The sun's rise over Haleakala chases clouds away, and begins a perfect Maui day.
Location: Hale Kai O Kihei, Central Kihei, Kihei, South Maui, Maui, Hawaii, USA (1 block west of Kihei's South Kihei Rd., off West Lipoa St.) View Map
Accommodations: Condo, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)
Keywords: Condominium, Hale Kai O' Kihei, beachfront condo
Whether you are staying in our Unit #203 or #208, Hale Kai O' Kihei offers the Hawaiian experience you've dreamt of. Relaxing in Unit #203 on the second floor of this beautiful Kihei beachfront property, you will feel a world away from the stress and pressures of hectic Mainland life. Hale Kai O’ Kihei, with only three levels and just over 50 units, offers the best in boutique accommodation and oceanfront experience — privacy and calm amid the sight, sound, and feel of gently breaking waves, swaying palm trees, and soothing ocean breezes.
Whether you are enjoying the ocean view from your private lanai, swimming off our beach in the warm, impossibly blue Pacific, relaxing in the pool, sitting on the golden sand watching the sailboats and whales pass by, or just savouring another stunning Maui sunset from your perfect spot under a palm tree, you are just minutes away from all the conveniences of Kihei, in one of the most beautiful units Hale Kai O’ Kihei has to offer.
Located on a quiet residential street off busy South Kihei Road, Hale Kai O’ Kihei affords guests one of the best oceanfront experiences in Maui, with the ease of grocery shopping including Times Supermarket (formerly Star Market), Longs Drugs, banks, restaurants and other shops and services a mere three-minute walk from our door.
Our one-bedroom, fully remodeled second-floor oasis will be your ‘home away from home’ with all the amenities you will need for the Maui vacation you’ve dreamt of. Kihei, located on the sunny, southern shore of Maui, is only 20 minutes from the airport in Kahului.
Have you checked out the calendar only to find that unit #203 isn't available for the period you'd like to visit? Don't worry! Just have a look at our listing for HKOK 208 at VRBO/357582 -- these are two of the nicest units in HKOK, and each offers you the Hawaiian holiday you've been waiting for!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Brand new Kenmore unit, with remote, located at the base of the jalousie window facing the lanai.
- Linens Provided : Linens are 500 thread count, and towels are high-quality thirsty cotton. Extra-large beach towels are located in linen closet in bathroom.
- Washer : Three washers are accessible in the breezeway in the middle of the building, looking out on the lawn and beach, from 8:00 am to last-load start at 7:30 pm. Cost per load is $1.25, with change available through dollar-bill changer, from Resident Manager, or at Customer Service desk at Times Supermarket (formerly Star Market), one block away.
- Dryer : Four dryers are accessible in the breezeway in the middle of the building, looking out on the lawn and beach, from 8:00 am to last-load start at 7:30 pm. Cost per load is $1.75, with change available through dollar-bill changer, from Resident Manager, or at Customer Service desk at Times Supermarket (formerly Star Market), one block away.
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : New 24" Sharp flat screen, with remote and full cable.
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : Twenty-eight (28) full-length CDs are provided providing a good selection of Hawaiian and tropical music experiences.
- Shared Pool : Pool hours are 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. Access is by key, of which two are supplied in the unit.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Kenmore "Elite" line for refrigerator, glass-top range, microwave, and dishwasher. Cuisinart coffeemaker, blender, and toaster.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : All cookware, dishware and cutlery are new, and are quality brands from Macy's, including Martha Stewart, Good Grip, etc.
- Refrigerator : Filtered water in door; ice maker in freezer.
- Dishwasher : Whisper-quiet Kenmore "Elite" model that you'll never know is on!
- Microwave : Kenmore "Advantium" over-the-range microwave with scrolling prompts, light dimmer.
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Weber grills are located at each end of the building. Operating instructions are on the lids, or see Resident Manager for demonstration if unsure. Barbecue areas are equipped with lights for after-dark use.
- Deck/Patio : Approximately 30 chaises longues are available for use on the patio, or on the lawn.
- Lanai : Our lanai features a table for dining, and three wicker chairs. As well, there is a wicker love seat for after-dinner relaxing. Decorative works by local artists are featured at each end of the lanai. A dimmer switch for overhead lanai lighting (located by the TV/stereo stand) helps set the mood, as does a decorative hurricane lamp for use on the lanai table.
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance : Free long distance to Canada and the US (except Guam and US territories).
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Advanced Lutron lighting switches control overhead lights in the bathroom, hallway and kitchen, allowing you to set the light level to create the right mood -- set the preferred low-light level, and with one tap, soft lights come to life for a romantic, spa-like atmosphere; with two taps, full brightness. Casablanca "Panama" fans with dark cherry blades evoke South Seas thoughts, while gently caressing with cool air. Bedside and table lamps selected from the bamboo and tropical "Cabana Joe" collection are the perfect complement to the tropical decor. Outside, a lovely beachfront lawn, dotted with palm trees links you to the beach and blue waters beyond. When you want a break from the sun, but want to stay close to the water's edge, you can move your supplied beach and lounge chairs under the shade of rustling palms to read and relax, with the waves, whales, and horizon always in sight, and the beach just steps away. At the far end of the lawn, a putting green and shuffleboard.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- 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
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Shuffleboard
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Other Activities
- A gently sloping sandy beach leads to rewarding swimming and snorkeling at Hale Kai O' Kihei (two snorkel sets are located in the bedroom closet), with low-tide opportunities to walk along the edge of the reef and experience small, beautiful aquatic life.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Apr. 1 - 15, 2012: $145/nt.
Apr. 16 - Dec. 20, 2012: $130/nt.
Dec. 21, 2012 - Mar. 31, 2013: $205/nt.
Seven-night minimum. Rates are for two people; extra person, add $15 per night.
Discount for stays of 28 days or more. Ten-day min. stay Christmas/New Year's.
Rates are subject to 13.42% Hawaii State tax. $105 cleaning fee.
Payment: Visa/MasterCard, money order/bank draft. Payment of 50% of total rental
cost due at time of booking, which includes a $100 non-refundable booking deposit.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Magical Hale Kai O' Kihei Beachfront Jewel Beckons
Year Purchased: 2008
Why the Owner Chose Hale Kai O Kihei
We'd been visiting Hale Kai O' Kihei since 1997. We knew after our first visit that, simply, the place just worked. The perfect tonic to hectic life. It was the break we needed, the sound of the surf we'd longed for, and the sight of that wonderful, gorgeous blue Pacific that we'd dreamed of. Right from our own balcony, or lanai. And when that wasn't enough, a few steps across the lawn, through the palm trees to the beach, and that Hawaiian beachfront walk that helped put life into context, and tease out the solutions to whatever challenges there were. In 2008, it seemed like to the right time to buy -- the time to find if all the things we'd said needed to happen before we bought were just excuses, or in fact, conditions. Well, they were conditions! And with them met, we were ready to buy at Hale Kai O' Kihei. It's great that shopping and other services are only a short block or two away, but for us, that's not the real draw; it's the fact that once we get in the door, and put our groceries in the refrigerator, we're set for the rest of our stay. Sure, we go out to other beaches, and there are restaurants to revisit and new ones to explore, but through the many visits we've made since we purchased and remodeled, we've come to realize that our Maui home, decorated in the style it is, and set up the way it is, offers a remarkable Hawaiian experience, all day long -- from sunup to sunset -- and truth be told, beyond, as sitting on the edge of the beach with a glass of wine, long after the sun has disappeared behind Lanai, is a star-gazer's paradise, too.
The Unique Benefits at this Condo
We love walking the beach first thing in the morning, before the sun peeks out over the edge of Haleakala, when ours are the first footprints in the sand.
We love the way that in the mid-morning, the water just off the shore is dead calm, and is as many shades of blue, blue-green, and turquoise you can count.
We love watching the horizon out past the shallows, where the water turns a deep, alluring blue, when the breaching Humpbacks send plumes of bright white spray into the air.
We love midday when beach walkers and sun bathers take a break from the waves and the sun, seeking shade and sustenance, and a quiet falls over Hale Kai O' Kihei.
We love the mid-afternoon awakening when the wind picks up, the waves are more playful, drawing windsurfers and kite surfers to the shore and the challenges beyond.
We love the late afternoon, when the sun accelerates its race for the far side of Lanai and the lawn is a velvety canvas of yellows and greens, set against the dark slope of West Maui to the north, and a still-clear sky speaks to the promise of stars and far-away dreams to follow.
We love when the sun finally winks out behind Lanai, and those who have assembled on the lawn and beach to watch its farewell hug, kiss, or squeeze hands, in that knowing gesture which acknowledges that this one moment, this one sunset, experienced together, was what called them to Maui, and which they will use, in the years ahead, as the touchstone to remember their trip here, and why it was so special.
And then we love when darkness falls, and the two of us head down to the beach, lie back in the sand, and take in the enormity of the clarity and depth of the wondrous night sky.
Owner's Map of Hale Kai O Kihei
We're like many of the guests we've met at Hale Kai O' Kihei over the years -- we've got demanding jobs, and put a lot of effort into our work. So there are times when we just want to get away from the stress for a few days, and get to a place where living is just easier, the demands less. That philosophy spilled over to our renovation and redecoration of our home in Hale Kai O' Kihei. We considered our 'perfect' Maui home with great care, then worked long hours in two visits over in the summer of 2008, and in many visits since, to make the plan real. Working with good trades, and creative suppliers, we've built the kind of unit we always wanted to stay in: top-end appliances, thoughtful colours and finishings, rich linens and deep thirsty towels, locally sourced vintage Hawaiian artwork, and all the details -- from snorkels, fins, and masks right down to tropical CDs -- that make coming to our place, and leaving it, the hardest things about visiting Hale Kai O' Kihei. When we visit our home at Hale Kai O' Kihei, we feel that we're settling in to the Hawaii we always dreamed of. We hope that's your experience, too!
Property Photos
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- The sun's rise over Haleakala chases clouds away, and begins a perfect Maui day. - Beachfront Condominium in Kihei
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- Awaken in your tropical bedroom to the sounds of the surf. - Beachfront Condominium in Kihei
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- Vintage Hawaiian prints and pieces by local artists add to the Aloha spirit. - Beachfront Condominium in Kihei
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- Vintage prints and hand-crafted art pieces make our home your home . . .
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- Rainfall showerhead and thick thirsty towels a comfy mix after swim and sun.
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- New Kenmore 'Elite' appliances and high-quality dishware, cutlery, and supplies.
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- The view off your lanai at midday; the lawn, the palms, and the blue Pacific.
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- Swim in the ocean, your pool, or the Olympic-size pool just up Lipoa Street.
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- Late afternoon, as if the sea protests the sun's imminent departure . . .
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- The sun embraces the promise of what lies beyond the far side of Lanai . . .
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- And now it's just you, the fading light of day, and your thoughts of tomorrow.
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- Maui and Hale Kai O' Kihei offer you the Hawaiian experience you've dreamt of.
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- Put Maui and Hale Kai O' Kihei on your 'must do' list for 2012!
Traveler Reviews (2)
Why stay in a hotel when you can be at home on the beach.
Guest: Dean & Sharon
(Alberta, Canada)
Date of Stay: 04/18/11
Review Submitted: 05/16/11
Mahalo to our host couple who provided a wonderful space for us to stay on the beautiful island of Maui. The Hale Kai O' Kihei is located in central Kihei, 15 minutes from the Kahului Airport and only 20 minutes from Big Beach or fantastic golf in Wailae. Just a 35 minute drive to Lahaina, the HKOK is central to connecting highways taking you anywhere on the island that you want to go. This afordable accomodation with all of the ammenities was within walking distance from the nearest grocery store, coffee shop and banana macadamia-nut pancakes. A quick drive to great restaurants and known by all of the locals, this condo apartment is truly a comfortable home away from home. Unit 203 offers a modern apartment with everything you need for your stay. Waking to the ocean's surf, a day out exploring the island, and ending the day watching the sunset over the island of Lanai from the balcony before dinner was our Maui habit of leisure. We couldn't have asked for more. We hope this location will be available for us, our family, or our friends the next time we visit Maui. Aloha and mahalo!
Owner response:Thank you for such helpful and inspiring words! There's no denying that the location of Hale Kai O' Kihei -- off busy South Kihei Road, in a quiet, almost hidden neighbourhood, yet right on the beach -- adds to the building's many charms. But for us, the apartment must meet and whenever possible exceed the benefits provided by the remarkable oceanfront location. So when a guest writes that "This condo apartment is truly a comfortable home away from home. Unit 203 offers a modern apartment with everything you need for your stay," we are delighted that our efforts to create the perfect Hawaiian accommodation to match the exquisite Maui location have ticked the boxes. And more than that, we're motivated to make additional enhancements to ensure the guest experience endures for other visitors, reaching new heights along the way. It sounds like you had a great holiday, and you've made us want to get back down ourselves! I might just take advantage of our own put-the-boots-to-winter Summer Special. Thank you for staying with us at HKOK 203!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.
Don't hesitate to stay at this perfect paradise
Guest: IndyTraveler
(Indiana)
Date of Stay: 04/08/09
Review Submitted: 12/20/10
My husband and I stayed for a week last year and now we are planning a return visit for this coming spring. We have traveled many different places around the world and our experience at this property was exactly what we were looking for on our wedding anniversary. The condo is right on the water. The condo was very clean and updated. If you are looking for a quiet, romantic and relaxing vacation-this is the place to visit! Our favorite experience was watching the whales from our balcony in the morning while having breakfast! The owners of this rental were more than accomodating. The details they thought about when preparing the condo for our visit were amazing. We had fresh island flowers upon arrival in the kitchen. They also provided clean beach towels and sunblock in the bathroom for our use. This was very helpful and we felt right at home. Don't hesitate to stay at this great codo resort. Friendly people, walking distance to market and dining are only a few advantages. We look forward to our next visit very soon!
Owner response:There is nothing more pleasing to us then when a guest visits Hale Kai O' Kihei and discovers what a true jewel it is. And as for our unit, it is exceptional guest experiences that continue to inspire us to make additional improvements and add more of those little touches that make a stay in #203 the perfect Hawaiian holiday it should be for all who visit, whether it's a first trip, or a return to paradise. Hale Kai O' Kihei truly is a Maui jewel. Whether you stay with us in #203 or elsewhere in HKOK, you will have found the Hawaiian experience you've dreamt of!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.
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