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The Whaler 518 – Remodeled Ocean View Studio on Kāʻanapali Beach

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A spacious living area with a large glass door leading to a pool and garden view.
A resort pool area with multiple lounge chairs and umbrellas, a large central pool, and a view of the ocean.
A hotel with a large building, a well-maintained lawn, a swimming pool, and a view of the ocean.
A sign for "The Whaler on Ka'anapali Beach" with a minimalist design, featuring a clean, neutral wall and a few small palm trees in the foreground.
A coastal resort with multiple high-rise buildings, a beach, and a golf course.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Kaanapali Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Other Space 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Kaanapali

Located on the beach, this condo is in Kannapali Beach Area, a neighbourhood in Kaanapali. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Lahaina, HI

What's nearby

  • Whalers Village - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kaanapali Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kaanapali Kai Course at Kaanapali Golf Resort - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kaanapali Golf Courses - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Drums of the Pacific Lū‘au - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Kapalua, HI (JHM-West Maui) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monkeypod Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Island Vintage Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hula Grill Kaanapali - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Leilani's on the Beach - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maui Brewing Company Ka‘anapali - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Whaler 518 – Remodeled Ocean View Studio on Kāʻanapali Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is The Whaler 518 – Remodeled Ocean View Studio on Kāʻanapali Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Whaler 518 – Remodeled Ocean View Studio on Kāʻanapali Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Whaler 518 – Remodeled Ocean View Studio on Kāʻanapali Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Whaler 518 – Remodeled Ocean View Studio on Kāʻanapali Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Whaler 518 – Remodeled Ocean View Studio on Kāʻanapali Beach located?

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at the Whaler. The room was nice and perfect for just my husband and I. We love the beach chairs and the short walk right down to the beach or the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 21 Oct, 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that you and your husband enjoyed your stay. It's wonderful to know the condo was a perfect fit for the two of you and that you enjoyed the beach chairs and convenient access to both the beach and pool. We appreciate you choosing to stay with us and hope to welcome you back to Maui for another relaxing getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good view, good location!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2026
Mahalo for your review! We're so glad you enjoyed the beautiful views and the great location. We appreciate you choosing to stay with us and hope to welcome you back for another Maui vacation soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! The studio was as described. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the great location and that the studio was exactly as described. It means a lot to us that you had such a positive experience and would choose to stay with us again. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back to Maui for another fantastic vacation. Mahalo! 🌺
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for an early morning fishing charter. Nice ocean view from balcony to view sunrise & sunset. Room was clean. I loved having a full kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul, 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear the condo was the perfect home base for your early morning fishing charter. There's nothing quite like enjoying both the sunrise and sunset from the lanai with those beautiful ocean views! We're also happy you found the condo clean and appreciated having a fully equipped kitchen to make your stay even more comfortable. Mahalo for choosing to stay with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Maui for another memorable vacation soon! 🌺
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay quite a bit. The only minor complaint was that the sliding doors were really, really hard to open/close and they're not set correctly so they left a gap which let air blow in at all times. The weather though was so nice it really wasn't a big deal. Otherwise, room was excellent for our needs and most importantly, there were no surprises. Everything, including price, was exactly has described.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept, 2026
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and found the condo to be a great fit for your needs. We truly appreciate you bringing the sliding doors to our attention and will have them inspected to ensure they’re operating properly. Most importantly, we’re glad everything was as described and that there were no surprises. We’d love to welcome you back again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The room was nice and clean and beautifully decorated. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb, 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re glad you enjoyed the cleanliness and decor of the room. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d be happy to welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice room. You can’t go wrong at the whaler. The shower leaked a little. Overall good experience
Stayed 11 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun, 2026
Thank you for your review and for choosing to stay with us! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the room and had a good overall experience at the Whaler. We also appreciate you bringing the shower leak to our attention, and we'll be sure to have it addressed. We hope to welcome you back for another great stay in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Great view very clean great bed
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This condo is well equipped and a beautiful space with plenty of storage, so easy to keep clean and uncluttered. The view is wonderful. We stayed 10 days and loved being there.we highly recommend this condo for a wonderful stay in Kaanapali
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr, 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We’re so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the condo’s beautiful design, ample storage, and relaxing atmosphere. It’s wonderful that the space helped you feel comfortable and at ease during your 10-day stay. We’re especially glad you loved the views and your time in Kaanapali. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another exceptional stay in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful place. Close to everything and the beaches were fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept, 2025
Thank you Chase so much for being a wonderful guest! We truly appreciated your communication, care for the unit, and overall positive presence. We loved to hear how you enjoyed this beautiful condo and the beaches near by. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we would be happy to welcome you back anytime. Warm aloha, The Epic Realty Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was excellent and even offered to bring over a flashlight if the power went out again while we were there!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb, 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so glad you had a great experience. We always want our guests to feel comfortable and supported, so it means a lot to hear that the extra care—like offering a flashlight during the outage made a difference. We truly appreciate you staying with us and would love to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location. Great view of the beach and ocean.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept, 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed the perfect location and those beautiful beach and ocean views. We’d love to host you again on your next visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful studio stay!

Great stay and studio was so nice. Would stay again.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan, 2025
Thank you so much Pamela for taking the time to give us this wonderful review. We do our best to provide all the home away from home feels for our guests and enhance their Maui vacation. It has been our utmost pleasure to host you this year, and look forward to hosting you in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was fantastic! Super clean and comfortable, had everything we needed, a short walk to the beach, and great location. Would return!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2025
It was truly a pleasure to have you as our guests for your Hawaiian vacation! We’re so happy to hear how much you enjoyed your stay and that you loved our newly renovated condo. We do our best to provide all the comforts of home, and it means a lot to know they made a difference during your visit. We are thrilled you got to enjoy this wonderful condo location with the short walk to the beach. We would be delighted to welcome you back anytime—hope to see you again soon in paradise!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I cannot say enough good things about this condo. The view was beautiful, the location was perfect right next door to Whaler’s village, and the condo was very clean and well stocked. We really enjoyed the beach walking path and it was perfect for evening strolls. We had great communication with the host and were able to get a later checkout which was perfect because we had a red-eye flight that night. The pineapple iced tea in the lobby and by the pool is delicious!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb, 2026
Mahalo for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear how much you enjoyed the beautiful views, convenient location next to Whaler’s Village, and the cleanliness and amenities of the condo. It’s great to know the beach walking path made for perfect evening strolls as well. We’re glad we could accommodate the later checkout for your red-eye flight and that our communication helped make your stay seamless. And yes — the pineapple iced tea is definitely a guest favorite! We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back to Maui again soon. A hui hou 🌺
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location with a great view. Short walk to Black Rock snorkelling area and excellent amenities in the pool and koi pond. Easy access to the beach and to markets and food court at Whalers Village. Very clean and good space for storage. Pull-out bed was as comfortable as one might expect it to be.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan, 2026
Mahalo for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the amazing location and great views, along with the easy walk to Black Rock for snorkeling. It’s great to know you appreciated the pool, koi pond, and the convenience of nearby beaches, markets, and dining at Whalers Village. We’re also glad the unit felt clean, well organized, and offered good storage space for your stay. Thank you for sharing your experience—we’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime for another Maui getaway.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Clean unit. Having the beach chairs available was a plus. Kitchen is well furnished with all small appliances like toaster and coffee maker, pots and pans. Having the laundry very close by was a big help. View is great off balcony. Very firm mattress on bed. Close to elevator makes it very convenient especially when carrying groceries and luggage.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We’re glad you enjoyed the cleanliness, well-equipped kitchen, and beautiful balcony views. It’s great to hear the beach chairs, nearby laundry, and elevator access added convenience to your stay. We appreciate your feedback and hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beach view was okay, but I thought the picture I saw when I rented showed that we could see some of Black Rock. The picture with this review is a more accurate picture. I could be confusing a different room when I was booking.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar, 2026
Thank you for your feedback! I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and will review the listing to ensure everything is represented as clearly as possible for future guests. We hope you enjoyed your stay overall and would be happy to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

Loved this property. Perfect location, the unit and the resort had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2024
It has been our utmost pleasure to host you this year, and look forward to hosting you in the future. We truly thank you so much for taking the time to give us this wonderful review. We do our best to provide all the home away from home feels for our guests and enhance their Maui vacation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location, great condo.

I can’t say anything bad as bout this place, simply amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2023
Aloha Robert, Thank you for taking the time to leave this wonderful review. Whaler 516 is a newly remodeled ocean view studio with brand new furnishings and upgraded cabinets, counter and sliding door. We have to agree with you, this condo is amazing! The views are nothing short of magical and this location is perfect for capturing Maui's spectacular sunsets. The central location of the Resort provides a lovely walk to the Whaler's Village for amazing dining and shopping experiences. Just steps away from famous Kaanapali Beach, Kaanapali Boardwalk and Black Rock you some of the best Maui beaches at your doorstep. We do our best to provide our guests with the Aloha Spirit and all the home away from home feels for our guest during their stay with us so they can enjoy their time exploring our beautiful island Maui. It was our pleasure to host you. You are always welcome back. Mahalo Nui Loa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place!

Beautiful place right on the ocean. Great amenities and easy access to food and shopping. I would stay here a hundred times over and would highly recommend it to anyone who wants affordable beauty!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2023
Aloha Linda, Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. This unit is a direct ocean front unit located steps away from world famous Kaanapali Beach and the Whalers Village. It is newly remodeled ocean front studio with brand new furnishings and upgraded cabinets, counter and sliding door. We do our best to provide all the home away from home feels for our guest during their stay with us so they can enjoy their time exploring our beautiful island Maui. We thank you for your feedback, it was our pleasure to host you. You are always welcome back. Mahalo Nui Loa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov, 2025
Thank you so much for the awesome 5-star review! 🌟 We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great experience. Your support truly means a lot to us, and we’re grateful you took the time to share your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Maui

We enjoyed our stay at the Whaler
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct, 2024
Aloha Jennifer, Mahalo for your review. We are happy to hear that you had a great stay! We would love to have you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Whaler

Nice location. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Feb, 2024
Aloha Sharon, Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. It was our sincerest pleasure to host you and we hope that you created lots of amazing memories and captured many magical Maui moments. We are happy to know that you enjoyed your stay with us. You are always welcome back and we look forward to hosting you again in the future. Mahalo
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