You can really “have it all” here-- a fully air conditioned beachfront condo at Maalaea's most sought after resort Kanai a Nalu. You'll vacation in the sunniest, driest part of Maui, edging the gorgeous blue Pacific!
You cannot, for any price, get closer to the waves on Maui than you'll be at this gorgeous beachfront condo. You won't find more spectacular panoramic ocean or full-on volcano views anywhere else on the island, either. And for those needing FULL air conditioning, not just a window unit in the living room, our split system cools the entire living/dining/kitchen area AND both bedrooms (individual room temp settings), eliminating hot, sleepless nights! (Most other Maui condos advertising AC have only a single window unit in the living room, leaving their bedrooms hot...so you'll definitely want check AC details of any condos you are considering before you choose your Maui vacation lodging.) Our sunny, convenient Maalaea location gets less rain than any other part of the island. Come relax and enjoy yourself in our beautiful, comfortable, beachfront accommodations 20 feet from the waves!
Our uniquely situated, peaceful end unit in Kanai a Nalu's quiet northwest beachfront wing is filled with the sights, sounds, and fragrances of this sparsely developed oasis on Maui's resort coast. You'll enjoy unparalleled views of the ocean, Haleakala volcano, and Lanai, Kahoolawe, and Molokini Islands as well as the South Maui coast, watch green sea turtles swimming just off our beach, and enjoy sighting the amazing humpback whales in season, from our oceanfront wall of windows and lanai! The sound of gentle waves lapping the shore will lull you to sleep after days exploring Maui or relaxing at our on-site pool or beach.
The beauty, comfort and convenience extend inside also, with soothing tropical decor, and beds so comfortable that guests tell us they want to take them home! You can prepare anything from snacks to holiday meals in our full gourmet kitchen, and serve them up casually or in high style. Our brand new in-unit full-sized LG HE washer and dryer means you can pack lightly! Our condo is fully stocked with bed and bath linens, plentiful beach towels, and even guest bathrobes.
Our condo in peaceful, safe, family-friendly Maalaea is best enjoyed by active retirees, small groups of mature friends, families with school-aged or older children, and parties of one or two couples. Ideal for up to four guests, it accommodates a maximum of five, including children and infants. The master bedroom has spectacular ocean views on two sides, top rated memory foam bed, and master bath with shower. The ocean view guest bedroom has twin memory foam beds that can convert to a king; the guest bathroom offers bathtub/shower. Both bedrooms have closets, dressers, nightstands AC, and wall-mounted LCD HD TVs (no cable in the second bedroom), and DVD or DVD/VCR. Because both large and small things matter as we rely more and more on tech, we offer free high speed wifi, free US and Canada land line, outlets with USB ports, and a fax/printer/scanner. In the closets, you'll find beach equipment such as umbrella, chairs, cooler, etc.. Our spacious, tropically decorated living room provides abundant comfortable seating, and wall-mounted large-screen HD LCD TV with extensive cable channels and DVD, and opens to a private, covered oceanfront lanai with extremely comfortable seating. Throughout the condo, you’ll find original Hawaiian art, and decorator touches. Parking in our on site lot is free.
Our beautifully landscaped resort is lush with tropical flower gardens and fruit trees, grassy lawns edging the first steps of Sugar Beach, and offers a solar-heated freshwater pool, barbecues, and picnic/lounging areas, all beside the ocean. Once on the sand, you can walk along Maui's longest sandy beach-- gorgeous, unspoiled Maalaea/Sugar Beach-- as it curves past Kealia Pond Wildlife (bird) Refuge down to North Kihei.
In our well sheltered part of the Pacific (tucked behind the islands of Lanai, Molokini and Kahoolawae) you can enjoy boogie boarding, snorkeling, or swimming in the warm, gentle surf breaking over the very gradually sloping ocean floor. Our resort's name, Kanai a Nalu, means "Gentle Surf" in Hawaiian. (Nonetheless, the nearby famous annual "Freight Train" wave draws surfers worldwide during its annual appearance - so you can surf here as well!) When it's time for lunch or dinner, the beautiful granite faced beachside charcoal and gas barbecues make it easy to grill up a feast, which you can take back to the condo or enjoy at the picnic tables beside the ocean.
At our condo, in Maui's most convenient resort coast location, you will be staying not only on right on the beach, but just 15-20 minutes from Iao Valley State Park, abundant golf facilities, Maui's major airport, Costco, Target and other stores to "shop in" your "must haves", Kaanapali and Wailea, and you'll be within walking distance of the Maui Ocean Center, Maalaea Marina, the Harbor Shops, family fun center, Starbucks and otherenjoyable restaurants. It takes us one and three quarters hours to drive to Haleakala summit from the condo, and a little over twenty minutes to the start of "the Road to Hana". You won't find better weather on the island, because Maalaea lies within the driest and sunniest microclimate in Maui, yet is kept comfortable by tradewind breezes. (Our area is technically desert; in fact, you will see cacti growing on the slopes just mauka of the condo,)
If you are planning a special occasion, we would love to help you find ways of making your stay, from your first step inside the condo, extra special! Our wonderful property manager can provide celebratory touches, such as banners, flowers, special table settings, and champagne chilling in the fridge, all at cost of the items plus her gas and travel time. Advance planning is needed (things have to be ordered and shipped to Maui), so it is great to discuss these ideas when you are making your reservation.
Just a few words about some limitations on staying with us: Please be aware that there are resort-wide quiet hours, indoors and out, between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m., and all guests (including young children) are expected to comply. NO smoking or animals of any kind for any reason are permitted in our condo or on its lanai due to severe family allergies. Condo and lanai furniture and other items must not be repositioned unless for safety, and no condo items other those for beach use may be taken outside the condo. Large sports equipment (kiteboards, bicycles, etc.), must be stored outside, not in our condo or on the lanai.
PLEASE READ BELOW HOW TO ARRANGE YOUR STAY AT OUR CONDO. While we accept bookings through VRBO and affiliated websites, we normally still need to communicate with all prospective guests BEFORE we will approve any reservation request, because after owning our condo for nearly 20 years we have many returning guests whose bookings in progress may not yet appear on the calendar you see online. Also, the invoices vacation rental websites generate are sometimes inaccurate, so even if you enter a booking request online, we will need to verify/correct your invoice and send you a rental agreement which you must return to us to complete your reservation.
Please see our rate calendar for nightly rates and length of stay requirements, which vary by season. Please note that it IS possible to rent the full holiday season with a minimum 20 night stay-- please ask us. Short stays can be accepted year 'round if we have fewer days open than "required minimum". Stated rates apply for up to four guests, with additional charges incurred for the full stay per each additional person staying in the condo for any part of the stay, unless rate is specifically advertised as a couple's rate for 1-2 persons-and then the rates apply for up to two guests, with additional charges for more people staying. NO discounting from published rates is available at any time, and in particular we do not discount "last minute" stays. Fees are subject to change.
It is best to wait for us to send your rental agreement and invoice to review before entering your booking request or attempting to make payment. YOU WILL NEED TO READ, SIGN, iNITIAL AND RETURN THE RENTAL INFO/AGREEMENT WE EMAIL TO YOU. OUR RENTAL AGREEMENT TERMS WILL APPLY FULLY REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT YOU READ/SIGN/RETURN the AGREEMENT BEFORE OR AFTER RESERVING THROUGH VRBO. Because most guests book their Maui vacations many months in advance, we have learned over our many years of renting that rebooking cancelled stays is usually not possible. We therefore cannot provide refunds for cancelled or modified stays, regardless of cause, so recommend you purchase travel insurance.
For us as owners, the best part of renting out our vacation home is getting to know the people who stay there when we can't be there ourselves. We list our condo with a variety of advertising sites which we have used for years in addition to VRBO, in the hope many wonderful new guests will find us. Again, we remind you to contact us, please, BEFORE initiating your VRBO, HA etc. booking request, so that we can ensure that your requested dates are truly available, and so that we may answer all of your questions and ask some of our own to ensure that you and our condo are a good match. If so, we will prepare your rental agreement and quote, and email it to you to review. We look forward to hearing from you to answer questions, send more photos (many of the condo photos we have don't fit the listing file size requirement on VRBO) and helping you arrange a fabulous stay!
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Dave G.
January 2024
Great location, can view whales and turtles from lanai, close to Maleala harbor. No beach, water murky, so you’ll need to have your own vehicle to explore all Maui has to offer.
Jason L.
November 2023
This condo was so perfect for me to be closer to my co-workers while we are in Lahaina helping with disaster relief. The condo was so great, I was able to secure for the next month. The views from the condo are stunning, you have the beach with the turtles at night playing around, the crashing waves that just set you in relax mode. Then you have the home feel if you just want to sit and relax, but not be outside. This place and the complex was beyond anything that I could have ever imagined. Its right on the marina, so when you take a tour its right down the road, which is really nice after that long day out on the water. I would recommend here to anyone who would ask me where to stay on Maui.
David S.
August 2023
If we come back to Maui we want to stay in this condo. The view from the patio is amazing. Though we haven’t met the owners face to face, from our communications they are obviously wonderful people. They take pride in their condo and it shows. The condo is very well furnished and well maintained. It’s location allows for easy access to the entire island…The location is very peaceful with the rhythmic lapping of the waves against the shore. My wife and I came here with friends to celebrate our 50th anniversary…We all had a wonderful time.
Jodi T.
July 2023
We added on some days to the end of our trip and booked this property for 3 nights somewhat last minute. It’s in a nice area, mostly quiet, but does get some airplane taking off and landing noise. The condo doesn’t have direct beach access but it’s a short walk away. The pool area was very nice. The owners were very communicative about dos and do nots and property rules. This is a good area for a home base on Maui.
Condo was larger than many, which was nice and there were tons of supplies in the kitchen and bathrooms to use. Also had a full size washer and dryer which is always appreciated.
Lastly, the sound of the waves crashing on the shore outside the windows was amazing. You could hear them even with the AC running and windows closed.
We miss Maui already!
Guy G.
July 2023
It was very easy to find by the owners directions.
A kurig or similar coffee machine would be a good investment. We didnt k ow there were boogie boards under the bed until we were leaving. (We rented them while there).
It was a great place for us and i would recommend it to any family that wNts to visit Maui.
Kristen B.
May 2023
Comfortable condo in a great location. Easy to communicate with owner. Would definitely stay there again!
Lisa M.
April 2023
The views alone are worth staying here! Easy access to the beach. Quiet and family type area. Perfect for our family!!
Beth C.
January 2023
The property is exactly as described (interior isn’t glamorous, but very comfortable beds and couch). The pool was warm and the outdoor shower was convenient after a long day at the beach. The best part of this property is that it’s next to a beautiful beach with basically nobody else there- so, you have your own private beach (soft sand, very small waves, perfect for kids- a few rocks to explore for little kids). For the price, this is an excellent Hawaiian rental!!
Cathy M.
December 2022
The unit had everything we needed. It is On the beach with a lanai that we spent so much time on. View was perfect. Secluded area had to drive a bit for restaurants and food trucks but nice and quiet. Amenities were as listed. Very happy.
Douglas G.
November 2022
We have stayed in several units here and we were looking forward to trying out an oceanfront condo. It was wonderful sitting on the lanai and watching the ocean. Thanks!
tamra p.
October 2022
Condo was more dated then expected. Stained carpet, dead bugs on window seal and corners of a couple rooms. Kitchen has no cupboards available for purchased food. Closets are not well organized and not much space for hanging clothes in guest bedroom. Bed was very comfortable and air conditioning worked well. Pool was nice, beach access okay.
James P.
October 2022
The view from the condominium was breathtaking and the building is immediately adjacent to the ocean. The unit was very clean, comfortable, and well supplied. Groceries and restaurants are within an easy 30-minute drive. Beach access is via a state beach park that is a two-minute walk from the building and has a fresh-water shower for public use. There is good snorkeling from this beach, where we saw a bunch of turtles near a rock jetty, but it was sad to see so much dead coral, which is a global problem. Many other sites along Maui have healthy live coral. We had very minor problems with plumbing in the showers, which were attended to immediately, and, on the day we left, plumbers were installing permanent fixes, so the next guests will not have these problems. The air conditioners worked well and were much appreciated. We would rent this unit again.
lisa d.
August 2022
This condo was great for our very active family. We slept, got up and had breakfast and then packed lunches for our full day adventures until it was time to get back and start all over again. Communication was great prior to arrival and getting into the condo was very easy. I’m a stickler for cleanliness and this condo was very clean! The A/C broke before we got there but the bedrooms each had a working window unit, thankfully as it was quite hot without them running. The kitchen was very well equipped and the washer and dryer made it very easy to keep up with our swim suits and dusty hiking clothes. The ocean is literally right outside your window. We could hear the waves crashing even with the windows closed and the A/C window unit running! There is no beach though, but one morning had some waves good enough for surfing. It also looks out at Haleakala which was nice.
If you’re looking for lots of activity, this town is not for you. This is a very quiet part of the island and not as quant. We loved Lahaina and went there several times but it was too crowded and busy for it to be a place for us to consider staying. It was an easy drive with gorgeous views along the way. We also hiked Haleakala and did the Road to Hana and this location was nice as it was closer than it would’ve been from Lahaina or Turtle Town. Just a few things to consider as you decide where you’d like to stay.
Kristine O.
July 2022
We had the most amazing time at Kanai a Nalu condo #201. The Ma’alaea Bay was peaceful and centrally located for all the excursions that we did while on Maui. We could sit on the balcony/ lanai and watch the ocean - frequently spotting Green Sea Turtles poking their heads up through the surf. We were able to explore the entire island with our furthest drive being just over 1 hour. We rented a car for this trip & we’re so glad we did. Parking at the condo was extremely convenient and there was no extra charge.
The condo is extremely well-stocked and having the washer and dryer available was a Godsend. This condo was like being at home while on vacation. We communicated with the owners a couple times over our time there, they were quick to reply, kind and gave us a great deal of information about the area to make our trip go smoothly. We also accidentally left my daughter’s favorite stuffed animal and they were so kind to arrange getting it back to us.
In close proximity there is a park at the end of Hauoli St. there is a little beach park, there are a couple restaurants, the Maui Ocean Center & Ma’alaea Harber where many of the boats leave from for snorkeling adventures. We would highly recommend this property.
Joel A.
May 2022
Overall great experience condo was clean with plenty of amenities and the weather was beautiful.
Rand F.
April 2022
Great location, fantastic condo - what's not to love......
Laura S.
January 2020
Quiet area, beautiful lanai to watch the sea turtles from. Apartment exactly as described.
Jordan L.
May 2017
Great location - right on the beach. The beach was never busy and the pool was a plus. The condo is far away from town that the atmosphere is quiet and relaxing but close enough that everything you need is either a walk or short drive away.
Barbara K.
May 2017
I originally stayed at this condo with my family and we had such an incredible time I booked it again when I went on vacation with my boyfriend. The beach is a stones-throw from your balcony with endless sand for early morning and evening walks. We relaxed by the pool during the day and used the BBQ and picnic areas for grilling our food in the evening. There were tons of amenities nearby including the Maui Ocean Centre, restaurants, cafes and ice cream shops that we took full advantage of! There are great surf and snorkel spots just a short drive away as well. We alternated day trips spent hiking/snorkeling/surfing with days spent lazing by the pool and walking on the beach - the whole property is very quiet and relaxing.
The condo is very well stocked with anything you could need for your stay - the owner has really thought of everything! I highly recommend booking this condo and will certainly return again.
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