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The Whaler! ~Beautifully remodeled ground floor courtyard studio~

Beachfront apartment with fitness centre and sauna

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Large kitchen floorplan. Lots of counter space!
Stove, oven, microwave, large sink, and dishwasher.
Miscellaneous
Privacy curtains and black out curtains on sliders. Very private if wanted.
Sliding doors both open to outside.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 448.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Gym

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Whaler! ~Beautifully remodeled ground floor courtyard studio~

Unit 162.
Update: Fall of 2022 we installed a Grohe hand-held shower head so that parents could more easily wash their children. In the summer of 2021 we added new artwork. In 2019 we installed a new 55” Samsung LED LCD Smart TV! It’s beautiful and has “Dynamic Crystal color”! We also installed a new modern Rohl kitchen faucet, a Rohl bathroom faucet, added new shower hooks, and bought new pans. In 2015 we did some remodeling and have made many changes to our condo including: all walls painted, four new louvered doors, new wood flooring, new chair rail, new sleeper couch with an extra large mattress, and two new bar stools. The furniture has been rearranged so the bed and couch both look directly at the TV. This provides better function and a more open feeling.

The ground floor location of this studio allows for convenient walk-in/walk-out access without the need to wait for an elevator. Just open the lanai sliding doors and you are steps away from the beach, the pool, and the Ka’anapali walkway. The courtyard offers a tranquil setting with tropical plants, a Koi pond with a waterfall, and the swimming pool. In the evening, the Koi pond is lit by romantic torches and lights. From the condo’s lanai, there are magnificent ocean views and the grassy area by the lanai gives the feeling of a private garden. It’s a delightful place to have a morning coffee or evening drink. The condo has been remodeled entirely and professionally decorated. It has a 55'' flat- screen smart TV, DVR for recording programs, free secure 5g Wifi, a fully equipped remodeled kitchen, a large king bed, a queen sleeper couch, a bathroom with a walk-in shower, and a free washer and dryer just outside the door.

The Whaler, a premiere condominium resort, is in the heart of the famous Ka’anapali Beach. Ka’anapali Beach is recognized worldwide as one of the top ten beaches. The spectacular natural setting, along with the many amenities of this resort hotel, make it an outstanding paradise vacation for people of all ages. The Whaler has recently completed more than $30 million worth of property renovations and enhancements over the last 3 plus years. The Whaler on Ka’anapali Beach featured amenities include state of the art fitness center, business center, tennis courts, beach side pool with hydra-spa, an on-site concierge, a beach kiosk with towel service, beach-side gas grills, air conditioning, and underground parking. The superior location of the property keeps owners and guests in the heart of some of the best shopping, dining, and ocean activities on Maui. Within walking distance are two world class golf courses, Whaler's Village Shopping Center with 65 shops and restaurants, and a whaling museum. A paved promenade allows easy strolling along Ka’anapali beach. A free Trolley also allows you to ride between all the properties on Ka’anapali Beach.

Ka’anapali Beach has much to offer. In addition to long walks on the beach, numerous water activities are available directly along Ka’anapali Beach including catamaran trips (which pick up directly in front of The Whaler), swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, parasailing, whale watching, boating, sailing, surfing, windsurfing, Jet-skiing, dinner cruises, and luaus. It’s also a short stroll along the beach to Black Rock where you can watch the cliff divers in the evening or take the whole family for a safe swim with the turtles and tropical fish during the day. We love staying here and we think you will too.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We have a Pack ‘n Play in the condo
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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

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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number TA-021-842-3296-01, GE-021-842-3296-01, 2440080020188

We should mention

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

About the area

Kaanapali

Located in Kaanapali, this apartment is on the beach. Shoppers can check out Whalers Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Kaanapali Beach and Napili Bay. 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

  • Whalers Village - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kaanapali Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kaanapali Kai Course at Kaanapali Golf Resort - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kaanapali Golf Courses - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kahekili Beach - 3 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Kapalua, HI (JHM-West Maui) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monkeypod Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Leilani's on the Beach - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hula Grill Kaanapali - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Island Vintage Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Maui Brewing Company Ka‘anapali - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Whaler! ~Beautifully remodeled ground floor courtyard studio~ have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Whaler! ~Beautifully remodeled ground floor courtyard studio~ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Whaler! ~Beautifully remodeled ground floor courtyard studio~?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Whaler! ~Beautifully remodeled ground floor courtyard studio~?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Whaler! ~Beautifully remodeled ground floor courtyard studio~ located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kaanapali apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Kaanapali Beach and Whalers Village. May's Beach and Kaanapali Golf Courses are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 226 out of 237 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 237 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cameron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay at the unit! Have stayed in Ka’anapali a number of times but this was my favourite location to date. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie W.

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

Perfect location

The location was great , close to beach and shopping.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

carol b.

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

wonderful stay

Had a wonderful time at your lovely condo, think our 4th time staying there..everything was perfect... such a nice property on a wonderful beach....
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

carol b.

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

Awesome stay

Lovely condo, our 3rd time staying here… it won’t disappoint!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry D.

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

Amazing stay!

The condo is more than we could have asked for! The location couldn’t be better. So easy to literally walk next door for restaurants, shopping or a nice cocktail. The condo is just as listed, has everything you need and so clean. The owners were so easy to communicate with. Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

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

Great place!! Book it now

Loved the place and location!! A true gem. The location is also the best on Kanappali right next to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mikaela D.

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

Great Location

We’ve been to Maui before but have always stayed further north. We loved this location! We enjoyed all the nearby restaurants and shopping and of course how close we were to the beach. We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

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

Awesome Condo & Location

Our stay was amazing! The condo is in the perfect location and has everything you need. I don’t think we could have picked a better location on VRBO. The hosts’ communication was prompt. Would stay here again :).
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyrone C., San Jose, Costa Rica

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

Great place and excellent location

So close to the whalers village, lots of restaurants and shops, super close to the beach, the room has all that you need plus many more amenities. Great communication with the property manager, this room is perfect for kids, being on the lower level gives the kids chance to play and run on the outdoor patio, definitely recommended and we will come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

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

Wonderful condo!

We had a great time staying at this property. Being on the floor level is amazing to have easy access to the pool and beach. The condo was well stocked and Jim and Laura are very responsive. We will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

We had a great experience!

Was beyond happy with the unit and location. Being on the ground floor, near the elevator and laundry was really nice. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gwen S., East Galesburg, Illinois

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

Home away from home

We had a comfortable stay with all the comforts of home. The condo has all the amenities needed to meet our needs. The location is convenient for all Kaanapali has to offer. We look forward to our future stays. Mahalo, Laura and Jim
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary V.

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

Fantastic Location

Owners were quick to answer our questions. Well stocked kitchen was much appreciated. We loved the ground level and not having to wait for elevators. We definitely would return to the Whaler!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carlos M.

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

Great condo

The condo had nice upgrades throughout. The location was amazing. The ground floor with a few steps to the beach. It had everything we needed. Very nice!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Wonderful!!

Love it! Love it! Love it! It feels like home. Already booked for next year.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Erica H., Reno, NV, USA

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

Amazing as always.

This is the third time we’ve stayed in this unit and it’s the best every time. Perfect location near restaurants and steps to the beach. Updated beautiful unit compared to most others in the building. We love every time we stay here and will be coming back again in the future for visit number 4!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

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

An amazing

Excellent well maintained the staff was awesome. The only problem we had was the lack of toilet paper & paper towels. We ran out of both & had to supply them.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason N.

Great stay!

We spent a couple nights in the unit (2 adults and 2 children). We didn't feel too cramped and having ground floor access was great for us as it provided quick access to the pool, beach and grounds. The unit was very clean, well kept and well stocked if you are looking to cook. The host promptly responded to email and texts. I look forward to staying here again. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place

The 162 unit was very good. Owners very responsive. The Whaler is good except they do not enforce pool rules like diving off the waterfall. They should at least put up a sign telling kids not to climb on the waterfall.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Location, Location, Location

This condo is very accessible because it is on ground level, so it makes it so convenient for everything. With just a short walk you can be in Whaler Village is just a few minutes. The view from the ground floor may not be as good as some of the units higher up, but you have access to the nicely manicured gardens and koi ponds at your backdoor!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob B.

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

Impressed.

Even after all the great reviews (which usually give me too high of expectations)I was still extremely impressed. My favorite part was the location. Ground floor was also a major. We might have to become regulars.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

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

Perfect place to stay.

This is our 4th or 5th year we've stayed in 162. It is always immaculate , the bed is so comfortable , we love being in the ground floor easy access to everything. We use the grills and cook most of our meals. Everything we need is there. Sunsets were especially beautiful this trip and the whales were very active. I missed booking for next year she's already full. But I will be sure to get back to 162 as soon as we can. We love every minute there.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Victoria C.

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

Wonderful first trip to Hawaii

Laura & Jim’s condo is exactly as described. We stayed two weeks and enjoyed every minute of it. Perfect location, I loved the first floor access..quick trip every morning to the lobby for coffee and then enjoy on patio with the waterfall and tweeting birds. Used laundry twice, which is as close as mine at home. Condo clean, well stocked, beach items in condo too. Set right next to Whalers Village, which we thoroughly enjoyed. We watched whales from the pool area several times, even walked down to black rock one day for a swim, and a turtle swam by, absolutely awesome. Even though we had a few days of not-so-great weather, we got in all the activities we had planned. We highly recommend Laura & Jim’s condo, we surely would book it again. Thankyou , Victoria C.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina R., Wasilla AK

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

The whaler Beach front condo

Loved this condo the minute we walked in. Decore was tasteful and not that wicker tacky furniture. Loved all the extras it has like beach chairs, paddle boards, coolers, even a playpen for a baby. Was a fantastic stay and will definitely want to rebook this condo. AC worked well. Has all the amenities of home but in paradise. Free Guest laundry located next to elevators 1 door down from us, condo already has the laundry pods. Literally didn't need to bring much from home! Love the location that is next to whalers village to go dine out. Just call to make dinner reservations a day or 2 in advance at any of the whaler village restaurants because they are super popular dinner time. This was our 4th time to Maui and this was one of my most relaxing enjoyable stays yet, 5 stars!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021
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10/10 Excellent

David H., Lehi

Overall a wonderful experience

We had a great time staying at The Whaler in Unit 162. The condo was clean, decorated well, and worked out great for my family of 4. The room itself is well stocked with everything you'll need. Utensils, pots, pans, dishes, coffee maker (with filters), toaster, wine bottle opener..... the list goes on and on. Add to that the boogie boards, beach chairs, strollers, beach umbrella, and again, you have everything there to make your stay that much more comfortable. Don't worry about lugging beach towels in your luggage, The Whaler will issue everyone in you party a towel card that can be used to obtain all the beach/pool towels you'll need. The location was perfect and only a few 100 feet to an outdoor mall that has several food options, shopping, and an ABC store (if you've ever been to Hawaii before, you know how nice having an ABC store close by is). If your looking for a better experience than staying in a hotel room (with less of the expense), but still want that resort feel, this is the place you want to stay. Did I mention the ample underground parking? This was a nice bonus as the weather does change and being able to unload the car out of the weather after a day of shopping/site seeing was another bonus. This place really was great and I wouldn't hesitate in reaching out to Laura again to stay here the next time my travels bring me to Maui.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2016

About the host

Hosted by Jim Pfeil

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We live in the beautiful central coast of California. We have four grown children and 5 grandchildren. We are retired and enjoy traveling.

Why they chose this property

We have been visiting Hawaii with our family ever since the children were young. We like all the islands but Maui is our favorite. We bought The Whaler because we think Kaanapali Beach is the best beach in west Maui and we wanted a place to spend our summers.

What makes this property unique

We love The Whaler because the units are so close to the ocean. It's also great to be right next door to Whaler's Village so you can get food or dine out. My son loves the beach here as it's one of the few places on west Maui that has as sandy ocean bottom. It's great for boogie boarding.

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English

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