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The Best of the Best JUST GOT BETTER with 3rd Remodel

Beach holiday home with fitness centre and Hot tub

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10116.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer

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  • Place, Black Rock
  • Place, Kaanapali Beach
  • Place, Whalers Village
  • Airport, Kahului, HI (OGG)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Best of the Best JUST GOT BETTER with 3rd Remodel

Papakea dies not charge a resort fee like most other resorts. So now you save more monet staying at Papakea! Book with no fear the government will cancel your booking and you lose your payment as described below:

We are very sorry that the Maui Government is trying to use fear tactics to get the short term rentals to give up our homes to help solve their mistakes. In January we had to opportunity to speak with some very influential people here, and they assured us there is nothing the government can do to force us to convert to long term. If these people are incorrect, and the government was able to force us to cancel your booking, then your booking would be refunded regardless of the refund policy.

Lahaina fires were a tragedy, but even worse, most of the locals are now out of a job, and it is because 80% of the west side economy is based on tourists. We need you, and we need you to book ASAP, any place on the North West Side of Maui. Please help us get the locals back to work, Thank you!

This home is a rare configuration at Papakea. There are at most 2 in each building. I am talking about a top floor, 3 bedroom (including the large loft) home with the master bedroom having wall to wall windows that allow you to see the ocean, pool, putting green, and Koi pond the same view as the Lanai! This is the most desired configuration in the resort.

These are beautiful 2011, again in 2014, and again in 2017 renovated three bedroom (one bedroom is a large loft), two bath with vaulted ceilings on the 4th/top floor at the fantastic Papakea Resort! Our Condo's remodels in August 2011 was by well known high end Builder/Designer Mike Harvey. You will not believe how great it turned out as the pictures do not do this unit justice (again see reviews :-) ). The kitchen's are decked out with “Exotic wood” cabinets accented with all Stainless Steel Appliances and Gorgeous Granite counter tops. The bedroom's have been furnished with the same high end furniture used in the top hotels in Kaanapali Beach. Imagine waking up from your king bed in the morning and looking out your bedroom window and seeing a serene Koi pond, lush green lawns with putting green, with the back drop of a whale filled turquoise ocean, nothing closer to heaven! The second bedroom has been outfitted with a Queen Bed with the same high end furniture (the whole unit has these great furnishings). The third bedroom, the loft, stands at top of a classic spiral staircase. It is a giant space so it has both a queen bed and two twin beds and a queen folding mattress you can unfold and make up into a queen bed, just in case you need to add two more people to your party allowing up to 10 people.

Second renovation included state of the art mini-split multi-zoned A/C. The only A/C you should demand from your rental. Each room has its own register and it can actually pull the humidity out of the room and cool, VERY FAST! No more waiting all day just to get the room 2 degrees cooler! We also put in wood floors in the bedrooms and loft (SOME PICTURES STILL HAVE OLD CARPETING IN THEM). See below for reasons, they are important.

Third renovation is adding new French Sliding doors to the Lanai, and tiling the Lanai! (Pictures may still have old Lanai doors and no tiles on them).

State of the art KEYLESS Entry system. Now you can walk on the beach, swim, play and not have to carry an annoying key or key card with you. Your whole party will have access and you can not forget your key inside.

Papakea resort is a beautifully landscaped, low-rise complex of 4 story buildings on 13 acres at north end of Kaanapali Beach. It Includes 2 swimming pools, 12 barbecues, 2 spa's, 2 shuffleboards, 3 lighted tennis courts, 2 putting greens, and many more Extras!!! This condo is not only perfect for your family vacation but also great for family reunions, weddings, etc. You will not find this any where else on Maui!!! Great deal!!

Please note that some dates may require minimum stays, which is why emailing us first will help you greatly.

WHY RENOVATION 2.0 and 3.0:

To some this second renovation may not seem like much, but in Hawaii, these costs were very significant. In fact the cost of just these two items on this second renovation was more than 25% of the first renovation’s cost!

The new A/C was because our past guest were given a chance to tell us their top recommendations for our home. The most common was the A/C. The issue, these wall units do not remove the humidity very well, take many hours to cool, and then only seem to cool a couple of degrees. They also leak a lot of water because the water they take out of the air, they put into a pan on the bottom of the A/C expecting evaporation to remove (which does not), which has its own set of issues. After installing and using the new units, we can say that nobody should ever have the other style or even no A/C. We use them very little ourselves, but sometimes removing the humidity from the air makes a world of difference in comfort. And to do it, you only need to run the A/C in that one room for a short amount of time, not all day!

As for the carpets, well that was the second most recommendation. Although we all love carpets, there are two issues that came up, one is they look dirty too easily and make the place look not as nice, second is the environment is already very warm, and it is nicer to have a cooler feeling under your feet. Not to mention that the wood floors are just so much richer looking.

The sliding doors from the original build do not operate easily, and can not be repaired because the tracks malformed with time. Almost all the units at Papakea have this issue, so expect this to be a problem if the units have not been updated.

As you read our reviews, you will see that we pride ourselves on doing our best to provide one of the best, if not the best, vacation experience you can have. VRBO's quick booking business philosophy does not create both the trust between you the guest and us the Owners. This trust is why you see that we have one of the most reviewed units. We can only make you feel good about your stay, if we make sure your expectations are accurately set from the beginning and deliver on them. So PLEASE make that first email before book it now. I am sure you will find it was worth it!

Hawaii Registration numbers: GE/TA-083-604-8896-01

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Please turn off A/C, fans and lights
Please do not leave open food containers, either put in trash or refrigerator for cleaning to remove.
Please do NOT make beds. It can confuse cleaners if they have already stripped bed and put new sheets on. Rare, but when a team comes in, 1 person can start a room get pulled away, a second finishes.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Owner will request proof of Driver's License/Passport upon booking.
Renter must sign rental agreement.
Travelers must follow the rules of the Complex. Complex will not allow more than 10 people at the listing.

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
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 2440010550301, GE-083-604-8896-01, TA-083-604-8896-01

About the area

Honokowai

Located in Honokowai, this holiday home is on the beach. Shoppers can check out Whalers Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Kaanapali Beach and Napili Bay. Travelling with kids? Consider Hawaii Nature Center of Iao Valley, or check out an event or a game at Lahaina Civic Center Tennis. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lahaina, HI

What's nearby

  • Honokowai Beach Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 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) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Honoapiilani Food Truck Park - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Duke's Beach House Maui - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Paradiso - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Auntie's Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pūlehu - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Best of the Best JUST GOT BETTER with 3rd Remodel have a pool?

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

Is The Best of the Best JUST GOT BETTER with 3rd Remodel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Best of the Best JUST GOT BETTER with 3rd Remodel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Best of the Best JUST GOT BETTER with 3rd Remodel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Best of the Best JUST GOT BETTER with 3rd Remodel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Honokowai holiday home 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

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 225 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 225 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 225 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 225 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 225 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacey N.

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

Excellent and Perfect in Paradise

Our stay was perfect. The property had everything we needed with a great location. Our host was so gracious and answered any questions and communicated wonderfully. They even let us do a very late checkout since our flight was delayed and so late.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

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

Great Stay

Great location, clean, and accommodating! They had tons of beach accessories for the whole family. Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jami W.

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

Amazing stay

Perfect space for a group of our size. Everything we needed was right there. Clean & classy. Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shauna S.

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

Wonderful vacation

Excellent information about the property, all the ins and outs of the home, and details on things to do near by! We would definitely recommend this home and hope to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

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

Wonderful!

Great week with family!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William R.

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

Nice Little Maui Vacation!

The home is nice, beds are comfortable, lots of room for family as we had 6 adults and 4 kids and managed to make it all work! The condo complex has a very nice pool and grill area. The location is kind of far from Kihei and the major western shore beaches, but there are some good beaches not too far up north.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea A., Medicine Hat, Alberta

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

Love Papakea

Great community feel and access to the beach and grocery store.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marvin G.

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

We love Papakea.

Excellent unit, wonderful property. Thanks, Brian, for a great vacation.

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Incredible week in paradise

Incredible waterfront facility close to many places to eat and beaches to explore. Brian is a thoughtful host and prepares you for everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie Noelle T.

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

A week at Kaanapali

Great resort, the condo has a beautiful view on the ocean. The host is very easy to reach and friendly. The condo is very fonctionnal and confortable
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria C.

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

May Vacation.

The unit was clean, stocked with beach chairs and beach towels, the kitchen had alot of spices and extra items for cooking. The owner was responsive to a couple concerns we had, everything was delightful. We love Papakea and will be back.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kjersti S.

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

Great Place for Family

We had a family meet up in Maui and this property was perfect for all of us (kids through seniors). The property was beautiful and it was easy to get anywhere we wanted to go. Our kids really appreciated the access to beach/pool toys. Everything was clean and well stocked! Thank you for making it so easy for all of us to stay in one place!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C., Seattle, WA USA

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

Home away from home

From the time we made our reservation to our departure, our three-generation family of eight was well-informed and cared for. We appreciated the many extras, such as toys, umbrellas, and equipment for the beach. And the beautifully maintained resort complex was close to the beach, restaurants, and shopping.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia K., Harbor City, CA

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

Loved the Papakea resort

Papakaya was perfect for our 2week family vacation; clean, comfortable, top floor & Brian was a caring host. The resort is family friendly and a perfect location . . food trucks, walking on the Kaanapali boardwalk, grocery store & most of all . . an addictive cinnabon store (of course there's a long line) owned by a lovely young couple from Modesto, CA. Be sure & give them your business!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine E.

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

A great stay at Papkea Resort

Our family of 10 (11 when you count our infant granddaughter) had a wonderful time at Brian’s place. The condo was clean and suited our needs just great! There were plenty of beds for all of us! The kitchen was stocked well including spices and such from other guests to get us started. Plenty of soaps, shampoos, toilet paper.and laundry soap. So many nice touches. Papakea resort was beautiful as well. The kids loved the swimming pool! The beach steps away had shady spots while we played in the ocean for the days we didn’t want to drive anywhere. Communication with the owner was spot on!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Perfect!

We had an amazing trip, the house has a great setup and location! With little kids we loved that the house did not have a bunch of "stuff" everywhere but was still nicely decorated! Great location to the beach, we hardly wore shoes! Easy check in and out! The owner is so nice and helpful, we will be back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia K., Lewis Center, OH

Fantastic place tons of room and privacy

We had a wonderful vacation at Brian's place. He was so helpful and available for any issues. The condo is well appointed and easy to live in with a large group. They have everything you might need to make your stay as easy as possible. Loved the location and after survey of other complexes near by this is the place to stay if you don't want a hotel vacation! Want to go back!

10/10 Excellent

Eugene R.

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

Excellent family vacation

We had a delightful week at the Papakea resort. All of the communication with Brian leading up to our stay was excellent. The resort has a very nice blend of family activities, the pool and the putting green were big hits with our group. Very convenient shopping and restaurants if needed we’re nearby . And most importantly for us, the air conditioning was super helpful and very quiet as the July weather was unusually toasty on Maui this year. Many thanks for a great stay and look forward to coming back in the future with my family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lee and Donna M.

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

J404 Papakea Resort

Excellent, clean, and well- equipped property. Our family of six (three adult couples) stayed here very comfortably for a week. It was great to have a place with three separate sleeping areas. Granted, the upstairs loft is not totally private, but much more so than a fold out couch in the living room. The beach is adjacent to the property and the sunsets from the grounds are spectacular.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

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

Great Family Stay

Our family of 6 adults and 3 children had a great time here! Plenty of room, all the amenities of a resort plus the benefits of a privately owned unit. Brian’s place really has it all from a fully stocked kitchen, all the beach gear you could possibly need, tennis equipment, two pack n plays, high chair, the list goes on and on. Brian also gave us a lengthy Guide to Maui that included local recommendations on just about everything. Communication was always quick and it was an overall great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

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

Perfect place our family

Finding this property without knowing anything about where to stay in Maui was perfect for my family and I. My two daughters and son in-laws enjoyed the privacy of their own bedrooms while my two grandchildren and I enjoyed the loft. The unit was very clean and stocked with everything we needed. Our view if the coy pond, pool and beach from the unit was great too. My grandkids ages 7 and 9 LOVED the pool. Brian was excellent in communicating all thru the booking and stay. Would definitely come again😊
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K., Salt Lake City, Utah

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

80th birthday extravaganza

This property was perfect for our family trip celebrating two 80th birthdays. Comfortable layout with nice balcony view of the pool and the ocean. All ages and activity levels in our group and everyone was happy. Had a 'snafoo' with the lock on the door and got immediate response/fix when requested. Would return again for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G., Pocatello, Idaho

Great Place for Families

We had a wonderful stay at Papakea! Our family of 7 who stayed ranged in ages 2 - 69 and the facilities were great for everyone. The first few days of our stay were very rainy, but the place was comfortable for us to lounge around in while we waited for the rain to stop. It was very convenient for our family to make food--especially with the grocery store across the street. The place had everything you would need, from beach chairs, towels, toys for the kids to a pack n play for our little one. The owners were extremely responsive, detailed and kind. We loved it so much we are thinking about booking again for next winter.

10/10 Excellent

Bryrony H.

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

Great space for a family!

We ended up having to find a new condo after our existing reservation at another locale was cancelled a few weeks before our trip. This was a great find! Lovely view from the master bedroom and lanai of the grounds and ocean. We could hear the ocean waves at night from the bedroom. Kitchen a bit cramped when multiple people were around, but we made do. Great grilling facilities in the complex. Condo could use a few more pots and sharpened knives. Appreciated the various beach gear - a few chairs, boogie boards and snorkel gear.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

It was better than we hoped! Perfect for our family vacation ages ranging from 6 to 61.

The unit was beautiful! People that worked there were very nice! The concierge was very helpful in assisting us with a couple of excursions. The owner, Brian, was very quick to respond on a couple of minor issues and questions we had. He was also full of information on where to go and what to do. They ONLY slight negative was the bed in the master room was too hard. All else was perfect! Grandkids loved that swimming pool! We would love to come back.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2018

About the host

Your host

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This condo has been in our family for over 40 years. Our father purchased the unit and lived in Papakea way back when because he had the vision to see this resort becoming one of the most desired locations on Maui. We have been coming to visit Hawaii for the last 30+years and consider Maui to be a home-away-from-home. Can you think of a better place to spend your time??

Why they chose this property

We inherited the properties and rather than sell them we felt it was better to keep them for rental so others could enjoy what we have been experiencing for the last 30 years.

What makes this property unique

We love this condo!! We really enjoy hanging out with our teenage girls on the beach, This is a great location because of it's easy access to restaurants, evening BBQ's at the pool, whale watching, boating , snorkling at Kapalua Bay, golfing,shopping...and sooo much more!!. And now that it has been remodeled this spot is 'the best of the best'!!!

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