Melissa Q.
May 2024
I would def stay here again. Great and convenient location for all activities on Maui. The property is well maintained. Fun to see turtles in the little beach access by the condo complex. However if you are looking for a large sandy beach to swim/hang out on the beach area here is very small and rocky so you would have to drive or walk down the road to a more sandy beach but that didn’t bother us since we mainly explored the island. The sunrise is beautiful from the balcony. The condo has a washer/dryer which was great and included detergent which is really helpful to not have to pack for a week trip. There were also beach chairs, body board, beach towels, and ice chest which was helpful for a beach day. There is AC but it is in the living room so it gets a little hot at night in the bedroom since it’s in the back of the condo. Gail was very nice, provided great communication/information and was responsive. There is a nice little shopping area with restaurants within walking distance. We loved hanging out on the balcony in the morning and really enjoyed our time. Overall was a great experience and a great option.
Susan L.
April 2024
This condo was perfect for two of us wanting to conveniently explore the whole island from a cozy, immaculate, well-outfitted seaside refuge.
Suzanne S.
April 2024
Wonderful condo in a central location. You see turtles everyday sitting on the lanai. I highly recommend this property!
kathy c.
April 2024
Our stay at this Maui condo was truly memorable. Sitting on the 2nd floor balcony with stunning ocean views made this one of our best VRBO get aways ever. The condo was beautifully decorated and had absolutely everything we needed, including binoculars to see the whales. The beach was beautiful and the seeing the sea turtles was a real treat. Our host Gail supplied a welcome book that was full of wonderful tips, advice and information about the island. We took her advice and loved exploring Maui. I would absolutely stay here again and would highly recommend this lovely condo to anyone visiting Maui.
Gerard S.
February 2024
This property and managers were excellent. Great experience and management kept us well informed on the process. Very clean and beautiful views of the area. Thanks Steve and Gail.
Jerry S.
February 2024
The view, the whale and turtle activity and the condo condition and location exceeded our expectations. The host was very responsive and communicative and we really appreciated that.
Tammy E.
January 2024
Condo is exactly as described. Very clean and well equipped. Beautiful ocean views. Walking distance to harbor. Recommend Tantes at the wharf great happy hour prices and best meal I had 2 weeks on the island. Great location to start from to sight see other parts of the island.
Michelle S.
January 2024
This was our 4th time staying at Maalaea Banyans but first time in this unit and we have found the best! We so appreciate the time and effort you have put in to making this unit so comfortable. We noticed every detail! The attention you have given to the decor and amenities truly embraces the aloha spirit! We will miss falling asleep and waking to the sound of the waves and watching the whales and turtles play from the patio.
A Hui Hou!
Michelle and Steve
Robert M.
January 2024
Beautiful Condo overlooking the water. Great central location good for starting your daily journey daily to anywhere on the island. Walking distance to the Harbor and the aquarium. Would stay here again next time
Connor R.
December 2023
My wife and I stayed here for our honeymoon and had an amazing time. Great central location and we had no issues at all.
Alexia T.
November 2023
Thank you Steve and Gail for everything. Your condo ia perfectly located and contained everything we needed for a perfect stay. Very clean as well
Susan R.
October 2023
Small but it works.
Pam K.
July 2023
This was the perfect location for our vacation. Close enough to shopping and activities, but private and quiet. The condo was well-stocked and beautiful. What a great find!
July 2023
We went for our honeymoon and it was perfect. Super clean, cozy and had everything. Our favorite was the beautiful view of the water! This spot is also a great location because it is right in the middle of everything! Also recommend walking down the street to Sugar Beach.
Melinda J.
June 2023
The condo was as described and included everything you could need and more for a comfortable stay. The view was stunning and watching the turtles swimming by was so enjoyable. Highly recommend this condo.
Andrea b.
May 2023
The apartment is great. The kitchen has everything you could ask for. The location is good. Not a lot of beach area but Sugar beach is not far away. The checkin process is simple. Gail responded very quick to any questions. The bed is comfortable. I would recommand the apartment.
Sky B.
May 2023
Condo was very clean and had a beautiful view. Condo was very close to alot of shops and activities
Dawn N.
April 2023
Perfect stay. Condo was immaculate and equipped with a thing you might need. Perfect central location.
We enjoyed watching turtles every day and saw lots of whales as well.
Nice to have the pool, hot tub and bbqs which are brand new.
Marla Z.
April 2023
This condo is exactly as it is portrayed online. The views are fantastic and everything we needed was provided, from kitchen to beach chairs, towels and coolers. Loved the quieter area, within walking distance to the Marina with a general store and several restaurants and shops, as well as close to sugar beach, which was great to walk on everyday. Saw whales everyday from the balcony, even provided binoculars for great viewing. Turtles came up to the beach several nights when we were there, also. Great vacation!
Heidi S.
February 2023
Beautiful views and amazing whale and turtle activity. The condo was comfortable. We were lulled to sleep each night by the wave sounds from our balcony. We slept with the sliding balcony door open. I would say this property is better suited to 2 guests. We had our daughter (26) with us for 5 days and it got a little crowded.
Amanda N.
January 2023
Beautiful condo right on the ocean. Had all the amenities I needed. The unit was really comfortable and clean. I wanted to stay longer. The owner, Gail, was really easy to communicate with. I hope to come back and stay here in the future!!
Glenn W.
January 2023
Had a great week. Beautiful views. Got to whale watch from our lania. Also saw turtles on our private beach. We were also close to everything while being tucked away with our privacy.
Alan J.
January 2023
The condo was really nice and was recently renovated. The kitchen was extremely well equipped, lacking nothing. The view was incredible. Location was great midway between Lahaina and Kihei.
The owners were so easy to work with and made the arrangements very easy.
Would recommend this unit to anyone.
Tara W.
January 2023
We had a great experience. Our one property hiccup was resolved quickly.
Sue C.
December 2022
Condo was well appointed with everything we needed and then some! Looked newly remodeled. Kitchen was very nice. Views were very good. Thank you!
Patricia P.
November 2022
It was updated, lovely decor, loaded with useful kitchen appliances and gadgets. Quiet, so close to the ocean, turtles right at the small but private beach, good pool and hot tub, lots of lawn chairs. Good communication with owners.
Blake Y.
November 2022
The condo was in a good central location with this being our first time visiting Maui, although being in the center of the island it's also not close to anything either, meaning you'll have to drive 20+ min to and from Lahaina, Wailea, etc. We picked a favorite side during this trip, so in the future we'd plan to stay on that particular side of the island and everything it's in proximity to as opposed to in the middle / equally far from everything. This is obviously no fault of the condo / host, just something to keep in mind if you plan on spending more time on one side of the island vs another.
Check-in had a slight hiccup due to the fact that the host does not upload check-in instructions in the dedicated part of the app for check-in instructions, but instead puts that info in a message sent two weeks prior to check-in. If you're looking for it there or attempt to contact the property manager for it you won't find it in either location as the property manager is not given that info either. The host was prompt in responding with the info when we weren't able to find it initially.
It was awesome having access to a cooler, snorkel gear, umbrella, etc. at the condo as we did not have to buy or rent these items during our stay on Maui. The biggest negative of the unit and the main reason we wouldn't stay there again is the fact that the A/C is powered by a timer that runs for a maximum of 4 hours at a time, meaning regardless of whether you go to bed early or stay up late any given night, at some point in the middle of the night you'll wake up hot and may not be able to fall back asleep, going about your next day on vacation sleep-deprived as we both had to. I can understand A/C safeguards so that someone doesn't just turn the A/C on and let it run for a week straight, however, as an adult and someone who has paid for use of the condo, it felt like the host did not trust you not to use the A/C in a responsible manner. For comparison, the other place we stayed at during this trip would only run when your key card was inserted, allowing you to sleep cool throughout the night but safeguarding from the A/C being run when you aren't in the unit. Not sure if this would be feasible for the host or not, but the current set up is inefficient and I doubt we would've stayed there had we known prior to booking.
That being said, the condo was very clean, had a great view, and Buzz in the lobby was very helpful with recommendations for our stay.
William R.
October 2022
Great experience.....close to Kahului, Kihei, and Lahaina. For a beachfront experience just a little away from the crowds, this is definitely the place. Small private beach with turtles in the evenings was amazing. Condo well furnished. Great communications with Gail and Steve. Would stay again for sure. This small row of condo units in Maalaea seems to be a hidden treasure. Wish it was just a little closer to restaurants/food, but then again, we chose to stay away from the hustle of Lahaina! Its clear the condo and the grounds are well maintained.
Sandra S.
October 2022
The view from the deck is amazing! The condo had everything we needed- including a cooler and ice packs which was a nice surprise as we used them during our days touring the island. The condo was nicely deco without being cluttered. We would definitely stay there again.
Kevin S.
October 2022
Great spot to stay at and get around Maui
Brent K.
September 2022
Really appreciated the good beach gear (snorkels/fins, chairs, boogie boards, umbrella). Manager replaced a faulty chair the same day. The location is central and quiet. The condo is very comfortable. Just right.
Michael M.
September 2022
First rental using Vrbo and I was a little skeptical that the pictures for the rental would live up to our actual visit. I was very impressed! The pictures were exactly like provided online. The owners communicated very well about preparations for our visit, check-in details, and what was required for check-out. Hated that our visit was not longer. My wife and I did not want to leave. I would DEFINITELY return to this location. If you want a quiet getaway not far from al the Maui known locations, this is the place. Peaceful and amazing views!
Katrina R.
August 2022
We really enjoyed the condo. The view was amazing, and it felt like home for our week stay. When they say stocked cabinet, they mean stocked cabinet. I bought some of my own spices and didn't even need them. Everything was clean and well taken care of and we appreciated the beach chairs/umbrella and snorkel gear. The lanai view is AMAZING. We spent so much time there watching the turtles bob their heads in the water and could walk to a few restaurants/stores. I would happily stay here again and I hope we get to in a couple of years. Mahalo for having us!
Christian M.
August 2022
The unit was clean, up to date, and had everything we needed and more for our stay.
Parin J.
August 2022
Excellent location!! Great condo!
GREGORY N.
August 2022
Absolutely great place to stay! My wife and daughter loved it. They especially loved being on the beach and having the breeze blow through in the evening. We will be back.
Michael J.
July 2022
Great location, easy access to airport. All the amenities you would need. We will stay here again!
Joseph D.
June 2022
Place was great and had the great view ever! We will plan to be back!
Rishabh G.
June 2022
This was honestly the best Vrbo we have stayed in. Everything is thought out. The views from the patio are just speechless. We had an amazing week long trip. We will definitely be there back again.
Shine K.
May 2022
My husband and I had a great week staying at this location. We loved that the condo is located in a less busy, quiet area, but it is just a short drive to most all of the popular locations. We enjoyed relaxing on Sugar Beach which is within walking distance. The view from the lanai is beautiful. The condo was very clean and had everything we needed and more. We hope to stay here again in the future.
Jonathan G.
May 2022
Well appointed updated condo. Highly recommended.
Nancy T.
May 2022
Easy check in, being able to sit on the lanai morning and evening watching the surfers and boats priceless.
Jessica A.
May 2022
We loved our stay at this beautiful condo. Everything was sparkling clean and it felt comfortable. The ocean views were absolutely gorgeous and we enjoyed hearing the waves crashing all day and night. The condo had everything we needed including beach chairs, umbrella, towels and coolers. The owners are wonderful and have great communication with their guests. We look forward to staying here again, very soon!
Vicki B.
May 2022
We had a fabulous vacation. The view was spectacular and the sea turtles were fun to watch. The condo was nicely decorated, well equipped and the bed was comfortable. We enjoyed the quiet neighborhood and long walks on sugar beach.
Tori B.
May 2022
The condo was well kept, had a beautiful view (we saw turtles in the water from our lanai each day), and was conveniently located to nearly everywhere we went on the island--most places were just a 15-20 minute drive. The sleeper sofa was also very comfortable.
Our host was very communicative and provided additional resources/recommendations in a guest binder. We took their recommendation for the Road to Hana tour app and would highly recommend it!
Janice S.
April 2022
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay in Steve and Gail’s condo. The condo was clean and well appointed and the view from the lanai is hard to beat! Communication was timely and easy and check in was a breeze. Would definitely stay again!
Carrie P.
April 2022
Staying at this condo was like a dream! The ocean front view is truly ocean front- you can’t get any closer. We enjoyed spending time at the small beach area by the property where sea turtles come up and rest each day
Jerry C.
March 2022
Perfect for watching whales from the patio. Great location. It’s a must see. We come once a year and have never been disappointed.
Jason C.
March 2022
Enjoyed watching whales from the condo. Very nice view and a great location. Easy to checkin and out. Really nice place and we will look to stay there again next time we are in Maui. Thank you
Anja E.
February 2022
The condo is well equipped and has everything you need for a perfect vacation but the view from the lanai is the best we ever had. We enjoyed it so much having our morning coffee on the lanai and see all the whales and turtles. Gail was super friendly and easy to communicate with. Check in was easy as well, parking is just in front of the complex. Hope that we could come back again some day
Rhonda S.
February 2022
Easily one of the best condos we've stayed in in Hawaii. The view and contents of the condo as advertised. Everything you could ever need and more and everything in great condition.
Location is perfectly in the middle of the island to go, east, west or north.
It was non stop whales off our of our lanai all day everyday. Daily turtle watching as well! Even saw flying fish on numerous occasions and the birds serenading every morning will be missed!
The building itself is clean and tidy and building staff were always friendly and helpful.
Hosts of this condo replied quickly and were informative and helpful in answering any questions.
Can't wait until next year!
Mark W.
February 2022
We stayed at this condo for 5 days and didn’t want to leave! We watched whales from the lanai every morning.
Cherita W.
December 2021
Amazing host and great view.
Nagareddy R.
December 2021
Good experience over all, love it. I like the realtime communication with property manager/owner.
Dena M.
November 2021
everything was great! view was beautiful!!
Lynn T.
April 2021
Wonderful!
Cynthia O.
April 2020
This was certainly in the top 3 of all of the places I’ve stayed in my many years of world travel. This condo was absolutely gorgeous! The views from the lanai were breathtaking. Gail was a fabulous host, exceeding all expectations and extremely accommodating.
We will be renting with Gail for many years to come hopefully!
James A.
April 2020
Great property
Marcia S.
February 2020
Wonderful location, great accommodations. Would stay again.
Chris K.
January 2020
Gail and Steve were very punctual with all communications.
The property is exactly as listed
The view from the lanai speaks for itself.
Highly recommended
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