3 Bd, 2 BA Condo: 2012 Remodel, Swimming Pool, Walk to Beach
- Minimum stay:3-5 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Remodel will be finalized by May 15th, 2012! Every single furnishing is brand new as of May 1st 2012. We designed this unit to be clean and modern, but still have a vibe of the islands.
We purchased and set up this 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo primarily so that our two daughters could grow up and have Maui be a big part of their lives.
Our program is that we load up our girls, ages 8 months and 5 in the morning at our home in the Columbia Gorge, fly out of Portland International and arrive in Kahului in early afternoon. We then rent a car, load up the suitcases and head to Kihei.
My wife and I typically bring along a sibling and/or friend and their family because the condo can easily accomodate 2 families. Once we arrive at Koa Resort, we simply enter a door code for the condo and we're in. Then it's a mad dash to dig out swimsuits and either head to the beach across the street or the gigantic pool on the grounds.
My wife and I typically take the loft master bedroom. It has its own bathroom and a king size bed with a tempurpedic foam mattress.
My sister and her husband set up camp in the downstairs bedroom that has a queen size bed. The palms right outside its window make for a cool effect, especially as the trade winds rustle their leaves.
The kids all quickly begin squabbling over who gets which bunk. All 4 bunks have memory foam mattresses and all beds in the house have mattress and pillow protectors that get cleaned between every use along with every scrap of bedding. Suitcases get unpacked haphazardly and long pants and shoes get replaced with swimsuits and bare feet.
My twenty something year old sister gets the couch in the living room that transforms into a queen size bed.
The fast movers in the crew (kids) round up the easiest pushover adult they can find and immediately b-line it to the pool. Barring the Grand Wailea, the pool is probably one of the coolest kid pools in all of Maui. From the bridge to the hot tub is shallow enough for 2-5 year olds to wade in. This makes things WAY more relaxing for the adult(s) supervising. Behind the pool is shuffleboard, and showers disguised as bamboo are incorporated into the landscaping.
After about a half an hour the adults get unpacked and make a game plan for gearing up the condo for the trip. Fortunately, there is a ton of shopping close to the condo. We throw soft racks on top of the rental car, load up some surfboards and then round up the kids. We usually don't bother drying them off from the pool and throw them in the car and head toward Kalama beach.
The wind swell makes perfect little waves for kids or learning how to surf here. A couple of adults now run to Safeway for supplies, while the rest of us kick it on the beach and take turns pushing the kids into waves. After about an hour or two when the shopping is done we all head back to the condo.
We now unpack groceries, people take showers, and we plan dinner. Even though the kitchen is freshly remodeled, we typically barbecue outside in one of the common areas. The trade winds and tropical landscaping make it hard not to. There is also ping pong and tennis right next to the gas grills that the kids mess around with while we cook.
Usually the men get stuck grilling with some of the kids, while the moms mix up Pina Coladas back at the condo. They are kicking it on the huge lanai while the little kids watch a quick video on the new flat 52' LED flat screen TV w/PlayStation 3.
During dinners we usually plan the following day. There are copies of Maui guidebooks in the condo to help you do the same and you'll quickly learn there is always something for everyone in Maui.
Our familie's focus is being active and the ocean, but even after living in Maui and countless follow on trips, we always find something new. Know that kiteboarding, windsurfing, surfing, stand up paddling, whale watching, snorkeling, sunbathing, shopping, restaurants, and bars are all within a couple of miles of the condo.
We can't wait to go back and if you stay at Unit 3N hope you feel the same.
Aloha,
Gabe, Esina, Oceana, & Indie
Keywords: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, Kihei, Condo, Koa, resort, flat screen tv, new, remodel, remodeled, beach, kiteboard, windsurf, kitesurf, surf, sail, whale watch, pool, maui, beautiful, clean
Property Type
- Condo
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, Beds for 8-10
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 3
Bathrooms
- 2.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom 2
Kitchen & Dining
- Ice Maker
Amenities
- Clothes Dryer
- Washing Machine
- Parking Off Street
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- CD Player
- Ping Pong Table
Communications
Pool & Spa
- Communal Pool
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
- Balcony
- Tennis
Theme
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Budget
- Family
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
Activities
- Restaurants
- Parasailing
- Golf
- Swimming
- Hiking
- Sailing
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Cycling
- Tennis
- Fishing
- Wind-Surfing
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Fitness Center
- Shopping
- Shelling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Antiquing
- Shuffleboard
- Boating
- Sight Seeing
- Zoo
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Cinemas
- Surfing
- Jet Skiing
Other Activities
Reviews
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Great Condo
Great Condo
- Guest pavel s.
- Date of stay 04/21/13
- Review Submitted 05/12/13
We spent 7 nights at this condo on Maui this past month and the accommodations could not have been more perfect for our needs. We were a group of 9 in for a wedding down in Wailea-Makena. The condo is in north Kihei, which was a close location to anything in Maui. Being in the north end made getting to airport, Lahaina, and elsewhere on the island a breeze. Kihei is a very laid back community with enough restaurants, bars, beaches and shops to suit our needs. Definitely a great part of the island to just chill out on. The condo itself was great! Clearly the owners take a lot of pride in their space. All the finishings, furniture, bedding, kitchen utensils, pots, pans, electronics and appliances are inexelent condition. The lay out of the condo is very open and great for keeping everyone together without ever feeling cramped but also allowing everyone their own space when needed. Having 2 full bathrooms was a huge selling point. The lanai is large (even room for some more furniture) with a nice outdoor table and chair setup. View from the lanai is a garden view but the complex is super quiet and very serene. The complex is across S. Kihei road from the beach which is nice when it's windy because you get a "gentle" breeze into the condo while avoiding the sustained winds you would get being right on the ocean. Easy to walk across to the beach for sunset/sunrise walks. The condo space, cleanliness and amenities are worth the short drive wherever you need to go. All in all this condo was exactly as the description made it seem. The pictures of the space are accurate and the owner was helpful. I highly recommend this property if a laid back Maui vacation is what you are seeking.Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Perfect spot for our family of Four
Perfect spot for our family of Four
- Guest Greg
- Date of stay 04/29/13
- Review Submitted 05/11/13
We really enjoyed our week staying in this unit. It had everything we needed from the super cozy king sized master bed to the relaxing lanai with a perfect table to seat our family for breakfast and dinner. The condo is very spacious, well updated, and always seemed to have a nice breeze blowing through it. The KOA resort itself is in great central location and our kids really enjoyed swimming in the pool, meeting new friends throughout the resort grounds, and we all had fun cooking and having a cocktail while cooking at the community bbq. All in all it was the perfect location for our Maui vacation and we can't wait to go back.Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers.
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Rusty Nail
Rusty Nail
- Guest Rusty
- Date of stay 03/02/13
- Review Submitted 03/14/13
Great accommodations! We are a family of five and stayed in unit 3n... Lots of room and comfortable. Pool was great! Very good location. Would definitely stay again!Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, tourists without a car.
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Great Place Great Price
Great Place Great Price
- Guest Darren A
- Date of stay 02/13/13
- Review Submitted 03/01/13
Exactly as advertised AwesomeRecommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
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Stellar! Things that make you go aaaaahhhhh.
Stellar! Things that make you go aaaaahhhhh.
- Guest SassMor
- Date of stay 01/17/13
- Review Submitted 02/02/13
Fresh green Maui perfume, like coming back to the home everyone should have had, makes Koa in Kihei a lovely, hyper-convenient vacation spot especially for wind/water sports--beach right across the street. Photo-real story of mod and kid-friendly spaces, pristine pool and grounds. Recommend Ono Gelato for great flavors and ridiculous delicious coconut bread, Stella Blues for breakfast, dinner, happy hour with Ah Tim, Makena Big Beach near Wailea, Spa at the Grand Wailea, ziplines in Kula ages 5+ and stop at Komoda for donuts on a stick, West Maui drive art gallery (route for adventurous and not easily motion sick), ditto drive to Haleakala. Though we usually stay in Wailea we'll return to Koa in Kihei as often as possible.Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
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I'll be back.
I'll be back.
- Guest Sunny
- Date of stay 08/16/12
- Review Submitted 08/25/12
Very nice house in a very beautiful place.Recommended for: Families with young children.
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Perfect Space For Relaxing On Maui
Perfect Space For Relaxing On Maui
- Guest J Ryan
- Date of stay 06/27/12
- Review Submitted 07/05/12
We spent 5 nights at this condo during the "off season" on Maui this past week and the accommodations could not have been more perfect for our needs. We were a group of 4 early 30 somethings in for a friends wedding down in Wailea-Makena. The condo is in north Kihei and we spent a lot of time down in the Makena area (Big Beach, golfing, wedding rehearsal, wedding, etc.) which was a 20 minute drive each time but compared to our commutes back home in Seattle, San Fran and San Diego the drive was relaxing and almost calming each time we made it. Being in the north end made getting to airport, Lahaina, and elsewhere on the island a breeze. Kihei is a very laid back community with enough restaurants, bars, beaches and shops to suit our needs. Definitely a great part of the island to just chill out on. The condo itself was IMMACULATE! Clearly the owners take a lot of pride in their space. All the finishings, furniture, bedding, kitchen utensils, pots, pans, electronics and appliances are BRAND NEW. The lay out of the condo is very open and great for keeping everyone together without ever feeling cramped but also allowing everyone their own space when needed. Having 2 full bathrooms was a huge selling point. The lanai is large (even room for some more furniture) with a nice outdoor table and chair setup. View from the lanai is a garden view but the complex is super quiet and very serene. We definitely heard the downstairs neighbor's TV throughout the day but that was about the extent of the noise. The complex is across S. Kihei road from the beach which is nice when it's windy because you get a "gentle" breeze into the condo while avoiding the sustained winds you would get being right on the ocean. Easy to walk across to the beach for sunset/sunrise walks but not really a spot for laying out, swimming, snorkeling, etc. You will be driving a lot due to the condo's location but the condo space, cleanliness and amenities are worth the short drive wherever you need to go. All in all this condo was exactly as the description made it seem. The pictures of the space are accurate and the owner was helpful. I highly recommend this property if a laid back Maui vacation is what you are seeking.Recommended for: Families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers.
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Great value in a good location, with easy access to points of interest.
Great value in a good location, with easy access to points of interest.
- Guest PNB
- Date of stay 06/16/12
- Review Submitted 06/26/12
We enjoyed our stay at this well setup condo. We covered almost all of Maui during our week's vacation, including drive to Hana, hike to the bamboo forest (amazing), drive to Halekala summit for the sunrise, and ofcourse beaches and snorkeling.Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, tourists without a car, girls getaway.
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Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Base Rate 4 night min stay |
$250 | $1610 | $5880 | |||
| Spring May 1 - Jun 10 3 night min stay |
$250 | $265 Fri, Sat, Sun |
$1750 | $5600 | ||
| Summer Jun 11 - Aug 31 3 night min stay |
$210 | $1470 | $5600 | |||
| Fall Sep 1 - Dec 10 3 night min stay |
$250 | $270 Fri, Sat, Sun |
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| Holiday Dec 11 - Jan 10 5 night min stay |
$350 | $2450 | ||||
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Discounts: 20 nights or more $300 nightly |
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| Whale Watching Season Jan 11 - Mar 18 3 night min stay |
$275 | $290 Fri, Sat, Sun |
$1855 | $5880 | ||
| Spring Break Mar 19 - Apr 30 4 night min stay |
$270 | $290 Fri, Sat, Sun |
$1890 | $6720 | ||
Fees:
- Refundable Damage Deposit: $500
- Cleaning Fee: $165 + tax
- Service Fee: $30 + tax
- Tax Rate 13.42%
Cancellation policy:
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
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Owner info
Year Purchased: 2012
About the owner: I am a former airline pilot that now works with unmanned aircraft and my wife is an executive. We have 2 amazing daughters, ages 2 months and 6 that Maui has already made a big impact upon. Our last trip was especially memorable in that the five year old made some big strides in surfing and became confident enough with her mask and fins to look at fish and turtles at turtle town without assistance from Mom and Dad. The baby made big strides in not only eating sand but also collecting it in all of the crevices of her Michelin man physique.
Why the Owner Chose Koa Resort:
Location combined with the extra room that a 3 bedroom unit provides were the main factors. Koa Resort only has 52 units on 5+ acres. The pool and proximity to beach, restaurants, and shopping sealed the deal.
The Unique Benefits at this Condo:
This location is central to everything on Maui. We can cross the street to go kiteboarding or stand up paddle, walk to restaurants/coffee shops, or drive to either Lahaina, Kahului, or even the North Shore easily.
Contact us
- Primary: (541) 399-0119
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Photos
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The condo is in this building. Koa Resort spares no expense in its landscaping.
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Huge Lanai that is framed in by palms. Condo faces out toward pool, and lawns.
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View from lanai looking in. Good overview of condo's layout.
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Island ties kitchen with living and dining areas.
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New granite countertops, cabinets, and sink.
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Our daughter wanted to include this pic to prove this room is fun.
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Downstairs bedroom. New flooring and furnishings + big closets.
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Upstairs bedroom/loft. King size bed w/tempurpedic mattress.
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View of living room from loft. New strand bamboo floors throughout entire condo
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Trade winds, rustling palm leaves, and brand new patio furniture.
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The lounge chair setup looks funky, but is super comfy.
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Brand new LG LED TV! Sectional transforms into Queen Bed. Comfy space to relax.
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Kid room comes equipped with 2 bunk beds with memory foam mattresses.
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New cabinets, granite, and sink. Showers will be replaced soon!
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Spiral staircase looking down on dining area from upstairs room/loft.
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Incredible pool and hot tub.
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