Alexandre D.
August 2023
Walking distance to multiple stores and amenities, pool and small beach area on the property, laundry facilities ($) on the premises, multiple BBQ available for use by tenants.
Dragoi daniel
July 2023
I usually dont give reviews unless i realy like or dislike something. The kitchen has cockroaches, the a.c. is so loud that only a drunk person could sleep with it on, it says that has tv's in every room but in fact there is only 1 tv, without a remote for the tv box. I kindly asked for a late check-out and i was denied even for 12 insted of 11. I will definitely avoid this place in the future.
Amy H.
March 2023
This was a perfect location for exploring the west coast and our day trip to Lanai. It was close enough to Lāhainā to make daily visits there yet far enough away from the crowds to give a perfect balance. The food trucks down the street were awesome!!
Molly S.
March 2023
Condo was as advertised - well stocked kitchen, clean and lots of beach gear!
We had a great stay and loved the location - walking distance to great food options, near food trucks and easy access to many beaches! Laundry and pool were great!
Had small issue w door access code, but prompt response from host who resolved quickly.
Would come back and recommend in a heartbeat!
Lisa Y.
February 2023
Easy check in process and quick response from host.
Tammy G.
February 2023
I booked this property for a 10 day trip to west maui.
My husband and i recently retired and we had a group trip with family and friends.
The property was within walking distance of several businesses. We went to the maui fish market across the street a couple of times. Down the road there were several food trucks across the street from a market that was open until 2am.
Bed was comfortable, but the cooler in the room was so loud. We had to turn it off a few times when we really needed to sleep.
Kitchen was stocked with essential items.
We used the pool a few times on the property it was clean and refreshing.
Property grounds were clean and kept up.
Our oldest son and daughter in law also stayed with us. Down side was no reliable parking for another vehicle. Room only had one vehicle pass per reservation. I understand why, but it was still hard for my son to find parking close by. Most areas were no parking zones.
All in all it was a good experience and i would rent this property again.
I really liked the access to different businesses on foot. We patronized several shops in that area throughout our stay. Lots of friendly helpful people.
xinyun w.
August 2022
Very good experience
Anni
June 2022
Spacious two king beds, lots of kitchen and cleaning stuffs.
Isaac R.
February 2022
Good location. Cheerful decor. Would have liked washer and dryer in the unit. The shared units were hard to find. A gecko was welcoming each night on the outside light. Liked having boogie boards and beach towels to use. Kitchen set up was open and nice. Mahalo!
Tiffany Z.
January 2022
The place was great - it fit a family of 4 perfectly. Loved the double bed situation in the 2nd room. The apartment is stocked with all kitchen and appliances. It is super close with restaurants and the apartment has its own entrance onto the beach. We left the door open for most of the time to enjoy the breeze. The only thing is that there is no communication with the property management which is fine for us. It did take a few min to figure out how to use the auto lock system. The key pad goes black when not in use and we had to figure out where the key pad was when we first got there.
Stacey R.
January 2022
We had an amazing time at this condo. It was clean, had many amenities and was close to everything. This was our first time visiting Maui and we cannot wait to comeback and stay again. Shana was very responsive and helpful.
Gordon A.
August 2021
We have stayed in quite a few different holiday rentals around Europe and the US, the the kitchen here had everything we needed to prepare and cook our meals! That was a first! Spices, appliances, pots and pans with lids, etc., were all present. It’s a great place to stay on the west coast of Maui, especially if you have smaller children. Thanks for a great stay!
Dennis M.
August 2021
This property was perfect for a family!! It had everything we needed for our cooking necessities and beach items such as coolers, chairs and biggie boards. It has a pool view. The walk to the beach is about 1 minute. Beach is beautiful from this condo.
Steve A.
April 2021
PROS:
-Great staging point for beach activity off property...many amazing beaches within a 10 min drive. As you'll read below, use this as a place to eat, sleep, and re-charge between daily excursions and you'll be pleased!
-All beds extremely comfortable (including the pullout sofa-bed)
-Property had 3 coolers to use, a great ice machine near the pool (always full)
-Great kitchen functionality (12 cup coffee pot, blender, crock-pot, good dishwasher with stocked dishwasher detergent, plenty of plates and utensils.)
-Free parking
-Fantastic shave ice location just south (walking distance).
-Supermarket and ABC convenience store within a 1/4 mile
-Powerful portable air conditioners in both rooms kept rooms very cold at night with the doors closed (loud white noise from these machines but we actually found that helpful as the condo is right on a road. Additionally, we had jet-lagged kids getting up at all hours of the night, so the white noise let others sleep)...FYSA...we went with 4 other families all staying at different locations close to this site at similar price points per night. Many stayed at locations with better ocean views from the deck, and nicer pools...but the lack of AC in those condos made sleeping very tough for their children and the adults.
-Great spices and non-perishable condiments left behind by prior renters.
-Very nice trees/flowers/grass (garden view from the deck)
-Shanna (owner/manager) was extremely responsive. We needed extra towels and she provided them within minutes of me asking for them.
-Great water pressure for showers (removable shower wand) and lots of hot water for the shower.
CONS:
-No view of ocean from deck
-1 bathroom
-No laundry in the unit (coin laundry on property)
-No beach on property (you can snorkle from the property but there is no beach to sit)
-Swimming pool on property nothing special (3 feet to 7 feet deep). No kiddy pool, or hot-tub.
-Zero views of the ocean from the pool.
-No place to lay out on beach chairs near the water on site as the grassy areas near the water are infront of other condos. The property has beach chairs along the ocean wall...but they are literally right infront of other condos so there is no privacy for you (or them) if you use them.
Overall...for a family looking to get out and see the island this is a great place to stage from!!!
Gary T.
March 2020
Nice older property in convenient location. the rental was well maintained.
Tamara M.
January 2014
We enjoyed this Condo very much for the Christmas Holiday week with our grown daughter and son-in-law. Loved the small condo complex environment with beautiful garden view, pleasant Lanai, and easy access to pool and viewing of the ocean. Close walk to a nice swimming beach just south. A nice, quiet short walk toa neighborhood park to the north bordering the ocean with fun little pools if one had small children with them--could be hours of safe play. Close walk to grocery stores and smaller restaurants. Very easy, close drive to beautiful northern beaches as well as Lahina and even Kihei. Shanna is very nice to work with and helps make such a beautiful vacation easy to arrange.
Tamara M.
January 2014
We enjoyed this Condo very much for the Christmas Holiday week with our grown daughter and son-in-law. Loved the small condo complex environment with beautiful garden view, pleasant Lanai, and easy access to pool and viewing of the ocean. Close walk to a nice swimming beach just south. A nice, quiet short walk toa neighborhood park to the north bordering the ocean with fun little pools if one had small children with them--could be hours of safe play. Close walk to grocery stores and smaller restaurants. Very easy, close drive to beautiful northern beaches as well as Lahina and even Kihei. Shanna is very nice to work with and helps make such a beautiful vacation easy to arrange.
Leida K.
July 2013
This condo was a great place to wake up in the morning and return to after a day at the beach. It felt like home the moment we opened the door. It was clean, cozy, and ample, with all the amenities that a family requires. Everything you need for cooking is there, Shanna has thought of everything you need, from Ziploc bags and plastic wrapper to olive oil, and salt & pepper, stainless still utensils, heavy pots and pans even pancake griddle and a spaghetti pot. Remember to stop by Costco that’s near the airport before coming to condo, there is also Safeway, Times supermarket, or Farmers Market very close by. BBQ by the pool (no need to pay as in other resorts). Clean sheets, comfortable king beds, comfy couch you’d enjoy relaxing and watch TV, towels you’d like to smell, lots of beach towels, boogie boards, beach toys, umbrella and chairs. Lanai was huge with lots of chairs and the view while you drink your coffee or beer was so relaxing.
The place is close to beautiful Northwest beaches, Napili beach great for snorkeling, lots of sea turtles, my kids loved to fish here. Kahekili beach - lots of colorful fish, good shore for little kids to enjoy swimming or build a sand castle. There is a very good book inside the desk you can use as a reference for what to do in Maui. There is a rental place close to the condo; it was cheaper than other places. Next to it was a really cute souvenir store (don’t remember the name), but had beautiful gifts to bring back home or give to friends and family. Whalers Village is 5 minutes drive and you could enjoy a nice dinner, a walk or stores to shop. We really enjoyed the food at Maui Fish and Pasta, can’t say the same for Hula Grill.
Shanna was always accessible and ready to help. Thanks so much for being so flexible with our checkout time and everything else. We loved every minute we spent in Maui and the condo had a huge impact on it. Definitely a place we will come back to and recommend to others.
Mahalo
Erica B.
July 2013
We recently traveled to Maui for the first time. My husband, myself and our 2 daughters, ages 8 and 9 stayed at the condo for 13 days. It was better than described! The kitchen provided ample space and kitchen products for our stay and allowed us to cook anything we desired (rice cooker, crockpot, etc). The living area provided excellent, comfortable seating for us to relax when we returned from the beach. The 2 king beds were so comfortable and the fans and a/c allowed for a great night's sleep. The condo grounds were beautiful and we were able to enjoy the pool each day. The beach is a simple walk across the grounds. You can access the beach from the condo grounds during low tide. Their is also a great park with a sandy beach one property north.
The location was great. It kept us out of "resort central" but close enough to enjoy shopping and dining on our own schedule. We were able to easily drive north to Napili and Honolua Bay for beach time and snorkeling. The Farmer's Market is a very short walk away.
The condo was incredibly clean and quiet and we can't wait to return!
June 2013
Vacation for the third time in Maui. It NEVER gets old! My son wrote a small novel in the guest book of our experience. We were so happy to be at this condo. It's so close to everything and so comfortable it was like being home.....only better =). Great furnishings, comfortable beds, everything you need from extra pillows to a pancake griddle. Shanna (the owner) has thought of it all! Very peaceful place. Grocery store, moped rental, movie rental, spa, gelato place and more.....all within a 3 min walk from the condo. If you haven't been to Maui yet....I don't know what you're waiting for or why you would stay anywhere else.
April 2013
This place was awesome, and well worth it!! in my personal opinion this place is ideal if you want t see the entire island while on your trip.
Also we had 6 people and it was extremely comfortable for all of us. I really have nothing bad to say about the place. we had a great time and this place was perfect for us.
March 2013
Our family of four were fortunate to rent this condo for our two week vacation on Maui. The condo was clean and maintained. It suited our family just fine. The Kitchen had ample storage space and great size. The owners have thought of all the things you would need to enjoy the beach. If you need more for a large party Snorkel Bobs is the best place to rent stuff. It was located in a great spot, close to most things and shops just down the street. The beach front was great for a swim or to watch the sunset. Blew our away when we witnessed a humpback give birth right off of the beach front. The premises maybe a bit tired but they are maintained and the landscape is nice. There are other complexes around but Maui Sands is a great complex and this unit this is by far one of he best one's available for rent. The Maui Sands complex is not big and the location from the condo to your car is close which makes it great when hauling stuff back and forth. Our twins enjoyed their room as they could end the day watching some American T.V. shows. Actually both bedrooms have a TV along with the large TV in the livingroom. Shanna was always available and helpful when needed. We will definitely be coming back to Maui and will definitely like to come back and stay at this condo.
January 2013
We had a wonderful stay at Maui Sands for 12 nights over New Year's 2012/2013! Shanna was amazing to work with, always replying promptly to any questions and very accommodating to requests. The unit looks exactly like the photos you see here. Although there was a mix up of when the cleaning lady would come and the condo was a little messy upon arrival, Shanna took care of it immediately and was so apologetic that it assures me this was a one off and this sort of thing does not happen often! It was shortly cleaned up to an immaculate state!
The condo pool was great, and we met some great residents of the building, who were all very kind and friendly! This unit is very close to the Kaanapali Hotels/beaches (2 min drive), and so those beaches were where we went the most. Great beachside restaurants there near Whaler's Village and the hotels in the area. Happy hour at Leilani's was fabulous, with great drinks and food. The "sliders" (although more like burgers, as they were much larger than typical sliders) were delicious, particularly the crab cake ones!
We also enjoyed meals at Duke's, Hula Grill, and Paradise Grill, which had fabulous live entertainment and low prices.
The restaurants in Kaanapali can close a bit early (around 9pm) but Old Lahaina is a very short drive away and the strip there stays open later.
Anyone who books with Shanna won't be disappointed. This was our first VRBO experience and it couldn't have gone better! Thank you for a wonderful stay!
June 2012
We had a wonderful stay in Maui. This condo was perfect and booking was easy. We travelled with a baby and this condo provided a pack n' play for the baby to sleep in. It also was fully stocked with beach toys, towels, buggie boards, travel books, maps and a CD for the road to Hana. The kitchen is fully equipt and has a BBQ on sight. The parking was good and the unit was very clean, quite and peaceful. The condo is also located on the bus line if you want to go to Ka' anapoli Beach, Whalers Village or Lahaina for $1 each way. Across the street is a fish market and a Mexican Food restraunt. Also, within walking distance is a grocery store, health food store, ABC store, coffee shop, Boss Frogs (Rentals) and a public beach front park. Maui Sands is a beach front property, however, this is not a beach front unit. But, is within 1 minute walk to the beach. Very nice! I would highly suggest this condo.
Other suggstions: The Old Lahaina Luau (GREAT), Duke's Restaurant at Honua Kia Resort ($$$$), Lu Lu's Restaurant at the Cannery Mall in Lahaina. There is also FREE hula dancing show inside the Cannery Mall on Tuesdays and Thursday evenings. 5 Palms Restaurant for breakfast in Lahaina, Walk Ka'anapali Beach and Black Rock. Must Snokel "Mekena Landing" (South Maui) !!!
Sheliza R.
June 2012
Our stay was excellent. The condo was very very clean. So clean that my mom walked into the sliding door to the porch because it was immaculate, she couldn't tell that it was closed. Every possible utensil that one could need during their stay was provided and Helpful that they were stainless steel and spotless. The two bedrooms with king size beds were so comfortable to provide a good night sleep. Although it wasn't hot, the ceiling fans were useful. During our vacation was the first time my parents stayed at a condo with all the amenities of an apartment instead of the hotel feel. I think it's reasonable to say that we will definitely not stay in hotels again. Many nights we walked out to the beach front, often time when the moon was out and shining on the water and listening to the waves. Very convenient that there were shops within walking distance of the condo.
We do apologize for the little mishap at the end of our stay With misunderstanding our checkout time, but hope we didn't leave too much of a mess for the housekeeper.
Carolyn G.
February 2012
My husband and I were given a week at this condo (Maui Sands) in Kaanapali for Christmas.
Although the property is a little older, it is very well maintained. The grounds were beautiful, and the pool clean and well kept. It was especially nice to be close to oceanfront. Great snorkeling right off the Maui Sands shore. The condo is clean, bright, and newly refurbished. It was great to have a kingsize bed in both bedrooms. There is a great market a block away, and about 10-15 minutes to all of the great places to see in Lahaina. We had a very relaxing and fun week. We will go back.
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