Love the location. Friendly staff. Great beach.
Terry J.
March 2025
One king bed studio in The Whaler on Ka’anapali beach. Clean, comfortable and quiet. Close to restaurants and shops at Whaler’s Village. Easy check-in and checkout; friendly staff. Owner replied quickly to any communication . Would love to stay there again!
Terrie and David G.
March 2025
A great place for a romantic getaway.
Derek S.
March 2025
This is a very nice updated condo. Kitchen well equipped, fast wifi, and pretty ocean views from the lanai. Great location close to some good restaurants. The property’s pool is a bit small but the beach is directly across from the pool. Unit has beach chairs and umbrella. Hope to book this again.
Kathy M.
March 2025
I appreciate Larry offing his condo for rent, at home the previous 2 weeks I was working outside in -25 degree temperatures, to be able to travel to summer in the middle of winter is great.
Tony G.
March 2025
I have stayed at different places Maui for the last 6 years and this place was perfect. Remodeled, clean, great view and properly management was amazing. Thank you!
Paul S.
March 2025
Another wonderful stay in 264! A great place and a great value. It is such a comfortable place and the location of the Whaler overall cannot be beat. Highly recommend!
Kathy S.
March 2025
Stayed here with my husband, 15yo and 6yo. Perfect place for us. Very spacious a.d close to shopping.
Meagan H.
February 2025
Nice location with balcony views to the beach. Unfortunately an explosion occurred in the grill area and the pool was closed for the last 1/2 of our stay. Carpet was quite dirty but staff promptly came up to clean it. Pickleball courts were new and awesome! Whale excursions picked us up right from our shore!
Cindi P.
February 2025
We had a wonderful stay in Lori's beautiful, bright, clean, condo at Whaler's Village.We even had the use of boogie boards and beach chairs.The condo looks recently redone. Wonderful kitchen with all of the items you would need. Felt spacious and the view from the Lanai was spectacular. We brought our binoculars and watched the whales from our Lanai.Overall a great stay in Lori's condo.Lori even reached out to us right away after the explosion at the grill area. That's the only ugh of our stay.Still praying for the people who were injured during the explosion and their families.We had hoped that Whalers would reach out to us.
Andrea and Roy S.
February 2025
Overall was good but check in was an issue since they had another "Dennis ?" listed and my wife was ill and thus our check-in was delayed. The two deterrents were the noise and dust from constr. adjacent to our unit. Also on our last day a tragedy occurred -Grills outside the bldg. blew up. We would like to know the result of any investigation into the cause, this was very traumatic!
Dennis S.
February 2025
Location and views from this property are outstanding. Unfortunately during our stay the gas grills right below our unit exploded. It was a horrible tragedy to witness. Maui Resort Rentals checked on our well being that night. The unit could definitely do with some updating but it was very comfortable.
COLIN C.
February 2025
This will be our 7th year back at the whaler and this is the first year we had an issue- the room was great and service and communication all good but unfortunately a couple days before our trip we were told the patio would be “limited” access for construction work- we paid extra for the higher floor and view and to not be able to open the curtains without seeing workers looking from the hours of 8-5 or sit on the patio was unfortunate all around. As for the hours it was “open” the railings were covered soYou had no view if you were sitting in a chair. And further the coverings have been there a while- they are dusty and gross and covered in bird poop so the patio was completely not accessible and the view was not existent. We still love the whaler but did not get the value of the price we paid for the view and patio. We could have saved a lot of money going lower floors with no view because that is what we had for a much higherPrice .
Erica F.
February 2025
The property was fantastic! Great views and convenient location. Property manager was very helpful and very responsive. We will be back!
February 2025
We enjoyed being close to so many restaurants and the beach. Convenient for whale and sunset cruises.
Donna D.
February 2025
What a beautiful condo. Had everything you could possibly need. The view of the whales from the balcony was amazing. Highly recommend!
February 2025
The kitchen needed some utensils, like we had a pizza cutter, but no pizza pan, can opener didn't work, bought one, (took home with us) then found another one under place mats, needed a spatula. Could have used a bigger table on the Lanai since we ate most of our meals there. The views were magnificent. Also enjoyed the pool and the lounging area around it. The grills were hard to light. They would make a clicking noise for a long time before lighting. We don't know if that contributed to the recent explosion or not.
Paula K.
February 2025
View is unreal. Property is great. Beach is great. Tons of restaurants and shops right there. The unit could use a few updates, but they are minor in comparison to how great the overall unit is.
Casey S.
February 2025
An absolutely amazing Condo. Extremely clean, well stocked, beautiful views in a nice quiet area, yet close to everything within walking distance. Already looking forward to next year’s stay. Thank you again!
Harold M.
February 2025
The unit is very nice with incredible views and fantastic location. The Whaler complex is beautiful and the grounds are immaculate. The beach chairs are FREE which is not normally the case in Hawaii. Love this place
Steve s.
February 2025
Great views from lanai, easy access to nearby eateries & shops, most activity boats pickup close by too! Carpet a bit worn but cozy place, great step-in shower, kitchen convenient for my occasional use. Would choose it again!
Martha Da G.
February 2025
We are return renters and it was lovely as usual. Beautiful view of the ocean, pool area and grounds. Plan to return again next year. The weather was beautiful with 14 days in a row with no rain.
Sue R.
February 2025
We have stayed at Whaler property many times. The upgrades in this home are visible. This property was very clean. Unfortunately the bedroom TV kept randomly losing connection and requires reset. We spoke to the owner many times about the issue and he did attempt to troubleshoot but was unable to resolve the issue while we were there as we did not want people in and out of the condo numerous times while we were gone. We also noticed that the tub depth is very deep, which for shorter people may be difficult to step into the shower. There are many swim toys and chairs which was very nice. The tall table and chairs on the patio were light, which slide very easily. We are not short but they almost slide away from you when attempting to sit down. The location is wonderful as many activities, shopping and restaurants are within walking distance. Overall we enjoyed our time in Hawaii and the condo with some minor challenges.
Renae C.
February 2025
Great location, great room, great time
Paul B.
February 2025
We have stayed in condos at The Whaler many times and this stay did not disappoint. The condo had everything we needed. The Murphy bed was a nice addition.
Jodie F.
February 2025
We enjoy the size of the property. It is a nice walking area with beach path and street side walking as option when path is at peak. Having a full kitchen is a wonderful option on a longer stay.
Kim E.
February 2025
Room had everything you could possibly need. View was excellent.
Travis H.
February 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and plan to return next year!
Marcia W.
February 2025
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My husband and I spent 10 days in Maui at this amazing condo. It was everything we had hoped for and more. Here are some of the highlights:*It has a great view from the balcony and is steps from the beach and the pool. *We loved the location. It was a short walk to a variety very good restaurants with ocean views.*The condo comes equipped with a number of beach items. We used the beach umbrella and snorkel equipment several days.*The kitchen was well equipped and nicely updated. Dish soap, dishwasher soap and paper towels were included which was so helpful.*It was really nice to have a washer and dryer in the unit and detergent was included. *The Whaler has a beach towel service and beach chairs readily available at no extra cost. *The condo was clean, comfortable and there was plenty of closet/storage space. *We had one very stormy day, so we appreciated the wide variety of TV channels to watch while we rode out the storm.*The check in/check out was by far the easiest of any VRBO we've stayed; it took minutes on both ends of the trip.*We rented a car, so appreciated the free parking and access to undercover parking (though the undercover spots were not always available).The bottom line...we loved every minute of our time on Maui, were very happy we chose this property and would definitely stay at any one of Jim's Whaler condos if/when we return!
Kelly S.
February 2025
This condo is beyond beautiful. It's well stocked, perfect location, snorkel everyday at Black Rock, enjoy breakfast with a view of Molokai and the gorgeous beach. You will be glad that you stayed here!!
Daria N.
February 2025
The condo is perfect for a couple or a family looking to relax and feel at home. The owner has thought of everything so we were able to settle in quickly knowing that we had all of the tools needed to enjoy our week. We will definitely stay again.
Greg A.
February 2025
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We loved staying in this unit. The location is NOT oceanfront, but it definitely has an ocean view. We liked being on the corner. The wrap around lanai is HUGE and very ample for outdoor relaxation, dining, etc. Every bedroom has access to the lanai as does the Dining Room and Great Room. For anyone that may be concerned about overlooking Whaler's Village, noise was NEVER an issue. It was very quiet.The size of the unit was great for the 4 of us. The condo felt very large and accommodating. It was VERY CLEAN and the kitchen was well outfitted. We ate breakfast and lunch in the condo daily and went out for dinner. No issues with the kitchen not having what we needed. The bathrooms were especially updated, clean, a good size and nice. Each couple had their own bathroom. The unit overall met all of our needs. It was not fully updated or overly modern, but it was absolutely adequate in every way. We loved it and have no complaints. We would absolutely book this unit again and again. Check-in at The Whaler was a breeze and any pre check-in questions I had were answered quickly and completely by the owner. The location CANNOT be beat. Whaler's Village was a 3-minute walk away and we were close to so many great restaurants. There is also a Starbucks at The Westin next door.We loved our experience and can't wait to visit again...SOON!
Jack O.
February 2025
One of my criteria for staying in Hawaii is always being where I can hear the ocean sounds at night. This place very much exceeded my expectation. We could sit on the lanai and see whales as well as hear and see the ocean crashing. The instructions and tips provided by Heather were excellent and we loved picking up food from a nearby restaurant and eating in the condo as it had a much better view than any restaurant. We are already talking about going to stay here again next year. It is perfect. The property is lovely and the amenities are perfect.
Rhonda C.
February 2025
Nicely updated condo with everything you need.
Theresa A.
February 2025
Very lovely studio condo. Updated and nicely decorated. We enjoyed our 3 week stay very much - we felt very much at home and welcomed by the owners. Everything we needed was provided for us and then some. We would definitely stay in this unit again! As always, the Whaler is the best place to stay on Kaanapali Beach in the best location.
Lee Ann A.
February 2025
Beautiful condo. We have stayed at the whaler many times and this is by far the best place we have stayed. We will be back!
Chris C.
February 2025
Nice, well kept property. Grateful for a kitchen because restaurants were expensive. The pool was a good temperature and loved being right at the beach. Appreciated being close to shopping for our daily sunscreen purchase and local foods. We really liked the grill area and path that runs along beach We highly recommend this condo and had a great time.
Beth D.
February 2025
Beautiful beach, beautiful place inside. Bathrooms newly updated. Imagine watching the Super Bowl and seeing the ocean on both sides of the TV.
Carol H.
February 2025
Very clean. Well equipped. Everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The location and view can’t be beat!
Laura B.
February 2025
This unit was great! Clean, tastefully decorated, and well-equipped. We appreciated that there was beach equipment available, and that the kitchen had basic necessities (salt & pepper, oil, etc.). Would definitely return!
Maria B.
February 2025
This is the condo for your stay in Paradise. Ocean views. Great location for walking to shops and restaurants. Well stocked for all one’s needs.
Audrey B.
February 2025
My wife and I had an amazing week in Kaanapali. We absolutely love the Whaler and it's location on the beach. We have stayed there many times and this 2 bedroom unit is, by far, the best we've ever had. We're thinking of staying a month next time we visit.
Richard L.
February 2025
We stayed in condo 813. We also stayed in the same one last year. Just like last year it did not disappoint. Perfect location for seeing whales and being on the beach. The process from booking to leaving was amazing and simple. I cant wait to come back. Defintly would recommend this place to anyone. The condo was amazing. Aloha. again.
Wayne G.
February 2025
Love The Whaler location, had a great week. Condo has a fantastic view of the ocean. It was clean and had everything you need to relax and enjoy. One strange thing was no pre-communication from the owner/property manager and when we reached out with questions they said we did not have a reservation. I wasn’t too worried because we were already checked in and things happen. The staff at The Whaler are great and resolved our issue immediately. I would recommend this unit and only suggest you confirm your reservation.
Michael L.
February 2025
Great place to stay. Third floor is perfect. We never heard a sound from any neighbors. We would book for next year but need another bedroom.
Gary S.
February 2025
The suite was very clean and cozy with a beautiful view of the ocean. We highly recommend and would stay there again.
Kim H.
February 2025
This is the 2nd time we’ve stayed at this condo and we enjoyed it even more this time. It is a beautiful condo located on Ka’anapali beach, which is a perfect location. We loved every minute of it and will definitely be back!
February 2025
4th year. We love condo and location
John M.
February 2025
We stay at the Whaler every time we visit Maui and that is a lot. We have stayed at many different units in both towers over the years. This place is my favorite of all time! Why? It is on the bright and sunny side of the building. It’s high enough to have an outstanding view of Lanai and spectacular sunsets. The decor is bright, happy, tidy and well appointed. The kitchen has solid surface counter tops and is open to the living room. The owner has thought of EVERYTHING you might need while there! She is also very communicative and has helpful tips. This unit is just THE BEST one!
brock c.
February 2025
One of the nicest condominiums we have ever stayed at. Very clean well appointed has everything you need to make your stay enjoyable and comfortable. Bed is comfortable. Two bathrooms are a huge bonus, and the views are out of this world. There is work going on the outside of building one, but don’t let that stop you. It didn’t bother us at all. I would recommend this property to anybody going to Maui specifically kind of Holly Beach and we will be returning.
jody l.
February 2025