Danh K.
May 2024
We had a moderately nice time. Checking in was very simple with a lock box located near the door. Parking was free but you’ll need to register for a parking pass. Great views from the living and master bedroom lanai. A few local general stores, restaurants, and coffee shops all within walking distance plus an urgent care in Lahaina which is less than a drive away. The washer had an issue with spinning and rinse cycle. Contacted the owner about the concern the day of which occurred early in the evening and responded the next day (it was after hour) and arranged for the service which would be 5 days later for maintenance. Luckily, a day later maintenance had a cancellation and on Friday and it was able to be fixed a couple days sooner. While the washer was not in order, a maid service was able to wash our clothes for no extra fees. We used it once and it was delivered back folded. This was a nice alternative. Owner was attentive.
The unit is very out dated. Lots of electrical and extension plugs were visible in all the rooms which is both nice and a hazard when it comes to fires. Rusty chairs/table on the lanai (had to be careful w the 1 yr), Sliding doors and screens were hard to open. Main bedroom’s drapes had mold on them, carpet on lanai was pretty gross, none of the drawers in kitchens had stoppers so they were easy to pull out. It wasn’t a great place for a baby overall. It would be 85+ degrees in the evening. Overall it was a good stay but wish it could’ve been great.
Jessica C.
March 2024
This condo is exactly described as the listing shows. Being able to watch the whales on the Lanai's is the golden ticket. I initially did not receive the check in info e mail, but Ken was very quick to respond to make sure we had the info we needed. The master bed was fine, but it is VERY soft with a foam pillow topper. Also, if there is any wind, expect to get blown away at the pool! It was unfortunately not overly warm and the pool is located in just the right spot to become a wind tunnel. It didn't stop my 5 year old from having the pool to himself! There is no light on the Lanai, which would be nice for night time card playing, but again, not a deal breaker. We love east Maui and would stay in this location again. This side of the island is much quieter, and has some great restaurants around including Kahana Maui Brewing location, Miso Phat, the fish market tacos, Miss Arepas, and the farmers market. We would stay here again.
Patti A.
February 2024
Such a wonderful stay at a beautiful condo for my return to Maui. Ocean front condo with lots of whale sightings right off the lanai. Definitely will be back, and if you are in anyway apprehensive, don’t be, the people of Maui are so welcoming. Truly the Aloha Spirit. See you soon Maui.
angie b.
February 2024
The location and view are wonderful! Although there's no beach off the lanai anymore. Sadly, it's completely eroded and replaced with sandbags now.
Also, after the tragedy in Lahaina there aren't many businesses open nearby, but we supported the ones that were as much as possible. All of Maui is one big family, so no matter where you stay or shop, you are supporting Lahaina.
It's been stated before in several reviews that this place could use a thorough cleaning, organizing and some TLC. It really can! The kitchen is overflowing with extras of everything (who needs 4 collanders??) and the closets are full of junk, so guests have no room to store luggage or hang clothes. The dishwasher wasn't working properly, and judging by some of the food stuck to dishes in the cupboard, hadn't been for awhile.The mattresses may have been new 10 years ago, but they are old and stained now. And the foam topper on the master bedroom mattress has 2 deep craters and a hump in the middle. The Maid Service and Maintenance are excellent, they just need time between bookings to do their jobs. We are grateful to them for fixing several things during our stay.
The condo would have been 31/2 stars if maintenance hadn't been available.
We enjoyed exploring the island, eating and shopping, but we enjoyed whale watching off the lanai most of all.
Thank you to the host, and we hope he will give our review some consideration.
Valerie M.
January 2024
We wanted to see whales from the lanai and we did……fabulous!
Beverly P.
November 2023
The ocean front view from the balcony is beautiful!! Every morning we enjoyed our coffee watching the waves! Sunset is pretty amazing also! This condo was perfect for our time. Like most rentals it can use some maintenance. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here!
Darren B.
August 2023
Condo was well equipped for all our needs. View was best part of the stay. Place was a bit warn and used but was not bad enough to give it bad review. In all glad we stayed.
Allison B.
August 2023
Good location, great views and beach access at the condo.
Cristina L.
July 2023
Our family stayed in the unit for 12 days. The view is absolutely incredible and the beach access couldn't have been easier! We appreciated the cooler, beach chairs, boogie boards and beach toys. We rented snorkel gear across the street and had some wonderful days right at the condo beach snorkeling around and enjoying the sun. The only negative experiences we had were with some cleaning/upgrades/maintenance issues...it appears that the whole complex is having some plumbing issues as we had to deal with water shut off for several hours. Not the owners fault, but just something to be aware of...it's an older building. Lots of little dust bunnies in the master bedroom, spotty wifi (teen complained), deep cleaning in kitchen and bathrooms is absolutely needed. Ceiling fans and extra fans were very much appreciated, some nights it was uncomfortably warm but getting too much sun during the day probably added to that. Falling asleep to the sound of waves was wonderful and sunsets truly were spectacular!
Sharene F.
June 2023
The views from the balcony of the condo and from the main bedroom as well are stunning. We were able to watch several large sea turtles from the balcony. At the time we were there, there was a large beach to walk on. The condo is stocked well. The owner is easy to communicate with. The location is great. You can walk to a couple of restaurants and it is not a far drive to many others. I would definitely stay there again!
LAINE S.
May 2023
Overall our stay was wonderful. The check in/check out process was seamless. The host was very responsive and helpful. The property itself had almost everything we needed. The location is within walking distance to several restaurants, shops, coffee and a gym. Plenty of dishes, silverware. It was nice to have a full kitchen to use. We used the pool/grill area everyday with our kids. Everything outdoors was well maintained and felt safe.
Only two ‘complaints’:
- With no AC the condo was uncomfortably warm at night, an extra fan just to circulate the air when the front door has to be closed and locked at light would have helped.
-The condo could use a good deep clean after the spring break rush. I’m sure this has a lot to do with the checkout/checkin time of the next guests, not a lot of room in between to deep clean. The bedding was clean and all the linens were clean, which is really the most important!
irene p.
May 2023
Everything was exactly as advertised! Would stay here again for sure.
Mark M.
March 2023
Nice property. Needed repair. Oven be not working. Owner very responsive.
Kathie N.
March 2023
We picked this property based on the views and we were not disappointed.
The furnishings are a bit dated but we spent little time in the unit and when we did it was mostly sleeping or sitting on the lanai enjoying the amazing views. My biggest criticism is that the stove could use an update, I gave up on the preheat after 20 minutes and just used the microwave. You can see both Lana’i and Molokai from the unit. The sunsets are truly beautiful. There is a nice pool area but we spent most of our outside time down on the beach soaking in the sun and watching the endless waves roll in.
We were blessed by Maui and got to see whales from our lanai and the last full day of our stay a Hawaiian Monk Seal decided to take a nap on the beach. And then on our last morning a momma humpback whale and her calf were playing and we could easily see them from the lanai, we were gifted with many synchronized breeches from them and the calf kept going after momma got tired. Such a sight to behold!
I would stay here again in a heartbeat and I highly recommend coming during whale season. We had so many amazing adventures and I know we only cracked the surface of what Maui has to offer.
Mahalo for an amazing stay!
MEGHAN P.
December 2022
We had a great time! The condo has beautiful views as advertised, easy to get in and out of and convenient location to stores, restaurants etc. We used the boogie boards and beach chairs, so that was great. Comfortable beds, living room furniture and we were able to have six at the dinner table. Very well stocked with everything you need.
A couple little upkeep items but nothing big. Light fixtures out and a window that wouldn’t open. Felt like it had been cleaned in a rush? Floors a bit gritty, rugs need a good clean. Other than that it was great for what we needed and we had a nice vacation!
Suzie J.
November 2022
Beautiful very needed escape. Room had what we needed.
Maria V.
October 2022
We fell in love with the ocean views on VRBO listing and they didn’t disappoint! Everything was exactly as described with a few bonuses. Ample parking was available downstairs and permit is included in rental. Luggage carts were available downstairs so hauling things up was a breeze. Owner was in contact and provided very detailed instructions. There are chairs, cooler, pool noodles, snorkeling equipment, floats and boogie boards available for use.
Plenty of towels and beach towels were provided. The beach downstairs is beautiful and has soft sand. We stayed there most of the days without having to go anywhere else as it was comparable to other beaches. Pool was certainly a plus for kids. The sunsets from Lanai are beautiful and there are a couple convinience stores within walking distance. We really enjoyed this rental.
Melissa H.
October 2022
The property at valley isle resort was surprisingly well stocked with spices for cooking at home. The ocean front views were perfect for those amazing west maui sunsets and the buildings proximity to Dollies pizza made post sunset dinner and drinks very convenient. The pool area seemed to be always windy when other parts of the property and community were not. The easy beach access was a perfect alternative.
Randi D.
September 2022
This place is a pearl in the Pacific ocean, what a fantastic view. Well furnished and decorated. The host was very flexible and helpfull to us, as we had to cancel only 2 days before arrival, the host helped us, so we could change the dates, we were very thankfull to him. Good communication and tried to find good solutions to our questions during the stay. Can definietly recommend this place.
Kira F.
July 2022
This condo has beautiful views of the ocean! Check in and communication with the owner was extremely easy. We will definitely be back!
April W.
May 2022
I stayed here with my daughter and another friend who had never been to Hawaii. The location of this condo is easy access to Kaanapali, Lahaina and points north like Kapalua. The condo we spacious enough for at least 4 people (we were a party of 3). Kitchen has everything you need. The condo itself is on the older side but we spent so little time in the condo it didn’t really matter. Parking was never an issue - always found open spots. You can swim right at the location off the beach. If you are looking for a family/budget friendly condo in a good location this fits the bill.
Svetlana Z.
April 2022
It is a great condo with an amazing view in a great location. Easy checkin and the owner is very responsive. Had some problems at checkin but the owner was easy to reach and all issues were resolved promptly. We would not hesitate to book again.
DENISE B.
February 2022
We loved the location of Valley Isles! It is so close to the ocean. The condo was very comfortable. We had a great time and will definitely return!
Doug P.
January 2022
Literally hanging over the waves looking at Molokai and Lanai watching the whales play all day. Clean, functional full kitchen with all you need to cook and clean. Beds were comfy and nice. Ton of stuff for the beach, boogie boards, chairs, toys, noodles, etc. My only complaint was I had to close the slider at night because we were SO DARN CLOSE to the waves, Ha! AMAZING! Thank you.
Brian C.
January 2022
Everything was great, the views and location are hard to beat.
Susan F.
December 2021
Great location,easy parking, small dipping pool, close to local restaurants. Gym one block away. Beds are comfy. Just fans, no AC. Needs some mactac in kitchen cupboards to cover aging shelves. Kitchen very well stocked with everything you will need. A new broom and some towel rings would help.
All the appliances worked great. TVs worked but no sports channel package. Loved listening and watching the ocean from the bed or deck. Good BBQ by the pool to use. Very clean Facility. Turtles in the water daily and whales arriving slowly. Mahalo and Aloha
Susan C.
November 2021
Beautiful property with the best views from the lanai and master bedroom. Love waking up to the ocean waves and watching the sunset every day.
Jo H.
October 2021
Renting this property on VRBO was simple. When I had questions, Kenn answered promptly. The condo included more than we needed for a week stay with our daughter and friend. Having 2 full baths was a bonus and the master suite opened to the sounds of the ocean 24/7 which was amazing. We would highly recommend this Condo and book it again in the future.
Brett W.
June 2021
We thoroughly enjoyed the condo, the view, the location, the pool, etc. The week was amazing and will be renting this unit again!
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