Everything about this property and experience was perfect. It all went so seamlessly. Joe is so great to work with and beyond helpful and accommodating. Loved everything about our stay. It was the perfect size, homey, great location, beautiful views. If I was to go back to Maui again I wouldn’t hesitate to book with Joe! Also the property manager on site was so kind and helpful. We had daily chats with him to get tips and pointers from a local.

We enjoyed our stay at Maalea Banyan. Highlights were seeing up to six turtles each afternoon on the reef in front of the condo. The pool is as nice and not too crowded as it is a small resort. There’s a small shopping area close for last minute needs. We would stay here again.

Condo was great. Joe was very helpful with check-in & out accommodations. Good location to visit many areas of the island. We went to Baby Beach for the grandkids. Haycraft Beach is very close by. Also visited the Kula District, Lahaina, Kaanapali, and more. Condo was clean and met all our needs. We purchased fresh food from farmers markets, and ate mostly in condo. Would go back again and recommend to others.

Overall the unit is well located in a quiet neighborhood and has a wonderful view to Maui. Rooms are ok but the bathrooms and kitchen need to be updated.

We loved this property! From the lanai we saw SEVERAL whales every single day and turtles by the shore often, and the sunrise over the mountain with the reflection on the water. We could walk east a couple blocks to a public bleach (which was very secluded). The pool and the hot tub are adjacent to the ocean and the condo staff was polite and helpful.

We loved our stay here. Thanks to the loft it felt like a 3 bedroom condo. The ocean view is PHENOMENAL. We saw whales all day every day out in the bay. The location is perfect - it's about 20 minutes to Kihei or Lahaina. The property manager Buzz was also very helpful and gave us lots of tips about which beaches to visit.

This property worked really well for the four of us. The view was phenomenal and you have a wonderful property grounds manager in Buzz! He is a veritable tour guide!

Loved the place! Very accurate to the picture and very detailed instructions! Thank you for the easy stay!

We enjoyed our stay and will hopefully be back soon. Our family was able to spread out and relax while scanning to water for whales.

We absolutely enjoyed our stay. The condo is great for family’s. I and my husband and adult daughter stayed. The condo has everything you could want in the kitchen all cooking utensils you would need along with a variety of spices. It is within walking distance to a couple of restaurants and a bar for happy hour. It is located close to Kihei for grocery stores and Lanai for shopping and dining. The washer and dryer were a huge plus as we were able to pack lighter. Joe was great in reply in a couple of questions we had. We would absolutely stay again and hope to return to the island next year.

We have stayed at a different property at Maalaea Banyans before and love the location, but really wanted to stay in a little larger of a condo to not feel like we were tripping over one another all the time. Even though it was just two of us, it was so nice to have plenty of room to spread out. The condo is spacious, the kitchen had everything we needed, and the views from the lanai were amazing. There is no going back to a tiny condo after this, since the price was right and the space was amazing. We will definitely be booking with Joe next time we are headed to Maui.

Let me preface my review by saying that I'm a local to Maui (born and raised, then relocated to the mainland 11 years ago). The overall service, immediate and detailed responses I received from Joe was exceptional! He embodied the "Aloha spirit" and was always so very kind and quick to respond to all of my questions and was very accommodating. He provided so many great and important travel tips, which I thought would be helpful for any first timers and those not familiar with the island. The accommodations was exactly as described, except that it seemed like it was 3 bedrooms instead of 2, which was a welcomed surprise :) I personally chose this Maalaea location as it is a great central point to everything and everywhere you need to get to on Maui. It's a little more secluded compared to the hotel strips in Wailea and Lahaina, but still in walking distance to shops, restaurants and the aquarium and a small theme park. We didn't stay in the condo much as we were out and about, but the accommodations were just right for us. Everything was in working order so there was no need for us to reach out to the property manager. Based from our experience and our needs, we highly recommend this property!

The place was super clean, and the property sits right on the ocean. It was truly a beautiful place. I can't say enough about the Owners. They were extremely responsive and when ever we had questions I messaged them and they got back instantly. I would love to stay here again in the future!

We stayed here the first half of April. Cozy, clean condo with a beautiful view. We saw sea turtles and whales from the lanai. Snorkeled from the beach just a short walk away. Used the pool, hot tub and outdoor grill. Location is central to everything we wanted to see and do. Condo is in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood. Beds are comfortable and condo had everything we needed to cook some meals in. There are some beach items and the kids used the body boards from the condo, loved it! The condo layout does have the open airflow ventilation to keep it cooler, so none of the bedrooms are completely closed off and private. But it wasn’t an issue for any of us, but worth noting for guests who want that. Thank you Joe also for the detailed letter with all of the tips and recommendations before we came. They were helpful! Definitely recommend your condo for anyone planning a trip to the gorgeous, absolutely amazing island of Maui!

Summary: Quick walk to the beach, quick walk to dining. Can watch whales from lanai every day or take a whale watching tour that’s only walking distance away.Owner and staff are accommodating and responsive to reasonable requests and questions.Myself, wife, two kids, and parents/g-parents all had a great time. And are already talking about another trip soon.

Summary: Quick walk to the beach, quick walk to dining. Can watch whales from lanai every day or take a whale watching tour that’s only walking distance away. Owner and staff are accommodating and responsive to reasonable requests and questions. Myself, wife, two kids, and parents/g-parents all had a great time. And are already talking about another trip soon.

So beautiful! We could see whales and turtles from our balcony. We were able to walk out and snorkel right where we were staying. The space comfortably fit 6 adults. Joe (property owner) was always immediate about responding and had so much great information for us! Amazing vacation!!

Great location. Fabulous view. Watched whales daily from lanai. Would stay here again.

Nice place. Joe was very responsive and had lots of suggestions on things to do. We enjoyed our stay.

This was a wonderful place to stay. Very clean and had everything we needed. Nice peaceful little area of the island with easy access to the rest of the island. So amazing to be able to watch all the sea turtles from the lanai!! Thanks again Joe for the wonderful stay and all the amazing recommendations!!

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Joe was very responsive and helpful. He offered many suggestions of activities and was flexible when we had to change the check out dates. It was obvious that Joe and Karen love their condo and made an effort to make it accommodating for families. We had everything we needed during our two week stay. Our group included two couples (one with a 1 yr old) and an 84 year old. Great Grandma was able to make it up the stairs thanks to the sturdy handrail. A note regarding the bedroom configuration for future guests... we didn’t realize that the loft “bedrooms” did not offer true privacy for any of us. The twin bedroom is open to the master bedroom below. The upstairs bathroom was only accessible going through the queen loft bedroom, which is open to the living room below. In addition, there is one step between the bathroom and the twin bedroom. It may be more suited to a family with young children. Overall we were very happy with our stay, the location, amenities and accommodation. Thank you very much!

This was our fourth stay here, enjoyed it as always. Everything you need for comfortable vacation. Great views of Haleakala, whales and turtles from 4th floor lani.

The views were great. The place was clean, plenty of room, with a fully equipped kitchen. There was an issue with the TV in the front room but it was rectified immediately, not that we actually needed it as most of our time was spent on the Lanai watching the Sea Turtles swimming up close to shore, or out and about going to the local restaurants, shops and touring this amazing island. I would recommend this place to anyone who would like to relax in Maui but still be within close proximity to everything.

Condo was very nice and had everything we needed and then some. Beautiful view of the pool and ocean from our balcony. Sea turtles came in every afternoon to keep us entertained. Joe provided us with very thorough information on tours and activities. Beds were very comfortable. Having the extra loft space with twin beds was perfect! Would highly recommend this condo and the owners Joe and Karen Dorsey.

The condo at Malayea Banyans was great! The view from the Lanai was amazing and seeing the turtles swim right outside was amazing. The pool and grounds were so lovely and peaceful, all so well kept! Only negative is the location is not close to many restaurants- you have to drive but there is so much to explore on the island. If you want a nice beach you also need to drive. The owners of the condo were fantastic to work with and so helpful with planning our trip. Thank you!

The Little Grass Shack was everything that you could ask for in a vacation home away from home. It is beautifully decorated, awesome view, well equipped to meet most any need, access to the beautiful Sugar Beach, I could go on and on. We loved our visit and are looking forward to our next stay in the Little Grass Shack! Mahalo!

Very comfortable 2 bedroom unit. Great whale watching from the 4th floor and turtles too along the shore. Walking the beautiful 3 mile sandy beach to Kihei is an absolute pleasure.

Very nice condo had everything we needed. Would definitely stay there again.loved the morning sun and view

We loved this condo. We have stayed in Maalaea at other condos before and think that Joe and his wife have one of the best condos in the area. It is far enough away from the marina that you don't hear the tour boat operators yelling instructions to their groups at 7 am every morning. It is a very short walk to a lovely stretch of beach, but far enough away that you don't get any crowds on the private beach in front of the condo. The beach in front of the condo is lovely to relax and sit on the chairs and loungers that are provided, but not really good for swimming due to the sharp rocks. It is a very short walk to restaurants, the aquarium, mini golf and stores. Their unit is on the top floor and set back beside the west wing which gives the balcony added privacy. There are windows on both the north and south side of the unit which allows for wonderful ocean breezes to blow through the condo. I was so happy to hear that they had installed central air conditioning but we didn't need to use it our entire trip as the breezes and ceiling fans kept the condo so cool. My husband and I loved staying up in the loft, it felt like we were sleeping in a treehouse. Even though it was an open air loft, we found it to be surprisingly private. If you were using BOTH of the loft bedrooms you would lose some of that privacy, though, as anyone using the second loft bedroom has to walk through the main loft bedroom to access the bathroom and bedroom, and the second loft also has an open air railing to the bedroom below. We have rented from VRBO a lot and found that Joe made the rental process one of the easiest and most hassle free experiences that we have ever had, with no cleaning fee or damage deposit to have to deal with. He was also incredibly helpful which made our holiday planning process much easier. I will definitely recommend this vacation rental without hesitation. Thanks Joe for everything and for sharing your little piece of paradise with us.

Our stay was only 5 nights but what a great choice it turned out to be! Joe Dorsey was our guide, advisor and mentor on all things "Aloha". Thank you so much for your prompt replies to my numerous emails. The suite was all we hoped for...ocean views from the lanai and great sunrises while enjoying our breakfast. We could literally hear our two grandchildren's breath taken away when we first opened the lanai when we arrived. The small pool and hot tub were a welcome place to kick back after a long day relaxing on Maui. The nearby snorkeling beach was a huge bonus since many other prime snorkeling beaches had little or no parking within the same timezone. Some of us saw turtles face to face while snorkeling which was most memorable. One day, we practically walked all the way to Sugar Beach along the beach from Haycraft Park. We walked to town a lot for meals or shopping. In Maalaea, we are within a day trip to almost anywhere we want to go. We never got the pleasure of meeting Officer Roberts but we smiled a bit whenever we saw a motorcycle cop. We enjoyed the residents and the other tourists that we met at the Maalaea Banyans condos. It's a very friendly building. Since we already live in a condo, it felt quite homey...except for the weather, scenery and, okay, almost everything. We hope to return some day...maybe with another grandchild, and when the whales are in the bay. Mahalo nui loa, Marcel, Wendy, Hope and Ashton

We had a wonderful stay at this condo. It was relaxed and low key, away from touristy hustle and bustle, clean and well equipped. The sound of the ocean really added to the relaxation factor. My two grown kids had their own spaces in the loft and the beach just down the road was great for swimming, snorkeling and turtle watching. The owners' website provided all necessary information and lots of links to fun activities to do while there. Great Job! Catherine, Seattle