ISLAND SURF STUDIO: Beach, Kalama Ocean Park, South Maui Gardens, “The Triangle”
Apartment in Kihei, HI
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this apartment rental
🌺 The Island Surf is located in the Heart of South Maui. For guests that do not want to spend a fortune in hotel bills, but want a clean affordable place in a great location. Many guests feel no need to rent car. Speedi Shuttle runs from OGG to Island Surf.
You can walk to beautiful Charley Young Beach, 'The Cove" beach, Kalama Park has showers, picnic tables, bathrooms. Maui sunsets, surfers, whales when in season, enjoy looking for turtles along ocean paths. Next door to South Maui Gardens: 'Maui's Hidden Oasis' tropical setting with13 best food trucks, live entertainment, Luaus, Hula Shows, Comedy Shows & Farmers Market. Walk to “The Triangle”: South Maui‘s entertainment Center, live music, bars, local shopping and restaurants.
Two room studio, 270 sq ft, free WiFi, one queen bed, AC, Keurig coffee machine,, mini refrigerator, microwave & TV, No Kitchen.
Beach chairs, beach towels, cooler, boogie boards, linens, towels, hair dryer, shampoo, soap, copy of “Maui Revealed” for guest use.
Solar heated pool on 2nd floor/2 BBQs .
Next to South Maui Gardens: 13 food trucks - Luaus, Hula Shows, Farmers Market.
Walk to Foodland grocery, movie theater, Maui bus stop.
Two elevators. Free WiFi Solar heated pool, 2 bbq gas grills. Handicapped and wheelchair accessible (may have limitations). No Smoking.
Many guests do not feel need to rent car because they can walk to Charley Young beach - food trucks - restaurants- shopping - entertainment- rent bicycles- “The Triangle” - South Maui Gardens.
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Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Map of Kihei, HI
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Ratings and reviews
4.0 / 5.0
It was economical, great location and pretty cute!! I thought it was a nice touch, two chilled beers in the mini fridge with cold glasses even.
We actually thought it was well appointed and probably would stay again. However, I was disappointed that when I let them know there were long black hairs more than 10 on the bathroom floor not because I wanted anything compensated but because I wanted to bring it to their attention for something to pay attention to, I heard nothing, not a word, not even an “ I m sorry we missed that”
Yet they texted back about another matter, I was wondering about parking. Anyway, overall it was good for the price!! I would recommend
5.0 / 5.0
The room was overall in great shape and clean. The host provided additional items such as beach towels and chairs. Although there’s no kitchen, the host has a microwave and refrigerator. The room was honestly a perfect fit for what we were looking for. The location is absolutely ideal and within walking distance to so many fun places to check out. The little touches the host has throughout the room was very much appreciated.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect location. The unit was clean and everything we needed to have an amazing getaway. I’d definitely stay here again.
5.0 / 5.0
Nice for a short stay
5.0 / 5.0
Awesome property walking distance from everything you need in town. Host is super sweet and responsive. Definitely recommend staying here!
4.0 / 5.0
This property is definitely the best price/location combo I found, and because of that I'm giving it 4 stars. You can tell the owners care about the place because they decorated it very nicely and provide lots of great amenities that are super useful. They've done great work with such a small space.
Now for the cons:
1) Attention to detail, especially with cleaning. Somehow a shoe that was partially hidden by the draping of the comforter by the side of the bed such wasn't found by the cleaner. Not sure how, I immediately tripped over it. The tub/shower could also have been cleaner.
2) Bugs. I didn't count this against the star rating because I realize it's Hawaii, and Kihei, and an old building, and you can't control the cleanliness of your neighbors, but there were definitely bugs.
3) There was no shampoo or conditioner provided, just a bar of soap.
4) There's no dead bolt. This felt unsafe.
5) The shower curtain liner was gross. Recommend replacing more regularly, or getting one that is patterned, not white.
6) The shower head is crazy low. If you're over 5' tall you're going to hate the shower. A new head that goes higher (like the kind that is also a handheld) is like $30 and easy to install and would make this sooooo much nicer for tall guys like me.
7) A curved shower curtain rod is cheap, easy to install, and would make the shower so much nicer.
8) The lights outside are always on and the curtain isn't very dark. A blackout curtain would be really nice.
5.0 / 5.0
Absolutely loved this location! The host is so kind, accommodating and communicative. The details in room such as beach towels, coffee, and boogie boards were such a great touch. Made it so hard to leave!
5.0 / 5.0
My husband and I enjoyed our stay in this property. The location was perfect for walking to shops, restaurants, the gardens with the food trucks, and the lovely park across the street. Ligia’s suggestions for activities and instructions to get to and access the room were perfect. We appreciated the nice thoughtful touches and amenities provided.
5.0 / 5.0
Checked to make sureeverything was and ready was. Enjoyed it very much.
5.0 / 5.0
Loved the location, spent alot of time at S Maui Gardens!, Pool was great. Walked to most places easily. Ocean across the street. Sweet and comfortable space.
5.0 / 5.0
Cozy place for a honeymoon getaway. Had all the things we needed!
5.0 / 5.0
If you dont have a car, this is a great location. Close to food, bars and beaches. Plenty of activities close by. It is a studio without a kitchen, but we planned on eating out most days anyways. They had boogie boards and beach gear at the studio. The owner communicated extremely well. I would highly recommend staying here.
5.0 / 5.0
Property was as described in the listing and the communication was crystal clear from the jump. Good room and good manager
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect, would definitely recommend this place and come here again for the future. Thanks
5.0 / 5.0
Had a great time staying here. It was just what we needed. Had great ac and was close to everything.
4.0 / 5.0
This place is in a wonderful location. Great for if you are not planning to spend a lot of time in the room and just looking for a place to sleep!
5.0 / 5.0
Needed to stay 2 nites on Maui for a wedding - location was ideal - lots of amenities nearby, easy to get to and 20 mins from airport.
5.0 / 5.0
a last-minute trip but a wonderful break and much needed vacation. My host was excellent and very sweet and accommodating. For the price the accommodation were great. Very clean and I had everything I needed.
5.0 / 5.0
Ligia was a fabulous host! She welcomed us with great kindness and even extended our check-out time. The location of this oasis could not be more ideal - it sits right in between the best food truck park ever and the ocean! It was perfect for me and my boyfriend. Thanks for all that you did, Ligia!
5.0 / 5.0
This studio room is perfect for anyone interested in having a comfy landing place while exploring all that Maui has to offer. The owner has placed great attention to detail: comfy bed, quality linens, even a bottle of wine in the fridge to celebrate our 30th anniversary!. We walked across the street and were able to see whales in the waterway. You are within walking distance to shops and restaurants. We enjoyed the Saltwater Deli, the 808 t-shirt shop (quality designs!), and Kihea Cafe. We would definitely stay here again!
5.0 / 5.0
I didn’t realize square footage was that small when I booked. If your gone all the time and don’t want to eat in the room then you’ll be fine. It has a pool and outdoor grills AND right across is the beach, in-line skating, and beautiful beaches. Don’t forget to try the Dole Whip at the ice shave places. Yum!
4.0 / 5.0
We had the best time, the cabin was great but if you hate stairs this is not the cabin for you. Not as close the slopes as we were hoping but perfect for a large family. Deer life is very active and a hill for sledding. The driveway was steep so make sure to have four wheel drive. Not a lot of parking. The kitchen had all the goods you need for cooking. The heater works great. Wishing it had a hot tub. But over all great stay. We will be back
5.0 / 5.0
I loved not having to worry about a hotel key and doing a number code instead. The area was perfect for walking for food and entertainment and also short drives to beaches, but better yet we were just across the street! The host was wonderful and very responsive and I much enjoyed being able to try out using a boogie board for the first time. We would come back to Island surf in the future
5.0 / 5.0
I had a great experience staying here! The unit was exactly as described and had everything I needed. The location was fantastic! Right across the street from the beach and walkable to restaurants, bars, shops and the grocery store. The host was also incredibly helpful, thoughtful and responsive.
4.0 / 5.0
This property was ideal for our week on Maui. It was close to the beach and restaurants. It was very clean and came with all the amenities that we required, including beach chairs and towels, snorkel gear, boogie boards and coolers. It is small but since we spent every day out and about we were happy with it. Would consider staying there again.
5.0 / 5.0
This place is perfect for a low budget Hawaiian vacation where your always on the go. We were able to utilize the beach stuff provided and walk down to the beach and use the grill by the pool to cook our own food. There were tons of walkable options for drinks and food in the area as well.
5.0 / 5.0
This is a simple place but has everything you need. Beach chairs, towels, and cooler were perfect for the beaches that are close for walking. The location is great for restaurants and bars nearby to enjoy.
Also fantastic communication from our host! I would definitely recommend this place for a simple place, especially for a short stay. If you are staying longer, you might want a lanai with a view, but if you want a clean well-equipped room at a reasonable price, this is the place for you.
5.0 / 5.0
Everything was as expected, right next to the beach!
5.0 / 5.0
This was my first experience with VRBO. I found it somewhat confusing at the beginning but with help from the owner I was able to get the hang of it. I had an amazing stay in Hawaii and the property was absolutely perfect for my needs. Close to beautiful beaches and shopping and anything I needed.
5.0 / 5.0
We felt this property met our needs as we toured the island of Maui. during the day. We really did not use the property that much since we were gone so much. However we loved that it had some amenities like beach towels, beach chairs, snorkeling equipment, coolers etc. This is truly added vaule.
5.0 / 5.0
Great time staying here! Host was very kind and the property was just perfect for a humble abode
5.0 / 5.0
This was an excellent location. Loved that I could walk to beach, food, shopping. The host was top notch!
5.0 / 5.0
Good location, clean room.
5.0 / 5.0
This property was perfect for my solo trip to Lihei. It was so clean and exactly as pictured. The property owner, Ligia, was so nice and helpful. She even left me a complimentary bottle of wine and a guide to Maui which really helped me plan what I was going to do each day. The location of this property is perfect. So many restaurants and beaches within walking distance. I highly recommend this location!
5.0 / 5.0
You cannot go wrong staying at the Island Surf building. There are bars, food carts, shopping, rentals, and beaches literally all around you.
5.0 / 5.0
Great location in the center of Kihei walking distance to FoodLand, coffee shops, restaurants, etc. Best of all, right across from the beach! Clean property and clean room. Very easy check in process, and we were happy to be welcomed with a bottle of wine. I would stay here again if it’s available for our next adults trip to Maui. For a couple or two people only as it is a room with a bathroom attached, no additional space for others.
4.0 / 5.0
Just as described. It provided us everything we needed at a reasonable price. The check-process would have gotten 5 stars. The owner was marvelous, however, Vrbo was the problem. Info needed was hung up in their “system.”. Same thing happened with our stay in Kona. We used the money saved to do other activities. So if you are planning on doing things,
Other than hanging at the pool, this is a great place to stay. Don’t expect “fluffy”
5.0 / 5.0
Clean hotel style room if you are looking for just a room and bathroom to stay in kihei. Location was really good. Beach restaurants and shops all walking distance. Beach gear towels boogie boards kitchen utensils available with a fridge and microwave.
5.0 / 5.0
Neatly appointed and clean studio condo unit. Good communication and easy check-in/out process. Walking distance to beaches and Kihei triangle.
5.0 / 5.0
We got to stay in our Vrbo that had everything we needed and even more. It was near the beach and there was so many things near by that we could just walk too. Contacting the property manager was easy as well.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Kihei?
The average price for a rental in Kihei is $628 per night. This rental is $219 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at ISLAND SURF STUDIO: Beach, Kalama Ocean Park, South Maui Gardens, “The Triangle”. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at ISLAND SURF STUDIO: Beach, Kalama Ocean Park, South Maui Gardens, “The Triangle”. Enjoy the water!
Is ISLAND SURF STUDIO: Beach, Kalama Ocean Park, South Maui Gardens, “The Triangle” pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at ISLAND SURF STUDIO: Beach, Kalama Ocean Park, South Maui Gardens, “The Triangle”?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and tv.