Sit on the EDGE OF THE OCEAN with a GROUND FLOOR CONDO Pic taken from our Lanai
Location: Honokowai, West Maui, Maui, Hawaii, USA (five miles North of Lahaina)
Accommodations: Condo, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-3)
Keywords: Condominium
..............STOP!!!!! DO NOT READ THIS ADVERTISEMENT!!!!!!...............
First you should look at our pictures and watch our video by clicking on the link. The link is the right tab on top of the picture to the left. THEN YOU WILL WANT TO READ THE REST OF THIS AD. Especially if you read any of our over 170 renter comments. CLICK ON THE LINK TO OUR WEBSITE and watch 3 more videos. ..
YOU ARE SO CLOSE YOU CAN FEEL THE OCEAN! The picture to the left is us watching a sunset right on the ocean, ten steps from our lanai.
As soon as you walk in to SUNSET CENTRAL your breath skips a beat from your incredible ocean view and the sound of the waves! A smile will cross your face. Sunset Central is as good as you hoped for. WHY?
There is NO EQUAL to being GROUND FLOOR directly on the ocean. No walking around your building, or down stairs and through hallways, or across any streets to get to the ocean. Carry your chair 25 feet to the ocean edge and watch a 180 degree sunset. Does the drink you brought with you need a refill or you forgot your camera? No problem. Ten steps back to get it. Or watch a sunset, sunrise or simply the ocean from your very large lanai. The lanai has a ceiling fan for added comfort. You don't think about it but not having the pool or complex lounge chair seating in front of your ocean view makes it that much better. We have the perfect combination for ROMANCE, with a quiet and quaint location, stunning views, and soothing ocean surround sound. While still being minutes from all of the great things to do on the famous West Maui coast.
Want your condo to be on a beach for sunbathing and snorkeling? We have a new upgraded stair access to our little “Rainbow Beach”.
SUNSET CENTRAL faces directly West providing WONDERFUL SUNSET shows. During the year the sunsets move back and forth from the islands of Lanai and Molokai. What a sight. Words can’t describe what it is like watching sunsets from your condo right on the beautiful West Maui OCEAN EDGE and with SURROUND PACIFIC OCEAN SOUND. It is fun even when the sunsets are not spectacular.
Even though 3 people max. are allowed, with 613 sq. ft. we can easily accommodate 4. We just want to help make sure our condo is in great shape when you arrive by limiting occupancy to 3. We have a large separate bedroom with a CA king size bed. This is important if you do not want that hotel room or studio condo with the bed-in-your-family-room, type feeling. Plus we have a sofa sleeper for the 3rd person.
SEE OUR VIDEO. Click the video button that is right above the first photo and give it a viewing. We really are right on the ocean. If you click on the link to our personal website there are several additional videos including “Breakfast on our Lanai”, “View from our Beach Stairs”,a view from our semi-private “Rainbow Beach”, and "Sunset Stages" videos!
SERVICE: We only have one condo to manage so we give 100% of our attention to you and no amount of attention is too much.
RECENT IMPROVEMENTS: New carpet throughout. New 37" flat screen TV in family room and now a TV in the bedroom. New beautiful sofa sleeper. New dining table and chairs. New shower doors. New vanity and cabinet. We added a FAN on our LANAI and are the only ground floor unit in our complex that rents with one. This adds hours per day and night that are comfortable on the lanai. We also vented our washer/dryer unit to outside. Major feature! Less heating of your condo. And when you have a washer and dryer you are not spending part of your vacation watching your clothes in a community facility.
Stay connected with our HI SPEED CABLE INTERNET, wireless, with firewall protection.
READ THE GUEST COMMENTS. We have over 175. Even if you do not stay with us they are a good local to-do resource. Our guest are encouraged to write about what activities or restaurants they liked while here so others can benefit.
The following are One-Line highlights are from every renter in a 4 month period. 4/23: Our week on Maui was positively one of the best vacations we've taken. 4/18: I have nothing but good things to say about the condo! Our entire trip was amazing and where we stayed contributed 100% to that. 4/08: We are also impressed with the location and amenities of your condo! 3/28: We will definitely return to your piece of paradise and thank you so much for sharing. 3/19: We loved our 11 wonderful days at Sunset Central. The condo was very comfortable and nothing beats being a few steps from the ocean. Great! 3/07: The condo looks great. Every year we see new improvements. Again we appreciate staying in your condo. These guests have already reserved 60 days in 2010 for their 10th year in a row. 12/29: What a wonderful peaceful and hospitable “home away from home” you have at Sunset Central. We just came to Sunset Central to bring in the New Year. I have to add in a comment we just got. 10/17/09 "Here for our 25th anniversary. Have been to a lot of places in this world & this is the most beautiful." Our condo does not disappoint.
SUNSET CENTRAL is conveniently located between KAANAPALI and KAHANA, just 5 miles North of LAHAINA, and on the renown West Side of Maui.
SHORT STAY SPECIALS: Only available when 7 days of renting are not available. We may discount the price and we waive the short stay fee. Total is for 2 people and does not include HI tax.
03/09/11: Two night peak season weekend special, $300.00
03/21/11: Two night peak season special, $300.00
04/08/11: Three night peak season special, $450.00
05/25/12: Six night special, $825.00
06/14/12: Five night special, $685.00
07/12/12: Four night special, $550.00
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : Washer and dryer in unit. No time spent watching clothes in complex commnity unit. Watch the ocean instead.
- Dryer : Washer and dryer in unit. No time spent watching clothes in complex commnity unit. Watch the ocean instead.
- Linens Provided : High thread count linens
- Off Street Parking : Assigned parking close to condo, no added cost. Drop off location 30 feet from condo door
- Beds
- King Bed : California King Bed, very comfortable
- Convertible Bed : Queen size
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : 37" flat screen & TV in bedroom
- DVD
- Video Library : Videos about Maui and famous Road to Hana etc.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : Hawaiian Music
- Shared Pool : Pool for Condo Complex guests only. Pool is not located between the condo and the ocean view.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Two ocean front BBQ's available, plus several others
- Lanai : Large 17' wide x 8' deep ground floor lanai just steps to the ocean
- View/Location
- Beachfront : Easy access to our little Rainbow Beach from complex stairs 95% of the time.
- Oceanfront : Just steps to the ocean
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Includes firewall protection
- Other Amenities
- New fan on the lanai adding hours of comfort per day while right on the ocean.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed : Smoking allowed 10 steps from lanai at the sea wall
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
04/15 to 12/15:...$144/night (2 people).. email for discount when 13 nights or mor
12/15 to 04/15:...$175/night (2 people).. 21 days or longer = $157.50/nt
Additional Child or Adult is $10/night
Add Hawaii Taxes of 13.416%
Add $75 cleaning fee for stays less than 7 nights
Some condos charge cleaning on every rent. No parking fees like some condos
Advertised Short Stay Specials have lower rates
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2005
We (Ray and Connie) are from California. We love the outdoors and we especially love water and water sounds. Of course this includes the ocean. When we like something we tend to keep coming back. Having a condo in West Maui is an example. Not a bad routine. We think you will love Maui too.
Why the Owner Chose Honokowai
Connie and I (Ray) visited Maui from California for the first time about 10 years ago. Every time we came back we spent some time looking at condos. The question was, Where to buy? South Maui (Kihei), or West Maui? The first requirement was to be right on the ocean. We preferred the famous West Maui side but there were very few available in our range due to its popularity. Finally after several trips to Maui we came upon one in West Maui that was so close to the ocean and romantic that it would not let us go. The rest is history. Now we have a nice home away from home that we get to visit a few times a year. Sharing our condo and hearing how much our guests like it is a benefit we did not know would come with our purchase. See for yourself by reading our renters comments.
The Unique Benefits of this Condo
Our condo is unique due to the combination of closeness to ocean, beach access, small size of complex and the quaint. quiet feel you get when staying there. The view right out to the ocean with no pool or complex lounge seating in the way is unmatched, Our complex is also off of the main road for additional quietness. Although we have a large condo, over 600 square feet and could easily sleep 4 people, we only allow 3 as a maximum. The result is less wear and tear on the condo and greater assurance that it will be in great shape when you arrive.
Property Photos
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- Sit on the EDGE OF THE OCEAN with a GROUND FLOOR CONDO Pic taken from our Lanai - Vacation Condo Rental in Honokowai, West Maui
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- Pic taken from our Lanai, just steps to the ocean! Lana'i island in background - Vacation Condo Rental in Honokowai, West Maui
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- Inside looking out! Just a few steps to the Ocean, Faces West for Sunsets - Vacation Condo Rental in Honokowai, West Maui
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- Just one of the SUNSET SHOWS at Sunset Central
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- Lanai View SW, and double Rainbows at no added cost. Pic taken from our lanai
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- Quaint and semi-private beach that moves North and South throughout year
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- Stairs Direct to our little Rainbow Beach
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- NW view from your lanai
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- How about an early morning MOON SET. Pic taken from our lanai
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- Dine inside or outside on the lanai
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- FULL KITCHEN, plus washer/dryer, new 37" TV, fantastic view of the ocean
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- New QUEEN Size Sofa Sleeper
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- Bathroom with tub/shower
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- The POOL WITH GUESTS are out of the way of our DIRECT CLOSE UP VIEW of the Ocean
Traveler Reviews (183)
Ran and Connie, Owner Comments
Guest: Ray and Connie
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Date of Stay: 12/27/11
Review Submitted: 01/01/12
We took over the renting of our West Maui condo in October of 2006. We have been upgrading the condo since May of 2006. The following comments from our guests are very gratifying and will give you a sense of the feeling they have after staying at Sunset Central. Also, most guest write about all of their favorite activities they enjoyed while here.
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12/22/11 to 12/27/11 Stay: Guest Book Comments
Guest: Troy & Dawn
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Date of Stay: 12/22/11
Review Submitted: 01/01/12
Ray and Connie. Thank you so much for sharing your piece of paradise with us! I can honestly say we wanted for nothing - the condo and its contents is perfect. Of course Maui was perfect as well the water was rough but warm and we swam every day. We caught the little Gecko lizard in the bedroom and set him free in the grass - hope you don’t mind. (he looked hungry) Thanks again, Troy & Dawn, Seattle, WA
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12/15/11 to 12/22/11 Stay: Guest Book Comments
Guest: Terry and Diane
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Date of Stay: 12/15/11
Review Submitted: 01/01/12
Ray and Connie. Thank you for the fantastic accommodations! I cooked a ton and the kitchen was set up perfect. It was the first time to bake pizza in a corning ware 9x13 but it worked well. The ocean was rough and the surf was high when we got here so we did most of our snorkeling in South Maui – particularly enjoyed Makena Landing/5 caves where we swam with 10 turtles on two different days. We ate breakfast and dinner on Sunset Central’s Lanai. What a delight. Saw the little lizard twice. We loved the blow hole… it performed awesome with the high tide and huge surf! We are absolutely delighted with our condo. Terry and Diane, Palmer, Alaska
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11/27/11 to 12/07/11 Stay: Guest Book Comments
Guest: Bernie and Peggie
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Date of Stay: 11/27/11
Review Submitted: 01/01/12
Ray and Connie. Thank you so much for sharing your condo with us. It was beautiful and very well equipped. This is our first trip to Maui - but definitely won’t be the last. A lot quieter than Oahu. We are not really “water’ people – but having the ocean right outside our door & hearing the lull of the waves sure put us in a relaxing mood. We got sucked in with a Timeshare Presentation the first day we were here. Had some people not very happy with us – but we got $100 to spend & some great discounts on tours –eg- saved $245 on helicopter tour to Hana/Haleakala. We drove the Road to Hana & it was incredible! Went to Warren and Annabelle’s. I would recommend to everyone. Had some good laughs there. The Aquarium was awesome as was the Plantation Tour. Spent an afternoon in Paia - ate at Flatbreads, very good pizza. Enjoyed the food at Leiu’s and Kool cats. Also went on the Submarine ride – as close to seeing fish underwater that we will get. We truly enjoyed our stay here and are making plans for when we can come back. Definitely much more relaxing & homey atmosphere than a hotel room. (only had 1 Gecko on the living room wall!!) Bernie and Peggie, Alvena, Saskatchewaa The Maui Revealed book was a big help – much better than the one we brought – Discover Maui
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11/20/11 to 11/27/11 Stay: Guest Book Comments
Guest: Patrick & Linda
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Date of Stay: 11/20/11
Review Submitted: 01/01/12
Dear Ray and Connie. We would like to thank you for allowing us to stay in your condo. This was our first time to visit Maui and we have fallen in love with the island and the people here. We are the “exploring” type. We have driven all over the island putting 500+ miles on the rental car. Our favorite place was Hana. The Road to Hana has many beautiful sights along the way. We were happy to have such a well stocked kitchen to cook in. We did celebrate Thanksgiving at the Royal Ocean Terrace @ Kaanapali Beach Hotel. Very good! Also went to dinner at Pizza Madness in Kihei and FuLin in Lahaina. We enjoyed the view from the lanai sighting many turtles, dolphins and whales. We were celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary while here. Mahalo and Aloha, Patrick & Linda, Gaffney South Carolina
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11/10/11 to 11/17/11 Stay: Guest Book Comments
Guest: Chris and Cindy
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Date of Stay: 11/10/11
Review Submitted: 01/01/12
We could not have had a more perfect vacation. We have been around most of the island and can honestly say there isn’t any other place we would have rather stayed. The condo was perfect in every way and we felt like we were home. From waking up in the morning to a full moon, to watching the turtles on the wall, to watching beautiful sunsets & lounging in the lounge chairs just looking at all the stars in the sky. From morning to night everything was perfect and relaxing. Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality and helping us totally relax. Chris and Cindy
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11/06/11 to 11/10/11 Stay: Guest Book Comments
Guest: Sam and Jodi
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Date of Stay: 11/06/11
Review Submitted: 01/01/12
Thanks Ray and Connie for a wonderful condo. We had to start our vacation out in a different unit as you did not have availability for the whole week. Thanks for setting us up with Kim to rent the other unit the first 3 days we were here. We were really busy on this trip. We did several tours but the one that really stood out was the “Hike Maui” tour. They took us to a private property for a whole day of hiking, swimming, and waterfalls. Guide was very knowledgeable. Very very nice dinner at Dukes which is 5 minutes away. Food was great. Atmosphere and vies were excellent!! We did a day of snorkeling up at Black Rock. Park in the free parking for beach access at the Sheraton which is at Kaanapali Beach Resorts. Great snorkeling and plenty of fish by Black Rock. You can even rent a little beach bungalow for $45.00 for the day. Really enjoyed burgers at Kook Kats Lahaina on Front St. Lots of great shops along Front St. We are sad to leave and really appreciate your place Ray!!! Thanks for wonderful vacation! Also – got to snorkel with a few sea turtles off the sea wall right behind your unit. Sam and Jodi, Simi Valley, CA
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10/12/11 to 10/19/11 Stay: 10/27/11 Email
Guest: Norm and Priscilla
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Date of Stay: 10/12/11
Review Submitted: 01/01/12
We had a real nice time at Sunset Central. We did rent a 2009 Toyota from Aloha Maui Vans. They were fast picking us up at the airport, the car ran fine and the price was better than any other car rental. We stopped at Safeway on the way to the condo and bought some things for dinner. The outside grills are all so handy and never crowded. We like to cook and eat at home so that is what we did most of the time. The stores in the area make for a great walk each morning. How can you beat eating dinner outside and watching the sunset. Your condo is exactly as stated and pictured. We loved going in the ocean on the boogie boards and enjoying the waves. Thanks for a great time. Norm and Priscilla
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09/29/11 to 10/11/11 Stay: Guest Book Comments
Guest: Betty and David, Seattle, WA
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Date of Stay: 09/29/11
Review Submitted: 01/01/12
Aloha Ray and Connie, Could not ask for anything. The view… The condo was fabulous. Lots of room just like home everything we needed for our stay PARADISE. Lot of turtles almost got run over while snorkeling by (2) Green Turtles. We were sorry that the whole beach moved North. Wanted to go boogie boarding but the large board was broken so for the next guest we went and bought a brand new boards (still in wrapper) Enjoy our gift to the next guest. Went out to see the blow hole & found Lorraine’s Shaved Ice. Made it thru the 1 lane Rd. to get there. Very friendly people. Lorraine & Guy showed us their wonderful property. She has some gorgeous Quilt bed spreads. Had to buy one, truly Hawaiian made worth the price compared to store bought $$$ in town. We have the most relaxing time here. We cannot begin to tell how perfect it is at Sunset Central. Going out to get some more pictures of everything and there is never enough time. Betty and I were so relaxed all we can say is Swaying Palms and Turquoise Waters providing an Exciting Getaway to Paradise! Mahalo Ray and Connie, Aloha til next year Betty and David, Seattle, WA
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