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Beautiful Maui Home Away from Home

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Beautiful Sandy Kamaole II Beach Across the Street.  Swim, Sunbathe, Snorkel.
Kamaole II (facing south).  3-5 min. walk from lanai. Snorkel with Turtles.
The Entrance to Hale Ma'kai.  Take off your shoes and relax!
Bright and Tropical Living Room with PC and Printer.
Tropical Décor.  Queen Sofabed.
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
Kihei, HI
  • Popular LocationKamaole Beach Park 37 min walk
  • Popular LocationKamaole Beach Park10 min walk
  • Popular LocationWailea Beach15 min drive
  • AirportKahului, HI (OGG)27 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful Maui Home Away from Home

Aloha! Welcome to Hale Ma'kai (house beside the sea), my tropical-themed one-bedroom vacation condo in the Kihei Akahi complex in sunny Kihei. It is the perfect place to spend your Maui vacation. Hale Ma'kai is a spacious (696 SF), ground-floor condo with lanai opening out onto a large lawn. It has been decorated with tropical decor and filled with special details to provide a relaxing south seas home away from home.

UPDATES: The full-sized kitchen and bathroom have been updated with new cabinets, appliances and finishes. The living room sofa is regularly re-upholstered and carpeting replaced on a regular basis. New, quiet, energy efficient replacement windows have been installed. Most recent updates were new living room carpet (2018) and refrigerator (2017), new dishwasher, countertops with sinks and faucets in kitchen and bath (2018), and bathtub/shower re-glazing (2018). The bedroom has new carpeting, tropical furniture imported from the mainland and a new king mattress. It has a tropical quilt, staying consistent with the overall theme. Photos reflect the style of the condo.

OTHER AMENITIES include your personal washer and dryer, ceiling fans, a quiet window AC, free high-speed WiFi and free long distance phone service to the US and Canada. In addition, the condo has a flat panel TV with Spectrum's "Silver" TV cable package, and a DVD/VHS player with and an eclectic library of books, VCR tapes, and DVDs -- several featuring Hawaiian history and/or culture. Beach toys, snorkeling gear, beach umbrellas, towels, and chairs are available to my guests.

I now live about two miles from the condo and can personally perform regular deep cleaning and maintenance on a more regular basis. I am also available to handle any problem right away. I want my guests to have the best vacation experience possible.

THE KIHEI AKAHI COMPLEX boasts lovely tropical grounds with Plumeria trees, Hibiscus and other mature, lush Hawaiian plants. A botanical garden walk is on the grounds with maps available at the front desk.

THE BEACH. Across the street is sandy Kamaole II Beach Park with showers and restrooms. During the day until 5:00 PM, the beach park has lifeguards. At Kam II, as it is called, you will be able to catch the rays of the sun (wear sunscreen!) or swim and snorkel -- and be likely to see a green sea turtle or two. In the evenings you will be able to sit on the west-facing beach or my personal lanai and view the sunsets while having a glass of wine or dinner.

HANDCAPPED ACCESSIBLE: My condo can be accessed via wheelchair. However, it is not true ADA compliant and, therefore, not set up for many of the needs of handicapped guests. Please discuss your needs with me before booking.

SERVICE ANIMALS. Although true ADA compliant assistance animals are welcome in the Kihei Akahi complex, PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED. To use an assistance animal requires prior approval from the owner at time of booking. Documentation will be required which may include a written verification by the guests attending healthcare provider that the guest has a disability as described in the ADA and FHA and requires the services of the dog/animal. The use of internet certification services of service/assistance animals, is not, according to a 2020 bulletin by the US Department of Justice, sufficient to establish the need for an assistance animal. The condo is furnished and carpeted. To return the condo to an allergen-free state so that it is safe to be used by renters with allergies and the owner will be the responsibility of the renter. This will require additional fees to shampoo all carpets and furniture, wash walls, and clean drapes. It will also require that the renter pay for an additional night as these activities cannot be fully completed within one day.

SMOKE FREE CONDO. Smoking is not allowed in my condo or on the lanai. Kihei Akahi has a policy of no smoking in the walkways, the lanais, or within 50 feet of any buildings. Attractive outdoor smoking areas are provided by the complex.

COPY OF A GOVERNMENT-ISSUED PHOTO ID AND A PERSONALIZED AND SIGNED RENTAL AGREEMENT ARE REQUIRED BEFORE RESERVATION IS FINALIZED. The rental agreement on VRBO will be modified by owner to reflect the specifics of the reservation. .

Keywords: Condominium, beach, snorkeling, tropical

Property manager

Annette
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Ground floor condo with access to grass.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in this condo or on its lanai.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 GE-158-023-6800-01, 390200010135, TA-158-023-6800-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kihei

Located in Kihei, this condo is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kamaole Beach Park and Wailea Beach. Maui Fish Pipe and Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Headquarters are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Kihei, HI

What's nearby

  • Kamaole Beach Park 2 - 2 min walk
  • Kamaole Beach Park 3 - 7 min walk
  • Kamaole Beach Park - 10 min walk
  • Keawakapu Beach North - 2 min drive
  • Wailea Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Kahului Airport (OGG) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Three's Bar & Grill - 3 min drive
  • Kihei Caffe - 3 min drive
  • Tradewinds Poolside Cafe - 16 min walk
  • Cinnamon Roll Place - 5 min walk
  • Coconut's Fish Cafe - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Maui Home Away from Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gail C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly Recommend!
It doesn’t get any better! Cozy, charming, quiet, well appointed condo walking distance to the best snorkeling beach in Maui. Beautiful, clean pool steps from your lanai. Everything you need from kitchen items to coolers to masks to beach chairs. We came for a week, wished we had booked for a month.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M., London

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location!
We travelled with our two children all around Maui over the 9 nights that we rented Annette’s condo. By far we loved the Kihei area the most. Our favourite beach is a three minute walk from this condo and the property is really well maintained and beautiful with lush gardens and two quiet pool areas (with wifi). Annette provided super detailed instruction and many helpful tips about the area. Having Annette’s beach chairs, flippers, coolers, and boogies boards was such an added bonus! We spent the majority of our time out doors everyday, but the condo provided exactly what we needed for sleeping arrangements and preparing food. The condo was clean and an efficient use of space. We would recommend staying here to any of our friends or family!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Walkable and great location for family stay
Our family of 4 stayed at Annette's condo and found it well stocked and convenient for our trip. Kids slept on the sofa bed and the living room was roomy enough to leave the bed out and still have room to walk around to the lanai. The condo is a 2 minute walk to Kamaole Beach 2, restaurants and shops, which made this a perfect location.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
My 3 teenagers and I had a lovely time at the condo. We arrived super late but had full access to the property. Location was perfect to the beach and shops. We did rent a car so the reserved parking spot was appreciated. The bed was super comfortable and there was plenty of room for the 4 of us. I choose to sleep in the fold out cusion cot and it was perfectly comfortable as well. The shower pressure was awesome, that came in handy when rinsing from the beach. The beach equipment was so appreciated. We used the boogie boards, beach chairs and coolers. The kitchen was stocked with the basics. Annette was a fantastic host checking in with us to ensure our flights were on schedule and that we had a place to stay for additional nights if needed due to the fires. Thank you Annette for your hospitality. Mahalo
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariesca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Feels like home
Annette’s home is really homey. It has everything that you need. Loaded kitchen and spices. Even tea pot. Location is great! Her building is the last one the back but Walking to beach is fun. Lots of trees and green grass. Walkable areas to restaurants. Chickens that always greet you in the morning. Washer dryer that makes my life easier. Thanks Annette for letting us stay in your beautiful house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Annette

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Aloha!

I have been coming to Maui since 1982 when I finally fulfilled my dream of visiting Hawaii. Maui really is a wonderful, special place and I feel fortunate to own my little piece of paradise and be able to share it with my guests.

I encourage my guests to ask questions about Maui and their upcoming vacations. Many come back year after year and have become part of what I call "my Maui family."

Why they chose this property

The first time I stayed at the Kihei Akahi complex was in 1987. Previously, I had always stayed in the Kaanapali area in one of the hotels. My friends with whom I was traveling and I really liked the relaxed pace of Kihei and the spaciousness of one-bedroom condos. We liked being able to just walk across the street to a great beach for swimming and snorkeling. Subsequently all of my return visits were to this part of the island.

When I finally decided to buy my own condo, I checked out many other properties as well but found that, for me, Kihei Akahi offered the best value. Kihei Akahi is built with very solid construction which means that sound does not normally travel between walls; units are very quiet. I also liked that I could walk to shops and restaurants -- a feature that I thought would appeal to my guests. And, of course, the grounds of the Kihei Akahi complex are kept up beautifully which makes it nice for me and my guests to visit.

What makes this property unique

I love that my condo sits at the back of the property facing west toward the sunsets and away from the noise of South Kihei Rd. It is a minute or two further to the beach than some other units, but it is very quiet and peaceful. Being on the ground floor, I can simply walk out my lanai door to the lawn and I am 20 seconds to the pool and BBQs or am on the beach in about three-five minutes. I am walking distance (about 5-20 minutes) to enough restaurants and stores that I don't have to use my car unless I need to buy a lot of groceries or something special. Birds and plants on the property give me a great sense of peace and happiness. I hope you experience the same when you visit Maui.

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