Kanai A Nalu-Spectacular Whale Watching, Beachfront, Wifi, Split Air Throughout
Apartment in Maalaea, HI
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this apartment rental
Beachfront paradise! Enjoy whale watching and beautiful sunsets from your lanai and Sugar Beach in front of Kanai A Nalu (gentle surf). Your 'home away from home' has all of the comforts you need to make your island vacation unforgettable! Centrally located, this condo is perfect for couples or families. It's a great place for people who like to snorkel, dive, fish and sail, or for those who like to keep their feet on land while enjoying a fabulous ocean view! Enjoy watching the boats sail into Maalaea Harbor and visit Maui's #1 tourist attraction, the Maui Ocean Center, as well as shops and restaurants at the end of the street!
Island life is complete with ceiling fans in both bedrooms, the living room and dining room and split air units in each bedroom and the living area! If you need to stay in touch with the outside world, hi speed internet/wifi is available at no additional charge. Maple cabinets, Corian countertops, porcelain tile and wood floors enhance your vacation experience inside.
Being on top in our fourth floor, 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo only makes the view better! The condo has easy elevator access and air conditioning on days when the trade winds aren't enough to keep your comfort level perfect. Everything has been made available to you for your stay from kitchen utensils to luxurious oversized beach towels, hair dryer to coffee maker; bring only a need for relaxation and yourselves. The whales come back every year from December to April to put on their incredible show which can be seen while having breakfast on the lanai or directly in front of Kanai A Nalu. If you're up for more adventure, the Maalaea Harbor just down the street, has daily boat tours to Molokini reef for snorkeling and scuba diving, or whale watching and sunset tours. World class golfing can be found all over Maui, some of the closest courses- Sandalwood, Waikapu, Lani and Elleair (Silversword) are within just a few minutes drive.
Centrally located on the island, only 10 minutes from the airport in Kahului and 15-20 minutes away from the tourist areas of Wailea and Lahaina, Kanai A Nalu is world's apart in it's solitude. The condo complex is on a quiet dead end street that ends at a park and 700 acre Kealia Nature Preserve. The other end of the street boasts the Maui Ocean Center (Aquarium), shops and restaurants, all within easy walking distance. The beach stretches for miles to the east, in front of the nature preserve and its gentle surf is great for boogie boarding, snorkeling and beginning surfers. Due to the preserve, there is no development for the first several miles along this picturesque beach so many times, you'll be one of the few on it.
Whether you're looking for adventure or just want to get away from all the hustle and bustle, Maalaea is a great place to start! You can lounge by our heated pool or snorkel with the giant sea turtles. If you'd like to cook your own meals, you can do so in our full size kitchen, or use the gas or charcoal BBQ by the pool-but if you'd rather let someone else do the work, Maui has many wonderful restaurants.
Whatever your interests, make sure you save time for merely enjoying the sound of the surf and watching the waves, from the lanai or down on the beach and your time on Maui will have been well spent!
***For international payments*** when VRBO charges us an international transaction fee (3%) this will be passed on to you in the form of a request for additional payment prior to arrival.
Island life is complete with ceiling fans in both bedrooms, the living room and dining room and split air units in each bedroom and the living area! If you need to stay in touch with the outside world, hi speed internet/wifi is available at no additional charge. Maple cabinets, Corian countertops, porcelain tile and wood floors enhance your vacation experience inside.
Being on top in our fourth floor, 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo only makes the view better! The condo has easy elevator access and air conditioning on days when the trade winds aren't enough to keep your comfort level perfect. Everything has been made available to you for your stay from kitchen utensils to luxurious oversized beach towels, hair dryer to coffee maker; bring only a need for relaxation and yourselves. The whales come back every year from December to April to put on their incredible show which can be seen while having breakfast on the lanai or directly in front of Kanai A Nalu. If you're up for more adventure, the Maalaea Harbor just down the street, has daily boat tours to Molokini reef for snorkeling and scuba diving, or whale watching and sunset tours. World class golfing can be found all over Maui, some of the closest courses- Sandalwood, Waikapu, Lani and Elleair (Silversword) are within just a few minutes drive.
Centrally located on the island, only 10 minutes from the airport in Kahului and 15-20 minutes away from the tourist areas of Wailea and Lahaina, Kanai A Nalu is world's apart in it's solitude. The condo complex is on a quiet dead end street that ends at a park and 700 acre Kealia Nature Preserve. The other end of the street boasts the Maui Ocean Center (Aquarium), shops and restaurants, all within easy walking distance. The beach stretches for miles to the east, in front of the nature preserve and its gentle surf is great for boogie boarding, snorkeling and beginning surfers. Due to the preserve, there is no development for the first several miles along this picturesque beach so many times, you'll be one of the few on it.
Whether you're looking for adventure or just want to get away from all the hustle and bustle, Maalaea is a great place to start! You can lounge by our heated pool or snorkel with the giant sea turtles. If you'd like to cook your own meals, you can do so in our full size kitchen, or use the gas or charcoal BBQ by the pool-but if you'd rather let someone else do the work, Maui has many wonderful restaurants.
Whatever your interests, make sure you save time for merely enjoying the sound of the surf and watching the waves, from the lanai or down on the beach and your time on Maui will have been well spent!
***For international payments*** when VRBO charges us an international transaction fee (3%) this will be passed on to you in the form of a request for additional payment prior to arrival.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Maalaea, HI
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Ratings and reviews
8.0 / 10.0
Waves crashing; can see them from a large lanai. Well appointed, except maybe for spices… we left some salt and pepper.
Never had to use the air conditioner…just let the ocean breezes come through.
Very comfy for 2 parents and 3 grown up children!
View is awesome!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a wonderful stay at this condo in Maui. The unit is on the 4th floor at the corner/end of the building. There are elevators and even a luggage cart! So handy!! We had amazing views of the pool and the ocean. There was an air conditioner in the living room, which was great, but despite having ceiling fans, the bedrooms were hot. There was an oscillating fan in the 2nd bedroom and we bought a box fan for the master. It solved the problem! There were chairs, an umbrella, boogie boards, and even snorkeling gear available to use! The chairs and umbrella came in so handy! The condo is right near the marina where many excursions leave from. It was nice to be close. We were able to explore all over Maui and we enjoyed being close to everything. The washer and dryer were quite useful, although a laundry basket might have helped sine the “laundry room” is in the kitchen. The refrigerator was big and kept everything cold. The only downside is that there’s no available pantry, so we lost a lot of counter space with our groceries. One of the best features was that there were PLENTY of USB ports for us to plug in our phones and the kids’ games. Overall, the stay was great and I highly recommend this place!!
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed our week-long stay on Maui in this condo in Kana’i A Nalu. The hosts’ communication was excellent and check-in went super smoothly, with on-site parking and a unique door code for our stay providing good security. The suite has lots of space, was very clean, had a lanai that looked out on the ocean, and an adequate kitchen. The ensuite bathroom with shower was a great unique feature. The hosts provided beach chairs, a cooler, and boogie boards with fins—everything we needed for the beach. Ma’alea is a great place to be on the island in that it is close to everything, but quieter because it’s not in the thick of Kihei tourist town. We can’t wait to stay here again!
8.0 / 10.0
Property was clean, centrally located, and quiet. The people were friendly.
The property doesn’t have a beach or water access. You can walk down a couple of properties to access a beach, but it had people living on it and was awkward to hangout at. We were hoping to spend evenings at the property, but on a beach. The pool was open and a good option. The view from our room overlooked the pool and the ocean. It was nice.
Overall, I would recommend if you prefer to be centrally located more than you want the convenience of beach access.
10.0 / 10.0
This property was fantastic! It’s located in the perfect location of Maui, close to everything. The home was fully equipped with everything you would need. We enjoyed our morning coffee on the patio while looking at the ocean! Very friendly host! We already are looking and when we can return to Maui and will most definitely be booking this location again!
10.0 / 10.0
After dark it was hard to match the building we needed to the map we got ahead of time so I wish the buildings were marked in a prominent place. Other than that, it was a great stay. The place was clean with a nice lanai. Kitchen was well appointed. Short, easy walk to park with great beach access. Didn't use the pool but it looked lovely. The entire grounds are well taken care of and there is an elevator for easy transport of luggage and groceries. Plenty of parking. Would stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Thank you!! We had a great time and the condo was perfect for our family of 5 and in a great location! The patio has a great view of the pool and beach. Our 8 year old slept on the pull out couch and said it was so comfy. Thanks for putting a great mattress in there! The kitchen was stocked so well so we could cook a delicious breakfast and dinner. We were thrilled to find a rice cooker because we use one multiple times a week at home and wanted to make rice with pur meals.. There are PLENTY of bath and beach towels too. Our kids really enjoyed the boogie boards and beach equipment that was provided and the beach nearby was right around the corner. It was also the perfect place to whale watch. We will definitely stay here again on a return trip to Maui.
10.0 / 10.0
Our stay was wonderful, 2nd time im this building. We liked this unit more than our last one. The condo is well appointed, with plenty of towels/sheets, kitchen appliances etc.
The view is fantastic, and love taking walks on Sugar Beach. This location is perfect to get around the island.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved the sunrise views from our unit, the large balcony for morning coffee and evening sips. The pool was clean and uncrowded. The unit was spacious and clean.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful view, comfortable beds and furniture. Enjoyed our stay. Elevator was a huge plus.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect condo with everything we needed. It's a quiet area. The pool was perfect. We love having the beach close by and being able to walk to Tantes for dinner. The owner had heard from previous guests that the mattress was defective and she immediately had it replaced. We can't wait to stay there again!
8.0 / 10.0
The condo was fine. The king size bed needs to be replaced. The side of the bed next to the window felt like you were going to fall out of the bed. I had to sleep partly on my husbands side just so I could get some sleep. Everything was pretty much as expected. The only other negative was that the washing machine really needs to be cleaned.
Even with those two things, we enjoyed our stay and liked the area. Very laid back and quiet,
10.0 / 10.0
Was well suited to our needs. Loved the setup and the view was great. Haystack Beach was close and we really enjoyed it. Had some maintence issues that were addressed promptly. All in all no majors issues. A great vacation.
6.0 / 10.0
Screen on patio didn't work/slide well, so we couldn't keep the patio door open, TV in extra bedroom didn't work. Not sure if it was plugged in, didn't want to try to move the dresser. washer stunk, should be away to leave the door open when not in use. Not enough cups, never had to use the dishwasher, as we washed our cups out each use.
10.0 / 10.0
We have enjoyed the stay ay the property.
10.0 / 10.0
Great views, great location, great hosts, great amenities, great beds!!! Just great
10.0 / 10.0
We had a beautiful view We loved sitting out on the Lanai weather was perfect! Unfortunately we are facing the wrong direction to see the Sunset ☹️The bed was comfortable . Only advice to future guest is to bring staples like salt, pepper, coffee etc… nearest store was a Safeway aprox6miles away.
10.0 / 10.0
Lynette is a wonderful host. Easy to work with and quick with response to any issues that might arise. We have stayed in this unit on several occasions and it’s a great unit. The location on Maui is wonderful. Many folks say “oh it’s so windy there” but that breeze makes it so great for keeping the unit cool and bring in that wonderful ocean smell. It’s centrally located so you can get anywhere in a reasonable time frame. Plus you’re close to the two best bargains on Maui- Costco and Walmart. The beach is a 1 minute walk and when you get there you have about 3 miles of the most gorgeous beach. If you are there on a Saturday be sure and go to the Swap Meet near the Maui Arts Center. A shopper’s paradise. You won’t be sorry you stayed here.
10.0 / 10.0
If in doubt about reserving this VRBO, DO IT NOW! This is a sweet slice of Heaven. What a clean, beautiful, and fully supplied home it is! All 4 of my family had their own space to enjoy. We cooked our meals with the provided pots and pans. Communication with the owners was quick and prompt before our stay and during. The view from the balcony is a gorgeous scenery of the pool and ocean. The condo is in close proximity to the harbor for snorkeling and scuba diving tours. I would definitely come stay here again real soon!
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed the location of this unit and the view. We were able to walk to the Oceanarium and the harbor for tours.
10.0 / 10.0
We have been fortunate to stay here two years in a row, my husband and I absolutely love this place. The view is gorgeous, the unit is well stocked with everything you need. We had a nice long stay so enjoyed eating out and cooking in as well. The property is well maintained, everything is just beautiful. We have stayed in several different places on our trip to Maui,
this is the one we will come back to again and again. Thanks to the Owner's for sharing their piece of paradise.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful beach for walking , tantes restaurant down the street great lobster dinner, location perfect between Lahaina and Kiehei. Room have privacy between each other! And view from deck great can see ocean
8.0 / 10.0
The pool and the view was wonderful. We were definitely busy doing all we could so it was nice have a comfortable place to come to.
10.0 / 10.0
The apt was wonderful. It had everything we needed to make a home away from home. The rooms were large, bed comfy. Bathrooms good. Kitchen equipped and the washer and dryer thank you.
The location location OMG .. Literally beach at your feet.
A gem of a place and thank you to the host
8.0 / 10.0
it was not good that we could not reach either the apartment provider or the property manager via email regarding our questions. Never got a reply to our emails
10.0 / 10.0
This condo was located in the perfect spot. Great jumping off point for going pretty much anywhere! The pool and grill area are very nice with great views. The city park down the street (walking distance) was a great place to enjoy the ocean and the condo has towels, beach chairs, ocean toys for you to take. The condo is perfect for a family of 4. I enjoyed the fact that they encouraged you to leave unused food items for the staff to be able to take for their families instead of having to waste everything by throwing it out.
10.0 / 10.0
great location and view. amenities like chairs and boogie boards were a great plus.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful Condo
This property had every amenity one could desire for Maui. The location was perfect! The little beach nearby was great for snorkeling.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Trip
This was a great trip with my family. Great location, and great property. Thank you!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful locale for a great price!
We loved the central location of this complex and that it was in a relatively quiet area. Unit was great and complex grounds were well maintained. Would definitely stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Nice place
Enjoyable place for our 30 day stay. Good location. Nice pool. Condo well equipped. A/C was great. Good communication with the owner. Highly recommend. Only negative is the prices to rent condos in Maui is becoming unaffordable.
10.0 / 10.0
A Place In Paradise
This is a great property for any trip to Maui. It’s central location (easy to go any direction for activities) and beautiful grounds and stunning view of the ocean from the lanai make this a perfect choice. My husband and I were here for the winter and had everything we needed for a lengthy stay. There are beach items to use, plenty of towels, plenty of kitchen items, cable tv in 2 areas, Wi-Fi, and a washer/dryer in the unit (a real plus). There are two very nice grills near the poolside if you want to BBQ. We loved the high top table and chairs on the lanai to watch whales. Plus being on the 4th floor gives you the most amazing view. Lynnette is so gracious in working to make all the arrangements. We will be back!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful
Wonderful condo in a great location. We were able to see lots of whales from the balcony. The only thing I’d forewarn people about is that there was no small stuff left in the condo such as sugar/ salt. We arrived Christmas Eve and grocery stores were closed so it would have been helpful to have those small things. Overall, I would definitely recommend this condo.
10.0 / 10.0
Best Stay Ever
We've been coming to Maui for years, usually only get to stay a week or less. This year, we wanted to stay longer so looked at Condo's - found this one and it is by far the best place we have stayed - view is outstanding, we got to see whales! Condo is very nice and has everything you need, very clean and care of the grounds is outstanding. Sad to leave, but we plan to come back, and can't wait for next year!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful area
User friendly, communication very good problems solved with a phone call
10.0 / 10.0
Maui 10/2021
This condo is wonderful! It had everything available to make our vacation perfect. Very clean, and the views are amazing. Well stocked kitchen, and plenty of ocean/beach toys. Close to shops, some restaurants, and the grocery store isn't that far of a drive. There is a market within walking distance. The grounds and pool were well taken care of. We will definitely see if this condo is available our next trip to Maui! Thanks for making my Mom's 84th Birthday extra special!
10.0 / 10.0
Stay in paradise
Great owners with pleasant attitude. However, they don't need the property managers who had a bad attitude. Acted bothered when the finally returned my call after calling 4 times on varying numbers. Instructions in condo vary from emailed instructions including access codes and processing times.
The condo is clean comfortable with incredible views. It is centrally located and quiet. Get rid of the managers and the owners can handle it easily.
10.0 / 10.0
Great central location
We loved that this condo was located centrally on Maui. This was a big deal for us since we spent most of our time out of the condo going all over the island. Highly recomend.
10.0 / 10.0
"REST, RECREATION AND FAMILY"
This property has a great layout inside and out! We loved everything about it: the pool, the beach, the shops and restaurants only a walk away. The property is centrally located and contusive to reasonable Uber rates.
The host had so many practical items available such as plenty of beach accessories, a fully equipped kitchen, the MOST comfortable beds, and a convenient washer/dryer right in the kitchen, among others.
We had a fabulous time and would recommend this property to others. Since we have a daughter and five grandchildren who live in Maui, you will probably be hearing from us again! THANK YOU
10.0 / 10.0
Much needed vacation
The rental was so perfect!
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Maalaea?
The average price for a rental in Maalaea is R 7,788 per night. This rental is R 286 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Kanai A Nalu-Spectacular Whale Watching, Beachfront, Wifi, Split Air Throughout. 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 Kanai A Nalu-Spectacular Whale Watching, Beachfront, Wifi, Split Air Throughout. Enjoy the water!
Is Kanai A Nalu-Spectacular Whale Watching, Beachfront, Wifi, Split Air Throughout pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Kanai A Nalu-Spectacular Whale Watching, Beachfront, Wifi, Split Air Throughout?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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