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:
This was my second visit to Makani Sands in Maui. It’s a small complex and in a quiet area. The condos are all ocean front and the turtles are frequent visitors. We came in February for Whale season. We liked the condo so much that we chose the same unit for our September snorkeling trip. The condo was clean and provided everything that we needed. We like to cook and the kitchen was well supplied.
Sandy G.
October 2024
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:
I absolutely loved my stay here. I wanted to be close to the water and indeed I was. I had a lovely view and I found it quite peaceful and relaxing. the property was clean and well maintained every day. All the staff were friendly and pleasant.
Jeanne A.
September 2024
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:
First and foremost, the manager, Tammy Estrada, puts her guests comfort, and experience, as her primary goal. She is a hospitality jewel! We were pleasantly surprised by the location, cleanliness, and daily maintenance (thanks Ricky) of the facility. Our unit was fully stocked, well furnished, and easy to enjoy. You can tell this is not the staff's first rodeo, as every question we had for referrals, and operations were promptly answered and excellent! This was a vacation where we could simply relax and enjoy! We will return due to the caring staff, location, and experience of staying here.
Charlie A.
September 2024
Great to look out on the water and see turtles playing in the surf! The condo was clean and the a/c worked well, but the place could be updated (a bit dingy) and there was an electrical glitch in one of the bedrooms. Overall, a wonderful vacation.
Linda S.
September 2024
Most marvellous sunsets from the balcony
Cristina P.
September 2024
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:
We have stayed at Makani Sands in #201 a handful of times ...definitely it has become “a home away from home”. The unit is perfect for the two of us, and the A/C is ideal for relief from the intense heat. The kitchen is adequately supplied, however, it could eventually use some newer cookware. The owner has indicated plans to replace the sleeper sofa in the living room, which would be another awesome upgrade. We must say, Mahalo to Tammy, Debbie, and Rick, all wonderful overseers of Makani Sands, as well as Mahalo to Mariano and his team that provide housekeeping service to Makani. Also, we highly recommend Mala Ocean Tavern for top notch food and service. Planning to book again several times in 2025, our favorite place on Maui, Makani Sands!
Paul L.
September 2024
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:
Makani Sands staff was welcoming, friendly and professional. The grounds were very clean, tidy and well landscaped. Unit 203 is beautiful and very nicely apportioned. So glad we stayed!
Lorene L.
September 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Makani Sands is a special place. It's intimate in size, stunning in views and generous in amenities. Pros: location, size of units, VIEW, swim friendly beach right in front, great heated pool, beach chairs (no umbrella in our unit) and beach towels in great condition! in-unit washer/dryer which is very handy and comfy bed! I cannot stress the beauty of having your lanai and the waves crashing under you with the sun setting so beautifully. The BBQ area is also wonderful! So many great things to say about Makani, the cons don't even matter :)Cons: it can be very noisy in the back of the units which are street side. a bedroom is usually on this side, so it's tough to sleep with your windows open as the street is very busy at night (and garbage comes at 2a!). It didn't bother us, but if you're a light sleeper, it's worth noting, especially if your unit doesn't have AC and you like the cross breeze. No pack n play in units, you need to rent them or bring your own.We'll be back again and again to this special place.
Francesca M.
September 2024
This was our 3rd stay and we have already booked our 4th. This place is perfect in every way!!
Close to the beach right in the water and the condo is perfect.
If you have a chance to book in here don’t pass it up
September 2024
The best condo in the building! Walked into see the most amazing views.
The condo was beautiful, clean and had everything we need to have a wonderful vacation.
Sheri G.
September 2024
We loved everything about our stay, the views were amazing, condo was stocked with everything we needed. I look forward to another stay here in the future!!
Melissa C.
September 2024
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:
Easy to book.Great setting, everything we needed for our stay.Tammy was fantastic and clearly runs the property very well.We can't wait to come back. Thank you.
Alistair Y.
September 2024
The only thing that wasn’t clear is that you can’t see the sea from your balcony. And that air conditioning the first day didn’t help a lot. For the rest more than ok
Monica D.
September 2024
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:
Why stay at a hotel?this place is GREAT!
Chris D.
September 2024
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:
Makani Sands was a true home away from home and will now be our go-to when on Maui going forward. Tammy made the arrangements so easy and communicating with her was a charm. Upon our arrival in Maui, we had planned to stay in Kihei for a period before heading to Honolowai and when those plans didn’t turn out as we’d hoped we reached out to Tammy who helped us make arrangements to book into Makani. She made it all so easy. We felt so welcome. The condo was wonderful. The unit was fabulous. A/C would have been nice but we understand that the price would have been different. The fans worked well and all in all we were delighted.
Deanne M.
September 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very nice
MAUREEN G.
September 2024
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 sign “Paradise Found” greets you upon arrival into the condo. So true! My friend and I had a wonderful time. Everything we needed was available - except the Microwave did not work. A minor inconvenience for sure. We love eating on the patio and the BBQ ‘s were clean and easy to use. We can recommend this property easily. The ocean, the turtles, the pool, the view, the clean condo and grounds. Who could want more? Thanks to the condo owners for sharing. It is a beautiful place.
A guest from St louis, mo
August 2024
The location, ease of check in, friendliness of staff, having AC option as well as 2 bathrooms (lifesaver with girls!) was just awesome. The sunsets are perfection. The turtles that swim thru all day are just the cutest! Overall GREAT option to stay!
Will M.
August 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Simple condos, but the best sunset views. Morning coffee with the water literally splashing your feet. I’ve stayed three times this year and will continue choosing to stay here!
Charlana B.
August 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Nice condo, very convenient location, exceptional ocean view
A guest from Portland, Oregon
August 2024
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:
Waking up to the ocean view was incredible! The property was quiet and peaceful after all our sight seeing around the island. I really appreciated having the cooler, beach chairs and boogie board. Bed was comfy and the air conditioning worked great in both the bedroom and living room. We swam or snorkeled every day in front of Makani Sands and we saw turtles every day. Great location, great trip!
Laura H.
August 2024
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:
We've stayed at Makani Sands several times and are always very happy with our stay. The units and are clean and well stocked. The property is well maintained, peaceful , and in a great location. The property manager is very friendly and very accommodating. This is a perfect location for anyone looking for a perfect Maui getaway. We look forward to many more family vacations at Makani Sands.
Lorna H.
August 2024
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:
We absolutely loved our stay. My son and I were in the water directly behind the unit as much as we could. It was amazing having turtles swim by while we were playing in the water. The unit has beautiful views and is in a great location. We cooked out on the grills and enjoyed the island air. The only drawback on the unit we stayed in was no air conditioning for sleeping, but the weather was nice and it wasn't much of an issue. I noticed some of the other units have AC, so might upgrade to one of those next time. Loved staying there and already longing to go back.
Johnathan R.
August 2024
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:
Second time staying and it’s wonderful location staff and overall stay was great worst part was leaving
Raul R.
July 2024
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:
The management is superb! I stayed on the bottom floor which makes it some much nicer to just walk out the slider to the ocean feet away. I have been all over the island and done all the activity, staying here makes it nice to stay at home for the day, you have it all right there, snorkeling with turtles, you can take your paddle board out, sunsets are stunning.
ATOM R.
July 2024
Great Location ! Ocean about 15 yards away. Enjoyed the 3 bedroom ocean front rental. Close to coffee shops, cafes and walking distance to the food trucks. The turtles pass through the water in front of our condo and see them clearly from the lanai, snorkeled with the turtles in front of our condo. Apartment is a little dated but very comfortable. Manager Tammy and Debbie were responsive to our needs and allowed us a little later checkout at 12:30 pm.
I feel it offers great value to a family like us with 6 adults
Mahalo !
Tanvir S.
July 2024
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We were so looking forward to this stay, especially after an 8 hour flight delay, but we arrived late at night to roaches in the kitchen. They ranged from large, to small, to tiny baby ones. We instantly knew there was a roach problem. I sent a video to the owner and didn’t receive a response until the next day after I re-initiated a conversation. Her first response was- “you can’t get a refund for bugs, it’s in the rental agreement”. I took her word and felt defeated that we’d have to risk bringing roaches home. She did offer to bring pest control in, which they said they did, but that didn’t make it better, they also offered another unit, but that one also had roaches. After pest control we continued seeing roaches on the counters, black splash, coming out from under the oven. It was disgusting and we chose not to really cook there and avoided the kitchen as much as we could. Mind you we did have Littles so there were times we washed everything with hot water and soap to use what we needed. It was an extreme dent to our trip. I wish I advocated more and fought for a refund and honestly just left after the first night because we weren’t comfortable. Coming home from our trip, we left all our baggage wrapped in bags and ended up washing all our clothes at a laundromat to prevent any roaches coming into our house. I wish they took necessary steps to fumigate the building before allowing guests to stay. We saved up for this vacay 5 years and find it unfair to host families.
Leticia J.
July 2024
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:
We Love staying at Makani, Tammy and staff are always so helpful and make our stay so enjoyable. Everything is so close by you don't need to stay anywhere else, Makani is the place to be!
Denise C.
July 2024
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:
The beach and swimming and snorkeling are top shelf. Close to Whalers village and plenty of food options. The grounds are kept up very well. Now the downside ANTS ANTS ANTS, we went and bought ant traps and they were no help. This really should be addressed.
Mike L.
July 2024
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:
The condo was so perfect and so clean and well supplied. Management was very friendly. We were right on the water with just a few steps down.
Diane M.
July 2024
We loved our stay at this apartment complex and enjoyed very much our unit. Good size for a family of 4 if you want to prioritize ocean view over 2 bedrooms at this price level.
The building was well maintained and the unit had a very thoughtful and warm Hawaiian decor. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils and spices and it was very easy to cook there. The balcony faced the ocean and the pictures are real, you are practically in the water with an amazing view of the Molokai island. We saw turtles basically everyday when we stayed in the month of June. The only part I did not like was to stay only 4 nights there! We can’t wait to get back. Enjoy this paradise responsibly!
Julio B.
July 2024
We had a total of 5 families of different sizes and age ranges vacationing together. We rented two units in this same building and it was the perfect spot for us! There was plenty of space inside the units to accommodate everyone. Plenty of seating inside and outside and you just can’t beat the views and how close the beach is. I also loved the neighborhood feel of this location versus being in a more resort-like setting. We had all of the same accommodations with a much more private feel.
Kristin T.
July 2024
Everything was as advertised and communication was great. Awesome views in a great location with out breaking the bank. There was also sea turtle friends eating off the rocks on the shore every evening. Thank you!
Alex S.
July 2024
We had a great trip and the property was just what we hoped it would be. We’ll definitely be back!
John B.
July 2024
The condo is beautiful, maybe better than it looks in the photos. It has a great view. The AC works well and was needed as it was pretty warm when we visited Maui. The beach right outside doesn’t have enough sand to sit on as the water comes right up to a sea wall, but that’s fine because there are lounge chairs right on the property by the beach access. The beach is safe for swimming, has decent snorkeling, and a lot of turtles. I’d stay again if I returned to Maui.
Alberto Z.
July 2024
Our stay at Makani Sands was wonderful! The unit was very nicely remodeled and decorated. Everything we needed was available. The view was AMAZING!!! Would absolutely stay here again!!!
Donna O.
June 2024
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:
Peaceful, restful wonderful views, enjoyable people.Very relaxing.
Ted S.
June 2024
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:
Second time staying at Makani Sands and it is by far one of the best places to stay in Lahaina. Clean, quiet, spacious. Walking distance to great food. And of course the private beach access with a vibrant reef and several sea turtles that are always present.
Alexandre C.
June 2024
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:
Lovely stay in 203 Apart from the family making so much noise at all hours. Peaceful and relaxing apart from that
June 2024
Family of 5 adults - just the right size for us and can’t get a better view of the ocean. You can walk outside and go down a few steps and be in the ocean if you would like. Only downfall of the condo is that there is no room in twin bed room to put your luggage and things. A/C was hard to figure out how to work but we finally got it going as well. We would stay again when going to Maui
Lee C.
June 2024
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:
Makani Sands was the perfect space for our family vacation to Maui. The balcony added a picturesque backdrop to our dinners. The best part was the neighborhood green sea turtles that visited daily. There were some pesky termites, but only showed up once or twice during our stay. Super soft towels and clean house made the welcome to the island very warm. Tammy went above and beyond for us and we would certainly come back! Thank you.
June 2024
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This was our second stay in 106 they have done a great job updating with AC and a few other things we noticed during this stay! Everyone around is nice and helpful. If you stay in 106 and have young kids just know one of the tenants next door if your at the pool you might see him looking at you with binoculars as a dad yes we had words ! He explained that he is losing his eye sight and locals come around and sneak in the pool not a good excuse but like I said we had words and I explained to him to be in my shoes with two young girls and some old guy staring at them with binoculars!! Other than that a few other tents are supper overly nice and need to understand that if someone says they don’t want to blow the shells at sunset to leave it and move on, for the married couple you don’t own the property so stop acting like you make the rules for everyone I observed him yell at a young kid for skateboarding was the kid being annoying nope is their signs posted Nope then after he was done yelling at the kid he told the kid he is an owner that may be true for 1 unit but that’s all and still don’t yell a people kids observe and locate a parent ! And talk to them. The groundskeeper was the nicest always working. This is a perfect place to relax and soak it all in.
bo l.
June 2024
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The checking in process went smoothly. We arrived to Hawaiian music and an amazing view of the ocean from this ground level unit. We immediately felt relaxation.
The location makes you feel like you are out of the hustle and bustle of the city, but also have access to grocery stores and food not too far away. Just down the street, we enjoyed Papa O'Hana's Cinnamon Rolls (get in line early!) and Dole Pineapple Whip at a local Mediterranean restaurant. There is also a large food truck park set up for local feast and fun. With that said, we enjoyed many a meals in and used the gas grills to grill steak at "home" and enjoyed eating dinner in the cool of the evening.
The condominium units are mixed use between short term rentals to seasonal owners. This was a plus as we felt welcomed by the "locals" and they taught us customs like the conch shell sunset ceremony. We felt like we belonged there, hence "home away from home." In fact, we ended up adding 2 more days to our stay because we just weren't ready to go home!
Matt contacted us a couple days in to check to see how we were doing. They were easy to get a hold of if needed. He was very accommodating and kind.
Activities we enjoyed were the Road to Hana and Volcanic National Park (both about an hour drive to the start of the drives, we just planned for an all day event), to swimming in the ocean in front of the unit at low tide, even swimming with the sea turtles.
A must stay! We are hoping to go back again soon!
Michele D.
June 2024
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:
We love Makani Sands and have stayed here over a half dozen times over the years. This unit is great for a family with young kids and the kitchen is well stocked with tools if you enjoy cooking.
June 2024
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:
Beautiful stay with amazing views. Watching the sunset here sitting in the patio, the sound of gushing waves was really good. Very neat and well maintained place. Lot of eateries around the stay.
A guest from San Jose, California
May 2024
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:
This was our 1st trip to Maui and it was the best vacation we have ever had. The condo was very clean, updated and comfortable. I could not believe all of the ammenities. The owner thought of everything to make us feel comfortable. It truly felt like a home away from home. It was very difficult to leave.I have all ready shared the information with friends and family. Hope to be back soon! MAHALO
Robin K.
May 2024
We had a wonderful stay. The location is perfect with an awesome view from the ocean and beautiful sunsets.
Dawn B.
May 2024
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:
What an excellent location. Great view and great location. Got to see a lot of turtles. Our condo was supplied with everything needed. The people were all so friendly. It was so sad to leave. Hope to come next year and every year after that.
James O.
May 2024
Simply fabulous location and met several owners who were very hospitable. Its an incredible location and we enjoyed being on the ground floor.
David Y.
May 2024
Location and view are 10/10! Numerous turtles along the rocks by the sitting area made dreams come true for family members to see them in the wild. Condo was overdue for pest control, roaches in the kitchen were abundant. Property manager was very responsive and offered another unit but we chose to stay and use raid, didn't see anymore. Toilet broke, was addressed first thing next day. Appreciate the immediate responsiveness. It was hard to keep the 2 guest rooms cool, master was easy to cool. Appreciated the nice beach towels readily available. Overall, we loved the view and accommodation of Property manager, unit is over due for some TLC. Even in current condition it's still a nice unit I would recommend but understand it's not a shiny new modern condo.
Trudy H.
May 2024