Location: Papakea Resort, Kaanapali, West Maui, Maui, Hawaii, USA (Three miles north of Lahaina, West Maui) View Map
Accommodations: Condo, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: Condominium
Aloha! We completed an extensive remodel in May 2008, and our condo was featured in the 2009 tour of remodeled condos at Papakea Resort. Our kitchen is completely new, and a 2nd full bathroom has been added upstairs in our loft. These are both VERY nice and were done to our high standards since we have never considered our condo "just a rental." It's our second home, the only "2nd home" we have. So, like our beautifully remodeled master bathroom on the main level, the new loft bathroom is a terrific addition with a large, open area, a pedestal sink, and a lovely tile shower with river rock floor and glass door like the one in our master bath. In the kitchen, there are granite countertops and backsplash, all-new maple cabinets, a full-sized dishwasher, and a full-sized refrigerator with French doors on the top half for the refrigerator and then a drawer on the bottom that is the large freezer. On each trip we make to the condo, we upgrade and improve. April 2010, we bought a beautiful new lanai furniture set which includes a glider love seat and a 40-inch, slate and glass table with SO comfortable chairs that swivel for your 180-degree viewing pleasure. September 2010, we mounted a new flat-screen TV above the master BR door and installed two signal amplifiers for the cable in the LR and master BR for perfect reception in both locations. April 2011, we mounted a 37-inch, flat-screen TV in the living room and linked it to a new Blu-ray DVD player and put in a new ceiling fan up in the loft. We know that our guests, both past and future, will love the remodeled and constantly upgraded condo. Here is more information about our condo and its location:
Our beautiful, open, and spacious 4th-floor condo has vaulted ceilings and is air-conditioned for your comfort. There is cool-to-the-feet, 18-inch tile throughout the main level, including the lanai. Our condo is G-407, second closest unit to the ocean, which makes it a favorite with our guests. From our lanai, you'll have a 180-degree view, which includes the Pacific Ocean with Lana'i and Moloka'i Islands in the distance, the pool/Jacuzzi/barbecue area, the putting greens, the gardens and koi ponds, and the West Maui Mountains. Our guests particularly comment on the variety of beautiful views they have at any time of day or night.
Our condo sleeps six very comfortably with a king-size master bed, a new queen-size sofa sleeper with a 6-inch, pillow-top mattress, and new twin beds in the loft area that can be made into a second king-size bed if you prefer. Our master bathroom is a one-of-a-kind design with a glass-block shower for two, a tropical rain shower, and a kitchen-height countertop. Our spacious loft has new carpeting and bedroom furniture, and there are lovely new flowers and artwork in every room.
Our living room has a wall of mirrors which reflect the ocean and all the outside beauty of Papakea no matter where you are in the condo. Dining options include the bar, the dining table, or outdoors on our lanai as you watch spectacular sunsets.
Please let us know if you have any other questions. Talking about Maui is one of our passions, and we want to do all we can to ensure that our guests have the best trip possible. Feel free to ask for our Maui Hints document which we can email to you. It is something we started 12 years ago when a friend of ours who had never been to Maui asked for some tips. We add to/revise it every trip we make.
Welcome to our second home, welcome to paradise. Aloha nui loa... Anne & Wes
"HO'ONANEA -- To pass the time in ease, peace, and pleasure; to relax.”
[To see more photos and video streams, scroll down to the "Click here for our personal condo website" link. Please allow the home page (many more interior views) and “Views from Our Lanai" to load for a few seconds because the pictures will rotate, as in a slide show. The other pictures on the website are stationary. Wes put up a new video stream from our April 2009 trip which includes a 24-minute sunset from our lanai, early morning scene from our lanai, and the huge surf at both Napili Bay and Fleming Beach. It was amazing! Enjoy!]
*Note: Papakea Resort will be undergoing an Exterior Renovation Project, beginning in the spring of 2012, EXCLUDING high season dates between pre-Christmas and post-Easter. Our building is NOT affected this year. Of the 11 buildings on property, only one or two will be affected at a time. The improvements will include replacing lanai railings and floors, applying a waterproof sealant, spalling repairs and repainting the exterior. Work hours are Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm. Contact owner for the schedule of affected buildings and ask about our incentive discounts in 2012.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Elevator
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Twin/Single Bed : They can be configured as an additional king bed.
- Convertible Bed : Queen-size
- Entertainment
- Shared Hot Tub
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : Both are flat-screen. There is a Blu-ray DVD player in the living room.
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : New flatware and sharp knives for food preparation
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Top-of-the-line pots and pans
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill (6)
- Lanai : New, top-of-the-line lanai furniture
- View/Location
- Ocean View
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Free WiFi
- Other Amenities
- High-speed Wireless Internet provided at no cost, Two Cable TVs, VCR/DVD, Ceramic Topped Stove, Coffee Maker, Toaster, Blender, Washer/Dryer in-unit, Hair Dryers in Bathrooms
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Shuffleboard
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Ziplines, ATV riding, horseback riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Value Season ... Apr 16-Jun 15; Aug 16-Dec 15 ... $235/night.
Regular Season ... Mar 01-Apr 15; Jun 16-Aug 15 ... $275/night.
Peak Season ... Jan 7-Feb 28 ... $295/night.
Holiday Season ... Dec 16-Jan 6 ... $325/night.
$250 deposit secures your dates; balance due 60 days prior to check-in.
Add 13.42% Hawaii state taxes and check-out cleaning fee of $130.
No resort fees; parking and WiFi are free.
Contact owner about incentive discounts offered during 2012.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1998
Why the Owner Chose Papakea Resort
Papakea Resort has been special to me, Anne, since I first rented there in 1979 when I was teaching English. A student's parents owned a unit there. I had lived on O'ahu as a child, and the spirit of Aloha was everywhere for me on Maui. Papakea soon became an annual vacation spot. Wes and I married in 1997, and we bought our condo in 1998. It is our second home now, and we want your visits to be special, comfortable, and memorable in the very best ways.
The Unique Benefits at this Condo
Papakea is an oasis, a relaxing and beautiful place that is the perfect base for exploring all the possibilities on Maui. It has so many wonderful amenities and a very nurturing atmosphere. Three-time guests said it is their sanctuary and retreat.
We walk to Black Rock on the beach every morning and have a swim. It's 3.5 miles RT and a beautiful way to start the day!
Also called West Maui Airport, just two miles from Papakea. It's a very small and convenient shuttle airport if you go through Honolulu. It's also an exciting landing and take-off!
Our favorite beach for big-wave swimming. It has a deep-water shore break so that you can drop to the bottom and not get "Maytag'd" and a smooth bottom so you don't hurt your feet. Fun!
This is the main airport on Maui and where you will most likely fly into. After you get your rental car, follow the signs to Lahaina, via Dairy Road.
Owner's Map of Papakea Resort
We live on an island in WA State, Fox Island near Gig Harbor, 45 miles SW of Seattle. Anne is a former English/Spanish teacher and deposition court reporter, and Wes is a former elementary teacher and now the director of instructional technology in Tacoma Public Schools, the same district where he went to school.
Property Photos
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- From our lanai, this is just one of your many views - Kaanapali, Maui, HI - Hawaii Condominium - Why stay in a Hotel?
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- Mirrored wall in living room with a new queen-size sleeper sofa. - Kaanapali, Maui, HI - Hawaii Condominium - Why stay in a Hotel?
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- Open LR/dining area with cathedral ceiling, viewed from the loft - Kaanapali, Maui, HI - Hawaii Condominium - Why stay in a Hotel?
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- Light and airy, fully equipped kitchen with everything you need
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- Our beautifully remodeled kitchen.
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- Master bathroom with glass-block shower for two
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- Master bedroom with a king-size bed, mirrored closet doors, & cathedral ceiling
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- Spacious loft bedroom with twin beds (or king) and vaulted ceiling
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- King bed option in loft.
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- Pedestal sink in loft full bathroom with a river-rock bottom shower
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- New lanai furniture (April 2010)
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- Double rainbow shot from our lanai
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- Early morning tranquility as we breakfast on our lanai
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- Beautiful gardens, koi ponds, and putting green as seen from our lanai
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- Papakea beach: sun, surf, and sailing with Lana'i Island in the background
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- Your hosts, Anne & Wes, after breakfast at the Plantation House at Kapalua
Traveler Reviews (95)
Condo is spectacular
Guest: Joan & Neil
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Date of Stay: 01/30/11
Review Submitted: 01/30/12
Aloha , Anne and Wes Well we made it, your directions were most helpful, thank you . Your condo is spectacular, great views of the ocean in fact just a few minutes ago while sipping our coffee on the lanai we saw 2 whales swim by....so awesome. Mahalo, Joan & Neil
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Awesome!
Guest: Dianne & Clarence
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Date of Stay: 01/07/12
Review Submitted: 01/24/12
Hello and Aloha Anne & Wes.........We are now back to "reality.” It was awesome to spend time at your beautiful home away from home. We lost ourselves in the beauty of Maui. Your home was a wonderful place to come back to each night. You are so fortunate to have your own place at Papakea, and we were fortunate to be able to rent it from you. G-407 was perfect for our "Escape to Maui." We all feel that our family has been thoroughly Blessed......Mahalo......!!!
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Wonderful Christmas!
Guest: Annette & Dan
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Date of Stay: 12/26/11
Review Submitted: 01/05/12
We had a wonderful Christmas at your condo, your reno is beautiful and lots of nice dishes! We enjoy cooking. The only thing we were unhappy about was leaving on the 26th! Thank you Annette & Dan
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Everything we needed.
Guest: Cassandra
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Date of Stay: 11/11/11
Review Submitted: 11/29/11
Hi Anne, I apologize for my delay in sending this message, as my family and I wanted to say a huge THANK YOU for your condo! We had an absolutely wonderful trip:-) Spent our mornings walking on the boardwalk, afternoons at various beaches or the pool, and evenings relaxing on the Lanai. It was heaven! Our two year old daughter Makenna loved it as well, especially the “shishes” (fishes) in the koi ponds and the aquarium. Your condo had everything we needed, lots of supplies, great layout, perfect location. It was bliss. We will most definitely be booking another visit in Nov 2012, but have already decided to 10 days next year:-) We are thinking Nov 8 – 18 if it is available. Please let us know. Thank you again, Cassandra
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Perfect Condo
Guest: Carolyn
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Date of Stay: 09/24/11
Review Submitted: 10/09/11
Anne and Wes, Once again, thank you SO much for renting us your perfect condo. It couldn't have fit us better. (And just an aside, with all the mirrors, the baby was in heaven!) The view is breath-taking, the accommodations couldn't be more comfortable, and as one added bonus we had a wonderful concert our last night (put on for the owners but enjoyed by us!) Such nostalgia. We had no idea what you were giving up when you talked about "festivities" for the owner, when you allowed us to rent your place anyway. That was incredibly generous of you and we can't thank you enough. We were definitely blessed ... only problem, (which won't surprise you), it was very hard to come home. Thank you again. Carolyn, et. al.
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Amazing Stay
Guest: George
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Date of Stay: 09/10/11
Review Submitted: 09/11/11
Hi Anne: I just made out the check, and I’ll have it in the mail in the next day or two. We look forward to another amazing stay in your beautiful condo! George
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Aloha
Guest: Keith
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Date of Stay: 08/22/11
Review Submitted: 08/23/11
We just checked in and are getting settled as the sun is setting, everything is beautiful. We will do our best to keep electricity use down, we are generally good about that anyway. The breeze is certainly great, as soon as you open things up you can feel it right away. So far everything is all set, we anticipate everything going smoothly. Thank you very much for renting the condo to us. Everything in Hawaii is beautiful so far, this vacation is long over due and sorely needed Mahalo, Keith
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Thank you!!
Guest: Jae
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Date of Stay: 08/03/11
Review Submitted: 08/03/11
Aloha, We are wrapping up our stay here at Papakea. It's been fantastic. We love the view from the Lanai whether enjoying a morning coffee or watching the sunset. In fact, I am writing this from the Lanai. Thank you so much for sharing your place with us. It was exactly as you described if not better. We are so glad we avoided the busier resort areas. My wife thought the refrigerator door alarm was a wonderful feature since I tend to leave thing open around our house. Thank you!! Jae
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Guest: Jeannie & Wendy
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Date of Stay: 07/19/11
Review Submitted: 07/20/11
We are here and it is as fabulous as we thought it would be. No problems with checkin and George was helpful and complimentary of you as owners. We met Emilio as he was leaving as we arrived and he also had the Aloha spirit and offered help if we needed it this week. The condo was sparkling clean and the views are amazing! What a beautiful spot for sunset viewing. Mahalo, Jeannie and Wendy
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