Location, Location, Vacation! Amazing View of Maalaea Bay!!
- Condo89 m²
- Sleeps: 4
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Min Stay: 7–14 nights
Condo near a Sandy Beach, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 2-4)
Bedrooms
Property Manager
Sue and Mort Mortenson
- Languages:
- english
About Sue and Mort Mortenson
Aloha. We are Mort and Sue, retired teachers who live near Chicago. Although we aren't able to come to Maui as often as we would like, every trip is filled with as much excitement as the cruise that introduced us to this marvelous island. Whenever we come to Mort's Port, we spend at least 50% of our time working to improve our home-away-from-home. We strive to make our unit feel as comfortable and look as appealing (in an island kind of way) as we possibly can.
Sue and Mort Mortenson purchased this Condo in 1994
Why Sue and Mort Mortenson chose Maalaea
Kanai A Nalu is a beautiful, centrally located condominium on Maalaea Bay. The street is relatively quiet, unlike many vacation rentals in nearby towns that have constant traffic whizzing by. We like the building being all-concrete construction and well situated near the ocean. It's also nice to be so close to the harbor, restaurants, and shops. In the winter months, we have a great vantage point for seeing whales frolicking in the bay. Turtles can be seen year-round.
What makes this Condo unique
Ours is one of the 16 oceanview units that face straight out to the water, 12 of us above ground level. That means that we have a fantastic view of the ocean, both from inside the unit and out on the lanai. Since the straight-out facing units have more lanai space than those on an angle, we are able to provide a spacious table that can accommodate every guest with nobody having their back to the ocean. Sitting on the lanai and gazing across the courtyard to the beautiful bay is close to being addictive.
Amenities
Featured
- No Smoking
- Washer & Dryer
- Satellite or Cable
- TV
- Children Welcome
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Parking
- Swimming pool
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 2
Safety features
- Smoke detectorIn entry hallway.
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisherTwo: one under kitchen sink, the other in the hall closet.
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- Near The OceanCondo unit is 120 feet from the shoreline of Maalaea Bay--swimming beach nearby.
- Mountain ViewWindows in the kitchen and guest bedroom have a view of the West Maui Mountains.
- Ocean ViewThis unit faces straight out to the ocean with nothing but the pool and palm trees in between. Since we have these "obstructions," we are technically not oceanfront.
- OceanfrontThe building itself is oceanfront, and our unit has an expansive view of the ocean. The shoreline is just 120 feet away.
- Water ViewThe water is Maalaea Bay.
General
- TelephonePortable phone gets reception anywhere in the unit and in most locations in the courtyard.
- Air ConditioningLarge unit (not central air) capable of cooling the whole place if bedroom doors are left open. Rarely needed. Box floor fans can assist the 4 ceiling fans if necessary for moving air around.
- Linens ProvidedOne or two extra sets of sheets for each bed are provided. Stored in the bedroom closets.
- Washing MachineLarge capacity GE new in 2016 (detergent and dryer strips provided).
- Clothes DryerLarge capacity GE new in 2016.
- ParkingUsually easy to find a spot near the closest elevator. One car per unit allowed in parking lot. A 2nd car would need to be parked along the street.
- InternetService provider is Spectrum.
- Towels ProvidedAmple replacement towel sets for each bathroom. Min. of five beach towels provided for guest use.
- Safe
- Wireless InternetWiFi is free, fast and secure (network ID and password will be sent to you).
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Elevator2 in building, one 2 doors away
- Living RoomCasual, island style. Two ridiculously comfortable upholstered recliners facing the TV--and, in the case of one, also the ocean.
Kitchen
- DishwasherMaytag, not very noisy.
- RefrigeratorBlue ice in the freezer for use in insulated bags or cooler.
- StoveSmooth-top range.
- OvenHas glass window in the door.
- MicrowaveTop-rated GE.
- Grill
- Coffee MakerIt loves to brew Kona coffee
- ToasterHandles bagels well.
- Blender
- Coffee Grinder
- Pantry ItemsTea, coffee, seasonings and other staples.
- Dishes & UtensilsWhite Corelle dishes, Corningware and Pyrex in ample quantity.
- KitchenCountertops, sink/faucet, appliances all relatively new. solid maple cabinets were installed in 2016.
- Kettle
Dining
- Dining Area
- DiningTable may not be suitable for younger children who could pull it over (plate glass on center base). Stable enough for 4 adults dining or playing games.
Entertainment
- TelevisionTwo HD flatscreen TV's (new 55" in living area, and 42" in MBR).
- Satellite / CableCable for each TV (includes visitor's channel with information about activities, sightseeing, restaurants).
- StereoMini-stereo set up on an étagère shelf. Can use for radio or CD's.
- DVD PlayerTwo (the newest one Blu-Ray).--one in the living area and the other in the MBR.
- BooksTwo shelves of books. Guests are welcome to borrow or even take home a book that hasn't been finished.
- GamesSeveral board games and decks of cards.
- Music Library16 CD's, mostly Hawaiian music.
- ToysA few items for fun at the beach.
- Video Library15 DVD titles, mostly older PG-13 comedies
Outside
- Lawn / GardenNicely manicured grass and many tropical flowers. Orchids growing in coconut husks affixed to some of the palm trees.
- BalconySee Lanai (a Hawaiian term for a balcony with a ceiling).
- beach chairs
- Beach Towels
- Deck / PatioThe condo association provides 2 poolside tables and 10 chairs if you want to eat closer to the ocean than our lanai table.
- Outdoor Furniture
- Water Sports GearCheck to see what we provide before you rent or buy any beach gear. Boogie boards, snorkles, masks, fins, etc., in guest closet. Owners not responsible for any mishaps that may occur using these.
Pool / Spa
- Private PoolHeated in cool weather. Has small waterfall on one side. Combo for gate lock provided in condo guidelines sent to renters.
Notes
- We also provide hand-painted wine glasses for special occasions, bamboo cutting boards, wooden block with Farberware knives, BBQ tools, coolers, insulated grocery totes, binoculars and spotting scope for viewing whales from the lanai, a mostly-fiction lending library, and Maui guide books. There is an in-unit safe to securely store electronic devices and valuables..
House Rules
Check-in: 2:00 p.m.
Check-out: 10:00 a.m.
No parties/events
No smoking
There are 2 areas near the parking lot for smokers
No pets
Children allowed
Inquire about suitability of unit for kids under 5
Minimum age of primary renter:25
Max guests:4 (sleeps up to 4 adults)
No candles are allowed inside the unit or on the lanai (where low lumen overhead lighting is provided).
Renters should not order pay-per-view TV movies/ programs or make international calls on the phone in the unit (Canada is the one exception).
Renters who choose to use the snorkeling equipment or boogie boards in the unit will be doing so at their own risk.
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
60 Reviews
A lovely place
Everything as advertised. Very clean, great communications with owners/ managers. Nice warm weather, mild breezes. Didn’t get to sit out on lawn facing ocean as the grounds are being restored.
We appreciate the 5-star review despite the fact that this guest did not have the pleasure of lounging in the courtyard. That is now an option again, and the view of the ocean is as fabulous as always--but due to recent adverse weather, direct access to our beach is not possible. It's a 5 min. walk (sidewalk and short path through a park) to get to a larger sand beach to our east. During our current end-of-year visit to Maui, we have been pleased to see a turtle resting along our shoreline and whales cavorting in the bay. (The whales are most readily seen from a whale watch cruise.) Aloha from Sue and Mort
Awesome view!
This property is amazing. The view is spectacular and the kitchen is so well stocked. The only supplies we bought were avocado oil and coffee. The oil we left for the next guests! There are lots of pots and pans. We cooked most of our meals in the kitchen. Costco was our go to for groceries and gas. We saved over 60 cents per gallon.
The pool and grassy area over looking the ocean are great. My favorite part of the week was sitting in a lounge chair in the grass reading and listening to the ocean!
The team that takes care of the building and grounds is incredible. Never stayed anywhere that did a better job!
We were there the weekend that Maui had a heat wave. Be aware that the air conditioner struggles to keep it cool when temperatures are high.
Other than heat we were so thrilled with this place and hope to return in a year to see whales.
We are pleased to read about our guests enjoying the lounge chairs in the courtyard as well as some of the amenities inside the unit. We agree that exceptionally high heat can challenge our A/C, but we have a high capacity unit which will put a dent in the discomfort. Not as much as central air would, but certainly a whole lot better than being without A/C altogether. Fortunately, it is rarely needed, so most of the time the windows can be left open at night for the refreshing breeze and the music of the ocean. We hope that Ruth and her fellow guests will be able to have an A/C-less stay when they return. Mahalo from Mort and Sue
Excellent Place to Stay in Maui
Everything was perfect. It was our first time in Hawaii and Maui and our stay here turned out to be our best decision.
I think the location was superb. Central to a lot of attractions in Maui. Road to Hana, Plantation, Zip lining, Helicopter tours, Sunrise, Snorkeling etc....all within 25 mins drive. Also, another positive, this is away from the hustle-bustle of the west maui. Some people may prefer to stay in West maui which is filled with modern resorts and lots of busy and fancy restaurants. This was much more quiet and peaceful location. Paia is 25 mins -- whole foods and costco etc.
Beautiful views from the condo. Everything was well maintained and where it's supposed to be. Sue and Mort are great. They sent a lot of helpful documentation beforehand.
One slight negative: The internet was very spotty...going in and out. I am pretty sure it was not because of the issue in the Unit (more likely the cable company). Honestly this is not a major issue since the idea of a having good vacation time is to disconnect.
While not everything that vacationers might want to do on the island is 25 min. or less from our condo, we do appreciate the point that this guest was making. You will be centrally located on the island if you stay at Mort's Port, which means that driving times can be considerably less than from some of the more populated locales. Problems with the WiFi? Simple answer is to call Mort. Even from IL, he is usually able to give tips by phone for better connection in the rare situation of slow or intermittent reception. We want all who stay at Mort's Port to decide it's an "excellent place," as did this reviewer.
Juste parfait!
Nous avons adoré le condo, qui est très bien situé, propre et bien équipé. L’endroit est calme, la piscine et le terrain est au petits soins avec le personnel d’entretien. Je le recommande fortement.
This review was written in French. If it hasn't been translated into English by VRBO, here's my response to Annie: Merci beaucoups!! My limited recollection of French from decades ago tells me that her review is nothing but positive. Suzanne
Stunning View!
We really enjoyed our stay. We would highly recommend Mort’s Port to anyone looking for a great place to stay in Maui!
It is very clean, well equipped, and quiet.
Check it out!
We're pleased that this couple enjoyed their stay at Mort's Port, and we hope others will take their advice and check us out. Aloha from Mort and Sue
Well equipped, accurate info/photos in description, great location for us!
Just finished up our stay at Mort's Port. We really liked the central location, and that it's not in a busy area like Kihei or Lahaina. There is a lengthy beach for morning walks heading east from the property, or just sit with your toes in the sand. I followed a large green sea turtle around while snorkeling right in front of the property! While we don't eat out a lot, there are a few restaurants within walking distance which we took advantage of a couple of times. But when cooking in, we appreciated the well equipped kitchen, and the grill area overlooking the ocean is fantastic! Sue and Mort take care of their place and want to be sure that those who stay here enjoy their visit. Thanks for sharing your place with us, when our plans call for a return to Maui, I hope it will be available for us to stay.
Bernie
We also appreciate everything about the location of our condo that this reviewer has highlighted. Maalaea certainly has a quiet charm about it, so far avoiding the noise and bustle that characterize towns to the east and west. By stocking our kitchen with small and large appliances, utensils, plates, pans, etc., similar to what we enjoy at home, we have also managed to please most of our guests who occasionally prepare their own meals. And that new outdoor gas grill is as efficient as it is beautiful. We want all of our renters to consider Mort's Port to be their home away from home
Mahalo from Mort and Sue
Location
Many people enjoy taking a daily stroll along the shoreline of Maalaea Bay. The sandy beach begins about 200 yards from our building and extends east all the way to Kihei (approx. 4 miles). Most of the time Maalaea Bay is calm enough for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and boogie- or paddle--boarding.