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5 STAR OCEANFRONT—FANTASTIC VIEW & AMENITIES—Newly Renovated Kitchen, Living Rm

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Light and airy. Beautiful view.
Dining
Breakfast, lunch or dinner: a remarkable experience on your lanai.
Interior
Mirrored wall expands your ocean view.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 450.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Wailuku, HI
  • Maui Ocean Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Maalaea Harbor
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Kamaole Beach Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Kahului, HI (OGG)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

5 STAR OCEANFRONT—FANTASTIC VIEW & AMENITIES—Newly Renovated Kitchen, Living Rm

Guests rave about their stay at our condo. Pictures cannot fully convey the peaceful, positive energy of this special unit. Please check out the YouTube video at the end of the slideshow for the view from the lanai balcony. We are dedicated to ensuring our guests have a wonderful time.

We do not charge a damage deposit. Cleaning costs are $180 and per booking plus a $50 admin fee.

VRBO/HomeAway will not allow us to specify the number of guests as two adults and two children—so we are forced to put down that we host 4 people. The suite is a 1 bedroom condo with a comfortable queen size pull out sofa.

We DO NOT require any damage deposit—we never charge for broken things or swim gear that does not make it back from the beach. Accidents happen, and you should be able to use our condo and our swim gear with full enjoyment—not always fearful of a damage charge. All we ask is to simply let us know so we can replace the item for our next guests.

Yes, our Condo UNIT ITSELF is actual OCEANFRONT.

Ocean WAVES crash just BELOW LANAI—60 Ft.—Located RIGHT ON Maalaea Bay, Maui, Hawaii, USA. Convenient Central Maui, 20 minutes from Kahului Airport, Kihei, or Lahaina.

Accommodation is a second-floor condominium that sleeps 4. One bedroom with a queen-size bed, and the beautiful living room couch is a convertible, queen-sized sofa bed. One full bath.

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QUICK SUMMARY OF ATTRIBUTES:
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You have come to the right spot to enjoy the VERY BEST OF MAUI. Our Maalaea Bay Home is very desirable:
* Oceanfront with the waves beneath the lanai.
* Central location – close to the airport in Kahului, Wailuku, Kihei, and Lahaina
* On a quiet, low-traffic, peaceful street (aptly named 'Hauoli'—meaning happy or delightful)
* Adjoins a 700-acre wetland that is a preserved National Wildlife Refuge; supports a diverse variety of migratory birds, featuring four miles of undeveloped, sandy, uncrowded beach
* DUCTED AIR conditioning to BOTH living room and bedroom with remote control for separate temperatures in each room—unlike most others advertised, which are merely 'window shaker' A/C units
* Largest pool in Maalaea—now passively heated via rooftop circulation of pool water
* Free WIRELESS BROADBAND INTERNET—work inside or outside
* Cable TV with dozens of channels
* Free long distance calls to the mainland—both USA & Canada
* Bushnell binoculars for whale watching or stargazing

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DETAILED BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
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You will have the peaceful sound of the ocean crashing ashore from your fully-equipped, lighted lanai; a restful sound that resonates throughout the spacious living and dining areas. You will breathe in the gorgeous unobstructed daytime view of all of Maalaea Bay, Molokini crater crescent, Kihei, and Mount Haleakala. Stunning sunrises over Mount Haleakala (for those few willing to get up at that hour, it is worth it).

The evenings are just as special; enjoy the soft romance of warm breezes, the tiki-torch-lit shoreline, the sight of a CLEAR MOON-RISE over majestic Mount Haleakala, the light shimmering across the bay.

You will appreciate this one-of-a-kind location. This condo is on the one and only residential street in Ma’alaea Harbor. Enjoy strolling down this quiet tree-lined sidewalk, listening to the birds, and inhaling the delicate fragrance of plumeria blossoms.

At the end of the road is Haycraft Park, just a short walk from the condo. This is where you will either enjoy swimming in sparkling clear waters or start your walk along four miles of beautiful, uncrowded, sandy beach bordering the Kealia National Wildlife Refuge. The walk from our condo to the park is 1/4 mile walk; or you can drive since there is a small lot at the park.

The wildlife refuge was established in 1992 and is home to endangered native water birds, and hosts migratory ducks and shorebirds in fall, winter, and spring. This refuge provides 700 acres of some of the last remaining natural wetland habitat in the State of Hawaii. Kealia Pond is nearly 250 acres when full. The refuge is adjacent to Kealia Beach, which is a nesting ground for the endangered hawksbill turtle.

More than 31 species of birds, such as the endangered Hawaiian stilt and coot, and migrant waterfowl and shorebirds such as the Pacific golden plover use this refuge. You can approach the refuge from your walk along the ocean, or use the roadway to access an interpretive kiosk and boardwalk along the beach and refuge mudflats.

In summer months, the Refuge Pond shrinks, and many more shorebirds congregate here to take advantage of food exposed as the pond recedes. As the pond shrinks, fish are crowded into the remaining water, making them easy prey for black-crowned, night herons.

Another advantage of the CENTRAL LOCATION OF MAALAEA BAY is the proximity of so many attractions, all within easy walking distance. You can stroll to the nearby FIVE-STAR restaurants, the Maui Ocean Center and Aquarium, the Yacht Marina with tour boats for deep-sea fishing and whale watching tours, The Pacific Whale Foundation, and the Maalaea Harbor Village shops and restaurants.

Within the Maalaea Bay community of ten condominiums, Maalaea Kai, the building of Our Ma'alaea Home, stands out as an outstanding facility with well-groomed grounds. Barbecue is a delightful experience, with three grills and dining area just on the shoreline. Relax in the large heated pool, while enjoying the view of the crashing waves.

You will find everything spotlessly clean and completely furnished for all of your needs.

The AIR CONDITIONING is ducted from outside to BOTH the front and rear of our condominium, with INDIVIDUAL REMOTE CONTROLS for each room, affording desired, quiet comfort. FREE BROADBAND Internet plug-in cable hookup is provided.

We have maintained our home as a SMOKE-FREE, pet-free environment for the enjoyment of our guests. Please do not smoke on the lanai inasmuch as the smoke travels to other units. There is no smoking on any of the grounds.

KEYWORDS: oceanfront, peaceful, clean, quiet, full air conditioning, wildlife refuge

Property manager

Gwen Randall-Young
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
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Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Living room queen size couch folds out for 2nd bed
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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 Lanai or Maalaea Kai 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 2380140210035, TA-180-791-2960-01, GE-180-791-2960-01

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Maalaea

Located in Wailuku, this condo is next to a golf course and on the beach. Kaʻahumanu Church and Bailey House Museum are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Queen Ka’ahumanu Center and Kihei Town Center Shopping Center. Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Headquarters and Maui Nui Botanical Gardens 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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Wailuku, HI

What's nearby

  • Maui Ocean Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Maalaea Harbor - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Maui Nui Golf Club - 14 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Kamaole Beach Park - 19 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Wailea Beach - 29 min drive - 21.2 km

Getting around

  • Kahului, HI (OGG) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nalu's South Shore Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Maui Tropical Plantation - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Da Kitchen - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 STAR OCEANFRONT—FANTASTIC VIEW & AMENITIES—Newly Renovated Kitchen, Living Rm pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 5 STAR OCEANFRONT—FANTASTIC VIEW & AMENITIES—Newly Renovated Kitchen, Living Rm?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 STAR OCEANFRONT—FANTASTIC VIEW & AMENITIES—Newly Renovated Kitchen, Living Rm?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5 STAR OCEANFRONT—FANTASTIC VIEW & AMENITIES—Newly Renovated Kitchen, Living Rm located?

Located in Wailuku, this beachfront condo building is next to a golf course, 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Maalaea Harbor, and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge. Maalaea Beach and Maalaea Bay Beaches are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view, excellent accomodations
The condo was nicely updated with all appliances and facilities in excellent condition. We would stay here again
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
This condo has the best view and the best maintained grounds. My husband and I loved every minute we were there! We look forward to returning one day!
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Loved our stay and it was just as advertised. Traveled Jan 14-25 and were able to see whales from the lanai everyday. There is not a beach at the property but it is just a very short walk to a beach park. It was so nice being close to the marina with all the restaurants and shops. All the items we needed were provided, beach towels, chairs, boogie boards and the home comforts as well. Would stay again on another trip. .
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a great location and property is well maintained
It was a very pleasant stay
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Property was found to be “as advertised”. Great location, great neighbors, well manicured facility. Would definitely consider this a repeat location. Only suggestion would be to paint baseboards that have been recently added.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorable 50th Birthday Celebration
My best friend and I enjoyed our stay. The sounds of the waves at night, waking up to sunrise, and seeing the sunset have been nothing but magical. The place is also spotless and welcoming.I look forward to my return next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Island living
Amazing trip would do it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet turtle viewing
Very comfortable, very convenient, beautiful view, all amenities were clean and functional!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as described
The location and the view were exactly as described. Quiet and peaceful area. We sat on the the lanai about every night and morning. With binoculars we were able to watch whales. The other things that was great was having, beach chairs, umbrellas and boogie boards. We slept better here than anywhere else on our vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kihei - Beachfront Condo
We enjoyed this condo. Great location if you would like to make Maui your next destination. Centrally located in Kihei. Leave your car in the parking lot and walk to beaches, shopping, and restaurants. The condo was well appointed and had everything you need to make the most of your Hawaiian stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

A J P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous week away
Gwen is the epitome of a Super Host . Extremely easy to deal with and clear accurate communication throughout . The condo is very well maintained , well equipped with everything one might ever need to have great vacation break. Location is great and central to so many of the places one would like to see/visit in Hawaii . Highly recommended .
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Chantrell C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Overall a simple clean one bedroom condo. Beautiful view from balcony. Great communication from owner
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

LINGYAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It's a beautiful and quiet place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

JIM C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maalea Harbor
The view was stunning, location centrally located to all activities. I would highly recommend this property
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for us!
We traveled to many different locations on the island and our "base" was central to all of them. The place was clean and cozy. The kitchen made eating in a breeze. We would definitely recommend staying here for anyone looking to see as much of Maui as possible!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P., Port Orchard WA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet location
Wonderful location. Bathroom needs updating and the tv was difficult to use, but otherwise was a nice place to stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Stay✨
Gwen and her assistant was great to deal with, good communication. For us, it was the perfect location! Again, Thank you, Gwen!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Armando B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 stars place
This is your home if you want privacy and beautiful view
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

terry h.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant stay
Good location, adequately furnished. Met our needs
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Property, Central Location
We had selected this property based on the many postiive reviews and the 4.98 rating. Our goal was to find a property that was more central to spots all over the island. The unit was well appointed, very clean and easy to find. Our host provided excellent check-in instructions along with very thorough household instructions. One of our biggest surprises was the vastness of the outdoor grounds and the views from the property. Sea turtles were constantly in the rocks eating away at the sea grasses. The boat activity from the nearby harbor was very entertaining as well. Would highly recommend!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
Gwen's place in Ma'alaea was perfect for visiting Maui. It's centrally located, making trips to Wailea-Makena, Kihei, and Lahaina a breeze. The sunrise is beautiful from the lanai, and the view is breathtaking, including whales and turtles in the bay. We highly recommend a stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
We stayed here for about one week during our holiday. It was a great spot - quiet and spectacular views, while also being close enough to basically go anywhere! Gwen was great to communicate with and the property and condo are as described. We loved staying here and would return again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jana W., Plano, Texas, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Week in paradise
Beautiful location. Lovely view. Well maintained grounds. Close parking. No complaints.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

keith m., Victoria, BC Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Condo
This is a great condo with a great location in the center of Maui. You can't go wrong in this location where you can watch the whales from you balcony.
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Landon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Honeymoon Stay
It was a perfect week with my newly wedded wife in a perfect location to check out everything the island of Maui had to offer. We did not have a SINGLE issue with anything and the place was FULL of all the essentials we needed for the week and MORE! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Gwen Randall-Young

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I am a psychologist in private practice. To learn more about me you can search Gwen Randall-Young, psychologist.

Gwen has her psychology practice in Alberta--and while she generates her audio recordings, articles and books in Alberta, much of her inspiration is drawn from the dose of spiritual refreshing she enjoys during each visit to our peaceful paradise getaway. I trust that my condo--and your experiences here--will work their magic on you as well.

Why they chose this property

We loved this peaceful, quiet setting--away from the tourists who crowd the better-known areas such as Lahaina, Kaanapali, Kihei, Wailea, and so forth. And yet, with this panoramic view and four miles of undeveloped beach nearby, we are peacefully isolated on a dead-end road just a short walk away to a park that adjoins a wildlife refuge that is your upland 'development' all the way to Sugar Beach. Very few on our beaches, other than the locals, who use the park on weekends and vacations.

Maybe best of all, our condo unit is TRULY OCEANFRONT--a strong arm could toss a rock from our lanai into the ocean. Who could ask for more?

When you see us on the map, you can see how easy it is to get out and about on the island. We are close to the main highway, yet tucked away on a dead-end road with no traffic.

What makes this property unique

Plus, Maalaea Kai has a greater percentage of owner-occupied units, which means fewer crowds doing the tourist thing. Our land is owned by our owners, unlike many other condos on our roadway (e.g. the two buildings on either side of us) where the condo unit 'owners' must pay rent each month to the land owner. Bottom-line of this is that we, as owners at Maalaea Kai, are much more likely to vote to put money into building & grounds improvements and maintenance. Hence, our building is in top shape, and likewise for our grounds.

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English

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