Kauhale Makai - Village by the Sea vacation rentals

Last-minute booking. Needed to escape rainy, cold Washington state weather. There were not alot of available options due to our last-minute booking, but this place met all of my requirements: beach-front, pool, ocean-view balcony, in kihei. Not exactly as private & peaceful as i would love, but still great. The dtaff were absolutely fantastic & easy to work with! Thanks Jesse & Aaron!!To be

Complex is in a great location close to dining, sports bars and groceries. Also, can walk out to beach. Beach is smaller compared to others in area, but still plenty of room for sunning, swimming, or just a walk. Since north Kihei is a little more windy, great for kite surfing, but can also paddle board or kayak.

Everything here was as advertised. Great view and location. Will be back!

Fantastic views, very clean. Our family had a great time. Tips in the book were great. Had a great time visiting with the people around and taking in some of their culture.

We came to Maui as a family of 4 with a teen and tween girls. There was plenty of space for everyone. This condo is very clean and well stocked; here you pretty much want for nothing as there is everything from cooking oil to q-tips to laundry detergent. The laundry is communal and on every other floor. You will need to bring coins (there is no coin machine which makes sense because HI has to import coins and they’re HEAVY thus not making sense to bring them from the mainland) so come with coins or you’ll need to download an app to use the washer and dryer, seriously the smallest inconvenience and I’d hardly call it that, just being informative. You won’t need to worry about anything but your suit for the beach as there are towels, chairs, umbrella, snorkeling gear, even sunscreen other guests have left—we did leave new ones and used the ones on the counter as to not let them expire for the next guest. The view from the lanai is absolutely amazing! The beach is rocky and was empty and the shore is a bit short so we ventured down to one of the “Kam” beaches everyday which is just as well because there are stores and shops and shave ice by those beaches. There is a BANGING teriyaki joint a couple miles down the road—Maui fish and chips and I highly recommend it, BEST fish and chips ever. 10/10 would stay again. 10/10 would buy a condo in this particular neighborhood as the surrounding neighborhoods/towns are pretty uppity and don’t have as much shopping and shops that have good

The management is very responsive. The AC had issues a few times, but it was resolved quickly. The furniture was the only issue, the couch and beds were a bit hard and my husband has a bad back. Also, the beach just outside is not swimmable, but it is just a short drive from our favorite beach, Wailea. Overall, a good place to stay on Maui.

This clean and comfy place had a stunning lanai, privacy for adults and good sep. beds for kids, and everything we needed to enjoy everything. Highly recommend! The only weird thing is second bedroom windows are sealed shut and a vent from other peoples cooking seems to send air in that room. Garlic smell woke kids up! Should also leave some instruction for the lights.

Let’s start with the unit itself. It is beautiful, freshly remodeled, and has all the amenities you could ask for. The view from the balcony is second to none but also has great privacy away from other units as well. The pool area was nicely set up with a kids pool, adult pool, and hot tub. Many of the folks we traveled couldn’t believe how nice it was. It is also in an ideal location! Less than 10 minutes from anything you could want, but far enough away that it isn’t over run or busy. The beach right outside the unit was perfect for our daughters to find all of the “treasure” they could get their hands on. Shells, sea glass, lava rock, coral, star fish, and other sea creatures were amongst the collection. A 10 minute walk down the beach we came across a sea turtle resting area where any evening we went we could find 10-20 turtles nesting/resting for the night. The sunsets were also second to none from the balcony! We sat on the balcony and whale watched with our morning coffee every day. It was great to have beach chairs, umbrella, boogie board, cooler, and a few sand toys in the unit so we didn’t have to rent anything. The host was amazing to work with and answered any questions extremely quickly. You can tell Joe takes great pride in the unit and wants it to be a home away from home for people who stay there. We will 100% stay here again next time we visit! Like the title says, stop looking and book if you can. It will not disappoint!