Stacee G.
June 2024
Location excellent!! If you don’t care about the unit decor being updated, this is the perfect place to stay. We enjoyed every aspect of our stay. Aloha
Daniel B.
February 2024
The only place to stay on Kaanapali Beach is the Whaler. It’s our 8th time. This unit was the best value for the money for a one bedroom two bath. The unit is clean and inviting with a perfect view of the court yard and ocean and a piece of Black Rock. Although vintage Whaler decor without upgrades in many years, it is comfortable and relaxing. Unit comes with nice Tommy Bahama chairs and umbrella for the beach along with snorkeling equipment. Sitting on the Lanai in the morning sipping coffee can’t be beat. There are very nice grills in front of both towers, so make sure you use them.
We highly recommend this unit as it was $100-$200 less a night vs similar 1 Br 2 bath.
Joyce A.
August 2023
Condo very outdated. Sliding glass doors open very hard, as very old and rusty. Bathroom ceiling has mildew in it. Clean but old .
Lisa T.
July 2023
We had a wonderful weeklong stay. The condo is well-situated on the beach, clean and filled with sunlight. It was roomy for our family of 5, and well-stocked with beach gear. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare our meals. Lorraine was great at communicating right away when we had questions. We would definitely stay again!
Jamie B.
July 2023
Perfect location right on the beach! Pool and towel service was very convenient and the Whaler staff was great. The chairs and coolers in the room were very helpful! If you plan to play tennis or pickleball they have rackets and balls at the desk but they do not allow black soled shoes on the courts. The beds were comfortable and the room was perfect for our family of 4. The only thing I wish we had were some disinfecting wipes for the counters and table. Wonderful property and perfect location!
Tracey M.
July 2023
We spent a week in unit 870. Enjoyed the view any time of day. The unit is very spacious and a great location. I was a bit disappointed with the property manager. The first day I emailed to inquire where the blow dryer was and she did not know she said she was meeting with the owner the next day and would ask. I kept looking and when I went to close the bathroom door later I found a pantry behind it and there was the blow dryer. Then a couple days later I had nothing to clean counters and I emailed again and she said it should be under the sink and I said it was not and her reply was"just make do with what you have."
I would expect a property manager to know where something such as a blow dryer would be located and proper cleaning supplies probably fall on the cleaning crew. One other thing older people really need to be aware of is the threshold into the bathroom has probably close to an inch rise. It could be a problem for stubbing toes or tripping. We improvised and put a towel in a little rug over it. Very small issues and overall we had a fantastic stay here. We would recommend the unit.
Scott S.
July 2023
The property is perfect. Clean and well kept in a great location. The room is also perfect. Two bathrooms was great for a family of four. Also, Lorraine has many amenities including beach chairs and coolers. We loved our stay at Whalers Village and will stay here again on our next visit. Highly recommend.
June 2023
The property was beautiful and the condo was quite comfortable with everything we needed. The front desk staff was helpful. The view from the lanai is just as exquisite as the pictures suggest. When my family saw it for the first time, they audibly gasped. The beach is just steps away. You can see the cliff diver at sunset. Being able to enjoy mai tais at Monkeypod and then walk back in the glow of the sunset is heavenly. The air of the property is scented with plumeria. The torches lighting your way, the gentle murmur of the waterfall in the koi pond... It was magical. I would recommend this property to anyone.
Lorraine was helpful at every turn. If we are ever fortunate enough to return to Maui, we would book again. Highly recommend.
Ryan M.
June 2023
Look no further. Book this place now! The condo was perfect. The staff at the complex were all incredible. The views were amazing. Free towel service whenever you needed it (even at 5am). The condo was perfectly stocked with the right amount tools to make breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Safeway was less than 10 mins away for your groceries.
The king size bed was comfortable while my two kids slept on the roll out and the pull-out couch bed. Both of those mattresses were comfortable as well.
The lanai was larger than I was expecting. I drank coffee and watched the waves roll in every morning while the kids slept.
The condo also included the right amount of beach gear. It had pool noodles for floating around the ocean, snorkel gear, beach chairs, an umbrella, two coolers, and some beach bags for bringing your gear to the water.
It was very close to black rock beach for some cliff diving and snorkeling. I almost stepped on a turtle! I spent many hours floating around while my kid jumped repeatedly off the cliff. I even did it a few times.
I really can't think of anything bad. I would book again in a heartbeat. Lorraine was very attentive and got back to me very quickly with questions I had before booking. I don't think I needed her once we were there.
We hope to be back soon!
Lisa M.
April 2023
Host was very accomodating with check in and check out. Super responsive. ! Was a great experience. Would definately rebook. !
Dana S.
April 2023
We really enjoyed our stay. The unit was perfect for our family of five. Great pool and beach also!
Katie O.
March 2023
The location of the condo was perfect - right on the ocean and within walking distance to many restaurants and stores. The room was clean, and the balcony was large and provided a beautiful ocean view. We appreciated Lorraine’s responsiveness to our questions, and really enjoyed our time at The Whaler!
molly r.
February 2023
We had a great stay! Enjoyed whale watching from our lanai over looking the courtyard. Beds were comfortable. The Whaler property is in a great location. Hope to be back soon!
February 2023
The condo was as pictured and offered extra thing for the beach, etc. The view was nice, proximity to beach, pool, restaurants, and stores all within walking distance. The grounds were well kept.
Nancy T.
February 2023
We had a marvelous stay…wonderful condo and beautiful views! We would definitely stay here again.
Ben R.
February 2023
Property was spacious and clean, great location! Right on the beach. There is a 25 dollar resort fee but it includes parking and access to the pool, gym, etc. Lorraine was a great host.
Dana T.
November 2022
Amazing condo in an excellent location. The actual condo was perfect for a family of four, well stocked with the added bonuses of a boogie board, snacks and other nice touches. The condo facilities were great, the beach was glorious and it was lovely to be able to walk to all the restaurants and cafes along the beach and in Whaler Village. The reservation process was easy and the hostess was extremely accommodating, changing my dates without penalty when our plans changed. Would definitely book here again!!
Kathy G.
November 2022
This property is fantastic - great location! Beautifully decorated
Karen C.
October 2022
Lorraine was spot on in communication. There were chairs, an umbrella and many beach items. Location was perfect as were the views. Staff was excellent. I love staying at The Whaler
Thomas S.
October 2022
Very beautiful
Valerie O.
October 2022
Nice Condo with everything we needed to make our week enjoyable on Maui! Condo has an extra roll away bed which made it perfect for a family of 4!
Location of the condo is 10/10. The lanai is big and spacious making family dinners very enjoyable with a view of the ocean and the valley with the beautiful almost daily rainbows.
Owner responded promptly to email with inquire prior to our trip.
Highly recommended!!
Christi J.
September 2022
We very much enjoyed our stay. The communication was wonderful, the view of the ocean and the mountains are incredible making dining on the lanai a favorite thing to do, lanai furniture is wonderful. Beach chairs, umbrella, pool noodles, and coolers are a wondeful addition. Kitchen very well supplied, even scissors, which are missing most places. All fixtures/furniture is updated and the surfaces are clean. The original marble bathrooms (with updated cabinet doors) are as clean but the inside of the cabinet do smell their age - 1975. The marble is beautiful, age only makes it better. Original parquet flooring in entry and kitchen is in wonderful condition and very clean. I would stay again and would recommend to all. Thank you for letting us stay!
Whayal J.
September 2022
Great experience. Room was big, and everything we needed was there. Was able to be accommodated with a late check out as well. Glad we stayed there
Carmen G.
August 2022
I liked it a lot, I would stay in this property again, loved the mirrored walls.
Melissa T.
August 2022
This was our first time using a vacation rental and it exceeded our expectations. Traveling with our 3 kids under 10, my husband and I greatly appreciated the many amenities this property had to offer. The Whaler is on 1 of the best beaches on earth but the kids didn’t care and spent a lot of time in the wonderful pool. The unit is fully stocked with everything you can possibly need and even had pool/beach equipment for use which was a nice bonus. Check-in was easy and the unit was comfortable for our family of 5. The views of black rock and the west maui mountains from the expansive lanai are unmatched. Many amenities are close by, whaler’s village shopping center is steps away and had restaurants, a food court, and abc store for food and any other needs you might have. Will definitely stay here again if available on our next Maui trip. Don’t hesitate to book this property, use a foreign exchange fee free credit card to book if you’re worried about fees. The host was welcoming and responsive! Thank you for the memories.
Michael E.
August 2022
This was an incredible rental. Right on the water, and adjacent to Whalers Village. The condo had all the amenities we could have wanted, two full bathrooms. a full kitchen with fully equipped utensils and cookware, a rollaway bed in the closet, and our kids loved the selection of pool and beach toys. Would absolutely stay again! Just a perfect rental!
Marc H.
July 2022
We had a great experience at this property. Not only were the accommodations and the location perfect for our family, the owner was great to work with. Our stay here was a 10 out of 10!
Willie M.
June 2022
We have stayed at the Whaler several times. This time we had six families stay and could not have asked for a better trip.
Our condo was immaculate and exactly as described. Lorraine the owner was very easy to communicate with and very quick to respond with any needs we had.
We can not wait too go back and are hoping this condo will be available .
Thao N.
June 2022
Great location! The property was clean and had everything we needed for our stay, including beach toys :)
Todd & Sandy G.
June 2022
Most relaxing vacation yet...just steps from the property to the beach and restaurants. Really liked the concierge service on the beach...could get used to that! Huge deck on the condo that we loved sitting with the view over a glass of wine. We have stayed up and down and all over Maui and this beach access and lanai ranks up there as #1.
Juli G.
May 2022
Wish we could have stayed longer! The condo was perfect for our needs and it was great to have beach chairs, towels and a beach umbrella!
The only issue was the coffee maker is a Nespresso and we bought ground coffee before we got there. We couldn’t find real Kona coffee pods either and ended up buying make-your-own pods with the coffee we had purchased.
We will be back🌴
Amber
April 2022
Our stay was wonderful. The property was clean, in a great location and had all the amenities to make our stay perfect. The property owner got back to me immediate with all my questions. We would love to stay here again!
William B.
March 2022
As always, our stay at The Whaler was excellent. The proximity to all the amenities and beach is unmatched. We will be returning. Lorraine is a pleasure tonwork with.
Dennis H.
March 2022
Beautiful view off a large lanai. Very nice unit, clean & spacious. Easy check in. Host responded to questions promptly and politely. Right on the beach. I will stay here again in the future!
julia c.
February 2022
We are so grateful for a wonderful stay! The unit had everything we could need and an amazing location. We enjoyed our mornings sipping coffee and soaking in amazing views. It is a great spot to explore all Kaanapali has to offer.
Trevor Q.
February 2022
Very clean and comfortable with all needs including beach chairs etc. would recommend the unit to anyone. Perfect holiday with restaurants very close
Tim P.
January 2022
Close to many activities, and the resort amenities cover everyone from those just lazing by the pool to beach goer’s and gym rats!
Charles S.
January 2022
Our stay at The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach was amazing. The immediate access to the beach and many amenities will have us coming back. The unit and rental manager were also fantastic and very helpful.
Kelley R.
December 2021
We spent a wonderful ten days in this condo. It was clean and comfortable. It is one of the most well stocked condo's we have stayed in. Everything we needed was there for us to use. The king sized bed was comfortable. Although there were only two of us, we really liked having two bathrooms. There is not a washer/dryer in the unit, but it is only a short walk down the hall to the free ones that are available for guest use. They were available any time we needed them.
Communication with the owner was terrific and timely. We would definitely stay in condo #870 again! We love the Whaler and now we love this unit!
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