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Papakea J-104 - Ground floor 2BR/2BA with split system A/C - ultimate comfort!

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Living Room , Updated Kitchen
Kitchen with Second Bedroom down the hall
Dining and Kitchen
View from Lanai
Living

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Lahaina, HI
  • Black Rock
  • Kaanapali Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Whalers Village
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Kahului, HI (OGG)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Papakea J-104 - Ground floor 2BR/2BA with split system A/C - ultimate comfort!

I'm sure you have heard about the fires in Lahaina town. For Kaanapali and north (including Papakea) all is well. Although I know the recovery in town will take years, Papakea is still beautiful and gracious - you would never know the tragedy in Lahaina happened. You can drive anywhere on the island now, so you can visit up country (Kula), Paia, Kihei/Wailea, and Hana. Of course on the westside, there remain great places to eat and beautiful beaches - The Pour House in Kapalua is one of my favorite Italian restaurants... So I welcome you to come enjoy Maui and help us with a little influx of green - the resort, my housekeepers, restaurants etc all need your support.

Unit J-104 at Papakea is a great ground-floor condo with two bedrooms and two full bathrooms. It has an updated kitchen, new ceramic tile flooring throughout (in 2023), a split system A/C in every room (both bedrooms and living room), comfortable furnishings, lots of custom touches, and a wonderful tropical interior decor!

The back bedroom is furnished with two XL twin beds, lamps, nightstands, a large dresser, and a huge closet. These can be converted to a comfy king bed. The master bedroom faces the ocean and the koi ponds, and is furnished with a king-size bed, two nightstands, lamps, a large dresser, cable TV with remote, and a large closet. It has a dreamy ocean and Molokai mountain view from the bed! Both the bathrooms have a vanity area that's separate from the toilet and shower/bath area, with a door between them.

Both the master bedroom and the living areas face the ocean, and have a lovely view across the koi ponds and the garden to the ocean and the mountains of Molokai in the distance. The garden view is very lush and tropical -- with beautiful landscaping and extensive water features of the koi ponds.

The living room has an easy chair, a recliner, a queen-size sleeper sofa, cable TV, and a DVD player -- as well as dining for four and a dining bar.
The lanai steps right out to the serene and quiet koi ponds and a large grassy area. There is no pathway in front of the lanai -- just a huge grassy expanse; so it has very light traffic and is very private. You'll be buffered from pool noise by the expanse of grass and the extensive, meandering koi ponds. The sweet sounds of the waterfalls and fountains of the koi pond provide wonderful foreground music, with the booming sounds of the surf serving as calming background music.
Just walk right outside the door to the hot tubs, pools, and the wonderful ocean.
Take a book or your kindle and relax and enjoy everything!
The condo is fully furnished with everything you'll need for even long-term stays. The full kitchen includes a dishwasher, a new oven/range, a washer/dryer, microwave, blender, and toaster. Additional amenities include a window A/C in the living room, hairdryers in both baths, and an iron and ironing board. I also provide beach towels, a cooler, beach toys, and beach chairs as extras -- to make your stay that much more relaxing and easy. As I live right here on Maui's west side, you can call on me for anything you might need; and I can generally supply it right away.
We are constantly updating the condo, and refreshing the furnishings and equipment. I work really hard to ensure that the condo is fully and thoughtfully furnished. But you are the best gauges of this; so I welcome your feedback!
As you might know, the Papakea Resort is a very gracious tropical resort set on 13 oceanfront acres.

Papakea offers wonderful amenities including two pools, two spas, two saunas, and beach access with easy swimming and snorkeling right there.
Many of my guests enjoy the water aerobics classes held every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in the Molokai pool. They just started offering beachfront yoga sessions on Tuesday and Thursday too! Others enjoy tennis, shuffleboard, or honing their skills on one of the two 18-hole, manicured putting greens.
The grounds are very handsome -- with bamboo groves and tropical plants and flowers in abundance. And with wonderful walkways meandering through extensive koi ponds that feature the soothing sounds of waterfalls and water fountains.

Additional Information about this rental:
* Smoking in designated smoking areas only. No smoking in the condo.
* I cannot collect the Papakea ‘Facilities Use Fee’ through HomeAway/VRBO unfortunately. You will pay the Papakea front desk this fee directly. It’s $17/day for the first 10 days of each consecutive 30 day stay.
* Our Tax ID is 078859673601.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Papakea rents their poolside gazebo for parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There are designated smoking areas outdoors
Please note that Papakea has a $17/day resort fee for the first 10 days of any 30 day stay. You will pay this directly to the resort at check-in.
By reserving, you agree to return the completed registration and release of liability form which I will email to you.
No persons other than those registered are permitted to stay overnight.

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
Note from host: Papakea rents their poolside gazebo for parties
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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number GE-026-350-5920-01, TA-026-350-5920-01

About the area

Honokowai

Located in Honokowai, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. Shoppers can check out Whalers Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Kaanapali Beach and Napili Bay. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Lahaina, HI

What's nearby

  • Honokowai Beach Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kaanapali Beach - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Kaanapali Kai Course at Kaanapali Golf Resort - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Whalers Village - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Napili Bay - 6 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Kapalua, HI (JHM-West Maui) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duke's Beach House Maui - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Paradiso - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Slappy Cakes - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪L&L Hawaiian Barbecue - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Papakea J-104 - Ground floor 2BR/2BA with split system A/C - ultimate comfort! have a pool?

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

Is Papakea J-104 - Ground floor 2BR/2BA with split system A/C - ultimate comfort! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Papakea J-104 - Ground floor 2BR/2BA with split system A/C - ultimate comfort!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Papakea J-104 - Ground floor 2BR/2BA with split system A/C - ultimate comfort!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Papakea J-104 - Ground floor 2BR/2BA with split system A/C - ultimate comfort! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Honokowai 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

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 65 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

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

Love maui

We love staying at Papakea, this is our seventh time staying here. We stayed in this same unit on a previous visit and again were very happy with our stay. The unit was clean and well equipped for cooking. It’s always a bonus that there is beach equipment available to use.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M., Citrus Heights,CA

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

Great Location

I love this resort and have been going there for 36 years. The location and beauty of the grounds (beautiful plants and koi ponds) keeps drawing me back. The grocery store, restaurants, coffee cafe, food trucks, and great jazz bar across the street are all in walking distance . This condo has easy access to many beaches surrounding it, and is fully equipped with everything you would need to have a fun day at the beach and on the ocean. They also supply the beach towels. Further, the condo has a fully equipped kitchen with everything you need to cook and the BBQ by the pool is great to grill. Enjoyed staying in this condo and would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Anne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Papakea is a nice resort

The resort has beautiful grounds and a fairly good location, however, directly on, or, walking distance to the sands of Kaanapali beach would be ideal. This unit is need of an update. Loose floor tiles throughout, old carpet, old appliances, old decor, and older bathrooms just don't cut these days. The bedrooms with windows that face the walkways are subject to late night noise of returning guests at ALL hours. Bedrooms that face the garden are better noise-wise, that is if guests are respectful not to play loud music and not use loud voices. The units' location was great, pretty view of Koi pond, plumeria trees and ocean when standing. Easy parking, quick walk to pool, putting green and shore. When home, we spent most of our time on the Lanai. I would stay at the resort again, however, a would look for a more updated unit. The management company was very good and checked in on us a couple of times.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

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

The property is a great value. The owner charges a fair price, Great location, Comfortable unit

Very easy. Property owner was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

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

Very enjoyable. Loved the accomodations.

Comfortable, and useful. close to beach and on the beautiful water. resort had fun put put course and pool and close to handy grocery.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Ron/Dorothy S.

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

Needs updating

The Papakea resort was all I expected with the exception of no Pool Umbrellas. As a 12 time skin cancer person, I always do my best to stay out of the sun. There is no shade at the pool or in the grass area by the ocean……..disappointing The room itself, J-104 needs updating. We ran out of toilet paper and paper towels and had to buy our own. Papakea said they would not supply. That is a first that we needed to supply everyday paper products. The unit was well stacked with beach toys which was appreciated. Many floor tiles were loose and made noise as you walked on them. Could use more lighting in the main area….1.5 lamps are not enough. The resort was a quality facility and the room was adequate making our stay memorable but not great.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick Z.

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

A perfect Maui wedding!

The entire wedding party and guest list stayed on this property and found it wonderful for meeting at the pools or lanais or just visiting each other's condos. We will definitely be back and will defineitely stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Franz G.

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

Maui wedding vacation.

We loved the condo and the grounds.We’ve stayed at the Westin but much preferred our stay at the Papakea. The condo turned out to be much nicer than we expected. My boys especially liked the bbq’s around the pool. Will definitely recommend this place to our friends.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Celeste T., Bay Area

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

Great location for families

The condo was a great size for our two teenagers and my husband and I. The layout feels a lot bigger than the pictures with the second bedroom on the other side of the condo. Since this was on the 1st floor we were also able to enjoy the lanai which made it feel even larger. The resort is really well maintained and has a lot of activities right onsite like a putting green and shuffle board. There is a food truck spot about a block away with 5 different food trucks at night. The wait is crazy, so be ready to hang out while they make your food. Sloppy Cakes is a great breakfast place across the street where you can make your own pancakes, great for kids and always packed. A couple of things to consider when booking is the condo isn’t updated, so if you need fancy this isn’t for you, BUT it’s well priced, clean, well located, and the owner was great to work with. I would definitely stay again and highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Love Papakea Resort; Condo Needs Some TLC

Papakea was a great resort and we loved the location, however as many of the other reviews state, Jan's condo could use some TLC. Pros: Jan is a friendly, communicative host and offers a condo with all the necessities for a great vacation. The kitchenette and 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms were great for our family of 4. The master bed was very comfortable and the condo was clean and ready for us when we arrived. Check-in at Papakea is a smooth and easy process. We appreciated the ample free parking- especially when all the nearby resorts charge a daily fee as well as the free, in-unit washer/dryer. The grounds are lovely and the pool, barbecue grills, and outdoor dining pagodas are great. While there is no direct beach access, you can walk a short distance and visit the tide pools in the morning or hop in the ocean for a swim (you should drive elsewhere if you plan to lay out on the beach all day.) The condo has all you need for a day at the beach- chairs, towels, umbrella, boogie and skim boards, a cooler (with a broken lid, but it still is functional) and even snorkel gear. I loved being on the ground floor so that our kids could run out and play and come and go as they pleased. Cons: The condo definitely could use some updating, especially the kitchen where the refrigerator and dishwasher are literally being held together with tape (although they still work). Our relatives were staying in an updated unit a few doors down from us, and it was amazing, so if Jan refreshed her condo it would really be a special place. The front bedroom (on the parking lot side of the condo) is super noisy and it was hard for my kids to sleep. The condo was really hot and it that also made it hard to sleep. There is a small, noisy window AC unit in the living room, but it didn't really cool down the condo enough and it definitely didn't reach the bedrooms. Thankfully there were some standing fans provided, but we had to switch them all out with other fans because they were so loud. If you are someone that likes to sleep in a cool, quiet bedroom, then I definitely wouldn't recommend staying here. The online pictures need to be updated- some of the furniture and appliances are different than what is posted. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and appreciated all of the ammenities and supplies that Jan provides in her condo, however for the price we paid, I would probably look for a different unit at Papakea next time. Mahalo!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sal G., Ventura County

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

Great

Great experience.. Location is steps to beach and pool.. Plenty of dining options, food trucks, restaurants and a reasonably priced supermarket (You can get by a week buying groceries at this store for a good price) all in all a great location.. The condo is a bit dated but location and position of condo make up for it.. Definately recommend it..
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

George B.

Liked: Check-in, location

Ok

Ok
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

william w., san lorenzo,ca

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Maui stay

Property is dated and in need of some repairs. Not all plugs in the condo were operational. Dirt was accumulated in the corners in the bathroom and there was not enough toilet paper. We were unable to find a comfortable chair to sit in either inside or outside. They need another TV in the back bedroom. We probably would not stay in this unit again. The grounds were lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Relaxing, great for families

We loved it here! The condo is comfortable and spacious. There were a few issues in the beginning, but Jan was on it and had everything taken care of promptly. She made us feel very welcome. It was the perfect location - we didn't rent a car, and had easy walking access to a full grocery store, the ABC store, shave ice and Dukes - and other things, but those were most important to us! The pool never seemed crowded (there are two pools, we used the one closest to us), even though it was Spring Break and busy in Maui when we were there. This is a wonderful place, and we can't wait to go back!
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

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

Nice and relaxing

We really enjoyed our stay. Relaxing and had everything we needed.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

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

Lovely Resort. Perfect for quiet, leisurely vacation

The unit had everything needed and was comfortable. Some of the fixtures are showing their age. But for the price, it was a great place to stay
Stayed 8 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Kristin H.

Great family vacation!

J104 at papakea was perfect for our family of 5. The ground floor location was ideal with kids so they had easy access to the green space and mini golf while we could relax and keep in eye on them from our Lana’i. This unit never gets direct sun so the unit stays fairly cool and the patio is always a comfortable temperature to relax and eat outside and the view is great. The rooms were comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped for cooking and storing leftovers. It is also walking distance to everything we needed (times groceries, a few great restaurants, the boardwalk to whalers village, farmers markets, parks and sandy beaches). Overall great vacation, we plan to rent this unit for our next stay at papakea for sure! The only reason we rated 4/5 rather than 5/5 is that it was advertised as recently remodeled and I would say it is one of the more dated units we have stayed in, but that had no impact on our enjoyment of our holiday.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Comfortable, had everything we needed plus a view!

We stayed here in 2010 and for our second visit to Maui saw no reason to look elsewhere. Papakea is a relaxed, low-key resort with lovely grounds, well cared for. Unit J104 is comfortable, great beds, a well-stocked kitchen, and right outside the door there is a pond with the most gorgeous assortment of water lilies on one side of the bridge and koi on the other. Listening to the frogs at night is a particular pleasure. From the front porch we can see the ocean. A little distant, but not too much. Jan, the owner, is instantly accessible if needed and bends over backwards. Easy walking access to a full grocery store, Subway, shave ice, other restaurants and shops, other resorts, a beach, etc. If we visit Maui again, we will stay here. Recommend visiting the Maui Ocean Center. The Road to Hana is not scary like people say - it's beautiful. Mama's Fish House is as good as people say. Jan has an extensive packet of recommendations and the ones we tried were perfect. Thank you Jan for helping us have such a wonderful experience.

8/10 Good

Amanda D.

Loved the location

We recently had a very enjoyable stay here while in Maui. We found the location and the Papakea property to be great. There's tons of amenities, and we frequetly utilized the BBQ grills on site. You have the benefit of being closely located to many beaches and the main strip, but also far enough removed to avoid some of the congestion. There are tons of options near Papakea to get anything you need (grocery store, fish market, farmers market, etc). The unit itself met our needs, but I would say it was a bit dated, with not everything remodeled. But, the unit was very well stocked - kitchen had everything you could need, and they provided a lot of equipment for enjoying the area (putters for the putting green, snorkel gear, chairs and cooler, etc).
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Brenda O.

Nice location

We had a great stay. Loved the location. The condo had a great cross breeze that we didn't need to use the air conditioning. Loved being on the bottom floor that we could just walk out our patio to the pool. The one downfall about our condo was the two times we did use our air conditioning our patio got all wet and would have standing water on it. It would be wet all that day and into the next. Seeing that the air conditioning was in the window that was almost touching the floor, so it would drain all over the patio. I wish they had a drain under it.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

Relaxing, Great Location

My family and I enjoyed an extended stay here during our relocation. This apartment was perfect - spacious & clean. The resort was a great way to start feeling like a local - open and relaxed. Thank you.
Stayed 73 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Great place and excellent owner

We stayed at Papakea J-104 in early June of this year and had an absolute great time and experience. This was our first VRBO stay and Jan made the experience awesome. communication was clear and she was very responsive throughout the booking process and all the way through our stay. She called 24 hours after the start of our stay to make sure we got in allright and provided excellent guidance for our first visit to Hawaii. The location of the complex and this unit were both perfect and great for a variety of agendas while in Hawaii. Our family of four all had ample room and were comfortable in this unit. The lanai provided a great view of the ocean and pool even though not ocean front and it is right next to a coy pond. Again, I can't say enough about Jan, the locationand property...Highly recommended!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Hayes T.

Nice ground floor condo

We had a great time at Papakea. This condo was nice to be able to walk right out the back door to the pool and beach. We wish we would have known about the awesome beach that was walking distance to the right- didn't discover it until our last day. Lots of little fish and crabs for little kids to play in safe water. Had a fun time
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dawn F.

Excellent place to stay

Papakea J-104 was a wonderful experience, the resort was very neet and well kept. I was very pleased that upon arrival the offer a free contonental breakfast explaining the island and offering discounts on the local adventures. There are 2 pools and a BBQs. It is located close to shopping and restaurants. This particular unit has washer & dryer, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker and many extras. This was my first time to Maui but not my last. I will stay here again
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cathy J.

great location/ professional staff

This is one of the best locations in all of maui. The grounds are beautiful and welcoming, and the staff is warm and professional. This property is truly beautiful, well maintained and personifies the true spirit of Maui and aloha. I come to Maui 2 to 3 times a year and try to stay here when available.

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