). Loved the grocery store and restaurants within 3 minute drive. Very safe, calm, well-maintained property.
Becca S.
June 2026
This place was perfect for our family of 4. It had everything we needed and I would definitely stay here again if we return to Maui. The view was breathtaking! We could sit and watch sea turtles swim in the ocean and see the sunset from the room. There was never a problem getting seats at the pool and the hot tub was great for the cooler evenings.
Christie B.
June 2026
An absolutely beautiful unit with a great view.We plan to stay here again in the futur
mark c.
June 2026
The condo was absolutely beautiful. Perfect location and perfect for our family of 4. Heather was a great host, very communicative. Zero complaints.
Blake K.
June 2026
Great property and the view is spectacular. We love the condo and definitely plan to book again on our next trip. Wouldn’t change a thing.
John J.
June 2026
10/10. Beautiful unit with outstanding view. We were able to see turtles in the water from the balcony. Fully stocked, clean and very quiet. We look forward to coming back!
michelle z.
June 2026
Our stay was wonderful. The view from the Lanai was breathtaking. We saw several turtles and a monk seal. Room had mostly everything we needed. Only missing items were an umbrella and a soft sided ice chest.
Paula C.
June 2026
Our stay at this property was absolutely incredible! From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed and relaxed. The location was perfect, offering breathtaking ocean views, beautiful sunsets, and easy access to everything we wanted to explore on the island.The property was spotless, well-maintained, and thoughtfully equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We especially loved enjoying our morning coffee while listening to the waves and ending each evening watching the sun dip below the horizon.This was a special mother-daughter trip, and this property provided the perfect home base for making unforgettable memories. Whether we were exploring local markets, driving the Road to Hana, or visiting Haleakalā, it was always wonderful to return to such a peaceful and beautiful place.We would highly recommend this property to anyone visiting Maui and would gladly stay here again. Mahalo for helping make our trip so memorable!
Faith J.
June 2026
This is an exquisite site and property would definitely plan on staying same place next time I visit
Timothy S.
June 2026
From the magnificent View to the perfect location, this place was exactly what I was looking for. I will definitely stay there again:) me encanta!
Angelica L.
June 2026
Kitchen was well stocked. Host provided timely updates and information for check-in. Great views.
Lisa C.
June 2026
We stayed here for 5 nights and the views from the apartment are incredible, the hosts have equipped this place with all the amenities one might need, from beach chairs and umbrellas and snorkeling gear to kitchenware. We had so much fun staying here and we will definitely come back to stay here. The beach is just as soon as you get down from the building. We hope we get this place available next time we are here too :)
FNU A.
June 2026
Probably the Best ocean view!
Vitali K.
June 2026
Clean, great view, and an overall great location.
Johnny K.
June 2026
Third time staying at this property. Everything about the unit and the property was exceptional. Highly recommend unit if staying on Maui. Convenient to everything, quiet property. You cant go wrong staying here. Mahalo
Peter D.
June 2026
Incredible property to spend a glorious Maui vacation. The view from the lanai was like being on a cruise ship…all you see is ocean! Loved watching the turtles and rainbows every morning. The unit is very well appointed and clean!The bed was super comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked with all the necessities! Shower was wonderful with optional rain head. Beach chairs, umbrella and boogie boards provided with the unit. The tide comes up high to the property, so we walked down towards Black Rock and also found some shade under trees. Awesome location and at the start of the paved beach path, so you can walk to many other restaurants/hotels. Also a grocery store is across the street from the food truck park and Papi’s is a 10 minute walk for the best cinnamon buns!Only item we wished we had was a throw blanket in the unit. Super minor, but a suggestion. We would definitely stay here again! Highly recommend.
diane w.
June 2026
This place was wonderful. Right on the beach, close to shopping and food trucks! Will definitely choose this location as our next vacation spot.
Cecilia E.
June 2026
Beautiful unit and perfect location. The place had everything we needed for working, beach, cooking, etc. and we especially appreciated the gorgeous lanai and the provided binoculars for watching sea turtles. The building pool and amenities were lovely. The unit itself was very comfortable. Would highly recommend!
Rachel B.
June 2026
We enjoyed our stay here very much. The location is amazing and easy to find. The condo was very clean and had a wonderful beach vibe. Check in was super simple and the entire staff was super nice and helpful. The owner was very easy to get in touch with and very helpful. We would definitely return here again someday.
KristyAnn C.
June 2026
LOVED our stay here! Sat mesmerized at the big glass window or on the patio looking for turtles (and saw them!) Everything was provided. Location is perfect. Restaurants right around you within walking distance (we loved Duke’). Snorkeling was quite nice out in front of the building. Jacuzzi nice at end of the day. We will definitely consider coming back again!!
Debra G.
June 2026
Great comforting and convenient location on the beach stones throw from Dukes Restaurant waterslides and pools for kids and across the street from groceries and views are spectacular. Highly recommend.
KENNETH C.
June 2026
Great Condo style stay! We appreciated the beach towels & misc items in the condo that we could use during the stay. Washer & dryer were clutch.
J.T. B.
June 2026
The place was amazing! Easy check in/out with all the beach amenities you could need for snorkeling or a beach day. The hosts were very responsive and kind. I would definitely book here again!
Dylan K.
June 2026
This condo was absolutely amazing! The views are outstanding, the condo is true perfection and has everything noted in the posting. Our host, Dianne was wonderful, easy to communicate with and provided top notch hospitality. I would highly recommend this condo and our host, Dianne. You won’t be disappointed! Five stars across the board.
Kristin B.
June 2026
The condo was in an excellent location and was very easy to find. We loved listening to the ocean while we slept at night and the view was spectacular. The only thing I will say is that the pictures made the balcony seem bigger than it actually is, however the specs were correct. This was the perfect home base for use while we explored Maui and also being right on the beach gave us the wonderful downtime we needed. I would recommend this location and condo whole heartedly.
Trishe H.
June 2026
The condo has an amazing view of the ocean. Our check-in was great. We needed an early check-in as our plane arrived early. Alicia took care of us. The condo was extremely clean and anytime we had any questions or concerns. Alicia was very responsive throughout the entire stay.
Michelle A.
June 2026
OMG! This unit is phenomenal! We loved it so much it was hard to leave the unit. The breathtaking views and ocean activity kept us enthralled! Can’t wait to do it again!
Brenda E.
June 2026
Location and views can’t be beat
Darlene G.
June 2026
Fantastic unit, excellent view. The rare property that lives up to the pictures. Very spacious.
Ian H.
June 2026
Absolutely great place to stay well worth it super clean and easy process. It was also a very convenient spot to stay at really close to beaches and restaurants. Only peace of advise is that you look outside of the food trucks located outside the resort it’s 20 plus a person and you can find cheaper stuff down the street.
Jason J.
June 2026
Amazing views and space in this unit. Everything we needed for our family of 4.
Phillip G.
June 2026
Amazing views! Great location! Host was so easy and great to work with. Absolutely recommend!
Cheryl A.
June 2026
It was a beautiful property that we spent a month in. It felt like home.
Kathy S.
June 2026