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Kanai A Nalu-Spectacular Whale Watching, Beachfront, Wifi, Split Air Throughout

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Miscellaneous
Smart TV, DVD player, books, music library

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 691 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot Tub
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Kanai A Nalu-Spectacular Whale Watching, Beachfront, Wifi, Split Air Throughout

Beachfront paradise! Enjoy whale watching and beautiful sunsets from your lanai and Sugar Beach in front of Kanai A Nalu (gentle surf). Your 'home away from home' has all of the comforts you need to make your island vacation unforgettable! Centrally located, this condo is perfect for couples or families. It's a great place for people who like to snorkel, dive, fish and sail, or for those who like to keep their feet on land while enjoying a fabulous ocean view! Enjoy watching the boats sail into Maalaea Harbor and visit Maui's #1 tourist attraction, the Maui Ocean Center, as well as shops and restaurants at the end of the street!

Island life is complete with ceiling fans in both bedrooms, the living room and dining room and split air units in each bedroom and the living area! If you need to stay in touch with the outside world, hi speed internet/wifi is available at no additional charge. Maple cabinets, Corian countertops, porcelain tile and wood floors enhance your vacation experience inside.

Being on top in our fourth floor, 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo only makes the view better! The condo has easy elevator access and air conditioning on days when the trade winds aren't enough to keep your comfort level perfect. Everything has been made available to you for your stay from kitchen utensils to luxurious oversized beach towels, hair dryer to coffee maker; bring only a need for relaxation and yourselves. The whales come back every year from December to April to put on their incredible show which can be seen while having breakfast on the lanai or directly in front of Kanai A Nalu. If you're up for more adventure, the Maalaea Harbor just down the street, has daily boat tours to Molokini reef for snorkeling and scuba diving, or whale watching and sunset tours. World class golfing can be found all over Maui, some of the closest courses- Sandalwood, Waikapu, Lani and Elleair (Silversword) are within just a few minutes drive.

Centrally located on the island, only 10 minutes from the airport in Kahului and 15-20 minutes away from the tourist areas of Wailea and Lahaina, Kanai A Nalu is world's apart in it's solitude. The condo complex is on a quiet dead end street that ends at a park and 700 acre Kealia Nature Preserve. The other end of the street boasts the Maui Ocean Center (Aquarium), shops and restaurants, all within easy walking distance. The beach stretches for miles to the east, in front of the nature preserve and its gentle surf is great for boogie boarding, snorkeling and beginning surfers. Due to the preserve, there is no development for the first several miles along this picturesque beach so many times, you'll be one of the few on it.

Whether you're looking for adventure or just want to get away from all the hustle and bustle, Maalaea is a great place to start! You can lounge by our heated pool or snorkel with the giant sea turtles. If you'd like to cook your own meals, you can do so in our full size kitchen, or use the gas or charcoal BBQ by the pool-but if you'd rather let someone else do the work, Maui has many wonderful restaurants.

Whatever your interests, make sure you save time for merely enjoying the sound of the surf and watching the waves, from the lanai or down on the beach and your time on Maui will have been well spent!

***For international payments*** when VRBO charges us an international transaction fee (3%) this will be passed on to you in the form of a request for additional payment prior to arrival.

Property manager

Lynnette Mote

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Fenced private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 980 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Wonderfully gentle beach, perfect for little ones

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number GE-191-304-7040-01, TA-191-304-7040-01, 380140040073

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Wailuku, HI

What's nearby

  • Maui Ocean Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Maalaea Harbor - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Maui Nui Golf Club - 14 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Kamaole Beach Park - 19 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Wailea Beach - 30 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

  • Kahului Airport (OGG) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nalu's South Shore Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Maui Tropical Plantation - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Da Kitchen - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Kanai A Nalu-Spectacular Whale Watching, Beachfront, Wifi, Split Air Throughout have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Kanai A Nalu-Spectacular Whale Watching, Beachfront, Wifi, Split Air Throughout pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kanai A Nalu-Spectacular Whale Watching, Beachfront, Wifi, Split Air Throughout?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kanai A Nalu-Spectacular Whale Watching, Beachfront, Wifi, Split Air Throughout?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kanai A Nalu-Spectacular Whale Watching, Beachfront, Wifi, Split Air Throughout located?

Nestled on the beach, this Wailuku condo building is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Maalaea Harbor and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge. Maalaea Beach and Maalaea Bay Beaches are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Kanai A Nalu-Spectacular Whale Watching, Beachfront, Wifi, Split Air Throughout Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephan Eirik C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful, Central location

A very nice condo in a nice central location. If this is your first time visiting Maui, you can’t do better. You’ll be adjacent to the longest, undeveloped beach in West Maui, with waves calm enough for young ones but still interesting enough for teens. Kīhei, Lao Valley and Lāhainā are a short drive away, as is the airport and roads to Hana and Haleakala. The condo is well furnished and the host is excellent—quick to respond to questions and concerns, very much interested in your stay being pleasurable. Highly recommended.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We had a fantastic stay, everything we need in this unit. This time the location was very windy, we just ended up driving to a beach closer to Kihei but we do love the central location being within half hour of almost everything we wanted to do. Very clean and quiet location, Lynette was great to deal with again. This was our second stay here And it did not disappoint.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Don D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Grandson's Wedding events

Our stay at this rental unit was generally acceptable, and the unit was clean and well stocked with all the essential items we expected. All the equipment, appliances, and electronic devices worked fine, and the location, view and access to the places we needed to get to were convenient. The rooms were well equipped, and the furnishings were comfortable and very adequate. We enjoyed our stay, only wish we had more time to explore and enjoy more sites.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ishita S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable Stay

We have enjoyed the stay ay the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lauren H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome view in Maaleia

Waves crashing; can see them from a large lanai. Well appointed, except maybe for spices… we left some salt and pepper. Never had to use the air conditioner…just let the ocean breezes come through. Very comfy for 2 parents and 3 grown up children! View is awesome!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen S., WALLINGFORD CT USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

Beautiful view, comfortable beds and furniture. Enjoyed our stay. Elevator was a huge plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Maui location!

This property was fantastic! It’s located in the perfect location of Maui, close to everything. The home was fully equipped with everything you would need. We enjoyed our morning coffee on the patio while looking at the ocean! Very friendly host! We already are looking and when we can return to Maui and will most definitely be booking this location again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leland S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location! Location! Locatio!

Great views, great location, great hosts, great amenities, great beds!!! Just great
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sisters' trip

We loved the sunrise views from our unit, the large balcony for morning coffee and evening sips. The pool was clean and uncrowded. The unit was spacious and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful spot in Ma’alea

We enjoyed our week-long stay on Maui in this condo in Kana’i A Nalu. The hosts’ communication was excellent and check-in went super smoothly, with on-site parking and a unique door code for our stay providing good security. The suite has lots of space, was very clean, had a lanai that looked out on the ocean, and an adequate kitchen. The ensuite bathroom with shower was a great unique feature. The hosts provided beach chairs, a cooler, and boogie boards with fins—everything we needed for the beach. Ma’alea is a great place to be on the island in that it is close to everything, but quieter because it’s not in the thick of Kihei tourist town. We can’t wait to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful place to stay.

Perfect condo with everything we needed. It's a quiet area. The pool was perfect. We love having the beach close by and being able to walk to Tantes for dinner. The owner had heard from previous guests that the mattress was defective and she immediately had it replaced. We can't wait to stay there again!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daryla L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love Maalaea

Our stay was wonderful, 2nd time im this building. We liked this unit more than our last one. The condo is well appointed, with plenty of towels/sheets, kitchen appliances etc. The view is fantastic, and love taking walks on Sugar Beach. This location is perfect to get around the island.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Cheri H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Average +

Property was clean, centrally located, and quiet. The people were friendly. The property doesn’t have a beach or water access. You can walk down a couple of properties to access a beach, but it had people living on it and was awkward to hangout at. We were hoping to spend evenings at the property, but on a beach. The pool was open and a good option. The view from our room overlooked the pool and the ocean. It was nice. Overall, I would recommend if you prefer to be centrally located more than you want the convenience of beach access.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls trip plus one husband

After dark it was hard to match the building we needed to the map we got ahead of time so I wish the buildings were marked in a prominent place. Other than that, it was a great stay. The place was clean with a nice lanai. Kitchen was well appointed. Short, easy walk to park with great beach access. Didn't use the pool but it looked lovely. The entire grounds are well taken care of and there is an elevator for easy transport of luggage and groceries. Plenty of parking. Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dodie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girl's Trip

Was well suited to our needs. Loved the setup and the view was great. Haystack Beach was close and we really enjoyed it. Had some maintence issues that were addressed promptly. All in all no majors issues. A great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pattie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful View

We had a beautiful view We loved sitting out on the Lanai weather was perfect! Unfortunately we are facing the wrong direction to see the Sunset ☹️The bed was comfortable . Only advice to future guest is to bring staples like salt, pepper, coffee etc… nearest store was a Safeway aprox6miles away.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location and stocked with everyrhing you'll need!

Thank you!! We had a great time and the condo was perfect for our family of 5 and in a great location! The patio has a great view of the pool and beach. Our 8 year old slept on the pull out couch and said it was so comfy. Thanks for putting a great mattress in there! The kitchen was stocked so well so we could cook a delicious breakfast and dinner. We were thrilled to find a rice cooker because we use one multiple times a week at home and wanted to make rice with pur meals.. There are PLENTY of bath and beach towels too. Our kids really enjoyed the boogie boards and beach equipment that was provided and the beach nearby was right around the corner. It was also the perfect place to whale watch. We will definitely stay here again on a return trip to Maui.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home Away From Home

If in doubt about reserving this VRBO, DO IT NOW! This is a sweet slice of Heaven. What a clean, beautiful, and fully supplied home it is! All 4 of my family had their own space to enjoy. We cooked our meals with the provided pots and pans. Communication with the owners was quick and prompt before our stay and during. The view from the balcony is a gorgeous scenery of the pool and ocean. The condo is in close proximity to the harbor for snorkeling and scuba diving tours. I would definitely come stay here again real soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Nancy A., Lenexa, Kansas USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Maui getaway

The condo was fine. The king size bed needs to be replaced. The side of the bed next to the window felt like you were going to fall out of the bed. I had to sleep partly on my husbands side just so I could get some sleep. Everything was pretty much as expected. The only other negative was that the washing machine really needs to be cleaned. Even with those two things, we enjoyed our stay and liked the area. Very laid back and quiet,
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Helmut R.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great view nice condo to less cups for cafe and smal plates

it was not good that we could not reach either the apartment provider or the property manager via email regarding our questions. Never got a reply to our emails
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H., Moline, IL USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It’s Maui!

Lynette is a wonderful host. Easy to work with and quick with response to any issues that might arise. We have stayed in this unit on several occasions and it’s a great unit. The location on Maui is wonderful. Many folks say “oh it’s so windy there” but that breeze makes it so great for keeping the unit cool and bring in that wonderful ocean smell. It’s centrally located so you can get anywhere in a reasonable time frame. Plus you’re close to the two best bargains on Maui- Costco and Walmart. The beach is a 1 minute walk and when you get there you have about 3 miles of the most gorgeous beach. If you are there on a Saturday be sure and go to the Swap Meet near the Maui Arts Center. A shopper’s paradise. You won’t be sorry you stayed here.
Stayed 100 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

TeAnn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

We had a wonderful stay at this condo in Maui. The unit is on the 4th floor at the corner/end of the building. There are elevators and even a luggage cart! So handy!! We had amazing views of the pool and the ocean. There was an air conditioner in the living room, which was great, but despite having ceiling fans, the bedrooms were hot. There was an oscillating fan in the 2nd bedroom and we bought a box fan for the master. It solved the problem! There were chairs, an umbrella, boogie boards, and even snorkeling gear available to use! The chairs and umbrella came in so handy! The condo is right near the marina where many excursions leave from. It was nice to be close. We were able to explore all over Maui and we enjoyed being close to everything. The washer and dryer were quite useful, although a laundry basket might have helped sine the “laundry room” is in the kitchen. The refrigerator was big and kept everything cold. The only downside is that there’s no available pantry, so we lost a lot of counter space with our groceries. One of the best features was that there were PLENTY of USB ports for us to plug in our phones and the kids’ games. Overall, the stay was great and I highly recommend this place!!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Guestbook Comment

This was our 3rd trip to Maui but the first with the kids, teenage daughter and 11 year olds twins. This Condo was perfect for the family. The twins loved having their own room and the teenager made her self at home on the hideabed, she even stopped using her iPod at night because she loved the sound of the ocean. The central location of this condo makes it a very good choice and the small condo complex made it easy for us to allow the kids to go to the pool by themselves while we watched them from the lanai. Lynnette and Mike have done a nice job of outfitting it with everything you may need and the BBQ grills are new and work well so you can grill fresh fish for dinner. I would recommend this nice sized and centrally located condo to any family traveling to Maui.

6/10 Okay

Pam V.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Condo was older than we thought.

Screen on patio didn't work/slide well, so we couldn't keep the patio door open, TV in extra bedroom didn't work. Not sure if it was plugged in, didn't want to try to move the dresser. washer stunk, should be away to leave the door open when not in use. Not enough cups, never had to use the dishwasher, as we washed our cups out each use.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Tara, Lakewood

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Jus So-So

Rental process was easy even during pandemic. Location was close to everything. We were not notified that this was the windiest part of the Island. That made taking the kids to the pool chilly. Master bedroom had no cable connection that was working. The guest bedroom only had a dvd option no cable box and one of the beds was super squeaky so every time my son moved it woke up the other one. We didn’t hate it but we did not love it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021