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GORGEOUS OCEANFRONT PENTHOUSE

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Incredible oceanfront location!
Gorgeous island kitchen with bar stools and lots of cabinets
Completely renovated!
Unbelievable water color - on a calm day people snorkel on the reef in front.
Yellow dots show ocean front boardwalk

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Lahaina, HI
  • Whalers Village
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Kaanapali Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Black Rock
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Kapalua, HI (JHM-West Maui)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Loft Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bedroom two / guest bath

Toilet · Shower only

Loft Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

GORGEOUS OCEANFRONT PENTHOUSE

Completely renovated true oceanfront 3 bedroom (2 bedroom plus loft) 3 bathroom penthouse in Papakea unit F405. The view is phenomenal!!! There is absolutely nothing in between you and the ocean which is 50 feet away. Whale watching from the living room, the lanai…even the master shower. Absolutely gorgeous renovation with new 4 zone A/C. Not your average property, this bright and airy home with high vaulted ceilings is beautifully furnished with a casual beachy flair. The new 4 panel sliding door really opens up the indoor space to the lanai which is perfectly furnished for relaxing or socializing. Papakea has 3 “TRUE” oceanfront buildings and only a handful of 3 bedroom 3 bathroom suites.

Thoughtfully designed with an abundance of seating inside and out and a beautiful driftwood table that seats 10. Enjoy an afternoon of reading and relaxing on the lanai day bed listening to the lull of the ocean waves. Sit back and enjoy the gorgeous sunsets on the super comfy lounge chairs or enjoy your morning latte on the outdoor table for two. Large sectional for cozy evenings with the family watching movies on the big flat screen TV.

Need to get away? Enjoy the gorgeous master suite with luxurious king size upholstered bed, vaulted ceilings and cozy swivel chair to enjoy the stunning views. Fall asleep to the sound of the waves in the master bedroom and open up the beautiful new windows which allow an extra spacious opening to appreciate this amazing location.

The second bedroom on the main floor has a queen bed plus a built-in single bed on top of the owner’s lock off closet. The 3rd bedroom is a spacious loft with stairs from the living room. It has a sliding woven shade for additional separation and privacy. Privacy shade is not shown in the photos. This bedroom has some ocean views and a queen bed along with a twin bed. We also have a queen size sofa bed in the living room. The stairs to the loft bedroom are narrower and slightly steeper than normal stairs, so not the best for the elderly or toddlers. Our suite does sleep 10 people, but I would not suggest this for an extended visit, as it might seem crowded.

We like quality, so we have not scrimped on beds, linens, towels, dishes etc. Beautiful upholstered beds, Saatva luxury mattresses. and fresh white 100 percent cotton sheets. We have an abundance of dishes, wine glasses, serving pieces etc. No need to go out for latte’s, with our Breville machine, also a drip coffee for those who prefer. Make smoothies with the Vitamix blender and fresh juice with the Champion Juicer. Our brand new full size washer and dryer is perfect for a large family.

If you read through some of the reviews you will see that I am very hands on and always available to answer any of your queries, and unexpected issues that can sometimes arise. I provide an extensive information manual to answer all your questions and I have things very well organized and labelled for your convenience. Our Maui home is kept impeccably clean.

We are perfectly situated in the complex to maximize the cooling trade winds and 4 nice big ceiling fans keep it naturally comfortably cool. But for those who want it really cool we have installed a brand new 4 zone A/C unit which cools all 3 bedroom and the living room separately.

We love our Papakea location just a short walk to so many amenities. The famed Kaanapali Beach is less than a 10 min walk away and this beautiful beach stretches over 2 miles to Black Rock point at the Sheraton and then beyond to Whaler’s Village and the Kaanaplia Resorts. For the runners and walkers in your group there is an approximately 7-mile return run along the boardwalk or along the ocean’s edge. Along the boardwalk there are a number of ocean front resort restaurants and bars to enjoy breakfast, lunch, happy hour or dinner. Dukes restaurant is a perfect spot for a sunset dinner and is a short ocean front walk away. There are a handful of yoga and fitness classes along the oceanfront that you can sign up for. Across the street are a variety of stores including a grocery store, fish market, coffee shop, Paradiso Pizza, & walk-in medical clinic etc. There is a great collection of food trucks, a five minute walk away. The Thai food is especially good there.

The straight goods on the beach: there is only a small amount of beach left in front of Papakea and this varies depending upon the time of year, swell and tides. Many years ago Papakea had an expansive beach which was washed away in a storm. Now if the tide is not too high, there is a bit of beach on the north or south end of the development. There are stairs leading down to the beach, but the beach is NOT large enough for lounge chairs. You can access the water there and if the waves are not too big you can see people swimming, snorkeling, boogie boarding and paddleboarding out in front. The water is not that deep as there is a reef out in front. Some days you can see kite surfers, wind surfers and surfers right in front! There is a multitude of places to take surf lesson or rent surboards all within a 10 minute drive of Papakea. The resort immediately south of us does have a beach which you can walk to in 2 minutes. That beach is wide enough that people do relax on towels & chairs. Our favorite closest beach is Kaanapali Beach which you can walk to in 10 mins. At the north end the waves tend to be a little bigger, and if you’re looking for calmer water or shade just head south. We really love the cove beaches at Napili Beach & Kapalua Bay and they are a 10 min drive north. There are lots of lounge chairs at Papakea and its lovely just to relax on the grass overlooking the ocean and then pop into the water if you want to cool down!

Papakea is a peaceful Hawaiian style low rise 13 acre family friendly oceanfront resort. At dusk every evening the magical twinkling tiki lights are lit and reflect on the Koi ponds through-out the property. Offers complimentary Wi-Fi, cable television and free local calls. There are 2 saltwater ocean front pools both heated to 86 degrees, 2 jacuzzi’s, 2 lit tennis courts, 2 shuffleboard courts, 2 eighteen hole putting greens, lush gardens with koi ponds, and 12 lit Weber BBQ’s.

Pool cabanas which accommodate up to 35 people for big family dinners. There are complimentary fitness classes including yoga, tai chi and swimmercise, complimentary Thur afternoon Mai Tai party & putting tournament on Sundays.

Front desk reception to obtain your keycard and get directions to your room. Luggage carts, elevators and 2 sets of stairs provide easy access for your move in and out of this 4th floor unit.

The nightly fee is for 8 guests. If you have 9 or 10 guests there Is an extra fee to cover the extra cleaning and laundry fees and the extra wear and tear on the property.

Papakea charges a facilities fee of $25 per night for the 1st 10 days of your stay (maxes out at $250) in any 30 day period. This is paid by guests directly to the front desk when you check out. Please check the $ details before you book. We have a cleaning fee and an AC fee (PS neither of these fees actually covers our cost for the cleaning and AC).

We provide beach chairs, a cooler, boogie board or boards and a beach umbrella for your convenience. We have light weight fast drying beach towels for 10.

Absolutely no smoking or pets allowed – even on the lanai.

If you appreciate quality and are looking for something special for your next vacation choose Papakea F405. You will not be disappointed!

HAWAII TAX ID NUMBER; GE-071-858-0224-01
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Property manager

Dana Inman
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Loft & balcony railings require supervision
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on the lanai
Cancellation policy. You can rebook up to a year later if you are required to cancel because of government restrictions relating to the corona virus.
No parties or excessive noise. If security is called because of noise disturbances you may be evicted immediately and lose your damage deposit.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 440010550213, GE-071-858-0224-01, TA-071-858-0224-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Honokowai

Located in Kaanapali, this condo is on the beach. Shoppers can check out Whalers Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Kaanapali Beach and Black Rock. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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Lahaina, HI

What's nearby

  • Honokowai Beach Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kaanapali Kai Course at Kaanapali Golf Resort - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Whalers Village - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Kaanapali Beach - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Black Rock - 7 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Kapalua, HI (JHM-West Maui) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duke's Beach House Maui - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Paradiso - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Slappy Cakes - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪L&L Hawaiian Barbecue - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does GORGEOUS OCEANFRONT PENTHOUSE have a pool?

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

Is GORGEOUS OCEANFRONT PENTHOUSE pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at GORGEOUS OCEANFRONT PENTHOUSE ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GORGEOUS OCEANFRONT PENTHOUSE ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is GORGEOUS OCEANFRONT PENTHOUSE located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kaanapali condo building is within 3 mi (5 km) of Keka'a Beach, Kaanapali Beach and Whalers Village. Honokowai Beach Park and Kahana Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 106 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

neil b.

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

Fabulous place and location

Fabulous holiday apartment
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

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

The most wonderful place

This property was the perfect way to end our first trip to Maui. The location is amazing for walking to the beach or staying around the pool! Easy with kids. Food is close for eating out. Property was welcoming and perfectly stocked with everything you may need. It’s beautifully renovated. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

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

A wonderful stay

Excellent property and my best comments is that we would go back to THIS unit.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kobjit H.

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

Beautiful oceanfront condo

The view from our condo was phenomenal. One of the very best view to wake up to. Condo had all the necessary amenities. We did run into a few things that needed fixing while we were there, but the communication with our property owner/manager was very good.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

Beautiful View

Very nice condo. Views are great from lanai and master bedroom. Walking distance to coffee/breakfast places and food trucks for dinner. Fit 2 adults and 3 teen boys well.It was nice to have beach towels, beach chairs, umbrellas and a cooler available for use. Kannapalli and Kapalua short drives from condo. Definitely recommend for a nice stay in Maui.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

nagaraju m.

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

Raj

Wonderful location and great property. Right next to the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittney B.

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

Maui Stay

Great place to stay in Maui! <3
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Melissa P.

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

Gorgeous Views and Home, Owner Communication Needs Improvement.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

shawna d.

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

Stay

I stayed there
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

shay s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend ...We loved everything about Dana's condo looks just like the pictures super clean and well stocked for all cooking and beach needs. The view from the lanai is breathtaking and relaxing we spent so much time out there. Dana responds immediately if you need anything. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ronda B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

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

Beautiful view!

The property was very comfortable for our family of 6 (3 couples). We loved the huge porch with views of the ocean and sunsets. The condo had lots of extras including beach umbrellas, chairs, and beach towels. The resort property was beautiful with 2 pools and hot tubs, and the location was great too. We’d love to return here someday!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob J.

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

Review

Terrific view! Comfortable accommodations. Within walking distance to many different shops and dining. Had to walk a ways to enjoy the beach and the pool was not conducive for toddlers. Varied amenities on the property
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny N.

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

Wonderful stay!

We booked this VRBO for our family of 5 and stayed 7 nights. Condo is updated and beautifully decorated. The condo was perfect for us. We loved the direct non-obstructed view of the water (the biggest selling point for us), three sleeping areas, three bathrooms. The deck was wonderful to enjoy all day. Resort is smaller and quiet, pools warm. The condo was well equipped with more than typical - 3 beach chairs, 2 beach umbrellas, 10 beach towels, 2 boogie boards, sand toys, various sized coolers, all the kitchen essentials, shampoo/conditioner, bath towels, and plenty of toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, etc. The best equipped VRBO I’ve stayed in. We really enjoyed this place and would 100% stay here again. Thank you to the owners for creating such a gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori A.

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

The best family vacation!

My husband and I brought our parents and kids to this beautiful condo and it exceeded our expectations! There were literally no issues and we have zero complaints! I would book this again in a hot minute!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chanda S.

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

Awesome place inside and out. View was amazing!

We loved everything about our stay. The unit was beautiful and clean. View was outstanding. Renter was so nice and very easy to communicate with! Would stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Missy S.

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

The perfect place!

We had the best stay in your condo. It was all that it was said to be. The condo was exactly what was shown in the pictures. Super clean, bright and airy! Having the boogie boards, beach towels, chairs and cooler was so appreciated. I'm so glad we found this place and we hope to stay again when we come back to Maui.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

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

Beautiful ocean view.

The condo is in a great location. Unobstructed views. Pack your binoculars it will be worth it. A few things to point out with the condo. The on-line pics make it seem larger than it is. The stairs to the loft are VERY narrow. I’m 5’ and 95 lbs and used this room. It would be a tight squeeze on the stairs for anyone larger. The loft itself is a nice space. We didn’t have to use the AC as the breeze from the balcony door was plenty. We even got cold some nights. Which brings me to the need for extra blankets. That would be nice to have for the bedding. Still have the service fee for the use of the AC. Not hot enough for that and not cold enough to turn on the heat. The provided shampoo, conditioner and soap was random brands and had a strong scents that several of my family couldn’t tolerate. Not the type you find in a nice hotel. So plan to pack your good stuff. Few bugs which they say are normal. Not a problem. Cleaning staff could spend a bit more time around the coffee espresso machine. Washer/dryer is full size which is great. We were a group of older adults so we didn’t use any of the beach toys.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Y.

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

Wonderful

We loved the property. It is very quiet and the grounds are beautiful. The condo was very clean and comfortable for the six of us.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike G., Green Bay

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

Great host and fantastic property

Dana was a pleasure to work with. Property was exactly as advertised with great views and a newly remodeled unit. Many great restaurants and shops nearby along with beaches. A great spot to stay if you visit Maui!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

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

Christmas in Maui

This unit in Papakea was absolutely beautiful. We traveled with our family (12), eight of us stayed in this unit and we loved it! The view and the sounds of the ocean were incredible. We saw rainbows almost daily, whale watched from the deck and took naps on the patio lounger. Our time spent in Maui was amazing! We did the road to hana loop, enjoyed a sunset dinner cruise on the Pride of Maui and a Christmas Morning Molokini Snorkel with them too.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

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

We were living in a Postcard!

My husband described his experience the best "we are living in a postcard". We loved our stay! Size was perfect for 3 sets of adults. All had their own bathroom. Laundry facilities inside were very handy. Plenty available linens. We had room for cooking together and eating together. Kitchen had everything we needed. We were near the grocery and restaurants and could walk to both. We took the Ocean Whale snorkeling trip and kayaking with Gabriel's Ohana. Both are great. The best part of the trip was just sitting on our heavenly balcony. Many moon sets and sunsets were spent not moving anywhere. We would be back in a heartbeat if we could.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

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

Couldn’t have asked for a better spot for our first trip to Maui

My 14-year old son summed up our experience on Maui, and especially Dana and Keith’s property, on the morning of our departure to Oahu. While sitting with me on the lanai and looking out over the gorgeous water and a clear view of Moloka’i, he said, “So, dad, will our place on Oahu be this awesome?” The condo was just we needed for nights in and out. The location is ideal for snorkeling right out back, or heading to Napili or Kapalua Bays. Which we did. My daughter and wife had some wonderful walks/runs along the nearby boardwalk. It was nice to be able to walk to the Fish Market, Bad Ass Coffee and other conveniences. Dana was exceptional in her communications leading up to our stay since it was not long after the Lahaina fires. It’s tragic to see the devastation, but warming to see how much the community is rallying to recover. We hope to be back and see what Lahaina becomes. Book your Maui stay here. You won’t regret it.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis H.

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

Family Vacation

We had a wonderful stay! 1. The condo is beautiful and right on the water. 2. The location is perfect. Food and grocery right next door 3. Pools, hot tubs, grills. The facility is wonderful. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dana Inman

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Neil and Dana are retired and live in Vancouver when they are not enjoying their beautiful Maui home. Dana loves interior design and wanted to create a beautiful beachy environment in their Maui home. We love being active and enjoy biking (mountain & road), hiking, running, kite surfing, paddle boarding, & now surfing! We can do all of this right out in front of our condo or a few minutes away!

Why they chose this property

We love our Papakea location, and that we can walk out our door and be on the Kaanapali board walk within minutes and stroll to numerous beaches, shops, restaurants & bars. We could be there quite happily without a car! The peaceful uncrowded old Hawaii feel of the 13 acre family friendly resort is exactly what we wanted.

What makes this property unique

We also love that we have the most amazing views. Waking up and going to sleep in the master bedroom is magical. Most of the newer buildings do not have the proximity to the water that we do.

Languages:

English

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