Karen D.
July 2024
The condo indeed had breathtaking views but lacked the alohoa spirit. There were turtles on the beach everyday! We were even blessed to see the Hawaiian monk seal on the beach as well. The condo was nicely stocked with essentials. We are early risers and were excited to walk down to the beach in the morning but quickly realized that unless you are on the ground floor, there is no beach access due to everything being locked and gated until after management unlocks it in the morning.
Several interactions with the property management left us feeling like we were walking on eggshells. One interaction took when we arrived after a long flight. Our grandchildren were eager to play at the pool but after being told the 5 year old was being too loud we packed up and never did use the pool area as a family again. The close proximity of the pool area to the lower level condos might make this a less than ideal location for families with young children. In addition, be aware the wind blows a lot in this area. I had thought that we would have the same wind patterns as Kihei but that was not the case, the wind blows everyday all day. A beautiful condo with breathtaking views but the limited access to the beach and negative interactions with management kept us from feeling welcome and experiencing the aloha spirit.
Debra S.
July 2024
Never cooled upstairs, even with 3 fans, sweated everynight. Very uncomfortable.
Could never stay there again.
Tolit clogged, even had to be removed off base and re installed. Very disappointing.
Very
mai y.
July 2024
The place was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The view is beautiful, even saw some turtles. The only negative is it's windy all the time, couldn't really enjoy the outdoor.
K Rene C.
July 2024
Condo was well maintained and clean. Had most of all expected equipment and goods. Was a little surprised very little kitchen supplies, i.e. salt, pepper, some kind of oil, napkins, etc. were available. Location was great. Also, surprised at some of the stringent rules for guests.
Michelle P.
June 2024
We stayed with you off the recommendation of my sister-in-law's visit with you. She was very happy with her stay overall which led to us booking and staying in the same location. Very clean and perfect location to watch the turtles play every morning and evening. Wish we had more accessible beach, but the short walk brought the same experience. Look forward to our next visit!
Anne B.
February 2024
A super clean, lovely condo with a 4th floor view of the ocean. Very quiet, great location, we’ll be back!
Kari P.
September 2023
We loved our stay here! Besides the amazing view, our very favorite part was going down to the beach area (through the gate) at sunset to watch the turtles come to shore to rest/sleep. We counted 15 one night. What a wonderful surprise!!! The unit was nicely updated and very clean. We enjoyed the beach at the end of the road several times during our stay. We appreciated the beach towels, the 4 beach chairs, the cooler (and cold paks in the freezer for the cooler). Here are a couple things we give a thumbs down to: First, the air condition unit on the lanai gave off a LOT of heat so we weren't able to enjoy it much as it was way too hot to sit out there. Second, it would've been helpful if there were a few more supplies in the unit such as saran wrap/foil, oil for cooking, chip clips and a wine stopper. Oh, and it would've been nice if there was more seating, perhaps another comfy chair. These things would not stop us from coming back but thought we'd suggest it for future visitors. We already miss Maui. Thank you for letting us stay in this wonderful unit.
Danielle D.
August 2023
It was great for being there for work. Just we needed
Shawna P.
July 2023
We loved staying at the Ma’alaea Banyan! It’s a very quiet location in Maui away from the busy tourist areas. The condo was very clean, well-decorated, and had a lot of hooks and storage. The washer and dryer were such a blessing to have. The only problem we encountered was that the lock mechanism for the sliding glass door out to the balcony was missing. Hopefully it will be replaced soon. The condo property was clean and pleasant. There were sea turtles that came ashore every evening on the property. From the balcony we saw a rainbow, beautiful sunrises, and even a shooting star. This was a magical place and I would LOVE to stay in this condo again on our return visits to Maui!
Katja T.
July 2023
We loved how less busy this area is compared to Kihei and Lahaina. You are in the middle of the two and it worked great for our family. We were able to see turtles daily! Property and pool was well maintained at all times. The kitchen has everything you need to cook a meal and the beach chairs were a nice added bonus for our island excursions!
Tasha Z.
June 2023
We LOVED our stay at this condo. It was beautiful! The finishes were so clean and high end. The shower made to look like a boat was so fun. The kitchen was fully equipped - and eating on the lanai was amazing. We loved watching the turtles come to the beach every evening and the sun setting. It was very secluded and away from tourist traps. But it was so easy to get everywhere on the island from here. I am going to recommend this location to anyone who is going to Maui.
The earlier review that said this place was out dated and dirty is the exact opposite of what we saw. It was so clean - we didn't see any bugs until the day after they sprayed and then the bugs were all dead. This place was so clean and spacious. Great for a family.
Jagtej S.
May 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was somewhat unhelpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I was overwhelmingly disappointed with my experience here. I'm very surprised at the prior reviews for this unit - I think they may have been manufactured reviews. The only things great about the unit is the view and location. The unit looks nothing like it's advertised. Overall it looks very dingy. It needs a major repaint, and an update to furniture. The beds in the downstairs room are low quality cots with cheap mattresses on top. The A/C in the room makes a ton of noise, so good luck sleeping. And there is no blackout curtains, so light fills the room in the morning.We had a major insect problem. I've been to Maui plenty of times - while I understand tropical places may have insects, this was unacceptable. We were seeing 40-50 a day in the unit. There are holes in the netting of the screen door and windows, and the base boards need major caulking. We saw many insects come in and out of the wholes in flooring.I booked the place for a week, and all they provided was one small set of shampoo, soap, etc. Had to go buy my own after one day.When we first arrived, the unit wasn't in great condition. They told me it's because I bypassed inspection to receive an early check in, but I doubt some of the issues would have been caught otherwise. The balcony had dirt all over it, the bathroom tub and sink backed up so you showered in your own filth, and there were plenty of used, dirty kitchen utensils in the drawers. While they did clean the patio and fix the tub issue within one day, it makes you wonder how good the overall cleaning practices are.I have over 50 pictures of everything I mentioned above, and am happy to share them. I will also follow up to make sure this displays on the public review board so that other folks don't have to go through what my family did. If this doesn't show up, I will be sure to take further action to protect any future tenant from being misled like I was.
Lan W.
May 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
A very detailed instruction were provided before and during the stay. The place looked just as nice as the photos. Amazing view from the balcony.
Jill H.
February 2023
Wonderful apartment on the 4th floor with covered deck right on the water. Enjoyed watching the turtles and whales from the deck. A short walk to Maalea harbor for our snorkeling excursion and a 20 minute drive to Lahaina or Wailea. Had everything we needed in the kitchen and it was nice to have beach towels.
Niki O.
December 2022
We have two adult sons 18 & 19 so the four of us stayed here. The condo was beautiful and clean inside. The lanai was the best such cozy seating area! And the view was breathtaking! We have been to Maalae five times and by far this was our favorite place to stay! Would definitely come again!
Chuck R.
November 2022
Was a great option and one we enjoyed much better than staying at an insular resort. We had a phenomenal view and access to a great beach just down the street. The only down side was that our trip wasn't longer! The property is well-maintained and fully-stocked--we were able to cook and celebrate Thanksgiving. We would definitely stay here again.
Loretta M.
September 2022
Quiet, clean, friendly and amazing spot.
Andrea B.
September 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our family was given the gift a quiet and BEAUTIFUL getaway at 416! We LOVED the view...God's creation on display in array of colors, scents, and sounds. The grounds were very well maintained and Buzz was that his name? What a honey pie! Lots of great ideas of things to do.
Leilani Y.
July 2022
My teen daughters and I stayed for a week. The condo was clean, bright, beachy and cool. We loved waking up to the ocean and stargazing at night from the balcony of this beautiful and quiet condo. It was the perfect central location to call home while we explored all parts of the island. We took a short walk to Ma’alaea harbor for a boat tour to Molokini with Maui Snorkeling Lani Kai. At sunset we BBQ’d and relaxed in the jacuzzi on the property. The condo was stocked with many great amenities but a cooler and grilling utensils would’ve been helpful. One downside is there’s no security presence on the property, anyone can access the elevator and stairs so we kept doors locked at all times, especially at night. Other than that, we would definitely stay here again.
Debbie C.
July 2022
We are a group of old college friends celebrating retirement in Hawaii. The place was clean, comfortable, and well stocked. Check in was a breeze. We appreciated the ease of coming and going with a code locked door rather than keeping track of a key. The place was quiet-we did not hear our neighbors. However the real highlight and treasure of this location and especially this unit, is the daily view of the sea turtles! There was always at least one large turtle out sunning itself on the beach and the surf held 20-30 turtles bobbing about. If you are looking for peace and quiet away for resort life, this is the place for you!
Brittney K.
July 2022
We really loved this condo and our stay. The location is a little bit windy but we appreciated how quiet it was and away from the crowds. When we wanted to eat out or shop it was just 10-15 mins to anything we needed.
The photos are very accurate and the remodel is lovely. We did a lot of cooking after long days of adventures and the kitchen had everything we needed. My husband grilled at the community grill and it was clean and was the dad with a beer hang out. We enjoyed morning coffee and napping on the lanai. The beach is just a few minute walk—the beach was a bit windy but not crowded and miles of empty beach for long walks with my loves.
There was a tropical storm during our stay and the surf outside the condo became a surfer’s paradise and we had the best view! The property manager Buzz was full of tips and suggestions. The pool and hot tub were lovely and we had it to ourselves many times.
The shower in the master is wonderful and so was the washer and dryer. We had all the comforts of home. Just a delightful place.
A few additions to the condo to take it from am A to an A+ would be a laundry basket, grilling utensils and upgraded linen a and pillows for the master.
Seth L.
July 2022
Great vacation rental for a family stay in Maui! The view from the balcony can’t be beat by any other rental or hotel on the island. Central location makes getting to basically anything and everything on Maui a breeze. Not a lot of amenities to walk to, but lots of shopping and dining within a 15 minute drive and there’s a great mini-golf/entertainment park with food trucks that’s walkable that we didn’t know about in advance. A lot of snorkeling tours leave from the marina down the street so that’s very convenient. The unity itself has been recently renovated and is cute, functional, efficient and comfortable. The property has a small beach (where turtles sleep!) and a nice pool and hot tub. There’s a great public beach just down the street. Would definitely recommend and stay there again.
Sachin S.
July 2022
We loved our stay. It was really comfortable and convenient to the places we wanted to visit. The condo was clean and had everything we needed. Will be back again!!
Julie M.
June 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our stay on Maui was such a delight, made only better by our stay in this condo. The grounds are beautiful and peaceful, and just the right size. There were no overwhelming crowds, just the beauty of Maui. We loved staying in Maalaea. It was so conveniently located to many attractions. We visited the Kihei beaches, Road to Hana, Haleakala, Iao Valley, Lahaina, the Nakalele Blowhole, and the Feast at Lele. Each one was in a reasonable driving distance. We also enjoyed breakfast at the Maalaea General Store, within walking distance of the condo. Our snorkeling adventure also left from Maalaea harbor, so we were able to walk there as well. Make sure to try the Banana Macadamia Nut ice cream at Hula Cookies (walking distance!). Now, for the best part, the condo offers glorious views - with MANY sea turtles daily. In addition, we saw beached sea turtles on three occasions during our 10-day stay. Our last night there were 5 on the beach! It was a spiritual experience! Loved everything about our trip! Thank you!
Susan S.
May 2022
The condo was lovely with great views but the West Maui location was inconvenient for dining, activities, etc. We had to drive at least 20 minutes to get anywhere. Since we only ate breakfast at the condo, this was a big time waster. The worst part of our stay was the large AC unit on the balcony. It took up a lot of the limited balcony space and constantly emitted very hot air, making the absolute best part of this rental, the oceanfront view, almost unusable. We had assumed that we'd spend most of our time relaxing on the balcony since we were there with my 84 year old mom to celebrate her birthday, but we couldn't due to the extremely uncomfortable heat that it blew onto the remaining seat space on the deck. The AC did cool the interior, although it was too hot to sleep in the loft bedroom for the first two nights with both the fan and the AC running. We won't rent this condo again for that reason and because of its location on the island.
Kimberly B.
May 2022
Very clean, fantastic!
Wilma E.
May 2022
Rating Details:
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Away from the touristy scene yet not far enough to go to sites on our terms
Steve S.
February 2022
We have been travelling past this location for over 40 years as we stayed in places from Kapalua to Makena. This was a real treat, perfectly located, and whales, whales, whales. The unit is bright, clean and had all necessities. Everyone we met had the spirit of Maui all about them. Great to be back in Hawaii after the long flu break. We'll be back!!
Lisa R.
February 2022
If you are looking for an oceanfront view away from all the people and noise then this location is perfect for you. We really enjoyed our stay at this adorable condo. It had everything needed for a comfortable stay. Loved the concrete floors downstairs and the modern amenities. There is a small beach area in front of the condo where you can often see turtles. A short walk leads you to a beach area. You will need a car to get almost anywhere else but the location is a perfect home base to see the rest of the island as it is in the middle of Wailea and Lahaina areas. Definitely recommend!
Tiffany M.
February 2022
The property was great! Bedding was great, communication was great, it had everything we needed. What I cannot say enough about is how amazing the location is. You are on the 4th floor so there are views for days. No obstructed views at all. We saw two turtles resting on the beach that you have access to. The best part is we went in January, during whale season, and we saw whale after whale in the bay from the balcony and they had binoculars so we could get a better look. The cost of the place is worth it in the views and location alone.
Heidi W.
January 2022
This 2 BR condo has been fully remodeled and is fresh beachy decor. Wishing there were more interior photos when I booked and the hallways are white dark so a bit off putting when we checked in but the staff and other vacationers overcame all fear by day 2. The walk along the strip of condos is ok- not views of the beach. Main floor bedroom has 2 twin beds (my husband and I put together for a king) a tv, plenty of storage and hangers- nearby clean bath with hot shower. Kitchen is fully equipped with everything you will need and the views are fabulous! We watched whales and dolphin daily with the binoculars (thank you for providing!) the loft has a queen bed, shower, laundry and ample hang storage. A great pool and hot tub we used daily- saw sea turtles eating- just a great trip and the management company was fabulous!
linda h.
January 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
A big thank you to management, we were locked out on the lanai and called CWB and the rep had us out in less than 20 mins. CWB and property mgt We’re very friendly and helpful. Property was clean and quiet. I would definitely stay again.
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