There will be a paint/spall project commencing on 8/19/2024 until the first half of 2025. All units ending in “02” are currently scheduled to be directly impacted:
8/19 to 9/13/24: use of the ocean facing lanai will limited during the day on weekdays.
9/16 to 10/25/24: use of the north facing lanai will be limited during the day on weekdays.
There will also be noise from the spalling. Based on the experience in the other building last year, noise was only an issue if people stayed in the condo a lot during the day (such as one working remotely).
Rates have been adjusted to compensate the guest for any inconvenience. Rates will be reduced an additional $200/night for days the ocean facing lanai is actually impacted and $100/night for days the north facing lanai is actually impacted (one or the other, not 2 reductions).
Please let me know by clicking "Contact Host" if you have any questions.
Whaler #502 is a two bedroom/two bathroom, ocean front condominium on the fifth floor of the north tower, Tower #1, at the Whaler on Kaanapali Beach ... you can stand on the lanai, throw a tennis ball and hit the beach. It is large (1,950 sq. ft. including the wrap around lanai, 1,440 sq. ft. interior), can accommodate up to five people and has the following bedding: King bed - master bedroom, Two Queen beds - second bedroom. There is no sofa bed in the living room for Guest use.
The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach, also sometimes referred to as Aston at the Whaler on Kaanapali Beach, is a luxury beachfront condominium resort located directly on World-Famous Kaanapali Beach, next to Whalers Village Shopping Center, on the West Coast of Maui between Lahaina and Kapalua. The front desk is managed by Aston, which also manages/rents about one third of the condos. Other units are rented by owners directly to guests.
Our condo, Whaler #502, features central air-conditioning, a washer/dryer in the condo for guest use (many Whaler condos do not have a washer/dryer inside the condo), a fully equipped remodeled kitchen with granite countertops, custom cabinets, Sub-Zero, Bosch and GE appliances, three flat-panel TVs (Samsung 60" TV in the living room and a Sony 46" TV in each bedroom), cable TV, free WI-Fi Internet, Tommy Bahama beach chairs, beach towels at the pool, tennis courts and more.
No pets. No smoking.
Maximum Occupancy: 5 people (children of any age count as a person).
Check-out: 11:00 AM. Check-in: 4:00 PM
Arrival/Departure maid service provided. Additional maid service may be available at additional cost.
Amenity Fee payable to the front desk (plus tax) - $33/night, $35/night effective 4/1/2025.
Additional Information About Rental Rates (requiring a manual adjustment to any booking request):
a) Rates are for a back-to-back booking (an arrival on the day the prior guest departs or departure on the day the next guest arrives) and a 7-night minimum stay, except during the Holiday Season when the rate is for a 14-night minimum stay, as outlined in (c), below. Otherwise, the rental rate is higher, and a manual adjustment will be required. Please click the "Contact Host" link to request a quote. Otherwise, see (*) below.
b) add $700 to a booking that includes any portion of the period between Feb 19-26, July 1-10, November 18-27, Good Friday or Easter Sunday. vrbo.com will not include this $700 and a manual adjustment will be required. Please click the "Contact Host" ...
Registration Number: TA-101-419-8272-01, GE-101-419-8272-01, 440080020062
Kim K.
Mar 17, 2024
From the moment we entered the unit we knew we were in a special place. Very clean and organized. Fully stocked kitchen and beach supplies. And OH! The view. Everyday we spotted whales from the lanai. Thank you so much for such a lovely condo. Our trip was wonderful.
Rick H.
Feb 06, 2024
This was a great property with extra, excellent communication.
Donna B.
Jan 18, 2024
We come every January to watch the humpback from Alaska come jump and play in front of Maui! The fifth story corner view does not disappoint! Beautiful condo great location walk to Hula Grill, monkey pot, black rock, , whaler village! We will definitely return! The owner was easy to talk to and very accommodating to our needs! the population of tourist is low right now on Maui. They need your vacation monies, pack your bags, and head on over!
Brian L.
Sep 18, 2023
This room was perfect! The views from every room are amazing. The wrap-around lanai offers views of the ocean AND the mountains, and was a perfect place to enjoy coffee in the mornings and cocktails at night. The condo is beautifully updated, well-appointed and maintained – and clean. The owner communicated with clear instructions about all major items and offered assistance if we needed anything (we did not need a thing). Additionally, the owner provided lagniappe in the form of the essentials that are often forgotten at the store such as paper towels, laundry pods, etc. To top it all off, the sea life was on display – the sea turtles swam by daily and the spinner dolphins made a run several days. Our experience staying here was absolutely perfect!
Brian L.
Jul 26, 2023
This room was perfect! The views from every room are amazing. The wrap-around lanai offers views of the ocean AND the mountains, and was a perfect place to enjoy coffee in the mornings and cocktails at night. The condo is beautifully updated, well-appointed and maintained – and clean. The owner communicated with clear instructions about all major items and offered assistance if we needed anything (we did not need a thing). Additionally, the owner provided lagniappe in the form of the essentials that are often forgotten at the store such as paper towels, laundry pods, etc. To top it all off, the sea life was on display – the sea turtles swam by daily and the spinner dolphins made a run several days. Our experience staying here was absolutely perfect!
Scott S.
Jul 14, 2023
First time at the Whaler, but not the last. Was concerned since we hadn't been before, but it was fantastic. We were here along with 4 other families for a wedding (they had 3 condos on the 1st floor). Some of the features:
The fifth floor view is perfect. You're up just high enough to be at the right eyeline for palms, and activity up and down the beach, but not too far that you feel "disconnected" from your friends on the beach. Also, right over the grill area so easy to tell if there's a free spot (hard to light the grills, but really clutch).
We rented the dug-in umbrellas a couple of days, and they placed them within ear shot of our balcony, which made coordination easy with a big group. Very nice. Their free chairs for guests on the beach meant we didn't need to haul down the tommy bahama chairs from the condo.
We hosted a small get-together one night for drinks and sunset. Then watched Moana (obviously) on the big screen. The rooms and beds were super comfortable. Wall-to-wall carpet was soft and made the place cozy.
Enjoyed making breakfast and eating out on the balcony each morning. Got to know the rhythm of the catamarans in-and-out.
Easy to park under the buildling with all the recycling and trash close at hand. Small shopping carts make it easy to haul stuff up and down. And ABC store (and Tommy Bahama) are just steps away if you ask the front desk for the secret entrance.
We got a lot of use out of the tennis courts in the back.
Melissa H.
Jun 22, 2023
Our stay was wonderful. The property was excellent and the location was perfect for our family. Communication with the owner was wonderful and he checked in to make sure everything was well during our stay. Will definitely recommend to friends and family and stay here again on our next trip back to the island.
Mark E.
May 12, 2023
Property and vacation went perfect.
Will rent again.
Ben E.
Mar 30, 2023
It doesnt get much better than this on Maui! Great location, unbeatable views, well appointed accommodations. Rick was great to work with! We will definitely be back.
Javier A.
Mar 27, 2023
Amazing view
Katherine K.
Mar 09, 2023
We have stayed in VRBO rentals all over the world and this one has to be one of the best-if not the best! Ocean front with a perfect view of the sea and beach. This condo had everything we needed including extra towels, beach chairs/umbrella and the best stocked kitchen we have ever seen. We loved the fact that Rick and his wife (the owners) have maintained a well-stocked spice cabinet including vinegars, olive oil etc. for renters to use when cooking. There are also serving bowls, platters, mixing bowls, cutting boards, cookie sheets, pots and pans along with plenty of plates and silverware. Rick was easy to work with and kept us very informed about the unit. He and his wife even came to the condo to secure the outdoor tables because high winds were forecast (and we did have those high winds.) All the furnishings were lovely, and the beds were extremely comfortable. We will be back.
Carol Y.
Feb 27, 2023
The property was awesome. Perfect for watching the beautiful sunsets and totally relaxing on the fabulous patio. Whale watching was fantastic while enjoying our morning coffee and a cocktail in the evening. The location is perfect and close to everything. The condo is fully equipped and very clean. We couldn’t have picked a more perfect VRBO
Krystle E.
Feb 20, 2023
I took my husband to this property to celebrate his 50th birthday in January. My husband is a power wheelchair user & booking vacation homes can be tricky since many owners don’t know what disabled folks need. Rick was great, he actually spoke with me on the phone before I booked & answered all the questions that helped us decide if it would be accessible for us. If you are disabled or planning a trip for a disabled loved one & are considering this property, reach out to Rick with your questions, he is so responsive & a pleasure to work with. The condo isn’t fully up to ADA code but not all disabled people have the same needs. For us, it was perfect! 3 working elevators to get to the condo, once inside my husband could easily navigate his chair in the unit & onto the lanai without ramps. There is a paved path right next to a pristine the beach so wheelchair users can really enjoy their island stay. We saw so many whales while sipping morning coffee right on the lanai! Another great thing is that the building is part privately owned condos, part hotel, so we were able to get help getting our bags up to the condo and back to our car when we left. Front desk folks were lovely! Parking was a breeze. They let us park the wheelchair accessible van we rented in the 30min check-in zone for our whole stay. We have so many more nice things we want to say but alas, we’re running out of characters to type. 10/10. We’ll be back!
Mary Beth N.
Feb 11, 2023
This unit is spectacular and Rick is great! A very memorable week in Maui.
Robert M.
Jan 29, 2023
Great location for whale watching and enjoying the ocean.
Host was excellent.
