Ocean View-Upfront #277 Dolphin Bldg, Kaanapali Beach
Villa in Kaanapali, HI
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this villa rental
********* Come relax and unwind at the Maui Kaanapali Villas
in the 2-story Dolphin Building. Condo 277 has beautiful views from the private covered lanai of the blue ocean, swimming pool and lush green west Maui mountains.
Great walking and jogging trail along the Oceanside to other resorts and restaurants too.
Kaanapali Beach is the best sandy beach for walking, swimming, snorkeling, sunbathing and whale watching.
#277 has a Lofted One bedroom "sleeping area" with a Beauty Rest King size bed for two people.
The tiled Lanai on the 2nd floor measures 7 feet x 14’ and overlooks the swimming pool, ocean, island of Lanai and the lush green West Maui mountains.
Castaways Cafe at ocean and poolside serves breakfast, lunch, dinner...plus a full bar in a very relaxed atmosphere.
Many shops and restaurants are nearby at Whalers Village…a short walk from Maui Kaanapali Villas resort…or hop on the free Trolley Bus shuttle to Whalers Village.
Hawaiian style low-key Dolphin building offers peace and true relaxation unlike modern high-rise buildings.
Stairs to entrance at 2-story Dolphin Bldg.
No elevator: stairs to bedroom...NOT suitable for children or persons with disabilities.
Upgraded full kitchen with granite counters, large refrigerator and large tile flooring.
Upgraded decor with Leather furniture (new in December 2023).
New glass sliding patio-lanai doors installed summer 224.
Air-conditioner located in loft bedroom
Living room has “sun-blocking” liner in green drapes to keep sunlight out for those that want to sleep late in the morning.
Leather sofa in Living room is not a pullout sofa-sleeper.
Condo sleeps only two people in the King size bedroom.
Wireless internet access from anywhere in the condo.
Daily fresh beach towels available in Aloha Tower at check-in reception desk
•2 GUESTS MAXIMUM {NO exceptions}
AIR CONDITIONING
• VIEW of Ocean & Pool & West Maui Mountains from lanai
• Two Swimming Pools: 1 @ Dolphin Bldg/1 @ Coconut bldg at back of resort and Hot tub pools
• Fitness Gym building
• coin-operated washers/dryers in Laundry building next to Fitness building
• Shuffleboard; BBQ grills at resort
• Ocean view restaurant...casual style and full bar
Daily fresh beach towels available at front-desk
Fresh coffee available until around 9am up in the lobby
Kaanapali Golf course & Tennis courts nearby
• Whalers Village - 15 minute walk
• Beach Rentals out front for boogie boards/paddle boards
• Resort/Parking charge $35 daily + Tax payable to front-desk at Check-In
• Smoking Prohibited in condos; but allowed in designated areas on Resort Property outside
Taxes: State of Hawaii Honolulu TA 10.25% + Maui County 3% (effective November 1, 2021) + General Excise Tax 4.7%
State of Hawaii Tax ID Number TA-097-460-3264-01
State of Hawaii Tax ID Number GE-097-460-3264-01
in the 2-story Dolphin Building. Condo 277 has beautiful views from the private covered lanai of the blue ocean, swimming pool and lush green west Maui mountains.
Great walking and jogging trail along the Oceanside to other resorts and restaurants too.
Kaanapali Beach is the best sandy beach for walking, swimming, snorkeling, sunbathing and whale watching.
#277 has a Lofted One bedroom "sleeping area" with a Beauty Rest King size bed for two people.
The tiled Lanai on the 2nd floor measures 7 feet x 14’ and overlooks the swimming pool, ocean, island of Lanai and the lush green West Maui mountains.
Castaways Cafe at ocean and poolside serves breakfast, lunch, dinner...plus a full bar in a very relaxed atmosphere.
Many shops and restaurants are nearby at Whalers Village…a short walk from Maui Kaanapali Villas resort…or hop on the free Trolley Bus shuttle to Whalers Village.
Hawaiian style low-key Dolphin building offers peace and true relaxation unlike modern high-rise buildings.
Stairs to entrance at 2-story Dolphin Bldg.
No elevator: stairs to bedroom...NOT suitable for children or persons with disabilities.
Upgraded full kitchen with granite counters, large refrigerator and large tile flooring.
Upgraded decor with Leather furniture (new in December 2023).
New glass sliding patio-lanai doors installed summer 224.
Air-conditioner located in loft bedroom
Living room has “sun-blocking” liner in green drapes to keep sunlight out for those that want to sleep late in the morning.
Leather sofa in Living room is not a pullout sofa-sleeper.
Condo sleeps only two people in the King size bedroom.
Wireless internet access from anywhere in the condo.
Daily fresh beach towels available in Aloha Tower at check-in reception desk
•2 GUESTS MAXIMUM {NO exceptions}
AIR CONDITIONING
• VIEW of Ocean & Pool & West Maui Mountains from lanai
• Two Swimming Pools: 1 @ Dolphin Bldg/1 @ Coconut bldg at back of resort and Hot tub pools
• Fitness Gym building
• coin-operated washers/dryers in Laundry building next to Fitness building
• Shuffleboard; BBQ grills at resort
• Ocean view restaurant...casual style and full bar
Daily fresh beach towels available at front-desk
Fresh coffee available until around 9am up in the lobby
Kaanapali Golf course & Tennis courts nearby
• Whalers Village - 15 minute walk
• Beach Rentals out front for boogie boards/paddle boards
• Resort/Parking charge $35 daily + Tax payable to front-desk at Check-In
• Smoking Prohibited in condos; but allowed in designated areas on Resort Property outside
Taxes: State of Hawaii Honolulu TA 10.25% + Maui County 3% (effective November 1, 2021) + General Excise Tax 4.7%
State of Hawaii Tax ID Number TA-097-460-3264-01
State of Hawaii Tax ID Number GE-097-460-3264-01
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Kaanapali, HI
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Reviews
5.0
This was our 3rd trip to Maui, our 6th accommodation, and I can safely say that this was the best experience we’ve had so far.
I obsess over details to find high value gems on the island and I grantee this condo punches well above its weight.
5.0
Love, love, love this resort and George and Cynthia's unit is one of the best we've stayed in there. Proximity to pool and beach is fantastic. The EXTRA FIRM bed is so comfortable that I'm ordering the same mattress for myself at home! I will definitely be looking to stay in this unit again.
5.0
This was our 5th time staying at MKV & this unit was excellent!
5.0
Rental rates and fees are to high
5.0
Great location
5.0
Our room was clean and very conveniently located. The view was perfect, as we could see the ocean and also watch family in the pool. We would definitely consider this room for another trip.
5.0
The property is a condo type location with a pool and bar in view from balcony, also is view to a degree is the ocean. For those complaining about the view of ocean, all the pictures are accurate, I had no issue and view was what I expected. The owner is very nice and kind and I can tell she wanted us to be comfortable and have a good time.
5.0
Everything here was perfect! The ocean view from the balcony, access to everything we needed, and the communication from owners was A plus! I would stay here again and I thank Cynthia and George!
5.0
We normally stay at another place and always wanted to stay near Castaway Cafe. It was well worth the change... this place is peaceful quiet ocean front has the great castaway cafe for dining and we just looooooooooove the gardens. The unit is perfection with the upstairs bedroom.... a proper condo! Cant be beat really
5.0
We have stayed at MKV many times. We love this property and have stayed in several units. This was a great unit for my husband and I. Photos well represented the unit. Close to the pool, beach and Castaways restaurant - looking forward to our next stay!
5.0
My husband and I had an absolutely wonderful vacation. The condo is just as advertised and all the amenities were just as we needed them to be from the comfortable bed to the stocked kitchen to the beach chairs and then there is the view from the lanai. The view is to die for! Eating breakfast while gazing at the ocean is heavenly.
Thanks to the Nelsons for a great holiday stay!
5.0
We had a fantastic view and location. The patio overlooked the pool and provided a great view of the ocean. This was an ideal spot for spending the week in Maui.
The inside was a little tired, but who spends their vacation inside?
5.0
View of the pool and beach. Short walk as well.
5.0
Great
5.0
We have stayed at this property many, many times but this condo is one of the nicest of all and in a perfect location in the resort. Fantastic communication from George! The condo was equipped with everything one could need on vacation. We hope we have the opportunity to rent this wonderful place again in the future. Maui no ka oi!!
5.0
Amazing place to stay. We hope to come back someday soon.
5.0
Very nice room overlooking the pool with ocean views
5.0
This was my first time taking my daughter to the island and the condo made it perfect.
1.0
This property has just one bed.
The owner George knew I was coming with my brother and he didn’t inform us.
There was a sofa, but it only had two cushioms.
I notified him that my brother was not able to stay at the property and he had to find his own place to stay since he wasn’t comfortable sleeping in the bed with me. I also informed VRBO, but I booked this property for two people and it wasn’t fit for two people unless you’re a couple willing to sleep together.
Instead of somehow reimbursing me, George changed his listing to make it a little more accurate. VRBO Told me they could not help me since I did not make the complaint within the first 12 hours (my flight was actually canceled and I missed the first 24 hours of this reservation).
I would also say, that the ocean is barely visible if you lean your head off the balcony.
This is the reason they put mirrors on the side wall of the balcony, to make the ocean visible by reflection only.
Also, Retail floors are fairly grimy, so I had to leave my sandals on the entire time. I put a towel down next to the shower, The white towel turned dark with dirt. Also, the TV/remote/menu was not functional. Netflix also did not work on the TV.
I am a frequent traveler number and therefore I am shocked and surprised by the other reviews.
5.0
We have been visiting the Kaanapali Villas for 20 years. Perfect location overlooking everything! It felt like home. Thank you!
5.0
Wonderful. Both the condo and Maui Kaanapali Villas. Quiet, spacious, and totally comfortable.
2.5
We Love D277!!!
5.0
The property was amazing with a beautiful lanai facing the ocean. Great location
5.0
This was my 2nd time to this property (different room this time) and it's even better than the first. The resort is in a great location, easy access to miles of beach, swimming, food and activities. Clean, accurate description of room and process before I got there was fantastic as George was beyond prompt on answering all my questions and concerns. Highly recommend George and Vrbo.
5.0
Over many years we have stayed at several properties in the "oceanside" category. This is by far the best equipped in terms of cooking, cleaning and general amenities. Great view, comfy bed - very happy with our stay.
5.0
Beach location and property the best! Room above expectations. Arrival info was a little lacking, but we just went to front desk and they had everything for us to access room.
5.0
This unit is very comfortably set up for a couples stay, but easily can entertain six, as I did a number of evenings. The deck overlooks the pool, restaurant, out to the beach, ocean and Lanai and is a wonderful spot to have a meal or just relax. If you are a "big resort" kind of person, this may not be your kind of place. For me the MKV would always be my first choice for a wonderful Hawaiian holiday.
5.0
We loved our stay at George and Cynthia’s property on Maui. We will definitely be back!!
2.5
It was all as advertised, the wife and I have traveled to MKV for the past 4 years and view the property has a real gem. We look forward to our return. Also a big thanks to the Nelsons for there great property and working through all the arrangements!!
2.5
This condo and its location were perfect for our 30th anniversary celebration in Maui. If we are so fortunate as to be able to return to Maui we would not hesitate to stay here again if it's available. The owners have decorated and organized the condo wonderfully, and it was super clean. The king-sized bed was very comfortable as well. Mahalo for sharing your condo!
2.5
Sadly our three weeks in Maui are over but this condo and this special place akv made for a trip of a lifetime! The condo is so warm and decorated with everything you need to feel at home mahola Cynthia and George for making our time here perfect I'm going to miss having my coffee on your terrace looking for the whales! We also did the coastal trail everyday and it has to be one of the best places to walk as is everywhere here!
2.5
This was an amazing place in a perfect setting. More modern than most of what you can find in HI and situated near the water and right at the pool. We had a great experience working with the owners and would definitely like to return.
2.5
We have stayed in a few different condos here in the Villas and were very impressed with our decision to rent this unit. From the corespondence with the owners as we finalized our reservation to the exceptional, updated & cleanliness of the interior and the lanai this was definitely an excellent choice.
We found the owners to be very responsive and a pleasure to work with and the unit is absolutely fabulous with spectacular views.
2.5
It truly felt like home. We had everything we needed, including the amazing view from the lanai. I recommend breakfast and dinner on that lanai.
2.5
We enjoyed our stay at Kaanapali Villas very much. The property was well maintained and the room was very well decorated. The view was nice of both the pool and ocean. We never had any problems with noise from the pool but during the day we really didn't stay in the room much either. We were able to park close to our room and were at the beach in two minutes. Its a great swimming beach, not great for snorkeling but black rock is an easy 15 min walk down the beach. We were only able to get part of our luggage up the stairs to the loft above. I unpacked mine using the drawers in the bathroom downstairs. Its a smaller resort but easy walking to the bigger resorts, which we checked out and were still happy with our choice for the price we paid. As long as it remains affordable this place is a jewel! The only small concern was the airconditioner it worked fine but we would of liked it a bit cooler at night, but all and all we would stay here again gladly!
2.5
Loved our stay in Maui. MKV was a perfect resort for us. If you are looking for a smaller and quieter resort this is it. the condo was exactly like the pictures. Very clean and nicely updated. Fully equipped kitchen and large lanai was great. The first morning having coffee on the lanai we saw whales spouting in the distance! What a way to start holiday! The owners Cynthia and George will answer any questions you may have. They are quick to respond with any issues. As others have said the spiral staircase is v tight and may be difficult for people who have knee or hip problems. It was too tight to get our suitcases upstairs but not a big deal. Would definitely come back to this condo again.
2.5
We had a fabulous stay here! The location is just perfect for walking around town & short drives to some of our favorite beaches! We loved the relaxed setting of the condo. The inside of this condo is beautifully done! I would recommend this to anyone looking to stay in Kaanapali.Our communication with the condo owners Cynthia and George was fantastic they responded in a very timely manner to any enquiry during the booking process and right up to the end of our stay. They were also very helpful with recommendations for local services. The condo owners provided a folder with comprehensive info on all the local amenities and recommended eating - very helpful!
We will be making this a regular stay, cannot say enough thank you so much. Steve & Veronica
2.5
We had a wonderful time there.
We enjoyed the lanai overlooking the pool and ocean and especially enjoyed the location of the complex.The condo was as the photos showed.The owners are very concerned that their guests have an enjoyable experience.
The condo was well maintained, spotless and very comfortable for us.
We highly recommend it.
We would definately go back.
2.5
My husband & his family have stayed at Maui Ka'anapali Villas twice, and my husband & I have stayed at MKV twice---we loved every moment of it. The pool & hot tub are clean and beautiful, and you can walk straight from your condo through the lawn and onto the beach. You can snorkel right there & see a ton of sea turtles!
This particular condo (Dolphin #277) has the ideal location! It's on second floor, so you can safely leave the sliding doors open at night and listen to the ocean as you sleep. The condo is classy & comfortable. The decor is perfect for a Maui condo, without being obnoxious or overly beachy. We ate every meal on the lanai which provides a perfect view of the ocean AND has mirrors on the opposite wall so that wherever you sit on the lanai you have a view of the ocean. The condo is extremely clean & well-maintained. We had one concern as soon as we arrived (the bed supports weren't secure) and the condo owner sent a repairman over immediately! The kitchen has everything you need and was recently redone. We loved every minute we spent here (of course the majority was spent enjoying the beach & pool area!).
We highly recommend staying at Maui Ka'anapali Villas, particularly this condo! It was a wonderful experience.
2.5
The two of us loved it! Perfect for two people. Every amenity you could want in the unit is there. And everything is neat and tidy and labeled. Location at the MKV resort is perfect, allowing us a view from the lanai of the pool and the water as well. Everything described in the owner's description is right-on. And Kaanapali beach is the greatest in the world! Once you step onto the beach from this unit, we rented snorkels and cabanas, and we walked north to Napili a few miles on the beach, and also south a shorter distance to Black Rock. One thing to note for people considering rental here: spiral staircase up to the bedroom loft is best for people who have no mobility problems. It is narrow, and although it was no problem for us, if you have mobility problems you may want to consider that issue! Air conditioner worked great, and the whole area is simply "paradise". The owners clearly take pride in ownership in their unit. We cooked most of our food in the very nice kitchen, and brought lunches to our daily destinations. Great communication with the owners.
FAQs
How much does this villa cost compared to others in Kaanapali?
The average price for a rental in Kaanapali is $1,064 per night. This rental is $294 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this villa?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Ocean View-Upfront #277 Dolphin Bldg, Kaanapali Beach . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this villa?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Ocean View-Upfront #277 Dolphin Bldg, Kaanapali Beach . Enjoy the water!
Is Ocean View-Upfront #277 Dolphin Bldg, Kaanapali Beach pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this villa is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Ocean View-Upfront #277 Dolphin Bldg, Kaanapali Beach ?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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