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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4
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Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
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Wailuku, HI
Maalaea Bay Beaches
Place, Maalaea Bay Beaches
1 min walk
Maui Ocean Center
Place, Maui Ocean Center
10 min walk
Maalaea Harbor
Place, Maalaea Harbor
14 min walk
Kahului, HI (OGG)
Airport, Kahului, HI (OGG)
13 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
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Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
About this property
Relaxing Ocean Front Views on Maui! Island Sands Condominium
This rare ocean-front condo is stunning! Listen to the sound of the ocean from the comfort of your home, while watching whales (Dec-April) and Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles all year long! Located a five minute walk from boats, Maui Ocean Center Aquarium, shops and restaurants at Maalaea Harbor! The condo offers a fully stocked kitchen—convection toaster oven, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, blender, and full size fridge. Washer and dryer. The bedroom offers a beautiful teak King-sized bed, ample closet space and the tiled bathroom offers a large shower. Remodeled and updated, 20 feet from the water! Designed for beauty and comfort, there is an air-conditioner, comfortable couch, pillow top queen-sized bed, large tiled shower, TV, WiFI, and lovely lanai with table and chairs. DID I MENTION THE VIEW? The view is enchanting! You simply cannot get closer to the water without jumping in! Condo is located on fourth floor (elevator access) with 180 degree, unobstructed ocean views! Ma'alaea is soooo conveniently located! Just about 12 minutes from the airport, 10 minutes from Costco, 15 minutes to Kihei, 25 minutes to Lahaina and 10 seconds to the ocean! Great surfing and snorkeling right out the front door, a long, beautiful beach for walks, shops, restaurants, the aquarium, and snorkel/dive boats, fishing boats, sunset cruises—all just five minutes away. There is a sweet little beach park just a five minute walk down the road. The Island Sands complex offers a pool as well! Located off the the hwy, on a relatively remote beach where you will see almost no one else. There is no more sugar cane on Maui so any write ups you may have seen about the inconvenience from burning sugar cane no longer happens!! The view includes: watching the sunrise —or moonrise!—over Haleakala, gazing out to Molokini Crater, watching the sunset off of Kahoolawe, boats coming to and from the harbor, surfers at "Freight Train" surf site, Humpback whales from Dec. through April, Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles all year long! It truly is magical, mesmerizing and ever-changing! We live about 30 minutes away and are happy to greet you in person if need be, however, we are all set up for self-check in so you can get in easily. We are always a phone call or text message away if you need absolutely anything. Our goal is for you to have a great stay, so please let us know personally if we can do anything to improve your visit while you are here. There is also an office manager on site in case of emergencies. Maui is best accessed by rental car as it gives you the most freedom to explore. however, there is a bus service that goes to Ma'alaea harbor. You can walk to shops, restaurants, great beach walks, boats, live music....all within minutes once you have arrived. If you want to split up your Maui experience between the ocean and the forest/lush upcountry experience, we have a charming cottage (Gingerbread House) upcountry in Makawao, as well.
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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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number TA-120-338-0224-01, GE-120-338-0224-01
About the area
Maalaea
Located in Wailuku, this condo is near a water park and on the beach. Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Headquarters and Maui Nui Botanical Gardens are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Queen Ka’ahumanu Center and Kihei Town Center Shopping Center. Maui Fish Pipe and Hawaii Nature Center of Iao Valley are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
Wailuku, HI
What's nearby
Maalaea Bay Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Maui Ocean Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Maalaea Harbor - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Kamaole Beach Park - 19 min drive - 18.0 km
Wailea Beach - 27 min drive - 23.3 km
Getting around
Kahului, HI (OGG) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 14 min drive
Nalu's South Shore Grill - 14 min drive
Cafe O’ Lei - 8 min drive
Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - 10 min drive
Da Kitchen - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Relaxing Ocean Front Views on Maui! Island Sands Condominium have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Relaxing Ocean Front Views on Maui! Island Sands Condominium?
As of 11 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Relaxing Ocean Front Views on Maui! Island Sands Condominium on 30 May 2026 start from AU$385, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Relaxing Ocean Front Views on Maui! Island Sands Condominium pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Relaxing Ocean Front Views on Maui! Island Sands Condominium?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Relaxing Ocean Front Views on Maui! Island Sands Condominium?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Relaxing Ocean Front Views on Maui! Island Sands Condominium?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Relaxing Ocean Front Views on Maui! Island Sands Condominium located?
Nestled on the beach, this Wailuku condo building is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Maalaea Harbor and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge. Maalaea Beach and Maalaea Bay Beaches are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Exceptional
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We loved our stay. Amazing view! Saw whales and turtles. The location is great. The condo is clean and well equipped. Eve is wonderful to work with. The wind really helps keep the place cool. Definitely will come back.
The location is excellent, and the views are amazing. The host was easy to work with, and the trip was amazing. The AC unit is pretty loud, but we were able to open the windows after the first day, so we didn't need it.
Gary S.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2024
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you had a good stay!
This condo was wonderful and the views were amazing! We saw the turtles every day on the rocks. The sunrise and sunsets were beautiful! The condo was well stocked and comfortable. We enjoyed our time there.
ALWAYS lovely to stay here in this secret hideaway!!! Everything you need for relaxation and fun! Can’t wait until next time!
Until we meet again Maui…Turtles Turtles Turtles
Property was in the perfect location. It was in a quiet serene area with breath taking views away from the tourist hotels. My family and I made wonderful memories this week on our snorkeling and scuba trips. We also saw sunrise at Haleakala and sunset at Kahekili Beach. It was awesome!
The condo is updated and comfortable. Had more amenities than I was expecting, beach chairs, snorkel gear plus nice kitchen supplies. Other guests in other units very friendly.
Cleanest property we’ve ever stayed at. View of the ocean is beautiful, lots of turtles always swimming around. Good central location - 15 to 20 minute drive from several popular areas (Kihei, Lahaina, Kahului). Hosts checked in on us a few times and were quick to respond to questions. Definitely recommend this property.
The outdoor furniture worked great and loved the pull down shade to filter the sun when needed. We saw a lot of turtles just from our lanai and the loved the view. It could use more cups and glasses but the set up and the location of the condo are great. We would stay there again.
We went to celebrate our retirements. Eve is great tp wprk with. Theviews of green turtles and whales was amazing everyday. Bring binoculars, its amazing how far you can see the whales.
Very clean, excellent location, nice layout, fully equipped.
We had a great stay. Easy to locate, very comfortable. The management company had identified an issue before our arrival, notified us of the problem, and quickly resolved it. We intend to stay here again. I would caution that there are a few (5) stairs to navigate so that individuals who are unable to do so are not caught unaware.
Janice L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb 2024
Thank you so much for the review, but im wondering if it is for the wring place? We don’t have a management company-we take care of the unit ourselves….(and didn't re eive a call about any repair) and there are NO steps into oour unit, ot even on the grounds. I just don’t want people confused.
In any case, thank you for staycation ng with us, !
This condo was perfect for our trip. Clean, comfortable, and with everything we needed. The lanai sits just above the water and we loved watching the many turtles swimming. The location is a bit secluded and therefor without the busy traffic found in other areas. But it's also centrally located and easy to navigate to shopping and areas of interest. This one is a gem.
We were scheduled to arrive in Maui late on a Sat evening and Eve was so helpful in proactively contacting us to ensure we were going to be comfortable for checkin. Great location, truly saw more than 30 whales from Lanai first day. Condo is well appointed, great for cooking, comfortable furniture, terrific ventilation for cooling down, and awesome hosts. We would highly recommend!
Jason N.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Pam G.
5 June 2018
Beautiful Views -- Convenient Central Location -- Gracious Management
We very much enjoyed the oceanfront location and views, and the gentle breezes on the lanai. The condo was comfortably furnished and generously stocked, with wonderful treats added by the owner for our enjoyment. She answered all our concerns promptly, and made our entry and departure very easy. The condo location made all parts of the island easily accessible. The constant winds from the North kept the unit cool and comfortable. The harbor and its restaurants were within easy walking distance. It was a wonderful stay.
We had a wonderful stay at this condo located at Maalaea Harbour. The hosts were wonderful, messaged us with weather conditions and other points of interest. The condo itself was spotless and well equipped with anything we would need, including beach chairs. We would recommend this condo to family and friends, especially if they are there to whale watch or are looking for turtles. You can do it all here. Would recommend a rental car.
This is a great centrally-located spot in a quiet area. You can’t beat the view or be closer to the water. The beach nearby is quiet, but still a great beach. We loved watching turtles swimming right from the balcony! The description and pictures are exactly right. It’s a smaller condo, but perfect for two people that just need a home base and place to sleep. We made several meals here. The bed is very comfortable! Happy with our decision to stay here!
We chose this property because it was sort of "in the middle" and was a reasonable driving distance to everything we wanted to do on the island. Little did we know that the view would be so incredible and we would get to watch turtles feeding right below us every afternoon.
We attempted the AC with the fan the first night, but quickly realized that opening all the windows was the way to go because there is such a great cross-breeze that flows through the unit.
Overall, we really enjoyed staying here!
John M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2022
Thank you so much for staying with us!!! So glad you had a good time!!
About the host
Hosted by EVE HOGAN
We—Steve and Eve—met on Maui 30 years ago! Steve ran a dive business to Molokini Crater for the last 34 years!) and is an underwater cinematographer. Eve is an author and speaker, labyrinth facilitator and runs Heart Path Journeys which offers personalized, private retreats focused on wellness, relationships and spirituality. We are both wedding officiants if you want to get married while on Maui! Eve also runs The Sacred Garden upcountry which is free and open to the public as a peace garden, nursery and sanctuary. We have a one bedroom condo at Island Sands also, if you need another unit. We also have a charming vacation rental "Upcountry" Maui if you want to split your time between ocean and jungle/garden setting. We have a five-bedroom log house and a studio cottage "Gingerbread House" that are both listed on VRBO as well in Makawao. Our goal is to be sure you have a great stay on Maui....we respect your privacy but we aim to be available if you need anything!
Why they chose this property
THE VIEW HERE IS MESMERIZING! You just cannot be any more "ocean front" than this! Whales and Turtles, snorkeling and surf right outside your lanai. The condo is clean, well stocked, and lovely for a private getaway, or honeymoon. Ma'alaea is conveniently located, 12 minutes from the airport, 5 minutes to shops and restaurants, and in between Lahaina and Kihei. Everything you need is here for the ultimate relaxing, heavenly experience.
What makes this property unique
PEACE and Quiet! Ma'alaea is soooo much less crowded than other parts of the island...such a great secret spot!
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