My husband and I LOVED our 2nd stay at this wonderful Maalaea property! We had visited in May two years before, and during that first visit we decided that if we had the chance to return we would try to get the same unit during whale season.
What an incredible experience!!! We honestly spent more time on our lanai watching whales than doing anything else. It was amazing to sit and watch a mother humpback and her calf frolicking in the waves or getting to witness four males competing for over 30 minutes for a female by smacking their massive pectoral fins and tails fins on the water from the comfort of our own private oasis. Just magical!! Of course, we also loved snorkeling, exploring the Road to Hana and just enjoying the beauty of Maui.
Inside the condo there is everything needed to feel at home.
The comfortable master bedroom has a stunning view of Maalaea Bay all the way up to the peak of Haleakala. The bed is very comfortable, and having a separate A/C unit in both the master, the living area and the guest bedroom makes all the difference when the winds die down (which they did several days during our 12-day visit). The bathroom is also well equipped.
The living area has the same gorgeous view of the water and the mountains, so you're always experiencing the beauty of Maui. We didn't watch TV very often during our visit, but we appreciated the option to do so. And although we didn't eat at the dining table because we loved eating on the lanai, it served as a perfect place to use our laptop, etc.
The kitchen is also well-equipped with most everything you would need for dining in. We ate many of our meals in the condo (we stocked up at Costco & Target near the airport in Kahalui), and the only thing we lacked was a pizza cutter - not the end of the world to say the least. Additionally, the washer and dryer in the kitchen were lifesavers.
The guest bathroom is a good size, and the guest bedroom had ample closet space (including thoughtful touches like coolers, beach umbrellas and a couple of pool noodles. The only thing we would recommend is a new mattress in the guest bedroom as it is not the most comfortable.
If we ever have the privilege of returning to Maui in the future, we will try our best to stay in this condo a 3rd time. It feels like a home-away-from-home, and we now carry with us cherished memories from both of our times drinking in Maalaea Bay as well as the rest of the island.