Corner Ground Unit ***Oceanfront*** 2bd/2bt - #1 Location

Great location. Loved being next to ocean and pool on this ground floor unit. Kitchen was amazingly equipped. Lots of spices, everything needed to cook meals if you choose to stay in. Lots of beach chairs etc. Jim was easy to work with.

Kaanapali Shores is a beautiful property and this unit is probably the best in the complex. Being lulled to sleep by the waves every night is the best feeling ever. The unit is nice–although a little dated. It was perfect for our family of four adults and two teenagers. Beds were comfortable, kitchen was functional, washer and dryer came in so handy, and you certainly can't beat the oceanfront location. That being said, there was always a crowd outside. 6 a.m.– families with little kids running around screaming. 2 a.m.– people partying outside like rockstars. And, forget about sunset ... we tried every night to sit out on the lanai, but swarms of people come out to watch the sun sink into the horizon (no, I don't blame them) and crowd along the walkway to take photos and STAND right in front of you, blocking the view. If you don't mind the crowds (or it's not the height of the summer season) I would highly recommend this location. Maui itself has changed a lot, though. There are crowds and traffic EVERYWHERE. It took us over an hour of crawling in bumper to bumper traffic on the highway to get to our snorkel boat out to Molokini (which I would totally skip–the snorkeling right off the condo is SO much better ... and FREE!). It took my husband and son over six hours to finish a round of golf (they teed off at 7 a.m.). I don't know about you, but living in L.A., I go on vacation to skip the crowds and traffic. Anyway, if you're dead-set on Maui, this is a nice place to be. If you're looking for more of a "get away from it all" vacation, try the Big Island or Kauai.

Perfect location for all activities. We loved being next to the pool and steps away from the beach. Close to snorkeling, blowhole and boating excursions. There is a shopping center across the street with lots of food options. Nice and clean.

This unit is very clean and the perfect location to the pool and walkway at this resort. Very relaxing and has everything you need. The resort does fun things by the pool on certain nights and had live music out by the pool almost every night. It was awesome and gives you the feel of Hawaii. We would definitely stay here again!

What an amazing location. This has to be the best unit within the Ashton Kanapali Shores or any other resorts for that matter. We were two families with 3 small kids (2 and under) and hence worked out great. The kids had ample space right outside the unit to play in the grass, with the birds and we did not have to plan ahead to be near water as we were right there. The two trees outside give a nice gateway view and it was a common spot for people to take pictures so it felt we were right at a viewpoint location! :) There is a combination of rocky shores and a small sand beach, but it was also a pretty good location to snorkel. The unit also comes with most kitchen amenities you'll ever need along with kids toys and water gears that came in handy for self snorkelling. Finally, the owners made it a very seamless experience before we arrived and we never had any issues to have to contact them during our stay.

Would definitely stay again if we come back. Highly recommend for folks with kids as well as for a more relaxed experience.