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Luana Kai D205, Direct Ocean Views, 1Bed/1Bath, A/C, Pickleball Paradise!

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Aloha and E Komo Mai!  Welcome to Luana Kai D205!
Ocean views everywhere!
Ocean view from the kitchen too!
Even from this direction... Can you spot the "Ocean"?  hint: vodka not included
Well equipped updated kitchen with walk around island and granite countertops

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 265.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Kihei, HI
  • Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Headquarters
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Maui Nui Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kamaole Beach Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Kahului, HI (OGG)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luana Kai D205, Direct Ocean Views, 1Bed/1Bath, A/C, Pickleball Paradise!

Over our 3.5 years on VRBO, our condo has welcomed many extremely happy guests. We promise to provide the best service to our guests as this is our vacation home too! (and our only rental property). Our guests’ comfort, safety and enjoyment are our top priorities. We pride ourselves in ensuring that our listing's photos accurately reflect what you will enjoy upon arrival. We want you to love your stay at Luana Kai D205 as much as we love staying there!

Luana Kai D205 is a second floor, 1 bed/1 bath condo that boasts unobstructed panoramic ocean views. Our redecorated unit features new flooring throughout, fresh paint and new linens. It has a fully renovated, well-equipped kitchen featuring a walk-around island, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops.

The unit has A/C, in-unit washer and dryer, 2 flat-screen TVs (one a smart TV), HD cable TV, complimentary high speed wireless internet, free local and long-distance calls to the U.S. and Canada, and free unassigned parking in the on-site parking lot.

The bedroom features a king-size bed with a new mattress, a Tempur-Pedic topper and refreshed bedding along with a wall-mounted TV.

The updated bathroom has a large well-lit sink/vanity area with granite top and newly re-tiled shower with a rain showerhead fixture and a convenient toiletry niche.

For your convenience, we also provide pool/beach towels, beach chairs, coolers, boogie boards, pickleball & tennis rackets and balls (our inventory may vary at times).

For those who may need to get some work done while in paradise, or perhaps wishing to extend their trip, the unit has a functional remote work setup with two desks (one with a monitor), a wireless printer/scanner and high-speed internet.

Please email us anytime if you have any questions.

About Luana Kai Resort:

Luana Kai is a beautiful resort with lovely grounds full of tropical plants. Best of all it is direct oceanfront, no busy roads to cross to reach the beach, no obstructions.

Enjoy fantastic Maui sunsets, excellent whale watching (December through April) and beach walks just 100 yards from the condo. The beach is perfect for snorkeling, paddle boarding, windsurfing, kayaking, kiteboarding, sunbathing, or looking for shells or turtles.

In addition to the 1.5 milelong beach in front of Luana Kai, several well-known beaches including Keawakapu, Kamaole II, Kamaole III, Charley Young, and Sugar Beach are all within a few minutes’ drive.

It is centrally located in Kihei with shops and restaurants nearby to explore, many within walking distance, and easy access to the airport (approximately a 15-20 minute drive).

Luana Kai has a gated oceanfront heated pool with hot tub, saunas, and a complete outdoor kitchen with gas BBQ grills, dining tables and plenty of chaise lounges for reading, sunbathing or relaxing with a tropical drink. Other amenities include tennis and pickleball courts, shuffleboard and a putting green. The entire complex is a non-smoking property and we ask that our guests are non-smokers.

Property manager

Jennifer & Jason
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 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Not equipped with child safety fixtures/features
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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
This is a completely non-smoking property.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number TA-057-070-2336-01, GE-057-070-2336-01, 390010060103

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Kihei

Located in Kihei, this condo is on the beach. Maui Nui Golf Club and Pilates Maui are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Kihei Town Center Shopping Center and Kihei Kalama Village. Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Headquarters and Maui Fish Pipe are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kihei, HI

What's nearby

  • Waipuilani Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Headquarters - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Maui Nui Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Kamaole Beach Park - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Wailea Beach - 18 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Kahului, HI (OGG) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pi'ilani Shopping Center - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Nalu's South Shore Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Miso Phat Sushi - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Akamai Coffee Co. - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luana Kai D205, Direct Ocean Views, 1Bed/1Bath, A/C, Pickleball Paradise! have a pool?

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

Is Luana Kai D205, Direct Ocean Views, 1Bed/1Bath, A/C, Pickleball Paradise! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luana Kai D205, Direct Ocean Views, 1Bed/1Bath, A/C, Pickleball Paradise!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luana Kai D205, Direct Ocean Views, 1Bed/1Bath, A/C, Pickleball Paradise!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luana Kai D205, Direct Ocean Views, 1Bed/1Bath, A/C, Pickleball Paradise! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kihei condo building is just steps away from Lava Fields and Waipuilani Park. Waipuilani Beach and Maalaea Bay Beaches are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn K.

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

Luana Kai D205

We stayed 4 nights at this rental. The view from this rental was great! The unit was clean and we appreciated that there were rugs on the floor! The kitchen was supplied with everything we needed and more. There were plenty of towels and beach items. The pickleball court was not an issue for us. We arrived after the office closed on a Friday afternoon so we couldn't get the parking pass that was needed. We called the owner who advised us on what to do and they handled the situation very well. We enjoyed being able to walk the beach from this rental. We had easy access to restaurants in the area. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi N.

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

Home away from home in Paradise

This truly felt like a condo we would own ourselves. So many rentals are so cheaply furnished and have very sparse supplies but not this one! It had almost everything we could ever want or need. The furniture was comfortable (including the king bed) and the kitchen was well stocked with ingredients and nice dishes and pans.The unit has a beautiful view and is centrally located for visiting many places on the island. There are lots of restaurant choices nearby as well. We found the unit to be quiet as well. You are well away from the road so can't hear the traffic from the unit either.If you like pickleball, you will enjoy the easy access to walk out the door and join in a group for free play. They are there every morning and early evenings. The pool was a nice temperature and was a fine pool, but didn't have a lot of shade options. The beach right in front of the unit has a nice long stretch for walking on but you might want water shoes as there are some rocks on the beach.The easy access for getting in and and out of the condo with a keypad made it so convenient.A truly wonderful condo!
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy s.

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

Wonderful

This was an amazing condo…so centrally located to everything we wanted to do!The condo was so very well stocked!!The chairs, beach towels and boogie board were so appreciated!Jen responded quickly when I thought I had a coffeePot problem!Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dena S.

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

Slice of paradise

This is our second time staying here and we absolutely love it. Fully stocked kitchen, gorgeous views, clean, comfortable. Can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

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

Fantastic views and location!

We very much enjoyed our time in Luana Kai. The location is fantastic. Once we figured out the side roads, shopping and dining is very walkable. The beach is easily accessible and wasn’t very busy.The condo is well appointed, having everything a family might need to have a great time in Kihei.If you enjoy pickleball there is a game going on from 8am until sunset every day, even Christmas Day! The park outside of the condo is 1/2 mile around if you want to get some steps in.We loved our time at Luana Kai and will definitely stay here again if it is available for our next trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery M.

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

Nice place

Had a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna V.

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

Beautiful views

Our stay was amazing. I would highly recommend this condo. Beautiful beach right in front of condo. If you want to play tennis or pickleball, public courses are right in front of complex. If not, you may not enjoy the noise. We loved playing and watching. This unit was so well stocked with everything you would need. I felt like home how well the kitchen, bath and laundry were stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

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

Vacation

Very close to the beach. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

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

Lovely stay in Kihei

We had a great stay. Jennifer was extremely responsive, and the check-in process was seamless. We used all the provided equipment including boogie boards, cooler, tennis and pickleball gear! The sunsets were as lovely as advertised. The location isn't very walkable, but you can walk on back roads to an Akamai coffee shop and a plaza with some good restaurants. We were a short drive from great snorkeling at all the Kihei and Wailea beaches, and it was convenient for the airport.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie J.

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

Gorgeous!

Awesome: communication, cleanliness, and view. This property was perfect for our needs. I would definitely rent this property again! Jeannie
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

patricia j., Chicago, Il

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

Ahhh Maui!

Coffee on the lanai in the morning, watching the sun rise onto the green Maui Mountains= heaven. In the evening the sunset from the lanai is a different painting each night. And watching the whales from the lanai is so much fun. The owners of this condo really care about providing a comfortable place to take advantage of the island. The location is central which makes it easy to go sightseeing in any direction. The condo is stocked with absolutely everything you need. No need to bring towels, beach chairs, etc. The kitchen is very well stocked and the check in is easy (no keys to deal with). We have stayed here two years in a row and hope to come back again. Thanks for another nice stay Jen and Jason!
Stayed 56 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dena S., Portland, Or

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

Staying here is a must!

We LOVED staying here. Clean, well decorated, fully stocked kitchen, excellent view from the lanai. Grounds are well kept. Quiet location. We most certainly will stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly K.

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

Perfect Spot

We loved our stay. The second floor unit offered just the right amount of privacy with a view. The unit is well maintained and clean. The western view is great for morning coffee and sunsets. The pictures and descriptions are totally accurate. Nothing is very far on Maui and this Kehei location is perfect. Wish we had stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malinda R.

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

Lovely home in a convenient area and great views

A fantastic place to stay for a couple, and I will recommend this location to anyone. The whole home was clean, with all updated furnishings. The bed was very comfortable and I never woke up feeling groggy or achy. All linens smelled clean and felt crisp. Both kitchen and bathroom had plenty of supplies that made it feel like a home away from home. Cooking in the kitchen was a dream and had all the basics (and more) that I never felt like I needed to resource a solution. The updated tech allows you to connect any streaming service to the TV. Patio was gorgeous and the view is incredible. If you are an avid pickleball player, this would be a hot spot for competitive and fun play (did not play myself). The amenities of the grounds were super nice as well - pool and hot tub were clean and spacious enough that it never felt crowded or anyone was on top of one another. Plenty of outdoor grills if you wanted to cookout, and even an outdoor kitchen and bathrooms if you just wanted to have a pool day and never go inside. Neighborhood felt safe and conveniently located north of shops for food and supplies. Walked to Kihei on our first day, which wasn't long, although may feel a little weird walking along road (no sidewalks). But traffic on S Kihei Rd drove slow enough that it didn't feel unsafe walking to or from town. This will be our dedicated homestay anytime we plan future trips to Maui! Thank you so much Jen and Jason!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darick S., Orange County, CA

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

Amazing property in Kehei

This is our second time staying in this unit owned by Jen. We came back for the amazing location, accommodations and sunsets! This condo is located near the main parts of Kehei but private enough for a quiet, peaceful, relaxing stay. Owners have all for comforts of home, beach chairs, umbrella, beach towels, pickleball equipment and more. Kitchen has everything you need and is updated and very pleasant to use. Parking is close and easy too. We had to re-book trip last minute and Jen was very accommodating and understanding of our medical emergency that forced us to change our dates. She made it easy, we even added 3 additional nights!! We will definitely be coming back again!!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marna C.

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

Luana Kai Maui

Very impressed with all the extra amenities provided in the condo! Personally, this placed has the best view in the whole complex! Owners were a pleasure! 😁
Stayed 12 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kali S.

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

Amazing place to stay

We had an amazing stay in Jen and Jason’s condo. They have thought of anything you could need. Very responsive to any questions as well. We hope to be back someday!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

gary w.

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

Perfect Maui Home away from home!

Jen is amazing, and extremely accommodating. The description of the condo was perfect and allowed the actual home to still exceed our expectations. This spot is absolutely a 10 and well worth every penny!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J., Minneapolis, MN

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

Perfect Place to stay in Maui

This place is in a great location to stay on Maui. Kihei is not as touristy as Lahina and is central enough to get everywhere in 30 minutes. The room is perfectly furnished with everything you will need for your stay, plus the beach items. Jennifer was great to communicate with and responsive. She provided all the needed information ahead of time for getting into the place and all the access, parking, pool etc information. I would stay here again if/when I come back and will recommend her place to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

George E.

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

Wonderful stay in Kihei

We had a wonderful stay in Kihei. The property was well maintained and the condo was well appointed. Views from the lenai were fantastic with whale sightings and sunsets. Property was conveniently located near restaurants and shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

patricia j.

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

Fabulous

We had a amazing time at Luana Kai! We have stayed in many vrbo's and this has THE best stocked condo we have ever stayed in. They have thought of everything including beach gear and plenty of towels. The location is great. The pickleballers aren't allowed to start until after 8am and they are fun to watch. The sunsets and whale watching are fantastic while sitting on the lanai. Communication was great and it is easy to come and go with a code (no keys to lug around!). We will be back!
Stayed 56 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Stay

Everything was even better than advertised. No surprises, and the condo, grounds, and even sunsets were better than the pictures! Also, the host was extremely responsive to any messages.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Clean well equipped condo

Great location for exploring beaches and sites. Condo had everything we needed and was well stocked.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darren I.

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

Rainbows and Sunsets

After reading previous reviews we decided to request to stay. Well after arriving we could see why others were so happy to have stay at this property. Jen was great to work with everything is marked for you. Thank you for allowing us to stay at your "Happy Place". It was a great place to stay and highly recommend it if you want the beach right there, with the sunset every night and yes even the odd rainbow once in awhile. Mahalo to you both.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas B.

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

Great location

Stayed 3 nights in this cozy rental in Kihei. Wonderful location within reasonable driving distance of everything on the island. The stay was great. Everything was clean and exactly as advertised. Check-in was smooth and contact with the owner, Jen, was wonderful. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer & Jason

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They had us at Aloha!

We are Jen and Jason, proud parents to three daughters. Having all three girls now grown and out on their own (aka “off the payroll”) we finally had the opportunity to make a life-long dream come true! After many Hawaiian island vacations through the years (we got engaged on Oahu on our first visit many moons ago), we chose Maui as the island for us. When not on Maui, we live in Gilbert, Arizona - another beautiful place but alas without the ocean views. We are empty-nesters who, when not working, enjoy traveling to Maui, playing golf and spending time with family, friends and our cat, Roo.

We purchased Luana Kai D205 in March 2020 (great timing right? LOL). We are not investors and plan to spend as much time at our second home as we can. We are thrilled to also offer it to guests when we can’t be there because, well, it is just too nice to not share!

Why they chose this property

D205 had us at direct ocean view!

On our buying trip, we rented a unit through VRBO at Luana Kai. We instantly fell in love with its classic Hawaiian look and feel– it was not a large high-rise concrete jungle like some of the other condo resorts we had looked at. Its beautiful tropical grounds with tiki torches and Plumeria trees (my fav) and Monkeypod trees lining the road; its smaller, intimate pool area with a hot tub and outdoor kitchen; and, of course, its direct oceanfront location (without having to cross any busy roads), it felt like the Hawaiian home-away-from-home we had dreamed of.

What makes this property unique

Luana Kai’s location just north of the center of Kihei Town is quiet and away from the more crowded areas. It is an easy 10-15 min walk (2 min drive) to shopping, restaurants and groceries. Of course the beach right out front is great for activities such as paddle boarding, wind surfing, long walks and sun bathing …just ask the honu! (sea turtles).

Luana Kai is a short 15-20 minute drive from the Kahului Airport as well as Target, Walmart, Costco and much more.

Languages:

English

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