Guests rave about their stay at our condo. Pictures cannot fully convey the peaceful, positive energy of this special unit. Please check out the YouTube video at the end of the slideshow for the view from the lanai balcony. We are dedicated to ensuring our guests have a wonderful time.
We do not charge a damage deposit. Cleaning costs are $180 and per booking plus a $50 admin fee.
VRBO/HomeAway will not allow us to specify the number of guests as two adults and two children—so we are forced to put down that we host 4 people. The suite is a 1 bedroom condo with a comfortable queen size pull out sofa.
We DO NOT require any damage deposit—we never charge for broken things or swim gear that does not make it back from the beach. Accidents happen, and you should be able to use our condo and our swim gear with full enjoyment—not always fearful of a damage charge. All we ask is to simply let us know so we can replace the item for our next guests.
Yes, our Condo UNIT ITSELF is actual OCEANFRONT.
Ocean WAVES crash just BELOW LANAI—60 Ft.—Located RIGHT ON Maalaea Bay, Maui, Hawaii, USA. Convenient Central Maui, 20 minutes from Kahului Airport, Kihei, or Lahaina.
Accommodation is a second-floor condominium that sleeps 4. One bedroom with a queen-size bed, and the beautiful living room couch is a convertible, queen-sized sofa bed. One full bath.
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QUICK SUMMARY OF ATTRIBUTES:
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You have come to the right spot to enjoy the VERY BEST OF MAUI. Our Maalaea Bay Home is very desirable:
* Oceanfront with the waves beneath the lanai.
* Central location – close to the airport in Kahului, Wailuku, Kihei, and Lahaina
* On a quiet, low-traffic, peaceful street (aptly named 'Hauoli'—meaning happy or delightful)
* Adjoins a 700-acre wetland that is a preserved National Wildlife Refuge; supports a diverse variety of migratory birds, featuring four miles of undeveloped, sandy, uncrowded beach
* DUCTED AIR conditioning to BOTH living room and bedroom with remote control for separate temperatures in each room—unlike most others advertised, which are merely 'window shaker' A/C units
* Largest pool in Maalaea—now passively heated via rooftop circulation of pool water
* Free WIRELESS BROADBAND INTERNET—work inside or outside
* Cable TV with dozens of channels
* Free long distance calls to the mainland—both USA & Canada
* Bushnell binoculars for whale watching or stargazing
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DETAILED BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
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You will have the peaceful sound of the ocean crashing ashore from your fully-equipped, lighted lanai; a restful sound that resonates throughout the spacious living and dining areas. You will breathe in the gorgeous unobstructed daytime view of all of Maalaea Bay, Molokini crater crescent, Kihei, and Mount Haleakala. Stunning sunrises over Mount Haleakala (for those few willing to get up at that hour, it is worth it).
The evenings are just as special; enjoy the soft romance of warm breezes, the tiki-torch-lit shoreline, the sight of a CLEAR MOON-RISE over majestic Mount Haleakala, ...
Registration Number: 2380140210035, TA-180-791-2960-01, GE-180-791-2960-01
Joe D.
Jul 14, 2024
We traveled to many different locations on the island and our "base" was central to all of them. The place was clean and cozy. The kitchen made eating in a breeze. We would definitely recommend staying here for anyone looking to see as much of Maui as possible!
James B.
Jun 26, 2024
Unit was clean views of Maalaea Bay were beautiful
Kitchen was very nicely redone. Only one bathroom in unit it could use some work. The tub does not drain. You stand in 3 inches of water every time you shower there’s a note that says hair will clog the drain, but that’s not the issue I have no hair.
View of the bay from Lanai is beautiful, but the outdated old metal furniture set you right at railing Height and blocks your view, they could have updated lanai furniture that lifted you above the railing or maybe a lounging chair
The description says washer and dryer, but no washer and dryer in the unit. You must go down the hall and pay if you need to use the washer and dryer.
We’ve been coming to Maalaea Bay for 30 years fishing, it was nice, but the bathroom could be updated putting a closet washer dryer and would be no big deal and updating the patio furniture would be fantastic. I give it three stars.
JIM C.
May 02, 2024
The view was stunning, location centrally located to all activities. I would highly recommend this property
Melissa R.
Apr 16, 2024
Gwen and her assistant was great to deal with, good communication. For us, it was the perfect location!
Again,
Thank you, Gwen!
Tania J.
Mar 17, 2024
This was our first time not staying on the west side of Maui. What we loved about this location was how close to the airport and Costco we were. The grounds of this condo building are absolutely beautiful. They are so well taken care of. There are ample sun loungers on the grounds as well as in the pool area. The condo itself was perfect for our family of three. The kitchen had everything we could possibly need and we loved that the freezer had an automatic icemaker. We made most of our own dinners and the BBQ area was perfect for that. The large lanai made for excellent whale watching. It was also a huge bonus that the condo supplied beach chairs, boogie boards , and a cooler bag. While the condo itself could use some updating, we know from other reviews that Gwen is planning that at some point. By no means did that take away from our vacation. Gwen was also very responsive to any questions we had. We would definitely recommend this condo.
Laura H.
Feb 24, 2024
This is a bit of an older unit so
If you’re looking for an updated condo- this may not be the place for you. With that being said let me tell you ALL the pros! You are right on the water and if it’s whale season like it was for us there’s no need to book a whale watch.. they are right there in the bay. Gwen even provides binoculars!
For anyone concerned about the mattress reviews, please note that there was a brand new firm mattress in place when we arrived!
Another thing to note is you have a reserved parking spot.. this is such a luxury. We did come home once to a worker parking in it but they moved without an issue.
The biggest pro for us was the location. Being central made it easy to get around and do everything we wanted.
I also want to mention communication- Gwen always responds quickly which gives you the feeling of security knowing if you have any problems she will be on it right away.
Patricia P.
Feb 02, 2024
Wonderful location. Bathroom needs updating and the tv was difficult to use, but otherwise was a nice place to stay.
Andrea M.
Dec 22, 2023
Lovely condo right in the water. Sit on the balcony and watch the waves, sunset, sunrise, stars. Turtles in the morning in the rocks right off the property. Well equipped kitchen with ice maker. Beach towels, chairs, cooler. Nice pool and short walk to a beach. There is a good breeze if you open the bedroom window and balcony sliding door. AC works well.
Items to note: the condo is directly under the flight path, so you’ll hear a lot of airplanes. This is the windiest part of the island, but did not bother us. Bathroom could use an update. Not near much, so expect to drive for restaurants, groceries etc. TV is quite small. As others mentioned, the bed could use an update. A bed in a box would be a big improvement.
Armando B.
Dec 16, 2023
This is your home if you want privacy and beautiful view
Armando B.
Dec 01, 2023
This is your home if you want privacy and beautiful view
Dale B.
Nov 17, 2023
PROS: The view - oceanfront so the constant sound of the waves is soothing. One of the most gorgeous views to wake up to that we have ever experienced! Quiet - never once were we disturbed by other guests, traffic, or crowds. Location - about a five-minute walk to the harbor, Maui Ocean Center, the nearest beach and a small local grocer that serves a very decent breakfast and lunch. Grounds - beautiful landscaping, nice pool, laundry facilities and grill area. We even saw numerous turtles at the sea wall! CONS: TV - It takes three remotes and a page full of instructions to operate the tv. And we boomers never could figure it out so my husband did without football for the week. A/C - it is loud! The unit on the lanai sounds like an airplane taking off and after a while, it is annoying. Bed - needs a new mattress and when I stripped the linens upon check-out, we saw many stains on the mattress. Cleanliness - the entire unit needs a top to bottom cleaning and a fresh paint job. We had a few issues and the owner was very quick to send someone to take care of it. OVERALL: I would definitely stay here again. It is very budget friendly. You'll understand what I mean when you venture down to Wailea/Makena area. So if you don't want to spend a fortune on accommodations, this is a great place to stay!
Dale B.
Nov 02, 2023
PROS: The view - oceanfront so the constant sound of the waves is soothing. One of the most gorgeous views to wake up to that we have ever experienced! Quiet - never once were we disturbed by other guests, traffic, or crowds. Location - about a five-minute walk to the harbor, Maui Ocean Center, the nearest beach and a small local grocer that serves a very decent breakfast and lunch. Grounds - beautiful landscaping, nice pool, laundry facilities and grill area. We even saw numerous turtles at the sea wall! CONS: TV - It takes three remotes and a page full of instructions to operate the tv. And we boomers never could figure it out so my husband did without football for the week. A/C - it is loud! The unit on the lanai sounds like an airplane taking off and after a while, it is annoying. Bed - needs a new mattress and when I stripped the linens upon check-out, we saw many stains on the mattress. Cleanliness - the entire unit needs a top to bottom cleaning and a fresh paint job. We had a few issues and the owner was very quick to send someone to take care of it. OVERALL: I would definitely stay here again. It is very budget friendly. You'll understand what I mean when you venture down to Wailea/Makena area. So if you don't want to spend a fortune on accommodations, this is a great place to stay!
Jana W.
Oct 07, 2023
Beautiful location. Lovely view. Well maintained grounds. Close parking. No complaints.
Jana W.
Sep 22, 2023
Beautiful location. Lovely view. Well maintained grounds. Close parking. No complaints.
Jeremy H.
Aug 14, 2023
We really enjoyed staying at this VRBO. The views were awesome and seeing the turtles daily was amazing. We're SCUBA divers and it is super close to one of the ports used. This was great for those 6:30AM dive boat meeting times. ;)
Lots of kitchen appliances available, AC worked great, parking is easy peasy, and its central location is a great home base to go both North or South on the west side of the island.
We hit some weather at the very end of our stay and the host was VERY accomodating allowing us a late check-out due to a changed flight time and even offered an extra day for us if the flight got cancelled. (Thanks, Gwen!)
We'd definitely recommend this VRBO to a friend and look forward to another stay.
