Vacation Rentals by Owner

Wonderful in every way.

Guest: Jackie (Vallejo,California)
Date of Stay: 10/19/11 Review Submitted: 12/06/11

We stayed in this condo for two weeks in October. We cannot say enough good things about this unit...it is beautiful! Also, the owner, Neal, is absolutely the best, always prompt in returning calls or e-mails and very courteous. Do not hesitate to go and enjoy Maui and this condo.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great place to stay!

Guest: Colorado (Colorado)
Date of Stay: 03/10/11 Review Submitted: 03/28/11

The owner was really great to work with and the condo was perfect for a family with a young child. Everything was clean and nice and the views were great from the lanai. You have a partial ocean view but it is actually a great view (and it does overlook a maintenance area but that is well hidden with trees). We thought the Whaler had the best stretch of beach and ocean, you can play in the ocean as opposed to some of the other hotels whose properties front beaches with a lot of coral and rocks. The lobby and Koi pond on the property are beautiful. The pool was nice. Being steps from the Whaler's Village (food, shopping, etc) was also ideal. We would stay here again!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, tourists without a car.

Whalers

Guest: Maui girl (WI)
Date of Stay: 02/21/11 Review Submitted: 03/08/11

This was the first time we stayed in a Condo. It was Great. If we ever return to Maui this will be the place to stay. The unit was clean and maintained. Having the grills on property was great for cooking out. You had great views from this corner unit, and we were only steps from the ocean. The owner answered my questions in a timely fashion. This was a good experience with the owner and with Homeaway.com.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great for romantic getaway

Guest: Kristie (Woodland Hills, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/17/10 Review Submitted: 07/09/11

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this condo in October 2010. Neal was great to work with and since it was our honeymoon trip, he added a couple of special discounts and ameneties. The overall location was perfect and we loved having views of the ocean and mountains behind us. Loved being next to Whaler's Village as we walked there everyday. There's a great convenience store within walking distance and a shuttle in front of Whaler's Village that takes you to Lahaina and other nearby locations. We also took advantage of the wonderful kitchen when we decided to cook a couple of nights. Overall, we loved it, the condo is reasonably priced and well-kept. We look forward to future stays here! Thank you, Neal, and my apologies for the delayed review! :) -The Silvers

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Beautiful Maui Condo

Guest: CB (San Jose, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/13/10 Review Submitted: 10/19/10

We are very familiar with this property because we have stayed here five times in the past. This is by far the nicest condo we have stayed in. The condo is tastefully furnished, the kitchen is well stocked and recently remodeled, and the view is spectacular. You feel like you are sitting in a tree house! The bed and sofa bed were very comfortable. This condo can easily handle four adults because there is plenty of room. The bathrooms are large and it was especially nice having a washer/dryer in the condo, which is not always the case. The owners were very helpful and accommodating. They were easy to contact and the contract was very thorough. The grounds of the property have recently been updated and the pool remodeled. Everything is in pristine condition. Our one concern is that for a facility of this size, it could use more barbeques as waiting is a common occurance. If you don't get down there early, you often have to wait for one to open up. Even that wasn't so bad because you would strike up conversations with other tenants. The complex is right next door to Whaler's Village, which has plenty of shopping and restaurants. You can't beat the location. I would definitely recommend this condo. You will not be disappointed.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great stay!

Guest: Toes up (Midwest)
Date of Stay: 07/12/10 Review Submitted: 08/12/10

We stayed in this Condo July 2010. If you are apprehensive about renting a condo from someone you do not know, we would like you to feel confident renting from this gentleman. He was friendly and made it very easy from beginning to end. He responded to every email before and after our trip in a timely fashion. This unit has everything you need including an automatic ice dispenser. We loved the washer and dryer as we packed very lightly. I think we had one of the best views available. The wrapped lanai really allowed us to enjoy the sunrise, sunset, oceanview, mountainview and nightly rainbow. It is shaded so you can enjoy it anytime of the day. We slept so well in the King size bed and loved this seperate bedroom and bath area. Our two girls said the Queen sofa sleeper was very comfortable in the living area and were pleased that they had their own bathroom. We love to snorkel and this can be done right on the beach, steps away from your condo,which is amazing. There are other spots just minutes away you can drive to. Rent your equipment from Snorkel Bob's downtown for $9.00/week a person. Yes, only $9.00, instead of on the beach for alot more. The pool at the Whaler is cozy and many families hang out there. We spent just as much time poolside as we did in the ocean. You can snorkel, swim, parasail and jet ski right outside the condo. The exericise room had everything you need. We will definately return to this unit, if we are lucky enough to vacation on Maui again. Our deposit was returned to us within a month of our return. Hope you are able to enjoy this beautiful spot on Kaanapali beach.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great location, building, and unit

Guest: Andy (Arlington, VA)
Date of Stay: 07/01/10 Review Submitted: 07/26/10

We stayed in this unit for a week around July 4, 2010, and had a great time. The Whaler is perfectly located and has received nice updates from our previous visit earlier this decade. The unit has been well taken care of and nicely appointed. Great lanai (balcony), kitchen and bathrooms, and views. You feel surprisingly close to the ocean, even being in the back, and you get more windows and a larger balcony than other units. Enjoy!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Excellent

Guest: G&ND (Sharpsburg, GA)
Date of Stay: 03/12/10 Review Submitted: 04/14/10

Exceeded our expectations. You can't ask for much more. The price was reasonable for the location. The condo was clean and looked as good as it does in the pictures. The location is great. The bed was comfortable. The owner was always prompt and easy to work with.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/03/10 Review Submitted: 03/03/10

A cozy, comfy place situated in a great location on the island. Close to everything, great for families, great staff, and a clean environment. Owners were wonderful, always paid attention to our needs. Would definitely stay here again.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/08/09 Review Submitted: 07/08/09

Just returned from a five-day stay at this unit. Everything was as shown in the photos (not always the case). The Whaler is in the perfect location. We enjoyed the wrap-around lanai and comfy beds. The grandchildren claimed the sofabed was the best ever and had a great time in the oceanfront pool.

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Guest: Jamie Hohnstein (Troutdale, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 05/20/09 Review Submitted: 05/20/09

Stayed in this beautiful condo for two lovely weeks. Great decor with nice personal touches. Very well equipped with everything one would need and some. The views are amazing! The lanai is HUGE! Great area with the Whaler's Village just steps away. The bbq's down by the pool are nice and handy to cook on and visit with other vacationers! Lovely place and will HIGHLY recommend to everyone! Thank you!

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Guest: Joan Veit
Date of Stay: 05/14/09 Review Submitted: 05/14/09

Been searching for quite a while for a condo to take our 2 children to for their graduation present. This unit responded to our first inquiry. When we were ready to book it for 6 days we were told no, sorry our time is too short, they want to rent for the MONTH. Poor management. Poor judgement. Don't go here.

Owner response:I have never done business with this individual. Anonymous made the inquiry on 5/14 and we responded the same day. If you would like to know the circumstances which led to our decision to decline anonymous's offer of six nights in the high season of March 2010, please feel free to contact me anytime.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/09 Review Submitted: 04/14/09

The accommodations were excellent and well equipped. The rainbow came over the mountain every day (as promised). The location is superb. You can walk to The Whaler Villages and all along the beach by just walking out the back door. Pool and spa right there. Everything was as promised. Thank you!!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/08 Review Submitted: 08/20/08

Just returned from 9 nights/10 days in beautiful Maui. This condo was perfect for our family of three. Our 6 year old son enjoyed the beachfront location and the pool. The condo was beautifully decorated and maintained. The towels were amazing - much better than any luxury resort/hotel! Location of condo was fantastic - right next to Whalers Village, short walk to Black Rock, right on the Ka'anapali Beach Walk! Thank you Neal for a fantastic home away from home! We really enjoyed our stay!

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Guest: Brandon Burningham_HAC93337 (Salt Lake City, UT)
Date of Stay: 07/01/07 Review Submitted: 07/02/07

We recently came to Maui to get married and stayed in this unit for a week. The condo is beautiful, the kitchen is will stocked and there is a lot of storage space. We felt right at home. The rap around lanai gives you an amazing view of the ocean and mountain behind the whaler. There was a rainbow on the mounatin every day we were there which we could see right from the lanai. The parking is easy, there is shopping and restaurants right next door, and snorkeling right down the beach at Black Rock Cove. There is no need to travel far with everything you need so close. We plan on returning to Maui in the future and would not stay anywhere else. Thanks Neal!

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Guest: Shawn Lawrence_HAC92093 (Fairfield, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/01/07 Review Submitted: 06/25/07

Tastefully, and comfortably appointed. Kitchen appliances and utensils in fine working order. Plenty of the right things on hand. Great bathroom towels (better than five star). Two bathrooms sure come in handy, and you can use both at the same time without a drop in pressure or water temperature. Central location next restaurants and shopping.

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