Gorgeous Oceanfront Complex on Maui! Kanai A Nalu, with FREE parking!
5.0
Outstanding(79 Reviews)Apartment in Maalaea, HI
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this apartment rental
We are 1/2 mile from the Maui Ocean Center Aquarium, Pacific Whale Foundation, Ma‘alaea Harbor and Harbor Shops, and the Mini-Golf Complex!
Kana‘i A Nalu means 'gentle surf, but we call it 'Dad's Paradise.' Kana‘i A Nalu is a beautiful OCEANFRONT complex located near the four-mile stretch of Sugar Beach on Ma‘alaea Bay. Our condo is located on the second floor with gorgeous views from the lanai of the tropical gardens, the pool, the ocean, and the sunrise over Haleakala, the 'House of the Sun,' Maui’s largest dormant volcano. During the winter months, when the humpback whales are in the bay, the lanai may become your full-time residence.
The central tropical garden area has a solar-heated pool, large grassy area, and two grills for all to enjoy! In the late afternoon, the barbecue area is the place to be!
Kana‘i A Nalu appeals to those who don't want to have to walk through a congested lobby or across a busy street to get to the pool or beach. Our guests can easily go from our condo to the beach and back in a few minutes.
Our condo is fully equipped with kitchenware, linens, a dishwasher and a washer/dryer. We also have a nice collection of beach towels, used snorkeling gear, sand toys and boogie boards for you to use on the beach.
The master bedroom has a king-size bed with a connecting bathroom, while the second bedroom has twin beds and a full bathroom in the adjacent hall.
We have made some lovely improvements to the condo in recent years, with tile floors in the main living areas and kitchen, granite countertops in the kitchen and both bathrooms, and with HD TVs in the living/dining area and the master bedroom. We love the relaxed tropical style on island, and that style is reflected in our condo.
When the weather is blistering hot on other parts of the island, Ma‘alaea Bay’s consistent breezes keep the air comfortable at our complex. Inside the condo, each room has a ceiling fan to provide comfort, including the bathrooms. Quiet Mitsubishi Air Conditioners are in the living room and both bedrooms.
Directly across the bay is the town of Kihei; towering above it is Haleakala, elev. 10,023. Sunrises over its summit can be seen from the lanai, and they are stunning!
Our condo is centrally located on the island. We are just down the street from the Maui Ocean Center, Maalaea Harbor, and the Mini-golf/rock climbing center. It is also approximately 9 miles from the Kahului Airport.
***If you are a returning guest to our condo, be sure to ask about our discount.
Keywords: Condo, Oceanview, Oceanfront Complex, Lanai, Tropical Gardens, Haleakala sunrise, Maalaea Bay, Maui Ocean Center Aquarium, Mini golf, walking beach, Turtles, Whale Watching, Harbor, Swimming Pool, Pacific Whale Foundation.
Kana‘i A Nalu means 'gentle surf, but we call it 'Dad's Paradise.' Kana‘i A Nalu is a beautiful OCEANFRONT complex located near the four-mile stretch of Sugar Beach on Ma‘alaea Bay. Our condo is located on the second floor with gorgeous views from the lanai of the tropical gardens, the pool, the ocean, and the sunrise over Haleakala, the 'House of the Sun,' Maui’s largest dormant volcano. During the winter months, when the humpback whales are in the bay, the lanai may become your full-time residence.
The central tropical garden area has a solar-heated pool, large grassy area, and two grills for all to enjoy! In the late afternoon, the barbecue area is the place to be!
Kana‘i A Nalu appeals to those who don't want to have to walk through a congested lobby or across a busy street to get to the pool or beach. Our guests can easily go from our condo to the beach and back in a few minutes.
Our condo is fully equipped with kitchenware, linens, a dishwasher and a washer/dryer. We also have a nice collection of beach towels, used snorkeling gear, sand toys and boogie boards for you to use on the beach.
The master bedroom has a king-size bed with a connecting bathroom, while the second bedroom has twin beds and a full bathroom in the adjacent hall.
We have made some lovely improvements to the condo in recent years, with tile floors in the main living areas and kitchen, granite countertops in the kitchen and both bathrooms, and with HD TVs in the living/dining area and the master bedroom. We love the relaxed tropical style on island, and that style is reflected in our condo.
When the weather is blistering hot on other parts of the island, Ma‘alaea Bay’s consistent breezes keep the air comfortable at our complex. Inside the condo, each room has a ceiling fan to provide comfort, including the bathrooms. Quiet Mitsubishi Air Conditioners are in the living room and both bedrooms.
Directly across the bay is the town of Kihei; towering above it is Haleakala, elev. 10,023. Sunrises over its summit can be seen from the lanai, and they are stunning!
Our condo is centrally located on the island. We are just down the street from the Maui Ocean Center, Maalaea Harbor, and the Mini-golf/rock climbing center. It is also approximately 9 miles from the Kahului Airport.
***If you are a returning guest to our condo, be sure to ask about our discount.
Keywords: Condo, Oceanview, Oceanfront Complex, Lanai, Tropical Gardens, Haleakala sunrise, Maalaea Bay, Maui Ocean Center Aquarium, Mini golf, walking beach, Turtles, Whale Watching, Harbor, Swimming Pool, Pacific Whale Foundation.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Maalaea, HI
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(79 Reviews)5.0
Perfect is the right word- the location, the accommodations, the owner.
The condo is located close to everything, but in a calm, relaxing location just a 2-minute walk to the beach. The condo is very comfortable, and well stocked, with everything to cook meals and the grill to cookout by the pool, and the balcony to watch the waves roll in and the sun come up with a nice cup of coffee. Having the twin beds is great, so that both my kids had their own sleeping location.
Terri (the owner) is very welcoming and so helpful. Her welcome packet had great island info, and she has truly prepped the condo with everything you need for a great vacation. Highly recommend, and hope that she will allow us the opportunity to stay again in the future.
Mahalo!
5.0
This condo is amazing!!!! It’s in a great location, wonderfully stocked and the hosts were amazing to work with!! The mornings on the balcony drinking coffee and watching whales started the days off right and the evening walks on the nearby beach or the kids swimming in the pool was the perfect ending each evening! We would definitely stay here again!!!
5.0
We were thrilled with the location, the view and the amenities. Truly all we needed was inside this condo. Communication with the owner was easy and we didn't need anything during our stay. The best surprise was how close the beach was to walk to which we did almost every day rather than drive around the island. For a few of our nights were were unlucky with a few loud renters from other suites but not after dark. We will absolutely look up this suite when we come back to the island next! Mahalo!
5.0
We stayed here for 9 nights and couldn’t be happier! This place was perfect for our family of 4. The condo is beautiful, clean, and had all of the amenities we needed. The property is quiet, well cared for, and adjacent to a great beach. The view from the lanai is beautiful. Having beach chairs, towels, and boogie boards available made it easy to have a great time! The owner, Terri, is attentive and conscientious. She seemed truly concerned with making sure our needs were met. I highly recommend this lovely place for your stay on Maui!
5.0
We enjoyed our stay in this lovely condo in Maalaea. It is in a quiet area of the island, but close to the Maalaea Harbor that has shops and many excursion options that take off from there. It is a convenient and close walk to the harbor from the condo.
We were lucky to have the owners of the condo on the property during our stay. It was so nice to meet them and have a personal connection. We can see why that place is special to their family.
Mahalo! The Smith Family
5.0
Appreciated all the extras available for our use
5.0
Beautiful views, lots of whale sightings, well maintained property, owner thoughtfully provided all we needed to make our visit special.
5.0
Kanai a Nalu has been our favourite accommodation for many years. The ocean views and whale watching from the lanai as well as the ease of access to the pool, beach, bbq's made it the perfect location to bring the whole family. This particular unit is well furnished, has updated air conditioning, and is located a short distance from the elevator. We will be back!
5.0
This was our second time staying in this condo, we absolutely love this complex! Very clean, Terri is super helpful, grounds are beautiful and beach is very easy to access! Will stay here again for sure!
5.0
We had an amazing experience staying here and Terri was great at communicating and resolving any issues. There are many extras included in this home that make your vacation much more enjoyable. Everything you need to go to the beach: chairs, umbrella, coolers, snorkel gear, hats, etc. There was plenty of laundry supplies and dishwasher packets. If you like to cook, it has everything you need. I would highly recommend staying here. The beach is an easy walk. The area is very quiet compared to other resort areas on the island. The street is a dead end that ends at the beach.
5.0
We had an amazing experience staying here and Terri was great at communicating and resolving any issues. There are many extras included in this home that make your vacation much more enjoyable. Everything you need to go to the beach: chairs, umbrella, coolers, snorkel gear, hats, etc. There was plenty of laundry supplies and dishwasher packets. If you like to cook, it has everything you need. I would highly recommend staying here. The beach is an easy walk. The area is very quiet compared to other resort areas on the island. The street is a dead end that ends at the beach.
5.0
Beautiful, quiet, and perfect location. Everything you could want in this condo to make our vacation just what we hoped for. Communication with Terri the owner to introduce us to the fun places to visit, shop, etc was awesome. Would stay there again for sure!!
5.0
Great location for a week on Maui. Condo had everything we needed to cook and bbq for 4. A/C was wonderful. Short walk to sandy beach and harbor. Nice, quiet area.
5.0
The location of the condominium is perfect. It allows easy access to any part of the island. The property is beautiful, quiet, and relaxing and the host is very responsive to any needs. The condominium is well appointed with everything you need for the beach
5.0
Terri was an amazing host and communicated with us the whole way and went over and above with all the amenities and extras! The location was perfect for our first visit as it was central to everything! There is easy access to the beach and the condo has all the equipment you need for the beach!
The only thing I would suggest is there could be a few more hooks or places to hang up wet clothes but that is the case for every accommodation that we have been to.
Thank you to Terri at Dad's place, truly a magical vacation with my teenager and senior dad!
Mahalo!
5.0
Beautiful stay
Very spacious, very well appointed two bedroom two bath. Ocean views from the lanai. Better than the pictures. Very responsive and friendly host. We will stay here again if possible
5.0
It was such a gift to stay here. The place was well maintained, was very comfortable, and had everything we needed for trips to the beach. It was lovely to sit on the balcony and look out at the bay, seeing whales in the distance. Terri was a thoughtful and well-prepared host. Can't recommend this property enough.
5.0
Paradise Found
We knew we were in for a great week from our first conversation with our host (Terri) The place was so clean and stocked with everything we needed to have a good time. Perfect location, everything we wanted to do was approximately 20 minutes or less in every direction. General Store within walking distance with a great little cafe for coffee in the morning. The breeze coming off the ocean was great, we never had to use the AC. Great snorkeling right off the beach behind the unit. We saw lots of fish and a few sea turtles. We had a great time and highly recommend Terri’s Dad’s Place. We hope to come back in the not so distant future ! Mahalo
5.0
Dad’s paradise is just that!
Excellent condo and location. Everything for this condo is accurately stated in the write up and photos. We enjoyed the balcony and seating for 4, the sun is bright and too hot between 6:30 and 11, but all other times was perfect with nice view of property, ocean and Haleakala!
Excellent boogie boarding right out front, surfers farther down towards marina, and snorkeling out front when calmer. People around island get excited seeing turtles, there’s turtles all around here. We snorkeled within a few feet of 3 turtles for 30 minutes watching them eat on a reef right in front our first day. The water was cloudy but was better actually than two beaches in wailea.
Beach is small right in front (waves with cover mist of it) but the large beach is about 100 yards down or can sit on grass above the beach. Very private with only few people on beach. We either were only ones in water or on sand, or maybe 10 others tops.
BBQ’s are big and good enough for 4 people cooking at a time. Pool is small and basic. Grounds are simple but very clean and well kept up.
There’s definitely many fancier and newer properties with more amenities. But for this price range, it was perfect for us for a mix of staying put all day and other days exploring the island.
5.0
We had a wonderful time in Maui!! The condo was true to its description, had everything we needed. The grounds are small and quiet, we had such a busy itinerary so the property was suitable for our needs . We were 20-30 minutes from most of our chosen beach locations . Highly recommended Mill house Inn for a dinner - just gorgeous property and 9 minutes from the condo ! Go before sunset as the grounds are not to be missed
5.0
It was such a gift to stay here. The place was well maintained, was very comfortable, and had everything we needed for trips to the beach. It was lovely to sit on the balcony and look out at the bay, seeing whales in the distance. Terri was a thoughtful and well-prepared host. Can't recommend this property enough.
5.0
The place was excellently located to enjoy as much as Maui as possible. Stocked with extras you might need for your stay. Like all condos, issues can pop up. We had trouble with a fan and Terri took care of it. A drain pipe on the ac unit above must have slipped loose, causing water to drip on our patio. We reached out to Terri and the issue was resolved. That’s how I know she is a great host for her property. It easy to be a good host when everything goes along easily. It is much harder to be an excellent host while having to take care of condo issues while you have a guest using the property. We just went about enjoying our wonderful Maui vacation and Terri took care of things. It was nice to deal with someone who when the said they would take care of an issue , it was taken care of My family plans to return in a couple years and the whole group agreed that we would want to repeat at Terri’s place.
Thanks again, loved our trip
Jeff Jordan
5.0
Perfection
It was such a gift to stay here. The place was well maintained, was very comfortable, and had everything we needed for trips to the beach. It was lovely to sit on the balcony and look out at the bay, seeing whales in the distance. Terri was a thoughtful and well-prepared host. Can't recommend this property enough.
5.0
Great trip
We had a wonderful time in Maui!! The condo was true to its description, had everything we needed. The grounds are small and quiet, we had such a busy itinerary so the property was suitable for our needs . We were 20-30 minutes from most of our chosen beach locations . Highly recommended Mill house Inn for a dinner - just gorgeous property and 9 minutes from the condo ! Go before sunset as the grounds are not to be missed
5.0
Terri is on top of things
The place was excellently located to enjoy as much as Maui as possible. Stocked with extras you might need for your stay. Like all condos, issues can pop up. We had trouble with a fan and Terri took care of it. A drain pipe on the ac unit above must have slipped loose, causing water to drip on our patio. We reached out to Terri and the issue was resolved. That’s how I know she is a great host for her property. It easy to be a good host when everything goes along easily. It is much harder to be an excellent host while having to take care of condo issues while you have a guest using the property. We just went about enjoying our wonderful Maui vacation and Terri took care of things. It was nice to deal with someone who when the said they would take care of an issue , it was taken care of My family plans to return in a couple years and the whole group agreed that we would want to repeat at Terri’s place.
Thanks again, loved our trip
Jeff Jordan
5.0
Excellent excellent excellent accommodations and the owner of the condo was so accommodating. There were 3 families in 3 different condos in this complex. This condo was furnished like a beach home should be. Boogie boards, skin boards, beach chairs, beach umbrella, beaches bags, towels. Then there was the condiments in the kitchen and the first aid and lotions in the bathrooms fully stocked. Oh and the bound book on table with all the information you need for the island. That is worth its weight in gold. Every condo had a view and you really did not need an air conditioner with all the fans and opening windows worked perfectly. The view was breathtaking and I could see my grandkids in the pool. Which they were in every day. Also the 2 large gas’s bbq by the pool were perfect for our large family. This is the First time I stayed in this location which was Centrally located. We could walk up the road for small shops and restaurants. Planning our days for different beaches we got up early to get parking. Would Come back to the condo for pool time and then we plan our evenings going up to Wailea area or all the way to the other end Kaanapali area and never had a problem getting into a restaurant ( 11 of us )we just had to plan on a travel time. I have been planning this family trip for 10 years and the accommodations wonderful thank you again Terri.
5.0
Family vacation ages 9 - 70
Excellent excellent excellent accommodations and the owner of the condo was so accommodating. There were 3 families in 3 different condos in this complex. This condo was furnished like a beach home should be. Boogie boards, skin boards, beach chairs, beach umbrella, beaches bags, towels. Then there was the condiments in the kitchen and the first aid and lotions in the bathrooms fully stocked. Oh and the bound book on table with all the information you need for the island. That is worth its weight in gold. Every condo had a view and you really did not need an air conditioner with all the fans and opening windows worked perfectly. The view was breathtaking and I could see my grandkids in the pool. Which they were in every day. Also the 2 large gas’s bbq by the pool were perfect for our large family. This is the First time I stayed in this location which was Centrally located. We could walk up the road for small shops and restaurants. Planning our days for different beaches we got up early to get parking. Would Come back to the condo for pool time and then we plan our evenings going up to Wailea area or all the way to the other end Kaanapali area and never had a problem getting into a restaurant ( 11 of us )we just had to plan on a travel time. I have been planning this family trip for 10 years and the accommodations wonderful thank you again Terri.
5.0
This was one of the nicest condos we have stayed in. Very well furnished, everything you could possibly need. Even a medicine cabinet with lotions, gels, etc. every spice, condiments and beach accessories. Incredible view with whale watching all day. Very quiet, extremely well maintained property. Terri was a delight to work with. She treated us like family. A+++++++ rating.
5.0
Loved it
This was one of the nicest condos we have stayed in. Very well furnished, everything you could possibly need. Even a medicine cabinet with lotions, gels, etc. every spice, condiments and beach accessories. Incredible view with whale watching all day. Very quiet, extremely well maintained property. Terri was a delight to work with. She treated us like family. A+++++++ rating.
5.0
Staying in the center of the island made everything very accessible. The road to Hana and the volcano took an entire day and it was nice that we didnt have to drive all the way to the other side afterwards. And vice versa…. Spent a few days at the other end (Front Beach, Kaanapoli, black rock) and only 20 minutes back home:).
Could see whales from our balcony and grounds were very clean and quiet.
Having all the extras in the condo saved us hundreds! We used scuba gear several times and only needed a couple things out of the medicine cabinet/kitchen cubby once ir twice, but was nice to have some in hand without having to buy a complete bottle. It also felt good to leave extra unopened things that We bought, didnt need and didnt want to carry back home.
Terri was amazing and we enjoyed having the air conditioning in December. The days were warm and after coming home from the beach, showering, it was nice to sit in the A/C.
We had morning sun on the balcony and evening shade! Would definitely recommend and stay again!
5.0
Perfect location!
Staying in the center of the island made everything very accessible. The road to Hana and the volcano took an entire day and it was nice that we didnt have to drive all the way to the other side afterwards. And vice versa…. Spent a few days at the other end (Front Beach, Kaanapoli, black rock) and only 20 minutes back home:).
Could see whales from our balcony and grounds were very clean and quiet.
Having all the extras in the condo saved us hundreds! We used scuba gear several times and only needed a couple things out of the medicine cabinet/kitchen cubby once ir twice, but was nice to have some in hand without having to buy a complete bottle. It also felt good to leave extra unopened things that We bought, didnt need and didnt want to carry back home.
Terri was amazing and we enjoyed having the air conditioning in December. The days were warm and after coming home from the beach, showering, it was nice to sit in the A/C.
We had morning sun on the balcony and evening shade! Would definitely recommend and stay again!
5.0
If you want a clean beautiful place to stay that is RIGHT ON THE BEACH, this is it! We feel so incredibly lucky to have stayed here. Our boys loved walking down to the beach and snorkeling every day, with amazing fish and turtles right off the shore! I'd love to stay here again. The only downside is everyone's voices echo in the courtyard, however I'm not sure how to fix that other than telling every renter on property to ensure they're quiet on their lanais.
5.0
Amazing location!
If you want a clean beautiful place to stay that is RIGHT ON THE BEACH, this is it! We feel so incredibly lucky to have stayed here. Our boys loved walking down to the beach and snorkeling every day, with amazing fish and turtles right off the shore! I'd love to stay here again. The only downside is everyone's voices echo in the courtyard, however I'm not sure how to fix that other than telling every renter on property to ensure they're quiet on their lanais.
5.0
This well supplied, clean, and cozy condo was in the perfect location for our family of 4 ( including 2 older teenage boys) It was a great starting point each day for our excursions or if we just wanted to hang around and relax at the beach and pool. Terri was in constant contact before and provided full information on anything needed! The view every day and night from the lanai was so relaxing with the cool breeze! Would highly recommend!
5.0
Terri anticipates every need. The condo is very orderly--even the kitchen junk drawer is neat--and well stocked with all you could want for a great beach vacation. The complex had a range of ages--from little kids splashing in the pool, to 20 something's playing spikeball after a day of surfing, to Dad's waiting their turn at the two grills. But everyone was considerate and well mannered. So at night and early in the morning, all we heard was the surf. I liked the quiet location but it was also within easy driving distance of all the must-see Maui sites--Lahaine and Kaanapali, the Hana Highway, Haleakala crater and more.
5.0
Family Maui trip
This well supplied, clean, and cozy condo was in the perfect location for our family of 4 ( including 2 older teenage boys) It was a great starting point each day for our excursions or if we just wanted to hang around and relax at the beach and pool. Terri was in constant contact before and provided full information on anything needed! The view every day and night from the lanai was so relaxing with the cool breeze! Would highly recommend!
5.0
Pristine and well-equiped condo in a great location
Terri anticipates every need. The condo is very orderly--even the kitchen junk drawer is neat--and well stocked with all you could want for a great beach vacation. The complex had a range of ages--from little kids splashing in the pool, to 20 something's playing spikeball after a day of surfing, to Dad's waiting their turn at the two grills. But everyone was considerate and well mannered. So at night and early in the morning, all we heard was the surf. I liked the quiet location but it was also within easy driving distance of all the must-see Maui sites--Lahaine and Kaanapali, the Hana Highway, Haleakala crater and more.
5.0
Great place - perfect for snorkeling, and great Long Beach walks!
5.0
Great Beaches!
Great place - perfect for snorkeling, and great Long Beach walks!
5.0
We have just returned from a wonderful week in Maui at this beautiful condo. It was so well equipped - all the beach gear you could ever need and just a really well appointed home. The location was great - quiet and away from the crowds of the bigger resort areas. Easy mid-island location making exploring very easy. Terri was absolutely wonderful to work with. We will definitely be back!
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Maalaea?
The average price for a rental in Maalaea is $593 per night. This rental is $28 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Gorgeous Oceanfront Complex on Maui! Kanai A Nalu, with FREE parking!. 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 Gorgeous Oceanfront Complex on Maui! Kanai A Nalu, with FREE parking!. Enjoy the water!
Is Gorgeous Oceanfront Complex on Maui! Kanai A Nalu, with FREE parking! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Gorgeous Oceanfront Complex on Maui! Kanai A Nalu, with FREE parking!?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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