Relaxing Ocean Front Views on Maui! Island Sands Condominium
5.0
Outstanding(130 Reviews)Apartment in Maalaea, HI
4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
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About this apartment rental
This rare ocean-front condo is stunning! Listen to the sound of the ocean from the comfort of your home, while watching whales (Dec-April) and Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles all year long!
Located a five minute walk from boats, Maui Ocean Center Aquarium, shops and restaurants at Maalaea Harbor!
The condo offers a fully stocked kitchen—convection toaster oven, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, blender, and full size fridge. Washer and dryer.
The bedroom offers a beautiful teak King-sized bed, ample closet space and the tiled bathroom offers a large shower.
Remodeled and updated, 20 feet from the water! Designed for beauty and comfort, there is an air-conditioner, comfortable couch, pillow top queen-sized bed, large tiled shower, TV, WiFI, and lovely lanai with table and chairs. DID I MENTION THE VIEW? The view is enchanting! You simply cannot get closer to the water without jumping in!
Condo is located on fourth floor (elevator access) with 180 degree, unobstructed ocean views!
Ma'alaea is soooo conveniently located! Just about 12 minutes from the airport, 10 minutes from Costco, 15 minutes to Kihei, 25 minutes to Lahaina and 10 seconds to the ocean! Great surfing and snorkeling right out the front door, a long, beautiful beach for walks, shops, restaurants, the aquarium, and snorkel/dive boats, fishing boats, sunset cruises—all just five minutes away. There is a sweet little beach park just a five minute walk down the road. The Island Sands complex offers a pool as well!
Located off the the hwy, on a relatively remote beach where you will see almost no one else.
There is no more sugar cane on Maui so any write ups you may have seen about the inconvenience from burning sugar cane no longer happens!!
The view includes: watching the sunrise —or moonrise!—over Haleakala, gazing out to Molokini Crater, watching the sunset off of Kahoolawe, boats coming to and from the harbor, surfers at "Freight Train" surf site, Humpback whales from Dec. through April, Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles all year long! It truly is magical, mesmerizing and ever-changing!
We live about 30 minutes away and are happy to greet you in person if need be, however, we are all set up for self-check in so you can get in easily. We are always a phone call or text message away if you need absolutely anything. Our goal is for you to have a great stay, so please let us know personally if we can do anything to improve your visit while you are here. There is also an office manager on site in case of emergencies.
Maui is best accessed by rental car as it gives you the most freedom to explore. however, there is a bus service that goes to Ma'alaea harbor. You can walk to shops, restaurants, great beach walks, boats, live music....all within minutes once you have arrived.
If you want to split up your Maui experience between the ocean and the forest/lush upcountry experience, we have a charming cottage (Gingerbread House) upcountry in Makawao, as well.
Located a five minute walk from boats, Maui Ocean Center Aquarium, shops and restaurants at Maalaea Harbor!
The condo offers a fully stocked kitchen—convection toaster oven, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, blender, and full size fridge. Washer and dryer.
The bedroom offers a beautiful teak King-sized bed, ample closet space and the tiled bathroom offers a large shower.
Remodeled and updated, 20 feet from the water! Designed for beauty and comfort, there is an air-conditioner, comfortable couch, pillow top queen-sized bed, large tiled shower, TV, WiFI, and lovely lanai with table and chairs. DID I MENTION THE VIEW? The view is enchanting! You simply cannot get closer to the water without jumping in!
Condo is located on fourth floor (elevator access) with 180 degree, unobstructed ocean views!
Ma'alaea is soooo conveniently located! Just about 12 minutes from the airport, 10 minutes from Costco, 15 minutes to Kihei, 25 minutes to Lahaina and 10 seconds to the ocean! Great surfing and snorkeling right out the front door, a long, beautiful beach for walks, shops, restaurants, the aquarium, and snorkel/dive boats, fishing boats, sunset cruises—all just five minutes away. There is a sweet little beach park just a five minute walk down the road. The Island Sands complex offers a pool as well!
Located off the the hwy, on a relatively remote beach where you will see almost no one else.
There is no more sugar cane on Maui so any write ups you may have seen about the inconvenience from burning sugar cane no longer happens!!
The view includes: watching the sunrise —or moonrise!—over Haleakala, gazing out to Molokini Crater, watching the sunset off of Kahoolawe, boats coming to and from the harbor, surfers at "Freight Train" surf site, Humpback whales from Dec. through April, Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles all year long! It truly is magical, mesmerizing and ever-changing!
We live about 30 minutes away and are happy to greet you in person if need be, however, we are all set up for self-check in so you can get in easily. We are always a phone call or text message away if you need absolutely anything. Our goal is for you to have a great stay, so please let us know personally if we can do anything to improve your visit while you are here. There is also an office manager on site in case of emergencies.
Maui is best accessed by rental car as it gives you the most freedom to explore. however, there is a bus service that goes to Ma'alaea harbor. You can walk to shops, restaurants, great beach walks, boats, live music....all within minutes once you have arrived.
If you want to split up your Maui experience between the ocean and the forest/lush upcountry experience, we have a charming cottage (Gingerbread House) upcountry in Makawao, as well.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Maalaea, HI
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(130 Reviews)5.0
Nice and clean condo. Beautiful ocean views. Central to all the activities we had planned. Easy access to condo and easy parking.
A couple things I’d like to mention.
The air conditioner is a small window unit at the front of the condo. The bedroom is in the back. It did get quite hot at night. We had to leave it on with a fan blowing toward the bedroom. To keep that room cool. July is hot in Hawaii. Other times of the year probably would not be an issue.
The mattress was very uncomfortable. It needs replacing. It has dips on each side. I personally feel a good night sleep is most important. This is a nice condo so was surprised with the condition of the mattress.
I still recommend this condo. If the mattress was replaced, I’d stay there again.
5.0
My wife and I recently stayed six days at the property and hated to leave. When we stay at a property, the number one thing we’re looking for is that the property is as it was described, the location is as we expected, and it’s easy to get into the property.
This property met all those requirements and more! When we did have a question, the owner was super responsive and could either be contacted through the vacation app or her personal cell phone. The property owners also gave us some great recommendations on things to do when we were in town, and they were spot on.
We would return to this great property in a minute. The views are amazing every day and once you get the timing down, you can stand on your balcony and watch 10 or 15 turtles work the shallow areas of the bay. Just a couple of hundred yards down the street is a beautiful sandy beach, and once you do a little exploring there you’re sure to discover a perfect spot that either has some people around, or can make you feel like you’re all by yourself.
We would highly recommend this property.
5.0
When we arrived, we walked straight to the lanai. I had to catch my breath when I looked out over the water! It was perfect. Sea turtles swimming, waves, surf, and the Island breeze all caught me by surprise. This place was perfect in every way. Eve was a very gracious host who went out of her way to make sure we were comfortable (understatement). Sunrise from the lanai was stunning. We stayed five days- next time I will book ten! Just WOW! April 15 through 19.
5.0
Outstanding in all ways ...... view, location and unit amenities
5.0
We were only able to stay overnight (needed a spot to sleep between arriving and sailing excursion at the harbor at 0-dark-hundred the next am). But we loved it!! So comfy. So many personal touches. The bed and pillows were so so so comfortable!! We were only there for 10 hours, but Eve checked in on us to make sure everything was great. I consider myself lucky, and this place was perfect!!! I’ve been to Maui many times - I would definitely stay here again (or anywhere that Eve hosts).
5.0
We went to celebrate our retirements. Eve is great tp wprk with. Theviews of green turtles and whales was amazing everyday. Bring binoculars, its amazing how far you can see the whales.
5.0
We had a great stay. Easy to locate, very comfortable. The management company had identified an issue before our arrival, notified us of the problem, and quickly resolved it. We intend to stay here again. I would caution that there are a few (5) stairs to navigate so that individuals who are unable to do so are not caught unaware.
5.0
This is a great centrally-located spot in a quiet area. You can’t beat the view or be closer to the water. The beach nearby is quiet, but still a great beach. We loved watching turtles swimming right from the balcony! The description and pictures are exactly right. It’s a smaller condo, but perfect for two people that just need a home base and place to sleep. We made several meals here. The bed is very comfortable! Happy with our decision to stay here!
5.0
Property was in the perfect location. It was in a quiet serene area with breath taking views away from the tourist hotels. My family and I made wonderful memories this week on our snorkeling and scuba trips. We also saw sunrise at Haleakala and sunset at Kahekili Beach. It was awesome!
5.0
Our stay was just what we were looking for. The bed was so comfortable and the amenities were very nice.
5.0
The outdoor furniture worked great and loved the pull down shade to filter the sun when needed. We saw a lot of turtles just from our lanai and the loved the view. It could use more cups and glasses but the set up and the location of the condo are great. We would stay there again.
5.0
The condo is updated and comfortable. Had more amenities than I was expecting, beach chairs, snorkel gear plus nice kitchen supplies. Other guests in other units very friendly.
5.0
Clean with everything thing you'll need for a ling vacation. Centrally located.
5.0
My wife and I celebrated our 25th Wedding Anniversary during our stay and we could not have had a better experience. The location is 15-20 minutes from the busier towns and nightlife, but we were always excited to get back to our quiet corner of the island. We utilized the snorkel gear on days we were not out on some other amazing adventure. The place has enough amenities allowing us to cook many meals and enjoy dinners on the lanai with it’s spectacular view of the ocean. We often lost count of the numbers of turtles we saw in the mornings and evenings. We would not hesitate to stay here again when we return to Maui. Eve was a fantastic communicator, keeping us updated on inclement weather one evening and checked on us halfway through our stay for any needs etc. If you are looking for a bit of peace and serenity away from other tourists, we highly recommend staying here! Thanks again, Eve! Mahalo!
5.0
This condo was perfect for our trip. Clean, comfortable, and with everything we needed. The lanai sits just above the water and we loved watching the many turtles swimming. The location is a bit secluded and therefor without the busy traffic found in other areas. But it's also centrally located and easy to navigate to shopping and areas of interest. This one is a gem.
5.0
Great place to stay. Would retune.
5.0
This condo was a lovely place to end our Hawaiian vacation. The views from the lanai were gorgeous, and the space was well-kept and clean. Our only issue was that the air conditioner was in the living area, so we positioned fans to try to get cool air in the bedroom. I think the temperature was a little unseasonably warm while we were on the island, but it certainly didn't ruin our time. Thanks so much, Eve!
5.0
Great location close to everything we needed. Loved seeing turtles everyday! Great snorkel trip out of the bay. Saw whales!!!
5.0
ALWAYS lovely to stay here in this secret hideaway!!! Everything you need for relaxation and fun! Can’t wait until next time!
Until we meet again Maui…Turtles Turtles Turtles
5.0
We had a wonderful stay at this condo located at Maalaea Harbour. The hosts were wonderful, messaged us with weather conditions and other points of interest. The condo itself was spotless and well equipped with anything we would need, including beach chairs. We would recommend this condo to family and friends, especially if they are there to whale watch or are looking for turtles. You can do it all here. Would recommend a rental car.
5.0
We were scheduled to arrive in Maui late on a Sat evening and Eve was so helpful in proactively contacting us to ensure we were going to be comfortable for checkin. Great location, truly saw more than 30 whales from Lanai first day. Condo is well appointed, great for cooking, comfortable furniture, terrific ventilation for cooling down, and awesome hosts. We would highly recommend!
5.0
Just home from a lovely week in Maui. The condo is exactly as described with the lanai offering heavenly views of the stars, the sunrise, sea turtles, and of course, the whales. We saw them almost non stop. They are visible to the eye, but bring your binoculars to get an even better view. The location is super convenient as we stopped at Costco and purchased items on our way from the airport, cooking a couple of meals on the nice Weber grills by the pool. We walked to the harbor multiple times to shop, eat, and catch a couple of tours. Excellent meals at Tante (catch happy hour for great prices) and Seascape. Eve was great, checking in on us occasionally. I would definitely stay here again. Mahalo to the hosts!
5.0
Cleanest property we’ve ever stayed at. View of the ocean is beautiful, lots of turtles always swimming around. Good central location - 15 to 20 minute drive from several popular areas (Kihei, Lahaina, Kahului). Hosts checked in on us a few times and were quick to respond to questions. Definitely recommend this property.
5.0
Feels like coming home to your own condo! Super comfortable. Awesome view! Owner wonderful!
5.0
This condo was well stocked. All the kitchen appliances and utensils you'll need. The air fryer was particularly handy for us. Plenty of beach toys... 2 chairs, umbrella, 2 snorkle sets, 2 boogie boards, and several sand toys for kids. The condo is centrally located in Maalea which made it short trip in any direction. There's a great view from the condos 4th floor which is right on the beach. A nice perk is that the owner's have their renters leave any none perishables they don't want behind so others that follow can enjoy them. At night, we got hooked on the series Bloodline while taking advantage of the streaming services available in the condo. Eve was a great host and very responsive. We had a wonderful time and would highly recommend a stay at their condo! Mahalo!
5.0
We had a wonderful stay, the view is stunning. Eve checked on us throughout or visit, always asking if we needed anything and sharing suggestions for our vacation.
Thank you!
5.0
Our stay was fantastic! We were able to enjoy just relaxing at the condo with spectacular views and activities are not far away.
5.0
A Wonderful Hideaway
Highly recommend staying here! The property was quiet, peaceful, and clean. It was the perfect distance between LaHaina and Wilea and super convenient coming from the airport. Eve was such a wonderful host and so thoughtful to our needs. The lanai was heaven to sit out on and watch the waves roll in. We even got to see a few turtles! Thank you Eve and Steve for a wonderful vacation. We will be sure to be back.
5.0
Beautiful View
We chose this property because it was sort of "in the middle" and was a reasonable driving distance to everything we wanted to do on the island. Little did we know that the view would be so incredible and we would get to watch turtles feeding right below us every afternoon.
We attempted the AC with the fan the first night, but quickly realized that opening all the windows was the way to go because there is such a great cross-breeze that flows through the unit.
Overall, we really enjoyed staying here!
5.0
Convenient Location!
We were here for a quick island-hopping vacation. For those unfamiliar with Maui, Maalaea is a very central location to Lahaina, Kehei and Paia. It is great if you plan to go all over, like we did. As far as convenience to walking to dinner or anything else, this is not your prime location but it’s nice for us to getaway from that aspect. The condo was great, though blackout curtains/blinds and a AC unit would be lovely in the bedroom. The balcony is private and beautiful as we enjoyed the sunrise every morning while watching the honu surf the shore break a whale breeching our last morning there. Maalaea always seemed to be much windier than Lahaina or Kehei. Overall, great rental. Eve was a great host and was very helpful in her communication.
5.0
Very clean, amazing view
5.0
Loved this condo location right on the ocean. Whale watching from the lanai. Perfect for the two of us. It was windy only the first day we were there out of four days.
5.0
Maalaea
Very clean, amazing view
5.0
Great place to stay!
Loved this condo location right on the ocean. Whale watching from the lanai. Perfect for the two of us. It was windy only the first day we were there out of four days.
5.0
We've been to Maui a hand full of times and this unit has been one of my favorites by far. As soon you open the door, you can see the beautiful view of the ocean off of the lanai. We were greeted everyday with turtles right below. A lot of our evenings were spent out on the lanai soaking up that view. Eve (host) truly cares and wants you to have the best experience possible. This unit has AC but we didn't have to use it once. The cross breeze was enough to cool the living room and bedroom all day/night long. Everything was extremely clean and organized. Well stocked as well. This place had everything we needed, plus more! toiletries, sunscreen, kitchen supplies, spices, beach chairs, plenty of towels. We didn't travel with children but this place had items to accommodate. (beach toys, stroller), plenty of books to read. We didn't have to contact Eve at all since everything was new and worked well. The bed and pillows were so comfy! (still on the look out for those pillows! I can't find anything here at home that compares). The charm that this place has made it really hard to leave. Thank you for going above and beyond Eve! You helped make this trip a memorable one. We will definitely be staying again soon. Maybe at your upcountry cottage next time for a change of scenery. You know how to spoil your guests. :)
5.0
Hidden Gem With A Great Host
We've been to Maui a hand full of times and this unit has been one of my favorites by far. As soon you open the door, you can see the beautiful view of the ocean off of the lanai. We were greeted everyday with turtles right below. A lot of our evenings were spent out on the lanai soaking up that view. Eve (host) truly cares and wants you to have the best experience possible. This unit has AC but we didn't have to use it once. The cross breeze was enough to cool the living room and bedroom all day/night long. Everything was extremely clean and organized. Well stocked as well. This place had everything we needed, plus more! toiletries, sunscreen, kitchen supplies, spices, beach chairs, plenty of towels. We didn't travel with children but this place had items to accommodate. (beach toys, stroller), plenty of books to read. We didn't have to contact Eve at all since everything was new and worked well. The bed and pillows were so comfy! (still on the look out for those pillows! I can't find anything here at home that compares). The charm that this place has made it really hard to leave. Thank you for going above and beyond Eve! You helped make this trip a memorable one. We will definitely be staying again soon. Maybe at your upcountry cottage next time for a change of scenery. You know how to spoil your guests. :)
5.0
The view, the turtles right outside, the central location on the island, the provided beach chairs, cooler, snorkeling gear, etc. Everything is great at this place. We would definitely recommend staying here!
5.0
Everything about the condo is awesome!
The view, the turtles right outside, the central location on the island, the provided beach chairs, cooler, snorkeling gear, etc. Everything is great at this place. We would definitely recommend staying here!
5.0
The condo was absolutely amazing. Best location in the building in my opinion! Everything we possibly needed was available all the way down to a nail file!! I purchased the ninja toaster oven like yours. Love the super COMFY bed, the breeze blowing through with the windows in the bedroom throughout the condo and did I mention the most amazing view of the ocean. You couldn't get any closer without actually being in the water! This condo is very tastefully decorated and spotless. I love how the lanai gets morning sun and such a perfect view of the turtles and a few remaining whales! We loved having the chairs and boogie boards available too. We will rent your unit again without hesitation. Thank you for an amazing 10 days!
5.0
AMAZING!
The condo was absolutely amazing. Best location in the building in my opinion! Everything we possibly needed was available all the way down to a nail file!! I purchased the ninja toaster oven like yours. Love the super COMFY bed, the breeze blowing through with the windows in the bedroom throughout the condo and did I mention the most amazing view of the ocean. You couldn't get any closer without actually being in the water! This condo is very tastefully decorated and spotless. I love how the lanai gets morning sun and such a perfect view of the turtles and a few remaining whales! We loved having the chairs and boogie boards available too. We will rent your unit again without hesitation. Thank you for an amazing 10 days!
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Maalaea?
The average price for a rental in Maalaea is £334 per night. This rental is £9 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Relaxing Ocean Front Views on Maui! Island Sands Condominium. 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 Relaxing Ocean Front Views on Maui! Island Sands Condominium. Enjoy the water!
Is Relaxing Ocean Front Views on Maui! Island Sands Condominium pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Relaxing Ocean Front Views on Maui! Island Sands Condominium?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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