The check in was easy (just going to the front desk.) Check in is at 4pm. We arrived a bit early and had to wait. We checked our luggage with the valet and He actually put the food supplies into the refrigerator in our room prior to us picking up the key. That was a nice gesture. Nice view of the ocean and Molokai. Great sunsets. We would stay again in the future.
Steve S.
July 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 thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely condo. Ideally situated, it met all of our needs (and then some!). Everything was clean, and the layout was perfect for our family of four. The property manager was top-notch and communicated so well before, during, and after our stay. We so appreciated the complimentary waters and coffee upon arrival :-) We love staying at the Whaler, and I would not hesitate to book this particular unit again in a heartbeat. Thank you!!
Meghan B.
July 2025
This unit had everything we were looking for...amazing views, gorgeous sunsets, comfortable beds, even though the unit has not been renovated recently, I enjoyed the vintage feel as my parents used to bring us here in the 70s and it reminded me of my youth.
Micheal R.
July 2025
We were thoroughly impressed with the property, and all of the details considered. We have a Vrbo condo as well, and impressed with the intuitive details and labeling that made our stay incredible. And the location and pool are top notch!
Paul D.
July 2025
I don’t have a negative thing to say about this property. Super easy check in, walk out of unit and 1 minute walk to beach, a couple minutes to walk to Whaler’s Village, and around 5 minutes to walk to Black Rock. Plenty of restaurants within walking, but we explored all over the island. Condo has three beach chairs in closet, but lightweight beach chairs are available to grab and take right by beach. Washer and dryer very close to room and free - laundry pods in closet. Dish washer pods under sink, coffee maker and filters. We stay in a lot of condos and this was so well stocked. The beach in front of property was sandy and beautiful, we saw a turtle, dolphins, possibly manta rays and a monk seal! Owners are super responsive. I pray to be able to return to this beautiful place in the future. Mahalo!
Sarah W.
July 2025
Location, view, size. This was the perfect spot for our vacation. The unit was large, comfortable, clean, and conveniently located adjacent to the beach and Whalers Village. Julie was responsive and offered great recommendations.
Cindy D.
July 2025
We loved staying here! The view, the amenities, the location were all perfect! Cindy was wonderful and was so helpful in making sure we had a great stay! We look forward to coming back!
Deanna A.
July 2025
We booked this place based on photos and reviews, however feel that neither were accurate. The resort is great, the condo however is dilapidated and dirty. There’s peeling wallpaper throughout the unit, stains on walls and doors in every room, stains on carpets, towels, bedding, and chairs, black mold in the shower and bottom of garbage can, mildew throughout the bathrooms, mold or bugs in the bathroom cracked bathroom lights, huge wrinkles in the carpet throughout, light bulbs that don’t work, sticky floors, beat up trim with chipping paint throughout, dirty dishes left in the drawers, broken lights in the bathroom, chipped mirrors in the bathroom, rust on the fixtures in the bathrooms, and something disgusting behind the toilet. We reached out to VRBO and sent photos the night we arrived, offering to pay for the night but requesting a refund. Also reached out to the owner the following AM, but as soon as I listed our issues to the owner there was no further response from her throughout our week long stay. She did send someone to look at it in person and they agreed it was in disrepair, but we never heard back from anyone. We checked out yesterday and still no resolution from VRBO. Some reviews said the decor was outdated, which we were fine with, as it had a rollaway bed and pull out for the kids. The reviews about cleanliness though are not accurate. Just want to give anyone looking to rent this place a heads up so you don't have to deal with the hassle we are.
Daniel B.
July 2025
Perfect location, easy walk to beach, loved Whaler Village, the car was perfect for our family of 5 to go snorkeling and see sights, grounds at the Whaler were very well kept and beautiful, staff was nice and helpful, owner was easy to communicate with and very helpful, we had all we needed in our rooms, nicely updated, gorgeous view and loved being so close to the ocean. Highly recommend!
Tim M.
June 2025
location was perfect! what a view!!!! this was our first time to Hawaii and it was awesome. so many great places near the condo and the beach walk being right there was nice. super nice place! family of 4 with two teensyou won't regret it. Old Lahina Luau also a must
Mark N.
June 2025
The condo was pristine! Fabulous location. Quick responses from the host. We slept to the sounds of the waves on the beach. Great view. Could not have asked for more.
SALLYE S.
June 2025
Our stay was pretty amazing. Perfect location, beautiful views. Beautiful property. The room was pretty nice. Could’ve used a little bit of updating and a little bit better cleaning the location doesn’t get any better than this room.
Brandi M.
June 2025
Everything met or exceeded our expectations. We would definitely stay here again. The unit is beautiful, clean and nicely updated. Location is very close to all the best shops and restaurants. Location could not be any better if you’re in Ka’anapali. Great experience!
michael g.
June 2025
Property is a studio well appointed with cooking supplies, lots of spices and such . There was shampoo soap and even some sunscreen. Deck had beach chairs. The Check in was at 3pm no sooner - I was surprised that they required a 35 a day amenity fee that I had to pay before we could get keys. Not sure what amenities were? The listing describes amenities such as pool spa and parking included but no mention that we would have to pay additional over and above what was paid to host in VRBO. The carpets are dated and very stained didn’t appear very clean . The safe did not work and I re-read some past reviews stating same , so it never got fixed. The bed is a Murphy bed but was comfortable and unit was quiet even though it is the first studio right next to elevators. View was nit panoramic but nice when you sat on the deck on one side was ocean other was golf course and hills. Complex location was excellent easy walk to beach and wailers village.
Suzanne R.
June 2025
This was a great condo! The Whaler is our favorite resort and have been coming for years. Judy was very accommodating and answers emails very quickly. Thank you Judy for sharing your beautiful condo. Great location with endless sunsets. Mahalo!Wanda
Wanda R.
June 2025
Finished the last 6 days of our 11 day Hawaiian vacation at this beautiful condo. Third time staying in Ka’anapali which is now our favorite location in Hawaii. The condo was perfect for my family of 3 my teenage daughter slept on the Murphy bed and said it was comfortable. The kitchen was perfect for cooking breakfast and fresh fish. The view from the lanai is breathtaking especially while having family meals. We loved the pool area as well. No problems getting a lounge chair and the staff was friendly and helpful. Will be a repeat guest in the future. Aloha.
Adam W.
June 2025
We loved our stay here!! Perfect location! The condo was updated and so nice! We loved having the bed/couches. Much better than a springy uncomfortable pull out bed. We loved it so much and would stay here again!
Allison L.
June 2025
Location is perfect! I've stayed in many different units at the Whaler for the last 20 years. We did have to put a sheet over the sofa and had a couple stained towels. Otherwise, manager was responsive and we would definitely stay there again.
Limor Y.
June 2025
Everything was perfection. There was even a bag of coffee for the stay. This unit is very quiet, but steps away from no charge laundry. In all, we couldn’t ask for anymore.
Olga C.
June 2025
Great stay. Beautiful throughout
Lori A.
June 2025
We loved everything about this condo. We have stayed at the Whaler many times over the years and this was one of our favorite condos.
Dan S.
June 2025
This was our 4th time at the Whaler and first time in this condo. The views from the condo were amazing. We could see the ocean on the other side of Black Rock, the sunrise in the morning and sunset in the evening, and lights across the hillside at night. The unit was nicely decorated in a tasteful Hawaiian style and the bed was very comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with all utensils needed including BBQ tools, coffee maker, and dish soap and sponge and dishwasher pods. We could have used extra bath towels (as we only had 3 and only 1 to spare while doing laundry) and the unit could use fresh paint in the bathroom and new (or fixed) doors and hardware to the bathroom and tub area.....however, we loved our stay and loved being right on Kaanapali Beach.
Katrina V.
June 2025
We had the best stay! The condo was great, a beautiful lanai, snorkeling right out front, located next to the village, and the grounds at The Whaler are beautiful. Every time I had a question, Kelli got right back to me- I was so appreciative. We will definitely be back! Mahalo!
Kim T.
June 2025
Family vacation and loved everything about the property. Will definitely stay here again
John O.
June 2025
Perfect location! We loved sitting on the patio and walking everywhere! Thank you!!
Jessica M.
June 2025
Great location
mary kay s.
June 2025
We stayed here for 10 days with our family and the property is truly amazing. Stunning views from every room. it could not be closer to the beach and the location next to The Whaler village perfect for shopping and dining. Thank you Heather and Charles for an amazing stay in Kaanapali!
Natalie A.
June 2025
We loved our stay at the Whaler. The access to the beach and the village could not have been easier. The unit had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We will be back!
Jennifer W.
June 2025
We loved our stay at Julie’s condo! We have been going to the Whaler for 30 years and this was one of our favorite trips. We celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary and Julie was kind enough to send us a congratulatory balloon and gift card to the Hila Grill- so sweet! We hope to go back in the near future. Thank you!
Gina M.
June 2025
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We stayed here for the second time and I think we will always choose to stay in this unit if we choose to keep staying at Kaanapali. This time around we had Karen as our point of contact when we checked in. Karen was absolutely on it. We had a minor issue with the garbage disposal not working and contacted Karen and she had it taken care of so quick. From that point on she continued to check in on us to make sure all was going well. Stephanie was also fabulous and worked with us to extend our check out time so that we did not need to leave until it was time to head for the airport, allowing us to fully enjoy our last day before our night flight. As for the unit, it is everything advertised. We slept great. Our teen did just fine on the sofa sleeper. It is perfectly situated with a great view of black rock and I spent several hours on the balcony reading and napping even which is not like me. The breezes were amazing there on the balcony. Thank you Stephanie and Karen for a wonderful time. I wish we could have booked the following week!!
Melanie E.
June 2025
We've stayed at the Whaler several times due to the great location. This was by far the experience we've ever had. This was an incredible unit and came equipped with all the little things you need. Beach chair & umbrella, snorkel gear, and all the kitchen basics. The unit was clean, organized, spacious, and the view was incredible. The owner (Julie) was great! She responded quickly to every question/need we had and she gave provided very helpful local knowledge. We will defintiely come back to this same unit again!
Christopher J.
June 2025
From the moment we walked into the room we knew we were in paradise. The view from the lanai is spectacular. Beautiful breezes make this the perfect spot to retreat and relax. We ate most of the meals on the lanai and enjoyed our cocktails as well.The Whaler is a great property; pool was perfect and the landscaping was amazing. So beautiful!!Everyone is so friendly and helpful!Elenor was a n exceptional host - responding quickly to any question we had.It’s definitely hard to leave this place and we can’t wait for our next trip back to Maui.
Suzanne U.
June 2025
Lovely studio condo over looking Black Rock beach. Very clean, quaint, quiet, great manicure of landscaping, very accessible to local shops & restaurants and beach steps from the property. The lanai had a good view of the beach. And appreciated the beach chairs and umbrella provided. Marianne was very responsive to any questions we had and very nice to work with.
Lori A.
June 2025
This was my 11th time to Maui. It’s my favorite place in the whole world. Our room at the Whaler was fantastic. The view looking towards Black rock was stunning. The room was nice and very comfortable. I spend most of my time on the balcony Just enjoying the view. The Whaler is a great location for restaurants and shopping. Just perfect. We did not have to rent a car. I certainly will be back.
Kris K.
June 2025
Very nice place. Check in was easy, everything in the condo that you need (for cooking etc), and easy access to the beach. Downside was we didn’t know we would be getting charged an additional 35 a day for amenities. We didn’t have a car so didn’t need to park, and they don’t have a restaurant or anything that would be considered an amenity so we weren’t super happy about that. Also was told the afternoon prior that the “pest company” would be spraying the inside of the unit at 9:00 AM and we’d have to be gone for a few hours. We had grandkids with us so asked them not to come.
Pamela A.
June 2025
Nice unit, good location for shopping, beach, and restaurants. Enjoyed the welcome gift basket.
David B.
June 2025
Fabulous room and had an awesome time! The room was perfect and had everything we needed. Great hosts! Would definitely stay here again.
Craig H.
June 2025
All around perfect! Location great! Condo clean and stocked. We are a family of 4 so having 2 full size bathrooms was convenient along with the Murphy bed and pull out couch. We all had our own space. The hosts were very responsive.
Toni R.
June 2025
This is our second time staying here and is probably our most favorite place we have ever stayed. Location, view and a very nice condo is more than anyone could ever ask for. Thank you Lori and Ross for sharing your very special place. Rachel and Martee
Rachel B.
June 2025
It was a very nice unit. We would stay there again. The refrigerator didn’t get very cold so our water and soda wasn’t very cold. The only other downside was there was only one boogie board and it was cracked. Other than that it had everything we needed for a wonderful vacation.
Cindi P.
June 2025
We have been to Hawaii several times. My family all acknowledged that this has been our favorite stay. The room was desirable, the terrace was amazing, and a 90 second walk to the beach was amazing. We hope to return soon.
Jeff M.
June 2025
Fabulous view, close to many amenitiesWonderful family time
April R.
June 2025
The condo was amazing! It is a studio, but was so spacious and had so much light we never felt cramped. The ocean view from the balcony was awesome to enjoy while having coffee in the morning. The location couldn't have be beat. We were so close to Black Rock and it's great snorkeling. Maui Brewing at the complex next door was an added bonus. They thought of everything. The chairs, umbrella and cooler meant we didn't have to rent anything (altho I did rent a boogie board which was a blast). We will definitely hope to get this place again next time we're in Maui.
SM S.
June 2025
100% recommend! The condo and grounds were clean and well kept. Steps to the beach and shopping/dining. Short walk along the beach path to Black Rock for some awesome snorkeling.
Veronica C.
June 2025
Super clean and lots of room in bedroom and bathroom. I gave a 4 star rather than 5 due to if you need help with luggage or brining heavy items up there was no one to assist. Some earlier reviews about smelling food from restaurants below were luckily unfounded. Nice view from balcony as well. Definitely worth it.
Cynthia C.
June 2025
This is my second year in a row staying in this unit at the Whaler. It's clean and well appointed with an updated kitchen. King bed and couch area for relaxing. It has everything you need to start your mornings and has a great view of Black Rock. The studios are perfect for 2 people. The Whaler property itself is central to anything you need do on Kaanapali (recreation, food, bars, golf, shopping). I will definitely be back.
Mike C.
June 2025
Our stay was AMAZING! This condo had everything we needed and then some. I especially liked having the large Brita filter in the refrigerator. It definitely came in handy. This property exceeded our expectations. Not only was it very clean, but it also had breathtaking views. I definitely recommend staying here.
Lynsey B.
June 2025
We came for our daughter’s graduation trip and had an amazing time! Loved the location and being right next to Whalers Village. The beach was beautiful and loved that the resort provided chairs for us out on the beach at no extra charge. Also grateful for the chairs and cooler the condo itself had for when we drove down to Kihei for the day. Loved the convenience of a resort but the comfort of a spacious condo. Would highly recommend this condo to anyone wanting to stay in this area!
Kim L.
June 2025
This place was amazing. Would definitely come back. We loved sitting on the Lani in the morning. It’s in a great location.
Lisa P.
June 2025
Lovely unit with very nice kitchen and laundry. Pretty view of Blackrock beach area and lush mountains. Good sized bedroom and vanity area. Pull out couch and single “Murphy” bed just right for the teens. Thank you, Jim!
Evelyn T.
June 2025