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Direct Ocean Front~Kaanapali Beach~West Maui Paradise is Open and Welcomes You!

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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bathroomSleeps 350 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
Lahaina, HI
  • Keka'a Beach
    8 min walk
  • Honokowai Beach Park
    12 min walk
  • The Beach Club Restaurant & Bar
    6 min walk
  • Kapalua, HI (JHM-West Maui)
    5 min drive

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About the area

Kaanapali

When you stay at this condo in Kaanapali, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Kaanapali Beach and Whalers Village. .This beach condo is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Napili Bay and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Keka'a Beach.

What's nearby

  • Kaanapali Kai Course at Kaanapali Golf Resort - 5 min drive
  • Whalers Village - 6 min drive
  • Kaanapali Beach - 6 min drive
  • Black Rock - 7 min drive
  • Kahekili Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • West Maui Airport (JHM) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hula Grill Kaanapali - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Duke's Beach House Maui - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Paradiso - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Slappy Cakes - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪L&L Hawaiian Barbecue - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Direct Ocean Front~Kaanapali Beach~West Maui Paradise is Open and Welcomes You!

We are open!Now is your time to visit Maui!!! No Ka Oi!

*No parking fees, and no resort fees!*

Imagine walking into your accommodations on your dream vacation on Maui and all you see is ocean as you step through the front door. Your jaw hangs open as you drop your bags on the tile/new hardwood floor and you head directly for the private lanai through our brand new silky smooth sliding glass doors ... 'Is this real?' you ask yourself. Oh yes... the pictures on VRBO didn't even do the place justice...it's real. You yell to your significant other, 'honey, grab us some wine!' It sure is a good thing that you stopped at the Times Market across the street on your way in for some groceries. You don't plan on leaving this place for a while. At least not until you've seen the sunset from the new balcony height chairs that you've just settled into. This is what Maui is all about. You have officially found paradise. This is why we take one last longing look back when we walk out the door as we leave each and every time. Our guests tell us the same thing. You will get a kick out of watching the sunset cruises sail directly by the front of the condo and stop to watch the perfect sunsets each evening. You get that at no extra cost :-). You'll find yourselves timing your days so you can get back to home base by sunset - trust me. There's no better place to watch it or to watch whales. Listen for the sounds of blowing conch shells when the sun disappears beneath the horizon. Give your conch trumpeting skills a try yourself! How magical can it get?

Hey, you haven't even noticed all the upgrades we did on the place, but you'll see them in a bit. You just fell in love with our place for the same reasons why we did. If it's whale season, grab the binoculars on your way out to the lanai while you get comfortable to get an extra close look. You are in for a show!

Another reason why you'll never want to leave? The constant sounds of the waves rolling in and crashing. You may wonder if you want a one bedroom or a studio unit for your trip. Trust me, you want a studio (one bedrooms have the bedroom near the entrance of the unit, the furthest point from the ocean). A studio unit is the only way to hear the waves crashing from your bed to lull you to sleep. Ahh... Heaven. I simply can't describe it in words. Maui Kai is the closest building to the water on all of Maui. You'll seriously think you are on a cruise ship. I've heard this comment made dozens of times. Simply unbelievable. We're on the 6th floor and the lanai is 100% private and secure. Lower floors aren't very private (people walk by and can see in your unit). The higher floors have the best views by far. People couldn't see into the unit or lanai if they tried, and nobody can possibly get inside. You're able to keep the sliding doors open all evening long and hear the waves crashing. You can hear the ocean even when you close the doors (you will need to do this to hear the TV- the waves are that close!) and you have the air conditioning on (central air on Maui? YES and very rare!). Do you need air conditioning on Maui... that's up to you, but it's there if you need it. We use it every single time we stay at the condo. It can get warm on Maui. We've stayed in condos with window AC units in the living rooms and fans in the bedrooms...we were miserable. We just couldn't buy one of those condos knowing that we couldn't sleep at night while sweating (do consider it when finding a place to stay). Maui Kai is also quiet. The sound of the ocean helps with this quite a bit, but we also aren't near any roads and the parking lot is away from the building. We've stayed at several condos in the Ka'anapali area and were kept up all night long. Read reviews for any place that you are considering...see if people complain about barking dogs, roosters (yes!), slamming car doors, etc. If you don't have air conditioning, you have to keep windows open. With time changes coming in from wherever you are traveling from, and others coming in at all hours of the night, you need to be able to sleep at some point :-). Being on the 6th floor isolates you from the noise of passersby on the beach and since our building is concrete you won't hear people walking above you. That surprised me since we are from the mainland and are used to wooden buildings.

We purchased our piece of paradise in February 2014 and have been completely remodeling, renovating and redecorating it since in very high end decor and materials. We kept with a beachy/Hawaiian (yet modern) theme in blue, white and silver. Updated with hardwood floors and our extremely comfortable pillow top king sized bed to rest your heads!. You will stay in your very own junior suite with an updated full kitchen (everything is full size - many condos, even in our building aren't this way) with quartz countertops and glass backsplash, and you will have a full bathroom. The condo comfortably sleeps two (or you may add a child by renting our comfy twin size air mattress for $15/night).

Maui Kai #603 is located north of downtown Lahaina, directly on the ocean on the West side of the island. The views are unbelievable, the beaches to die for and the snorkeling is out of this world. Our favorite snorkel areas are super close: just out front of the condo, Honolua Bay, Black Rock, and Napili Bay to name a few.

The drive down to Kihei and the southern beaches is also short and it's worth visiting those areas, but you'll want to return back to Ka'anapali and the cooler weather with the lush green, tropical feel at the end of your day.

There are so many things to do close by! Beaches...so many beaches! Each one is unique and more beautiful than the last. Activities such as surfing, snorkeling, diving, parasailing, boat trips, ziplining and horseback riding abound!

Food truck row is a short walk right around the corner to satisfy your local food cravings! You can also walk to the grocery store, shave ice, coffee shop, fish tacos, water sports rental, and the best farmer's market. You don't need a car, but we'd recommend one if you want to get out and really see Maui (Haleakala, road to Hana). I have a great guest book of recommendations in the condo for you and I also send all renters a list of suggested activities. It has received rave reviews!

The best place for whale watching on the island? Our condo! We provide top of the line binoculars (not needed to see the whales, but these get you in for a closer look), a completely private covered lanai, and nature provides amazing whale watching! You will see dozens if you visit in season. No matter what time of year you visit, you'll see our resident sea turtles, fish and rays on the reef directly below the lanai. Nothing beats relaxing after a day of adventure and watching the surfers end their day along with the sunset. Guaranteed perfection. Every. Single. Time.
Much Aloha!

Amenities include:
- direct oceanfront
- direct beachfront
- west facing for incredible sunsets
- central air conditioning
- FREE parking
- FREE high-speed Internet
- FREE local phone calls
- Coffee maker
- private open lanai (covered) with spectacular sunset views of Lanai and Molokai
- high end binoculars for whale-watching from lanai (whale season: November – late April)
- indoor dining area for four
- lanai dining area for four
- living room/reading area with a sofa and chair
- beach towels, cooler
- fully equipped gourmet kitchen (stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher)
- Everything is provided that you could need: all kitchen supplies, cookware, dish soap, shampoos, dish sponges, hairdryer, etc. (if you aren't sure just ask me!)
- large grocery store and farmer’s markets within walking distance
- 40' flat-screen cable TV with blue ray DVD player
- a large closet
- coin operated laundry facilities on our floor
- incredibly helpful staff at your service
- swimming pool and hot tub that is never crowded
- gas barbecues and picnic tables in pool area
- FREE computer access with high-speed Internet and printer in pool-side cabana
- rec room with large flat screen TV, ping-pong table, full kitchen, and lending library in pool-side cabana (games and books)
- gorgeous swimming and snorkeling at Ka'anapali Beach!
-enjoy the boardwalk heading south past all the resorts. Amazing for evening strolls while listening to live music along the way.
-short drive to town of Lahaina for shopping, marina, restaurants, etc.

Contact me directly to ask any questions. We do book up quickly.
Please note that although you are in paradise - weather, tides and beach will obviously vary.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a desk and a microwave.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this condo include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Christine and John Higgins

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Lift
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Phone
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Golf on site
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Recycling
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 534 sq ft (50 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: The building is not pet friendly.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number TA-043-268-3008-01, GE-043-268-3008-01, 440011000043

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Direct Ocean Front~Kaanapali Beach~West Maui Paradise is Open and Welcomes You! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 125 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Daryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Korey D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Had great time staying. Sitting on the balcony listening to the waves crash in. Short walk/drive to the beach and nice restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agnes Agbayani A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Love the place … accessible to pretty much what we needed like restaurants, beaches, grocery store etc. Enjoyed the daily morning walks. The location was perfect … love being in the lanai, saw turtles and dolphins. Mesmerized by the sunset view as well. Overall, it was a 10/10. Will for sure come back to this property !!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful vacation
So much fun! Enjoyed being close to the water, the turtles and whale were very active. Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frosty K.

Liked: Cleanliness
51st Anniversary trip
Perfect! This studio is on the ocean, the sounds of waves crashing is amazing. The unit is clean! Close to food trucks, boardwalk and Whalers Village. We loved our studio unit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Sunsets
As described the unit was oceanfront. A highlight of our trip was being able to watch the beautiful sunset over the ocean each night. The unit had a comfortable bed and a full kitchen. It was a five minute walk to a wonderful beach. It is within walking distance to a grocery store, restaurants and food trucks. It was less than two miles to Whalers Village where we had dinner on multiple occasions as well as being able to catch a sunset cruise. The hosts were always responsive to questions in under an hour. Truly a five star stay!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oceanfront Paradise
We arrived at night and the check-in process was smooth. When we woke up in the morning we thought we were dreaming, stepping out onto the balcony, we were able to experience whales, sea turtles, sea birds and butterflies...in addition to the spectacular view of the crystal blue water. The accommodation had everything we needed, including beach chairs and snorkel gear. The building is outdated but the hosts have updated the majority of the unit and it has a wonderful feel and vibe to it. The location is perfect, close to the beach, local shops and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Honeymoon stay
This was the perfect place to stay. Great views from the 6th floor, so much whale watching and turtle watching from the balcony. Beautiful starry skies at night and sunset views were breathtaking. So close to great food options and this building felt much less touristy and busy than others nearby. A great relaxing place with wonderfully thought out tools and accessories in the room! Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M., Portland ,Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay at Kaanapali
We had a wonderful time at this condo. The location is perfect at the north end of the Kaanapali area and easy to walk to restaurants, the boardwalk and many other activities. Unit is right on the beach and conveniently on the 4th floor with great views out to Lanai , Molokai and the beach for great sunsets.. Unit is spacious, clean, well cared for with many amenities. Great location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill R., Frederick, MD

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular views and convenient location
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Ocean views are spectacular and we saw whales and turtles daily as well as dolphins occasionally. The bed was quite comfortable and being within walking distance of stores, restaurants and a food truck court was an added bonus. We look forward to booking this condo again for our next stay!
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

MerriLee V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ocean life views!
Best turtle watching, whale watching ever. Even saw a monk seal swim by!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you
Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debi F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Ocean Front Condo
Clean, view is great! Been there twice now.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and relaxing
The property is a smallish, 500 roughly square feet. But everything I needed was there. The views from the lanai are absolutely amazing. Super clean place, very close proximity to the beach boardwalk. I had a period of about three hours where somebody upstairs was Doing some minor construction, but that passed and it was peaceful again. I will definitely want to come back to this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russ G., Turlock, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
It was my wife and 3 yr old son and myself and studio was perfect size. Everything went easy the entire week and we had no issues. Location is perfect as you're centrally located and amazing ocean view. The GM and his wife were very friendly and always made sure we were good when they seen us out. We would recommend to all.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Turtles every day.
Nice location with the water right outside. Great view of the sunset and sea life . We were able to snorkel in front of the property and had turtles visiting every day. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as advertised
We found this unit to be exactly as advertised. It is clean and includes the necessities, as well as some nice extras like snorkel masks. Only cooking ingredients are salt/pepper, but there are plenty of restaurants and food trucks nearby. There’s a great beach within easy walking distance along the water. If you’re dead-set on having only the highest end finishes, you’ll need to spend a lot more, but unit 603 had all that we needed and a great view for a very fair price. Office staff were all very kind and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
We absolutely loved this condo-the location was great and we enjoyed all the amenities so much. I couldn’t have been happier!! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Nice quiet location with a beautiful view. Very clean. Short walk to the beach. Beach chairs were nice and we used often.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views!
From the minute we walked into our unit, it was everything that we expected. Listening to the ocean waves was great! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Sheila, Zanesville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Whales, waves and sea turtles!
The location and view can not be beat. If there are just two of you traveling, this place is perfect. My top priority for finding a place to stay was the view, and there probably isn’t a better place for whale watching, sea turtles (I even saw a shark and a dolphin) from the balcony. We slept with the doors open and the only sound is listening to the waves crash. The full kitchen is great and there’s really everything you could need at the apartment or nearby. Tons of restaurants, grocery store, coffee shops, best snorkeling spots are all so close. We loved our stay at this charming apartment.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome condo!
We loved staying at this condo! We slept with the doors open every night and it felt amazing! Didn’t need my sound machine at this location because the sounds of the crashing waves all night! So cute and comfortable and great location right on a beautiful beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy F., El Cerrito

Liked: Cleanliness
Ocean views great condo
This condo really is right on the ocean. Our sixth floor balcony gave us great and constant views of the ocean and included nearly constant whale sightings. Convenient location. Lovely stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023