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:
Cristina and team are great people to work with. Many thanks for all their help and support. They made our trip most enjoyable.Thanks again!!
Max C.
December 2025
Great location right near the beach. Loved the first floor unit and the walk out of the slider. Unit had everything we needed for our stay in Maui. Had a great time!
Tammie R.
August 2025
Here’s your text rewritten as a polished review:⸻We had a wonderful stay! The location is fantastic — right on the beach, in a quiet area with very little traffic. It’s an easy walk or quick drive to a couple of great coffee shops and even an aquarium just around the corner.The apartment itself was spotless and well maintained. With the pull-out mattress, all four of us slept comfortably. There was plenty of dishware and cleaning supplies available, which made things so convenient.We also really appreciated the clear instructions provided throughout our stay — we never had to wonder what we needed to do. Overall, a great experience!
Patrick M.
July 2025
This place is perfect, the beach is beautiful, the location is easy access, and the place is cozy. I would definitely recommend it to anyone and I will be going back.Thanks.
Pennie N.
June 2025
Surrounded by God’s beautiful creation!Coffee on the ocean every morning is wonderful!
Donna B.
June 2025
Terrific location and beach access. Each room has its own A/C and ceiling fan. Well stocked kitchen. Quiet neighborhood. Friendly owner and facility Manager. Great spot if you like to walk on the beach. You can walk from the complex all the way to Kihei on the beach.
Eric B.
May 2025
Super close to the beach and harbor. I would recommend this location for any of your stays here! the only thing that I would say is finding the unit is a little difficult because there are very few signs on the building to help you find it the first time you go there. Other than that 10/10 would go there again!
James V.
April 2025
This condo is very well set up for a wheelchair user traveling with a companion. Toilet, roll-in shower, sink and closet well thought out. The condo is the further set back of the complex but has a private yard area off the lanai. Due to location, the car, the laundry, and access is really easy. No stairs. The park right next door, miles of beach with out many people; private, Nice Hawaiian style. Great space for family, central to the island in a quiet area away from bustle. Restaurants, whale watches, boat charters, the Maui Ocean Center easy walk. We had a lovely stay.
Karen C.
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:
good location with nice view
Michelle B.
January 2025
We had a wonderful stay at Jon’s place. The location was perfect as it was just a few steps from the beach, which during our stay was very private. We are a family of five with young children and were very comfortable. The unit came with everything we needed i.e. linens, towels, beach chairs and a well stocked kitchen (pots/pans/utensils etc). We look forward to a return visit!
Neville C.
January 2025
Always happy to stay in this condo. Jon is a wonderful host. It has everything we need in a lovely area that is very walkable.
Kathi C.
December 2024
The unit is perfectly accessible - the room & bathroom are spacious. There’s enough room to maneuver a power wheelchair. The roll in shower is perfect! The only problem is the unit is next to a parking lot of a park and it gets really noisy at night. Overall, the whole property is a thumb’s up!
Marie M.
November 2024
Owner was very responsive and easy to work with. The location is short walk to the beach which was very nice.
The apartment itself is not in great shape as much of it is outdated, the AC worked very well though.
Biggest complaint was the noise from the bathroom and the roosters that were directly outside of the building. The roosters would crow starting at 4 AM and made sleeping nearly impossible for my family and I. It caused such a disturbance that we ended up leaving early and finding another place to stay.
Kyle W.
October 2024
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Raymond G.
October 2024
The location of the property was out of the congestion of the main Maui area, but convient to reach everything else we chose to visit during our stay.
kathy p.
October 2024
Owner Jon Toda was very accommodating for early check in and late check out, because of our flight schedule.We enjoyed the quite atmosphere and beautiful landscaped grounds located next to a beautiful beach area.The only complaint was we couldnt make use of the on site laundry as it didn’t accept $ and used a app that required payment with a credit card and the app only accepted American issued credit cards,Which was a little surprising as many Canadian and other foreign citizens visit Maui on a regular basis. Overall I would stay here again.
joseph
August 2024
Lovely and cozy condo with great access to the bay and beautiful pool. Clean and refreshing! Would definitely stay here again. Handicap access was very efficient. Jon was very nice and detail oriented.
Sherry O.
July 2024
Most of the time we had the pool to ourselves. Laundry was not inside unit but laundry soap was provided. Beds and linens were very nice.
The public park right next to unit was a plus but also a negative for loud music a few nights.
Kathy
June 2024
The condo itself was clean and had the basic necessities. It served its purpose. We had to do laundry to clean our towels and buy toilet paper. The unit is next to beach access and there were some very undesirable people in this area quite a bit of the time. Made me uncomfortable enough that my daughter and I did not go out at dark alone and I am not an overprotective person.
Rebecca T.
June 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very 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:
Hi. Our unit (A3) was just OK this time. This was our 5th Korean 6th time renting it. Nice new fridge this year and a new dining area ceiling fan installed while we were there...very nice. One negative was spots on the carpet, which we cleaned. There is also a spot on the deck carpet and the rubber edge on the deck I’d delaminating now. Other kind of ongoing issues the last 2 times we’ve rented this unit are the deck chairs are a bit shabby, and the silverware and kitchen utensils are a jumbled collection. We have purchased silverware and other kitchen items in the past to augment what is there, but the unit still needs a new can opener. We still had a great time though. Thanks for reading this. Aloha! ~Dave Ramsay
Sandra R.
April 2024
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 a great time in Makani a Kai A3. We have stayed there in different units many times since the late eighties! A3 is now beginning to look a little tired. Rosemary and the management team are superb, they were of assistance a couple of times. Owing to a misunderstanding, the door combination was changed while we were out for supper on our second-to-last night, and we had also problems with the lock box. We look forward to our next visit.
Lynn D.
March 2024
Rating Details:
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:
We have stayed at this condo before and love the location. Condo was clean and comfortable.
Kathy R.
March 2024
Lovely location, lovely hosts. Accessible bathroom made stay possible for wheelchair user.
Judy L.
February 2024
We loved this location! The property is so convenient - just steps away from a beautiful beach with great swimming and snorkeling. The beach also extends for miles to the East, great for an early morning walk or run in relative solitude with the sun rising over Haleakala. A short walk to the outstanding Maui aquarium and a small shopping center with shave ice and a few restaurants. Maalaea is actually pretty centrally located too. The condo was really clean, cosy, and practical. The lanai looks out on the neighboring beach park and ocean. The condo is also right next to the laundry area (not noisy at all, but rather highly convenient). Jon Toda, the property manager, was super responsive and friendly. Mahalo!
Vanja D.
January 2024
The property is very pretty with lots of flowers. It is at the end of the street so fairly quiet. The condominium itself is in the back of the property, but the beach is only steps away. The beach is very secluded and we enjoyed wonderful quiet, sunrises and sunsets. We had very heavy rains and water came into one of the bedrooms from around the baseboards. Hopefully this has been fixed. The interior could use some updating, but was clean and functional. Overall we had a great stay.
Jan L.
January 2024
Beautiful and well appointed condo!! Many extras provided like beach umbrella and chairs, boogie board. Kitchen was stocked nicely with many cooking utensils and common spices needed for preparing meals. Owner communicated well and responded quickly to any questions abd/or needs that we had during the stay.
This condo is centrally located and in a quiet complex right by a beautiful beach!!! With 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms everyone had privacy during our family vacation. A great place to stay!!!!
Janice
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:
Easy and relaxing. The beach was fun, the ocean was calm and easy to jump into especially for a 4 and 7 year old. I highly recommend it for families.
Diana B.
January 2024
The location is fabulous. Not the best ocean view we were mere steps to a beautiful beach. The owner of this great condo was helpful at every turn.
Kathi C.
January 2024
Perfect place to stay. Had everything we needed, we enjoyed the fact that the beach was so close. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Pamela M.
December 2023
Love everything about this place. The property managers John and Linda were very nice. The grounds are clean and well cared for. The owner, another Jon, is very easy to contact and responds quickly. ❤️
TEISHA
October 2023
This priority is fantastic! You are right in between the east and west mountains of Maui and with a walkout right to a great beach. The facilities were in good order and great if you want to save a few dollars making meals and eating in. We will be back! Thank you!!
Scott B.
August 2023
We had a great experience staying at Jon’s place. It is suitable for family vacation with small kids. Kids love playing in the tropical gardens of the complex and enjoys the swimming pools/playing sands on the beach.
SAM L.
August 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:
Rosemary was able to move my family into this unit when an issue with the original unit arose. She responded quickly to the issue and we appreciated her attention to the problem. Worked out great and we were able to enjoy our vacation. Thanks Rosemary!
Tim S.
July 2023
Absolutely loved this place! When we arrived it was nice and clean inside, and hidden in the back so it was nice and private. Beach was just a short beautiful walk down the path. The property opens into a gorgeous beach that was perfect for our kids 18, 16, 12 to go play in, and turtles always near the rocks! This was a perfect condo for our family!!
Rachel L.
July 2023
Easy entry and helpful manager next door. The kitchen was very well stocked with good cooking equipment. We really appreciated the very nice beach chairs, umbrella, and cooler with ice packs. We used them every day. The bedrooms get a bit warm, but there are ceiling fans and box fans to help out. We enjoyed listening to the ocean waves in the evening at the complex. The complex itself is really well maintained. The grills, laundry, tables and chairs are well kept.
jen d.
July 2023
The property is beautiful, right next to parking and the on the beach it made loading and unloading easy. It is quiet, comfortable, and a little secluded from all the tourists areas, every time we went swimming we almost had a big piece of the beach to ourselves, and the salt water pool was also warm and very enjoyable everyday. Relaxing on the patio was a awesome place to end our days from the beach. Jon was very responsive to all our needs and helped us out with any issues we had .Overall, our visit was amazing and we definitely look forward to visiting again. Thank You
Mario H.
June 2023
If it were not for the mice infestation, we would be back.
Tim A.
June 2023
We had the most amazing trip for our first time in Maui. Jon was an excellent host and this spot is fantastic. Walk right to the beach from the property. Located between 2 towns so you have options on activities. Highly recommend staying here if you are a small group and want a fantastic visit.
Tricia K.
June 2023
Great location, last Condos on dead end road. Near Maui Aquarium, easy drive anywhere. Right on ocean, salt water pool. On site managers amazing, we loved the crowing roosters! If you go where they live, expect and enjoy it. Easy parking lot, grounds always clean and mowed, just planted more foliage
Loxie A.
May 2023
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:
Was a good fit for our combined, 2 families, 4 adults and 2 teens. Loved the ground floor lanai. Beautiful serene setting!
Deborah T.
April 2023
Perfect Place to Stay and Relax in Maui- 5-Stars!!
mike m.
April 2023
Rating Details:
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:
The unit had everything we needed and much more for our family of 5! The unit and the property are just as pictured. Check in and check out was easy.
leann p.
April 2023
This was a perfect location. Loved walking the beach everyday and watching whales right from the lanai. The property was very well taken care of and it was convenient to get around everywhere. As one of the residents told us it is like Maui was 30 years ago… not an overly commercialized area. We had a few issues with the condo but management was very responsive.
mark h.
March 2023
Great location! Perfectly located so you can check out the entire island. Super nice property and well managed.
Michael S.
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:
This is the second time we've stayed at Makani a Kai and the first time in this unit. The location is perfect! We had our morning coffee on the small lanai while listening to the waves and watching whales breach in the bay. The bedrooms and closets are good-sized and the beds, sheets and towels are comfortable. Well-stocked kitchen and good wifi. We have already made our reservations to come back next year.
Kathy R.
March 2023
Everything we needed was in the condo. Very spacious for my family & we enjoyed our stay. Great ocean view.
Jaclyn I.
March 2023
Good value, wonderful view and walking beach, well stocked kitchen supplies. We had a great stay!
Lisa and Karl S.
March 2023
Makani a kai was the perfect home base for our 6 day stay in Maui. Easily found, check in was a breeze. Very comfortable 2 bedroom, clean and on a lovely quiet beach . The few issues were quickly resolved by the next door manager.
Than you, Jon. We would highly recommend your lovely condo.
B P M.
March 2023
We stayed in a condo last year that was closer to the harbor, and, it had a MUCH better view of the ocean for whale-watching. This view was VERY restricted!!
Deborah V.
March 2023