Char
August 2024
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.
Richard N.
June 2024
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.
John C.
April 2024
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.
Bill M.
March 2024
Outstanding in all ways ...... view, location and unit amenities
Stephanie S.
March 2024
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).
Kelly G.
February 2024
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.
Janice L.
February 2024
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.
Melissa S.
January 2024
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!
Willie C.
December 2023
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!
Korin J.
December 2023
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.
Harold K.
November 2023
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.
Bethany H.
November 2023
Our stay was just what we were looking for. The bed was so comfortable and the amenities were very nice.
Kevin M.
September 2023
Clean with everything thing you'll need for a ling vacation. Centrally located.
Jason H.
August 2023
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!
Ernie H.
June 2023
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.
Catherine G.
April 2023
Great place to stay. Would retune.
Kayla M.
April 2023
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!
heather s.
April 2023
Great location close to everything we needed. Loved seeing turtles everyday! Great snorkel trip out of the bay. Saw whales!!!
Kelly R.
April 2023
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
Margot S.
March 2023
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.
Kim O.
March 2023
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!
Jason N.
March 2023
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!
gerd & melissa m.
December 2022
Feels like coming home to your own condo! Super comfortable. Awesome view! Owner wonderful!
Joel P.
December 2022
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.
Mike M.
November 2022
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!
Marta F.
November 2022
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!
Shawn R.
October 2022
Our stay was fantastic! We were able to enjoy just relaxing at the condo with spectacular views and activities are not far away.
Emma L.
October 2022
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.
John M.
July 2022
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!
Katie D.
April 2022
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.
Stuart H.
March 2022
Very clean, amazing view
Kayleen M.
March 2022
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.
Jose G.
August 2021
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. :)
Andrew P.
June 2021
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!
Jane A.
January 2019
This is our third visit to this complex - always a pleasure to stay here !
Ian W.
January 2019
We enjoyed our stay at Bridget and Jim's Island Sands condo. It has an amazing view and is well stocked with lots of little extras that we haven't experienced at many other vacation rentals. Bridget and Jim responded promply to all our inquiries.The pool is small, but it was very quiet and there were always lots of chairs! The barbecues worked well and it was nice visiting with other vacationers while cooking! There is a quiet beach very close to the condo where you could walk for miles!
There are a few good restaurants within walking distance. Our favorite was Beach Bums where we went for Happy Hour (3-6pm) several times during our stay- great service, food and drinks! We also went on a cocktail cruise with the Pacific Whale Foundation, docking at the harbour, which is also an easy walk from the condo. We drove to Kihei, Paia, and Lahaina for shopping and entertainment. We highly recommend the Old Lahaina Luau- vey nice grounds, lots of cultural activities, great entertainment, and super friendly staff!
Kapalua Bay is a great place to snorkel and a very pretty beach.
Would highly recommend this condo for for its comfort, quiet central location, and easy to work with owners!
Mahalo Briget and Jim!
Karen Z.
January 2019
We like to vacation away from the crowds and this location and condo definitely fit that preference. Ma'alaea is a small harbor town between two other larger towns. For our honeymoon, this was perfect because the beach wasn't crowded and the whole area was very quiet and peaceful. There were a few shops and restaurants in Ma'alaea which we visited, and most importantly, the Pacific Whale Foundation is located there which is a great tour company for snorkeling and whale watching. We also met our Hike Maui guide at the Maui Ocean Center, so it was all very convenient.
The condo itself is perfectly located on the fourth floor with a fantastic view. The rooms are decorated well, very clean, and have everything you could possibly need on a vacation. We especially enjoyed the snorkeling equipment, boogie boards, and beach chairs and towels. We were there for Christmas, so we also appreciated the large selection of cable TV channels so we could see a Christmas movie or two. There's a road behind the condo that has a sidewalk which was perfect for running, for those who are interested in exercising a little while on vacation. A short walk down this road takes you to the park that opens up to the long walking beach. We also used the pool and the chairs by the pool. Everyone else staying at the complex was very friendly. We even went to a doughnut and coffee gathering one morning by the pool. It was the perfect place to stay!
David B.
December 2018
Perfect.
June F.
December 2018
I loved my stay at Bridget and Jim’s oceanfront condo! It’s clean and well stocked with almost anything you might need to cook, lots of beach towels and beach toys, super comfortable beds, pillows and towels. What’s really special is that they even had extras in the pantry. The Pop Secret popcorn and oatmeal saved the day with my little granddaughters one evening. Also the bottle of pineapple champagne and a box of chocolates were a really nice treat. Even the bathroom had supplies like shampoo, sun block and lotions if you needed them. If we had questions, we always had a prompt response as well. Super cool condo with super cool owners! Mahalo Bridget and Jim!
Lena G.
November 2018
We loved the condo and the condos location! Everything we could possibly need was provided and we really enjoyed our stay. Hope to go back. Lena and Ray
vimala s.
November 2018
Let me just point out if you’re looking for a resort stay with a bunch of tourists this isn’t for you but if you’re looking to unwind the stress away this is perfect. My husband and I brought our 18 month daughter. Bridget made sure we didn’t need to bring anything unnecessary and she provided everything from a pack-n-plays to strollers to a recommendation for a babysitter. Bridget even had a brand new adorable blanket for our girl as a keepsake. In addition to that she literally had everything you need for our stay there (toiletries, coffee, towels, wine, chocolates). It was amazing sleeping and waking up to the sounds of the ocean breeze everyday. The location is a middle point to all of Maui and it easy to get to the beaches of Lahaina to the roads leading to Hana. Our family thanks you so much for the hospitality Bridget.
John C.
October 2018
Only suggestion for improvement would be not to store the cleaning supplies in the same cabinet as the food.
Looking forward to returning....
Dayna S.
October 2018
We will be staying here again next time! The location is centrally located to Kihei or Lahaina, which was great since we frequented both cities. While out on the balcony we saw sea turtles every time we looked out, and usually 6-8 of them! The balcony is private, so you don't see anyone on either side of you, and the complex was very quiet. Beautiful view! The photos in the listing are true, and the condo was well stocked with anything we needed. Bridget was extremely easy to work with, and very prompt. I would completely recommend if you're thinking of booking this condo! (We never stay at hotels while in Hawaii - you cannot get the oceanfront view for this price!)
I also recommend Pacific Whale Foundation and Hawaiian Paddle Sports (ask for Emily's kayak trip!) for fun adventures. Mama's Fish House, Coconuts, Kihei Caffe, Maui Pies, Maui Fish Company, and Uluanis for yummy food, and Aloha Maui Vans for a cheap car and super fast pick up (no waiting at Budget for hours!) We love Maui!
Kanadi P.
October 2018
We just got home from our trip to Maui. This condo was perfect in so many ways. The location was great. It’s not a tourist area. It has a relaxing vibe. There are a few restaurants that you can walk to in the harbor. The private beach is a great place to sit without a bunch of people and watch the turtles.
Walking into the condo you can see the amazing ocean views as you walk down the hall. We were greated with champagne and a box of chocolates for our 10 year wedding anniversary.
The owners have everything you would need to have a complete Maui vacation. We didn’t cook this trip but the kitchen was well stocked. I cannot say enough! Hope to be back!
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