Vacation Rentals by Owner

Great Stay

Guest: Mauiman (San Luis Obispo CA )
Date of Stay: 05/17/12 Review Submitted: 05/24/12

I had an excellent stay at the Whalers and this unit. The unit was very clean, well furnished and came with everything to make for a wonderful stay. The owner was very responsive and helpful throughout the entire process. I would recommend this unit to anyone wishing for a great view, comfort and a well equipped condo. The Whalers has an outstanding location with everything within walking distance.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Amazing Stay! Highly recommend!

Guest: Debra (Menlo Park, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/04/12 Review Submitted: 05/14/12

Before renting this condo, I have considered many many other options and I am so glad that I rented this condo. I wanted a place on Kaanapali beach that is big to accommodate 4 people (Hyatt has like 420sqft per room but it's beach is small and rocky; Sheraton has ~300sqft per room; vs. this condo has ~1000+sqft). I had considered Ka'anapali Alii and Honua Kai condos, which cost $100 more per night. I finally conclude that this Whaler condo can provide me the comfortable price with larger rooms and so I rented it about 2.5 months before my arrival. We had an amazing time here at the condo! We were so impressed the moment we stepped into the condo: it is so huge and the ocean view is so amazing! The place is bigger than it was shown in the listing pictures! I love how it has two full bathrooms so that we don't have to wait forever to get ready each morning. The kitchen is fully equipped that allows us having daily breakfast, preparing sandwiches for lunch during sightseeing, and cooking up great steak dinners on some nights (it is expensive to dine out every night in Maui!). It has two beds: the king bed is very comfortable, the queen sofa bed is kind of too soft so we took its foam mattress to sleep on the floor for better comfort. We packed light so we did laundry every night and we noticed that we were the ones using the machine on the whole floor. One main thing is that the place is very clean, well decorated, well-equipped and well maintained as advertised. Also, Location, location, location! steps away from the famous Kaanapali beach and right next to the Whaler Village for shopping and food, 10 min walk along the beach to Hyatt for amazing spa at Spa Moana, 5 min walk along the beach to Black Rock for great snorkeling to see sea turtles and coral. Parking is underground and plentiful, no wonder costing $12 per night to park. The owner Ashvin is very responsive to all my questions and nice! He sent us a 6-page information Word document about the condo and where to dine! So helpful! I definitely recommend his condo to friends and relative and look forward to future rental from him when I visit Maui again!

Owner response:Thank you very much Debra for staying at our Maui Home and glad you were comfortable and enjoyed your stay. I am sorry the Sofa bed was too soft for you and hence we always have a foam mattress for our guest to put it over the mattress to make it more comfortable. We look forward to have you again at our condo in the future.

Recommended for:Sightseeing

Our vacation stay at The Whaler 185225

Guest: Scuba Steve (Bellingham, WA USA)
Date of Stay: 04/02/12 Review Submitted: 04/13/12

We have been to Maui several times, but this condo is our new favorite place to stay. From the time we arrived, The Whaler staff was friendly, welcoming and helpful. The condo was everything that was advertised and more! We had an amazing panoramic view of Kaanapali Beach and the ocean. I spent days watching the whales and porpoises play off shore. The proximity of the condo made it a perfect location for our two teenage girls to explore the beach and shops at Whaler's Village. We spent way less time in the car, being so close to Lahaina. The condo was very comfortable for 4 of us, especially with 2 full bathrooms. Everything was well maintained, including the on-site BBQ facilities. We ate "in" a lot, since the condo was fully equipped with necessary kitchen appliances, and saved our $ for fun activities. You definitely need to go to Leilani's for Hula Pie, and the Hula Grill for fish tacos, YUM! Lot's of good family memories were made here, and we look forward to staying here again. The owner was very responsive to my questions and great to work with. I would recommend this condo to my family and friends!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Fantastic panoramic view

Guest: kampurs (Caledonia, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 03/30/12 Review Submitted: 04/10/12

The view was a fantastic panoramic of the ocean from the lanai, living room, and bedroom. The floor to ceiling glass sliders and lanai run the entire length of the living area and bedroom. RECOMMEND! The condominium was lovely, spacious, well-maintained, clean, and well equipped. The owner was very friendly, accommodating, and provided a detailed list of directions, grocery store locations, and nearby attractions. We (including our teenagers) would definitely stay here again and recommend this condo to family and friends. We were able to eat breakfast on the lanai overlooking the ocean (high enough to see whales in the distance), walk to Black Rock for snorkeling (seeing turtles/fish/coral), sun/swim on the beach a few steps from the building, walk along the boardwalk for lunch and coffee, in the afternoon drive the extraordinary coastline north to see crashing waves against sea cliffs, and in the evening walk old Lahaina (10 minutes from the Whaler) . . . and that was just the first day! We loved our stay and miss it already! We also loved the Old Lahaina Luau (get reservations early) and getting our family portrait taken on the beach. Enjoy!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Traverse City

Guest: Brian (Traverse City Michigan)
Date of Stay: 03/04/12 Review Submitted: 03/15/12

Ashvin your condo was much more than we expected. My fiance and I just returned from a nine night stay and all I can say is next time we visit Maui this is where we will stay again and hopefully extend the trip to a minimum of two weeks. Unit was well maintained, clean, up to date furnishings and suprisingly big, even though there was just two of us there would be more than enough room for additional guests. The views were amazing! You get to see it all, ocean, mountain, golf course and even Whaler Village views made the stay that much better. Location was perfect close to everything. Ashvin was easy to deal with always getting back to us quickly with any issue that we had. Thank you for helping make our trip to Maui amazing

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

nice condo,

Guest: Robert (REDWOOD CITY)
Date of Stay: 02/17/12 Review Submitted: 04/04/12

My family enjoyed our stay at the condo. We went two years in a row. The Whaler is nice and basic. The condo itself is well furnished and comfortable. I am annoyed at the manager (ashvin) because I tried to reserve the condo again for next year and he strung me along for over three weeks ("Sorry I was sick", "I'll definitely get back to you tonight", etc.) before informing me that someone else had made a reservation for the dates. I'm not sure whether he chose this other renter over me for some reason, or was just stringing me along while this other person was considering their plans, or what, but I definitely did not feel like he treated me well. We won't be going back.

Owner response:Hello Robert, Thank you for your feedback. I definitely appreciate it. I would like to provide an explanation of the situation and want to assure you that we had no intention to string you along. I would like to apologize in advance for the inconvenience and misunderstanding this may have caused. We value all our guests, especially those that have stayed in our condo before. We always try to give them preference where possible. In this case, another guest had already provided a verbal commitment to book the condo for the dates you had requested. Since I had not yet received the check from them, I was waiting for their confirmation. Because of a technical issue the receipt of the check was delayed but the guest had been in communication with us indicating their desire to reserve the condo. Since they had contacted us before and had indicated that the check is on its way, it would not have been fair to to deny them the condo. Before I could provide you a final response, I needed to verify that I had received the check from the guest. As soon as I received the check with their confirmation, I provided you a response. I was genuinely sick during this time but all the while was trying my best to be fair to everyone involved, but unfortunately one of the parties in this was offended. Again, I apologize for this unfortunate incident and will use this feedback to refine the communication so that such an incident does not happen again. Thanks again for your support. I hope you will consider the circumstances of this situation and reconsider your decision to not rent this condo. We would really appreciate if you would give us another chance. Thanks & Regards, Ashvin

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Outstanding Ocean View Property

Guest: Mary (Indiana)
Date of Stay: 12/28/11 Review Submitted: 01/07/12

Our stay at Ashvin's Whaler unit was wonderful and exactly what we hoped for. It was the perfect size for our family of four. The amenities provided made our stay extremely comfortable -- like home away from home. The Whaler is prime location in Ka'anapali beach, having ample beach front and close proximity to Black Rock and beach side dining. The property is very clean and well maintained. Ashvin was very helpful in answering many of my questions upfront and communicative in the weeks leading up to our arrival. I would stay at this property again and would recommend to friends and family. I would recommend Black Rock for snorkling, the Hula Grill for dinner, Lahina for shopping, and trips to Haleakala and Road to Hana.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Dream come true vacation at the Whaler

Guest: SueEllen (Tampa)
Date of Stay: 09/22/11 Review Submitted: 11/15/11

We talked about a trip to Hawaii for 25 years. Our dream came true the end of Sept. I did not want to leave. The room was very spaceous and comfortable and had everything we needed. The views are spectacular and I got up every morning to watch the sun rise. Every single day it looked different. The beautifull Zebra finches sang to us all day long. I loved the music, the lights and smells from the Whaler Village every night. I just do not have enough room here to say what I want to say. Ashvin's Maui home is a dream!

Owner response: We are glad you had a wonderful time in Maui and were comfortable at our home.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Delightful stay in Ka'anapali

Guest: Scott (Mesa, Arizona)
Date of Stay: 06/17/11 Review Submitted: 07/24/11

We enjoyed our stay in mid June. The condo was just as described and pictured with up to date appointments and amenities. It was spotless and beautiful. The owner is very pleasant, prompt and helpful. Ka'anapali is the place to be for a wonderful vacation.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Whaler - Great location and view

Guest: C & L (British Columbia)
Date of Stay: 03/18/11 Review Submitted: 04/22/11

We stayed over spring break and really enjoyed our ourselves. It was great to just get up, go outside and be at the beach. The unit was lovely and had everything we needed. I would highly recommend the Whaler and this unit.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Mahalo nui loa!

Guest: Bruddah Chrispy (Sammamish-WA-98074)
Date of Stay: 03/12/11 Review Submitted: 04/25/11

We had a wonderful time staying at your condo. It was beautiful - the pictures do not do it justice. Although I am a long-time resident of O`ahu, this was my first vacation in Ka`anapali; it will not be my last. We are already discussing when we might come back, and when we do this will be the first place we look at. Mahalo nui loa!

Owner response:Thank you very much Chris. We always welcome repeat visitors and we would try to make your next visit with us more pleasing and enjoyable. Ashvin

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Thank you!

Guest: Pete (Japan)
Date of Stay: 12/13/10 Review Submitted: 01/22/11

Thank you, Ashvin. We're grateful that the Whaler unit was every bit as nice as decribed on this site, and it's places like yours that make us keep coming back to the Whaler again and again! We had a wonderful time and really appreciate the accomodations you provided helping make it that way.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Whaler Condo Experience

Guest: Gary (Auburn, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/06/10 Review Submitted: 08/01/10

Hi Ashvin, I just want to drop a quick note to let you know that the condo was everything you described and more! The decor is beautiful, the views are spectaculor, and the pool area was so much fun! Our family had a wonderful time in Maui and the condo, along with its incredible location to everything, really made the trip. The four of us had more than enough room too. It's a very spacious unit! We can't wait to go back. Thanks so much! Gary & Cheryl

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Whaler Condo in Maui

Guest: Jim and Kitty (Eden Prairie, MN)
Date of Stay: 03/04/10 Review Submitted: 03/28/10

We had a wonderful stay at the Whaler. We have been coming here for years and will hopefully visit again. The condo is quite comfortable, and the views are great! Mahalo!

Owner response:In addition to the above comment, guest also had some additional comments.... Hi Ashvin, I can't tell you how much fun we had in Maui this year! Your condo was more than we expected. We have stayed in many units there, but we really enjoy being up high facing the village. There are some little things you could add to the condo for more convenience. A laundry basket for doing laundry. Beach towels Ashvin, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful home with us. We have several friends that visit Maui. We will pass on your info on your condo. We will only recommend friends that will treat your place with complete respect. Again, many thanks Ashvin! You were wonderful to work with! Mahalo! Kitty === Ashvin's response YES, Laundry basket and Beach Towels will be added in end of April

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Kay & Jim1 (University Place, WA)
Date of Stay: 07/12/09 Review Submitted: 07/12/09

Dear Ashvin, We had a wonderful time at your condo. We love the view especially! The Whaler remains our very favorite place. Sincerely, Kay and Jim

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/10/09 Review Submitted: 07/10/09

Hi Ashvin,We loved your condo and we were very comfortable there. The only thing that I would suggest, and this is personal preference, is that the sofa and the bed be on the opposite wall so that you can see the ocean while sitting or laying down. In fact, we liked it so much that I would want to stay there again. Hopefully we’ll get back to Maui next year. Hope this helps, but really, everything was great and I thought it was nicely decorated and felt very “rich”. We were impressed and loved it. Maria

Owner response:The Sofa and Bed have already been moved so capture better Ocean and Mountain Views. You can see this in the new updated pictures which were taken on Oct 14 2010.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/30/09 Review Submitted: 01/30/09

We had a wonderful time during our stay. The views are amazing and we really like the size of a one bedroom/2 bath unit. The sofa is very comfortable to sit on, but the sleeper part needs to be replaced. The Whaler continues to be our favorite place to stay in Maui.

Owner response:Thanks for your response. We have now a Mattress pad for the Sofa Bed and I was recently at the condo for 10 days and slept on the Sofa Bed to make sure that our guest are comfortable when they visit our home in Maui, ....Ashvin

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