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Classic Beachfront Studio Apartment Right On Charley Young Beach

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Kihei, HI
  • Place, Charley Young Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kamaole Beach Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Kamaole Beach Park 2
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kahului, HI (OGG)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

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About this property

Classic Beachfront Studio Apartment Right On Charley Young Beach

Say Aloha to this beautiful, oceanfront property and charming 2nd floor studio perched on a bluff overlooking Charley Young Beach.

True Hawaiian style is based on informality and lacks pretense. That's exactly what you’ll find here, a humble home situated on a spectacular oceanfront parcel of land in an old neighborhood. The studio apartment is in the back of the main house on the 2nd floor. The building is a weathered wood-frame structure and the interior is nicely appointed with an heirloom-style dining table and 2 chairs, Queen bed and a couch that pulls out into a full bed.
There are ocean views throughout the apartment and a screen door that opens up onto a small balcony with a garden view and just beyond that, a sandy beach. Has a private entrance, fully-equipped kitchen, bathroom with bath and beach towels. Amenities include air-conditioning, WI-FI, flat-screen T.V., beach chairs, umbrellas, and cooler.

Perfectly accommodates 2 guests but can sleep 3 people with the additional sleeper sofa.

The beach is a 30 second walk from the apartment. The front of the house has a spacious lawn with palm trees overlooking the ocean. Feel free to use the front yard, hammock and lounge chairs anytime.
A BBQ grill is available in the backyard and can be accessed under the stairs.
ALL GAS TANKS AND GRILL SWITCHES MUST BE TURNED OFF AFTER EACH USE.
The area past the grill along the side of main house is off limits and a private area for owner use only.
The Neighborhood
Charley Young Beach Park is well known for it's gentle surf and perfect for swimming, snorkeling, stand up paddle, fishing, and there's miles of sandy beach to walk in either direction. Most everything is a short car ride or walking distance to the beach house- grocery stores, farmers markets, coffee shops, cafes, restaurants and fine dining, shopping, entertainment, and all the accoutrements you can think of to keep happy and comfortable during your stay.

Other Things To Note
Remember that Hawaii is located in the sub tropics where plants, birds and insects are all part of the natural environment. We go through great lengths to clean and keep the studio bug free. Still, you may see an occasional critter. If you stay with us, you can help by emptying your trash everyday and not leaving any food out.

E Komo Mai! Welcome! We hope our guests enjoy the studio's vintage charm and the incredible beachfront property.

HAWAII TAX I.D. #W20625782-01

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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 to complete the following before checking out:
Take out the rubbish
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
To put things simply, this is our home. In addition to it's idyllic location, it is a place with incredible soul and history of Aloha and hospitality.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number GE-039-623-0656-01, 390050210008, W20625782-01
Property # 781623vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Kihei

Located on the beach, this apartment is in South Kihei, a neighbourhood in Kihei. Kamalo Wharf and Kaʻahumanu Church are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kihei Boat Ramp and Maui Nui Golf Club. Maui Fish Pipe and Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Headquarters are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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Kihei, HI

What's nearby

  • Charley Young Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kamaole Beach Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cove Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kamaole Beach Park 2 - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Maui Fish Pipe - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Kahului, HI (OGG) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kihei Caffe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tradewinds Poolside Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coconut's Fish Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kihei Caffe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe O'Lei Kihei - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic Beachfront Studio Apartment Right On Charley Young Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Classic Beachfront Studio Apartment Right On Charley Young Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Classic Beachfront Studio Apartment Right On Charley Young Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic Beachfront Studio Apartment Right On Charley Young Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Classic Beachfront Studio Apartment Right On Charley Young Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Kihei apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Charley Young Beach and Cove Park. Kamaole Beach Park and Kalama Beach Park are also within 10 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. 36 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second year staying here. Already have next year reserved. Great location. Derrick is a great host. Having chairs , umbrellas and coolers available make the stay easy.
Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamilyn H.

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

Maui relaxation

We have stayed here a few times and it is always the best experience. Location is perfect - and the host, Derrick, is just the nicest person. Always enjoy our stay - and can't wait to go back!!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great property and attentive hosts!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Clean, comfortable and great beach

We had everything we needed to enjoy our stay, including beach chairs and towels for the Charley Young Beach which is a great sandy beach with excellent sunsets seen from the beach or the deck. You can’t beat the location!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume B.

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

Fantastic location

Right about Charley Young beach. Simple place but clean and everything I needed. The AC is a plus in the middle of the day. Everything was close: beach, shops, surfing. Very nice place.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guy T.

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

Great location

The unit was very roomy for a studio apartment and the location was excellent. It is only maybe 30 yards to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamilyn H.

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

Perfect location

This is the best location ever!! The view is phenomenal and the access is great. Easy walk to the beach and any place you need to get - restaurants, stores, coffee, activities - everything!! Manager is on the property and very helpful with anything you might need. An absolute gem!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Perfect location

We had a great ocean view from our upstairs studio. It was very spacious. The very short walk to the beach was perfect. Parking on the street or in the nearby parking lot was easy. The studio had an air conditioner but we left it off and opened the windows for a wonderful breeze.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

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

Another great stay

This is our fourth time staying at this property! It’s a great location and the studio is charming and comfortable. We watched whales breach from the patio. The location is on one of the best beaches in Maui. We used this as a home base to explore the island! We also appreciated the beach amenities Derrick and Arlene provided—chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards and more!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

Scuba diving ready near Charley Young Beach

Scuba diving ready near Charley Young Beach. No microwave, no laundry line or washer dryer.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

On the beach

Host was very responsive throughout. We arrived well before check in and he graciously provided early access. Home is steps from a great beach with sunset views from the unit. Plenty of great beach equipment. We loved listening to the sound of waves at night. This property was a great value!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne N.

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

Perfect spot right on the beach

This is a wonderful space with a full kitchen and view of the ocean. You can hear the waves through the open window. There's a good AC unit for the hotter days. The shower has good hot water and pressure. There is plenty of seating to just relax and enjoy the view and sounds. There is direct access to Charley Young beach park which is just as lovely as you can imagine. But it's also right on the main road to everything you need in Kihei. Walking distance to Kihei Kalama village. I wish I was still there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Hawaiian Beach Vacation

About what we expected, was nice looking out the window and seeing the beach and ocean. Slept with the windows open and fell asleep to the sound of the waves. Location was perfect, parking was sometimes a challenge as there is no designated spots for this property. I would say the one thing that we weren't happy with was the towels didn't smell very good.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ricky P.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good location

Good location just off the beach with close proximity to shops, stores, and restaurants. Unfortunately we notified the property manager early in our 14 day stay that we had a bad kitchen faucet (leaky) and it was not fixed at the end of our stay. Some of the windows will not open properly and the lock on the sliding glass door is very difficult to use
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris p.

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

5 day stay January 2024

We really didn't know the history of the house until we talked to the owner. This is actually is the Charlie Young house. The current owner and his family co-own the house and kept it in the family. This house is right on the beach. This is not a new house. It was built after the war. It has some age, but also charm. Did I mention it was on the beach. Charlie Young beach and the start of Kamaole beach #1. The surf sound is almost to loud if you open all the windows. We watched most sunsets from the lawn of the property. Again this is not a new property or 5 star. But we had no problems and the owners were the kindest people. We also had a private parking space. Thanks Derrick and Arlene
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Korrine M.

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

Perfect for 2 on a budget

Only complaints, walls are supper thin and windows are louver not solid so you hear everything. Pretty quiet neighborhood so first part of stay was great waking up to the waves, but the early garbage truck that come two days during our stay and loud second neighbors were awful! So if you are a light sleeper might want to bring a sound machine. Shades were shear so thankful it was private, but we still kept the lights low. The yard to use you have to go out around the house, down the street to the opening in the gate to use, kind of weird. Also not enough towels for 4+ day stay, 1 per person with no washing machine is not enough. Thankfully we were there only 5 days or I would have requested clean towels. The shower and kitchen sink are tricky to turn on and off. Last the sliding glass door is really hard to lock. Other then that loved the location and it fit in our budget.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unbeatable Location

First things first, the location is unreal. Steps from one of the best kept secret beaches on Maui. White sand, calm waters, and tide pools with numerous turtles and wildlife. Close to ABC and other shops and restaurants as well. The property itself is a no-frills kind of place, which is perfectly fine and what I was expecting. Two things I want to mention. First being the poor sound-proofing between neighbors. The people in the unit next to us by no means were being loud or unruly, but we could hear very clearly everything that was said or going on. It legitimately was like we had a third person in bed with us snoring. Second, the cleaning and general state of the unit was honestly a bit in disarray. Toothpaste scum all over the bathroom faucet, kitchen cabinets not closing/hanging off, the shower hot water dial being nearly impossible to figure out. If sound doesn’t bug you or it being a tad dated, this place really is a fantastic deal.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
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Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good place with an amazing location. Just steps from the incredible beach and owner has beach chairs and umbrellas to borrow. If you are looking for a lot of fancy stuff, this isn’t your place, but if you want easy access to the beaches and walking distance to a number of restaurants, it’s hard to beat this location. Plus, it’s centrally located on the island, so short trips can be made anywhere you want to go by car. We toured everything we wanted to see and still had plenty of time to chill on the beach each day.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

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

The Sea at my Footsteps

I had a wonderful stay here. The proximity to the ocean was perfect. I thoroughly enjoyed falling asleep to the sound of the waves. The property was clean and very private. I would recommend Blue Water Rafting for a snorkeling trip that was recommended to me by Derrick. Aloha!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gary l.

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

A most enjoyable stay

What a great location! We loved falling asleep and waking to the sound of the surf and wind rustling the palm trees. This beachfront studio is just what we had in mind for a convenient place to stay for our 6 days on Maui. Derrick and Arlene were very friendly and accommodating hosts. They provided us with beach chairs, umbrellas, beach towels, a propane grill, fresh bananas from their tree, and helpful advise regarding places to visit on the island. The unit is equipped with everything you would need, and is conveniently located within walking or short driving distance to restaurants, food trucks, and grocery stores. And of course...the beach. It's right out your window! We enjoyed swimming and napping on Charlie Young beach, and watching sunset from the sand, or the deck. You can't go wrong with this place if you don't have a big group.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zach W.

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

Amazing, comfortable apartment in fantastic location

We were so happy with our stay. Derrick was welcoming and kind. We felt immediately comfortable in the space. The apartment had everything we needed, and was very clean. The location is incredible: a view of the ocean from the unit's balcony, a close walk to a fantastic beach, and a ton of great food nearby. The grassy oceanfront yard was also awesome for whale watching and relaxing. It's a special place!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

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

affordable beach apartment

The location of this vacation rental is fabulous. We were able to walk from the door to the beach (one of the best beaches on the island) in 30 seconds. The hosts are generous with sharing beach items such as chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, towels, and snorkeling gear. Kihei is centrally located on the island and worked well for easy day trips to Haleakala, Lahaina, Hana, Wailea, the harbor at Ma'alea and other West Maui sights. The apartment itself is simple and older, but has a nice view of the ocean and the afternoon breezes kept the temperature very comfortable without needing to use the air conditioner. The bed is comfortable. We were happy with our stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke W.

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

Amazing beach location!

Lovely beach, could stay here forever :)
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Susan S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great location on the beach.

The property is tired and in need of updates and maintenance. Has everything you need for your stay if you aren’t looking for anything fancy! The view of the ocean from the small deck can’t be beat!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadolyn M.

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

Rustic paradise cottage

Excellent view and location ❤️🐳 we were able to cook and grill, walking distance to restaurants, grocery’s etc. Derrick & wife were excellent host. Our age 69 & 58🦋🌺🐳
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Derrick & Arlene Salomon

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Family owned, my husband Derrick was born and raised on Maui in this house. He is a Real Estate Agent, an amazing Chef and has been in the hospitality business for many years. I have lived on Maui for over 30 years and work in landscape and interior design.
We both love to hike & botanize, cook & entertain, farm & garden, and watch T.V. in each others arms.

Why they chose this property

This is the original Charley Young Beach House.
The property has been in the family for generations and is situated at the entrance to one of the best beach parks on Maui, Charley Young Beach, which is named after our grandfather, Charley Young, who came to Hawai'i in 1932 as a military reporter to cover the infamous Massie Trial. Settling on Maui, he purchased this oceanfront parcel and built a house for himself and his wife, Betty, and became a well known public figure and reporter for the Maui News and Honolulu Star-Bulletin in the 1940’s and 50’s. The house still stands today, relatively unchanged with all of it’s ‘Old Hawai’i’ charm, telling generations of family history.

What makes this property unique

The word that comes to mind is Vintage charm. This is the place to be if you want an authentic Maui experience and refreshing alternative from a condo or resort environment.

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