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Whale Watch Special ~*~ Ocean View Studio

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A hotel with a pool, a beach, and a view of the ocean.
A balcony with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.
A balcony with a dining table and chairs, a sofa, and a view of a landscape with mountains.
A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and a framed picture on the wall.
Pool

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Whalers Village
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Heated Pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Lahaina, HI
  • Place, Whalers Village
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaanapali Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaanapali Kai Course at Kaanapali Golf Resort
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kahului, HI (OGG)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Whale Watch Special ~*~ Ocean View Studio

The Whaler is an ocean front resort located next to Whalers Village. This gorgeous studio located on the 8th floor in Tower I, has views of the West Maui Mountains to your left and Ka'anapali Beach to your right. This unit has a newly remodeled kitchen and bathroom, new wood flooring, flat screen TV, free WiFi. Come see why this condo has become a popular guest favorite! Nightly rates include tax.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please checkout at the front desk and return keys to them
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 2040408002112, TA-098-923-7248-01, GE-098-923-7248-01
Property # 889997
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Kaanapali

Located in Kaanapali, this condo is on the beach. Shoppers can check out Whalers Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Kaanapali Beach and Black Rock. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Lahaina Civic Center Tennis, or consider a night out at The Plantation House Restaurant. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Lahaina, HI

What's nearby

  • Whalers Village - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kaanapali Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kaanapali Kai Course at Kaanapali Golf Resort - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kaanapali Golf Courses - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Drums of the Pacific Lū‘au - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • West Maui Airport (JHM) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monkeypod Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Island Vintage Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Leilani's on the Beach - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hula Grill Kaanapali - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Maui Brewing Company Ka‘anapali - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Summer Special ~*~ Ocean View Studio have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Whale Watch Special ~*~ Ocean View Studio?

As of Jul 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whale Watch Special ~*~ Ocean View Studio on Jul 27, 2026 start from $428, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Summer Special ~*~ Ocean View Studio pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Summer Special ~*~ Ocean View Studio?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summer Special ~*~ Ocean View Studio?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Summer Special ~*~ Ocean View Studio located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kaanapali condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Kaanapali Beach and Whalers Village. May's Beach and Kaanapali Golf Courses are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trisha O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love the The Whaler and plan to stay again next year.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 11, 2026
Aloha Trisha, Mahalo for your kind review! We are thrilled to hear that you love The Whaler and had another wonderful stay with us. There is no greater compliment than knowing our guests are already planning their next visit. We truly appreciate your loyalty and are honored to be a part of your Maui memories. We look forward to welcoming you back next year for another relaxing stay on beautiful Kaanapali Beach. Until then, we wish you all the best and thank you again for choosing The Whaler. Keith & The Whaler Realty Vacation Rentals Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect views right near Lahaina. Loved the pool and beach, and the beach chairs that the vrbo came with. Used them every night to watch the sunset on the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 20, 2025
We appreciate your comments and are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us! It was a pleasure having you as our guests and we look forward to your next visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous stay at The Whaler 813! The sunset views from the balcony were beautiful. The unit was clean and well-stocked. The host replied promptly when we had a few questions. Overall, very happy with our Maui vacation and would totally book again!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 28, 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fabulous stay. The sunsets from the lanai really are something special, and we’re so glad you were able to enjoy them. It’s also great to hear the unit met your expectations in terms of cleanliness and amenities, and that our team was able to assist you promptly. We truly appreciate your kind words and would love to welcome you back for another Maui getaway anytime! Mahalo, Keith and The Whaler Realty Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ocean view
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 19, 2025
Mahalo for staying with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice studio with great views

Well maintained property with awesome views of both ocean and mountains. Thanks for the great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 26, 2023
Mahalo Jennifer for staying with us. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dennise l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family vacation

We loved everything about this resort it was quiet in the evenings the pool right at the front of the hotel was fabulous. The grounds were very well-maintained. The front desk staff were so nice. We will definitely be staying here again. We also love the free complementary breakfast coffee every morning at 6 AM down in the lobby.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 23, 2023
Mahalo Dennise. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at The Whaler #813 as well as your vacation on Maui, one of the best islands in the world. We would be very happy to host you again, anytime. Thank you for having chosen our property and aloha!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely beautiful

What a perfect place to stay. the unit was beautiful and the view incredible. Extremely convenient to the beach. I have nothing but good to say about this place. So glad we came!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 12, 2021
Mahalo Patti and thank you for staying with us. Loved to hear that you had a wonderful time at The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach. Please come back anytime and stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ingmar F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time to visit

Very well maintained by friendly staff. Good snorkeling off Kaanapali, better snorkeling at Napili and Kapalua- but it was all very relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 21, 2024
Mahalo, Forster. We appreciate your comments and are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us! It was a pleasure having you as our guests and we look forward to your next visit. Aloha.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice studio

Great view from the Whaler
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maui 2024

The property was amazing. Close to the beach and restaurants. Staff was so friendly and helpful. Definitely would stay again and plan to. Aloha and A HoiHou.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 23, 2024
Thank you Wayne for your positive review. We're glad that you enjoyed your stay at The Whaler #813, guest's love this unit. We look forward to hosting you again soon! Aloha.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maui 2025

We stayed in condo 813. We also stayed in the same one last year. Just like last year it did not disappoint. Perfect location for seeing whales and being on the beach. The process from booking to leaving was amazing and simple. I cant wait to come back. Defintly would recommend this place to anyone. The condo was amazing. Aloha. again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 10, 2025
Wayne, Mahalo for taking the time to leave your kind review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us once again. We look forward to hosting you again anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

Cathy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whaler 813

This was a great u it in a great location. It definitely needs more cooking supplies. Bowls, Tupperware or something!! Also we stayed for 12 days and it didn’t come with any cleaning so we had to wash our own towels etc.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to stay

Beautiful property, beautiful view, everything is at your doorstep from the beach to food to shopping. definitely our favorite place to visit
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Robert S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Beware!!! Not worth the money

Upon checking in we examined the room. We found the bathroom filthy with a large amount of hair on the floor. The shower handle was falling off. The toilet was dirty and ran constantly. The old carpet was soiled and ugly. The owner needs to spend some money and install laminate flooring. The bed skirt was old and torn. The linens were dirty and needed to be replaced. This was unit #813 not managed by Aston. Dont waste your time renting other units not managed by Aston. Beware and check before you sign up
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

February 2022 stay at Whaler

Excellent location and customer service. Within a short walking distance to Whalers Village shopping area that has wide range of shopping and eating areas.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brittany M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Love the Whaler property but very disappointed in room 813

My fiancé and I have stayed numerous times at the Whaler in Kaanapali, we love the property but we were disappointed in the state of this room 813. For the price you are paying per night I would expect the small details to be better attended to. The bathroom had a damp/musty smell. The shower could have been cleaned more thoroughly. It took a minute or more for hot water to come through the taps, my father in law had to have a cold shower at one point. The toilet would constantly run after flushing unless you jiggled the handle a bunch. The AC was not working properly and barely cooled the room when set to the lowest temperature possible (65F). One of the king sized sleeping pillows had a regular sized pillow case that did not fully cover the pillow (which is gross when they have multiple guests sleeping on these). The main door did not close fully (to lock it) until forcefully pulled shut. They supplied a coffee maker but no coffee filters. Carpet is outdated and pretty gross. Mostly little things but still disappointed for the price you are paying! Recommended the Whaler 100% but I suggest finding a different room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little place in paradise

Couldn't be happier with our stay at The Whaler! Everything was as described and we can't wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful condo in great location

View is great. Right next to Whalers Village with lots of shops and food.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A WINNER

I’ve stayed at the whaler a lot. This property is just like all the others I’ve enjoyed and it’s about 20 % less than the whaler direct.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don V.

Lovely unit, nicely furnished, GREAT view!

Very nice unit and nicely furnished. Great view from the lanai. I would def stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 31, 2020
Aloha Don, Thank you very much for your positive review. We're glad you enjoyed your stay with us at The Whaler #813 , it’s one of our more popular units. We look forward to hosting you again in the near future! Whaler Vacation Rental Program
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Maui fun

What a great company and what a great place to stay. Our unit was not ready when we arrived and they immediately upgraded us to an apartment that was ready. Super accommodations overlooking the ocean. Jessica was great to deal with. Give them five stars and we will definitely return. Restaurants and entertainment within a rock throw.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Colin L.

Most relaxing

Been many times and never disappoints.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene L.

Loved location.

Enjoyed our stay on this beautiful property. Great location and convenient to restaurants and shopping. Well maintained and would definitively stay there again. Thanks Darlene and Joe
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 31, 2020
Aloha Darlene and Joe. We appreciate you taking the time to leave your feedback regarding our condo #813 at The Whaler. Please come back and stay with us again, we would love to host you anytime! Take care and mahalo for now. Whaler Vacation Rental Program
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

Amazing view and comfortable living space

Condo is just as described and photos are accurate. Great space and within walking distance to shopping, great restaurants and of course close beach access. The beach is very swimable and gets lots of sun. Modern ammenities were appeciated, such as the beach towel service and friendly hotel staff. Would definitely recommended this unit to anyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 31, 2020
Aloha Brian, Sorry for the delay in responding back to your review of our condo #813 at The Whaler, but happy to hear you had a wonderful experience. We sure appreciate you taking the time to leave us your feedback, and would welcome you back here anytime! Mahalo. Whaler Vacation Rental Program

About the host

Hosted by Whaler Realty, LLC

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The Whaler Vacation Rental Program is family owned and operated serving West Maui for over 50 years. We have established lasting relationships with Whaler guests and owners allowing us to offer the finest units at rates well below our competitors. We inspect all units ourselves to ensure they are well maintained and many of our guests return year-after-year satisfied with the level of service we provide. And we are easily reached during your stay via text messaging.

Why they chose this property

The Whaler is a well-known property on Kaanapali Beach being one of only two full condominium properties on Kaanapali. Anyone who comes to Maui knows of The Whaler's reputation as being a very comfortable relaxing place being able to offer you the home away from home feeling. The Whaler is just steps away from Whalers Village Shopping Center with wonderful dining and shopping. When you stay here you are able to say that once you leave your room you are just steps away from putting your toes in the sand.

What makes this property unique

When you book a unit with our office you are booking a specific unit so it gives you the ability to know the look and feel of the unit you will be spending your vacation in. Recognized for best customer service possible, as our guests experience is most important to us.

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