Vacation Rentals by Owner

best maui vacation

Guest: geoge
Date of Stay: 03/15/12 Review Submitted: 04/03/12

Sat, we arrived back in Scottsdale this am after the best Maui vacation we have ever had---largely because of your unit. Everything was really great--amenities, view, location, etc. And I found dealing with you to be honest and straight forward!!! I want to go ahead and book or next year about the same time, i.e., March 15 through about April 1. Please let me know if this fits with a time frame on your schedule for the unit. Again, thanks. We really enjoyed the unit!! Regards, George Hill

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Best view on Maui!

Guest: KCam (FL)
Date of Stay: 03/03/12 Review Submitted: 03/23/12

We just returned from an incredible stay at 1101 in the Whaler. The condo is beautiful, very well furnished and includes a state of the art washer and dryer. Best views on Maui including whales, sunsets, and Black Rock. Walking distance to shopping , dining and snorkeling. We have stayed at the Whaler for years, and this unit and its beautiful views is our favorite.

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

beautiful views

Guest: kevin
Date of Stay: 03/03/12 Review Submitted: 03/22/12

Thank you so much for another great Hawaii vacation. We love your condo and its beautiful view. We purchased an iron and ironing board that we left in the closet for future guests, but otherwise the unit was, as always, so perfectly equipped. Thanks again for your hospitality. Sincerely, Kevin Campbell

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Perfect Paradise!

Guest: Bruce & Susie (Denver Area)
Date of Stay: 01/04/12 Review Submitted: 01/27/12

We've stayed at the Whaler 5 previous times and none of the units where even close to being as nice as this unit. It truly is the perfect location for views and comfort. There were days that we never used the car! We walked up and down the beach, visited the shops and ate on the lanai and nearby restaurants. Watched great sunsets while having a glass of wine. We used the resident grills a few times to cook steaks for a wonderful meal on the lanai while taking in the views. Sat, your place is paradise!. Besides the views of the water, Molokai, Black Rock & the golf course, the lanai was a great place to view it all plus the beautiful sunset. With the lanai being so large, we enjoyed many meals, wine and lounging in the sun on all the comfortable furniture. We found the perfect view so ate many of our meals with the well equipped kitchen. The furnishing were comfortable, including the king size bed. There was plenty of bedding and linens. My husband suffers from back pain so the massages in the spa really were a plus. With such easy access to the garage, traveling when we needed was very convenient. Your listing, while a good representation of the property and unit, can't come close to providing the sense of luxury and peace that your unit provides. We'll be back! Bruce & Susie

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

Great location with amazing views

Guest: MJ (Lynnwood, WA)
Date of Stay: 11/17/11 Review Submitted: 12/04/11

We came here for our 5 year anniversary. The Whaler is in a great location - within walking distance to snorkelling (Black Rock), restaurants, and shopping. The beach is heavenly & the views from this unit are incredible.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

excellant

Guest: bob
Date of Stay: 09/24/11 Review Submitted: 10/16/11

Overall rating... excellent " We have stayed at this unit several times and it definitely the best unit we have had the pleasure of staying in at the Whaler complex. The unit is well decorated and being a corner oceanfront unit, it has a 270 degree view from the lanai. This encompasses the beautiful Black Rock area and the islands of Molokai and Lanaii. We have enjoyed watching the whales from this advantage point during the whale season. The unit is well maintained. The sunsets from the lanai are incredible. We recommend this unit to anyone looking for an incredible experience on Kaanapali beach." My information section: rphilcox@aol.com Bob Sept. 24th to Oct 1st

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stay duing const.

Guest: dean
Date of Stay: 07/04/11 Review Submitted: 07/12/11

Hi Sat, Just to let you know, all went well last week at 1101. You have a great location and great place to stay in. We enjoyed the stay and had no problems. We spent most of our days on the beach and exploring Maui. The condo worked out well for us and all was left in good condition as we found it. Thanks again for the use… Regards Dean Kuhn

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Guest: sandy genovese
Date of Stay: 04/17/11 Review Submitted: 04/18/11

Hi Sat: Just wanted to let you know that we very much enjoyed your condo at the Whaler. The lanai is truly awesome. We hope to become repeat customers. Thanks again, Jeff and Sandy

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All we'd hoped for and then some...

Guest: Steve (Missoula, Montana)
Date of Stay: 11/02/10 Review Submitted: 11/16/10

Looking out the window here in snowy Montana makes me want to go back so badly! Our first trip to Hawaii and our first dealings with this VRBO thing, so we were a little apprehensive, but it was as close to perfect as we could have wished. I'd debated going for a ground floor room but I am so glad we didn't--we never shut the curtains (although there are good room-darkening ones if needed) and never felt any lack of privacy, something I doubt is true with a lower unit. Instead, we enjoyed a view in every direction, as the windows are huge and the mirrors are well placed. Also, being up high gives you an unrestricted view over the palm trees so everything--beach, pool, courtyard, mountains, and ocean--can easily be seen. This condo had everything necessary: anything we needed for cooking (we ate breakfast plus one meal a day in the condo, either doing a lunch or dinner at one of the many restaurants nearby. With Safeway just down the road it was easy to stock up on food and the prices weren't a shocking as I'd expected), more storage than we could possibly use, nice TVs and reading material (neither of which we had time for), some beach "toys", and two comfortable beds (one being the sofa bed) that slept 4 without any trouble. The location of The Whaler couldn't be better. The beach has to have the nicest and cleanest sand on the island and it was an easy walk to either Whaler's Village or Black Rock (good snorkeling around the end of the rock where I saw a ray, a turtle, and an eel, as well as a huge variety of colorful fish). We didn't need to leave our room to see turtles, though, as they'd swim by on a regular basis and were easy to spot from the lanai. You may see reviews on other websites saying there's construction at The Whaler, and there was while we were there (planter boxes being replaced). We barely noticed so don't worry. They start after you should be out of bed and quit before 5:00 so if you're doing your vacation right, you won't even know they're there. And it's nice to see that the condos are being updated and maintained properly. You won't regret staying at The Whaler but I guarantee that enjoy it even more if you stay in this unit. It has to be one of the nicest in the entire resort and I definitely hope we'll be able to return.

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

Guest: steve bixby
Date of Stay: 11/02/10 Review Submitted: 11/15/10

Just wanted to send you a quick thank you for sharing your amazing condo with us. We had an absolutely fantastic time in Maui, and the condo only made it better. It was great to wake up every morning and see the ocean without even getting out of bed! I'll post some comments on the VRBO site, but just wanted to personally thank you for letting us stay there--it was everything you promised and then some

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Awesome stay!

Guest: D & K (Pasco, WA)
Date of Stay: 08/21/10 Review Submitted: 09/04/10

We just returned from a week in 1101 and it was not nearly long enough! This was our first trip to Maui and we definately made the right choice with the Whaler and this unit. The view is incredible and the location cannot be beat. You can walk 5 minutes to snorkel at Black Rock or 5 minutes to Whalers Village for some great chow or shopping and still feel secluded on your balcony with the amazing view - with polarized glasses we could see rays and turtles in the water. The condo is set up nicely and the A/C works great but is not needed much. We loved sleeping with the doors open and listening to the waves. The grounds are pretty and the staff was very nice. I don't know what more you could ask for. We will be contacting Sat to stay here again - hopefully soon!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

Nothing Else Like It :)

Guest: James and Dede (Temecula, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/19/10 Review Submitted: 07/30/10

My wife and I with our two teenagers just concluded a 7 day stay in 1101 and there is Nothing Else Like It on Kaanapali Beach. This unit has everything you need for a wonderful and relaxing stay, and more. The large wrap around lanai, on the oceanfront, 11 stories high, without question, is the best feature of this unit. It provides abundant openess, incredible views, cross breezes, and plenty of space for entertaining others. The owner, Sat, was very responsive and helpful through out the entire process of setting up our stay ... We had all the amenities like an Owner. The Whaler is perfectly central to all the activities and attractions that Kaanapali Beach has too offer. The staff were wonderful and attentive. The grounds, tennis courts and pool/spa area were excellently maintained. If you are looking for a condo unit on Kaanapali, 1101 is the best unit, location and value for your stay.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers

Views and sunsets forever!

Guest: Craig (La Mesa, CA, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/07/10 Review Submitted: 07/16/10

We stayed all or part of 9 days at this unit in July, 2010. The views off of the wrap around lanai were all that we expected, and maybe more so. Fantastic views!! The unit squares right up to the beach so you view the shoreline from Black Rock to the north to several hundred yards to the south. Views of the other islands with their tops cloaked in perpetual clouds make for great viewing especially at sunset. Having a two-sided lanai offered the choice of being in the sun or shade depending on what you want at any time of day. Lots of chairs, tables and lounges on the lanai. We always felt we had plenty of room in the unit. The second bathroom was a plus. The living room was well furnished and comfortable. Flat-screen TV's were found in both the living room and bedroom. The king-size bed mattress was the single best mattress I have ever, EVER!!, slept on. All to say that the unit was very comfortable and roomy. The kitchen was well stocked in all the appliances you would need. The mini washer-dryer was an added help. If you are looking for a non-compromising vacation rental unit to enjoy your Maui experience in then rent this unit. You will not be disappointed, I assure you.

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

Perfect Vacation

Guest: Kathi (LHC, AZ, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/04/10 Review Submitted: 06/09/11

We loved our 10 night stay. The wrap around view is so amazing that you have to tear yourself away to go anywhere else. This is definitely our favorite place in Hawaii.

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

Amazing!!

Guest: Kimos (So Cal)
Date of Stay: 05/20/10 Review Submitted: 05/29/10

Thank you Sat so much for sharing this beautiful Condo with us. We just spent an amazing 7 days there.The view from the Lanais are breathtaking and you could spend all of your time just taking it all in. This is a perfect location as you can walk to Whalers Village and so many great restaurants as well. We LOVED BBQing on the patio below. Loved seeing the turtles from the lanai as well. Can't wait to spend some more time in 1101!!!! Thanks for being such a gracious and kind host!!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Pat Brown
Date of Stay: 04/26/10 Review Submitted: 05/12/10

Hi Sat! I wanted to write and thank you again for letting us use your great condo 4-26 to 5-3. John and I had a fabulous time and your unit was just beautiful. We found everything in good working order and the bed was extremely comfortable which is always a plus. Some friends of ours were renting another unit at the Whaler and after they saw #1101 they indicated they were going to contact you next time. I forwarded your contact info to them. Their last name is Dosch and I believe they will be contacting you for a date in Sept. or Oct. They are also from the Bay area. Thanks again, we can't wait to return to your condo in the future. Sincerely,

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Guest: bill robinson
Date of Stay: 04/14/10 Review Submitted: 05/09/10

*** Review Information ************************************* Property/Unit : 194878 - "Cheapest Ocean Front Unit 1101 with Wraparound Lanai(11th Fl)" Property Location: usa, hawaii, maui, west-maui, kaanapali, whaler Reviewer NickName: Robbie Reviewer Location: Spokane, Washington Date of Arrival : Apr 14, 2009 Name on Contract : Bill Robinson Review Rating : 5/5 Review Title : 785297 - "Unbelievable" "How many different ways can I describe the fantastic views from this glorious room. The sunsets were breathtaking. Whale watching on a daily basis. Breakfast, lunch & dinner on the Lanai basking in the warmth of the Maui sunshine. Our room had all the comforts of home. It is obvious that the owner takes a great deal of pride in ownership. Our 10 days in room 1101 was our honeymoon & I cannot dream of anywhere else on earth I would rather have been. On behalf of my wife & I, I thank you for sharing your Condo in Paradise with us. Bill & Judy"

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Guest: Jim & Donna 1 (Birmingham, AL)
Date of Stay: 02/10/10 Review Submitted: 02/10/10

It was a wonderful week in Maui because we stayed at this condo. We especially enjoyed being able to turn the air off, feel those ocean breezes and hear the sound of the waves. The location was perfect. The view was tremendous. And did we ever see whales! From our lanai as well as from whale-watching cruises. We even saw sea turtles from our lanai. It was truly better than we anticipated. While snorkeling at Black Rock, just down the beach, we saw sea turtles, many fish, and a sting ray. And we 'heard' the whales. Whaler Village provided shopping and ocean-side restaurants within a 5 minute walk along the beach sidewalk. Thanks for the opportunity to make some wonderful memories. If you are going to stay in Maui, this is the spot.

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Guest: Peter60 (Medford Ma)
Date of Stay: 01/17/10 Review Submitted: 01/17/10

I just enjoyed a great stay in unit 1101. I've been at the Whaler many times and you cannot get a more spectacular view. From the wrap around lanai you can see the West Maui mountains to the east, the islands of Lanai and Molokai and north to Blackrock. There is plenty of furniture on the lanai to relax and enjoy the views. From the 11th floor I saw MANY whales at all times of the day and saw sea turtles on several occassions just twenty-five feet from the shore. There was also a washer/dryer in the unit which is available to guests. That is a great feature. Very comfortable bed as well. Mahalo!

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Perfection!

Guest: Eddylou and Bill (Phoenix, Arizona/USA)
Date of Stay: 10/04/09 Review Submitted: 06/08/10

Wow! All I can say is perfection! Unit 1101 well exceeded our expectations. We have visited Maui several times over the past few years and nothing compares to the Whaler and unit 1101. The views from the wraparound lanai are breath taking. We spent hours sitting on the lanai watching the turtles swimming in the waves. You can see the ocean from every window; you can even see it lying in bed. The in suite washer and dryer were greatly appreciated, we were able to reduce the amount of clothes we usually take with us. The beach is just amazing, great for swimming or just soaking up the sun. The pool is beautiful and well kept. This was an absolutely fabulous relaxing 12 day vacation. We also enjoyed the walkway by the beach to access The Whaler's Village which has great shopping and fabulous restaurants. We especially liked the Barefoot Bar. Sat, the owner, was extremely helpful and he made it very easy to rent his unit. This was by far the best experience using VRBO. The photos accurately reflect the unit. We will recommend this unit to all our friends and have already booked our next trip

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Guest: Bob Wright
Date of Stay: 09/20/09 Review Submitted: 10/01/10

I just wanted to let you know that my wife Jenny and I had an incredible time in Maui last week and really enjoyed staying in your 11th floor ocean-front condo at the Whaler. The views from the balcony were unbelievable. Black Rock in one direction along with panoramic views of the islands of Lanai and Molokai in front of you. Amazing...! Your unit is without a doubt the best location we have ever rented at the Whaler in all the years we have been staying there. We wish we were still there sitting on the balcony enjoying the views and listening to the pounding of the surf. The weather was great. Just a great, relaxing and enjoyable vacation. Hopefully we can become repeat visitors and rent your unit again in the future. Thanks again for the rental. Best Regards,

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Unbelievable

Guest: Robbie (Spokane, Washington)
Date of Stay: 04/14/09 Review Submitted: 05/03/10

How many different ways can I describe the fantastic views from this glorious room. The sunsets were breathtaking. Whale watching on a daily basis. Breakfast, lunch & dinner on the Lanai basking in the warmth of the Maui sunshine. Our room had all the comforts of home. It is obvious that the owner takes a great deal of pride in ownership. Our 10 days in room 1101 was our honeymoon & I cannot dream of anywhere else on earth I would rather have been. On behalf of my wife & I, I thank you for sharing your Condo in Paradise with us. Bill & Judy

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