Oceanfront Penthouse Paradise ~Heaven on Earth- lowest rates in 10 yrs!

Maalaea, Hawaii
$326 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Condo

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

The Ma'alaea Kai Penthouse Suite is a two-story, non-smoking unit with two full bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, living room, and lanai. It can easily accommodate two couples or a family of four. Probably the best feature is a two-story, open-beam ceiling living room, and lanai. A two-story, glass wall opens to a breathtaking view of the ocean. Our condo does not have Air Conditioning. The tradewinds blow over the isthmus and through the condo bringing a natural coolness.

As you plan your ultimate Maui vacation, don't settle for a 'partial ocean view.' The Ma'alaea Kai Penthouse Suite looks out on a huge ocean view and the pool, surrounded by meticulously-kept grounds. In the distance is the ancient Haleakala Volcano.

The Ma'alaea Kai Penthouse Suite is handsomely decorated with a Japanese-Hawaiian flair so consistent with the island's culture. The upstairs bedroom enjoys an open view of the ocean through the two-story windows. You can even see the ocean from the upstairs shower! The living room and lanai have a spacious feeling that literally mirrors the deep blue Pacific Ocean.

The kitchen is fully-equipped with everything you will need for a quick breakfast or a gourmet dinner served out on the lanai. All the appliances are new including microwave, toaster, coffee grinder for fresh Kona coffee, and a four-speed smoothie machine so you can enjoy all the incredible tropical fruit available here on Maui.

The Ma'alaea Kai is simply the best maintained and most beautiful condominium-hotel along the Ma'alaea Bay coast. A huge, putting green-style lawn and bright blue pool are the only things that separate you from the ocean. Palm trees sway in the tradewinds and gorgeous tropical flowers bloom everywhere. Maui Sea turtles have made their home here, you can see them from our lanai. At times we count up to 50 of them feeding off the rocks right in front of the condo. You can walk right in and snorkel with them along with many other tropical fish varieties. Explore the ancient underwater caverns that are just past the surf. Unlike most other resort areas on Maui, Hauoli Street is a short (one-fourth mile) tropical walk to Sugar Beach. Just north, a two-minute walk takes you to Ma'alaea Bay boat harbor for all your boat trips and shopping at the Ma'alaea Harbor Village. Trilogy is our favorite boat, we just took a trip to Lanai and saw schools of spinner dolphins on our way there and back! Amazing, more than we could count, heaven on earth!

Sugar Beach is just a five-minute walk from the Ma'alaea Kai and is probably the quietest beach on Maui, and one of the longest. You can walk or run along this beach for miles and pass only a few other people. Sugar Beach is great at sunrise or sunset or for catching rays midday without another soul in sight. Because it is tucked around the bay, Sugar Beach is an ideal place for children to enjoy the ocean where waves and undertow are always safe.

The Ma'alaea small boat harbor is one of only a few such harbors on Maui. This is the island's main launching point to the crystal-clear, tropical waters of Maui. Snorkeling trips, deep-sea fishing, and sunset cruises all begin right here and you do not even have to park. Above the harbor is the Ma'alaea Harbor Village, a small but quaint shopping area with four excellent restaurants. The Maui Ocean Center is also located here and a visit is highly recommended. Tante's Fish Market Restaurant is very popular and has the longest Happy Hour~ Noon-6pm with $3.50 Mai Tai's. Havens Harborside Chop House has opened, great dining and a good happy hour.

The Seascape Restaurant is my choice for lunch and hosts a stunning open-air view of the harbor and ocean. They also have really nice Happy Hour...Mai Tai's $5.00! Point Break Pizza & Panini is a great addition to the Harbor. The food is great and the price is great too. The General Store is awesome for breakfast or lunch and has great coffee and cocktails. You can pick up a few grocery items too.

Sunrise from the Ma'alaea Kai Penthouse Suite is an experience in itself. Pre-dawn light brings the singing of birds and iridescent blue waters. The trade winds ruffle the palm trees and caress your senses as you sit with your first cup of Kona coffee in the huge lanai. As the sun breaks over the ancient 10,000-foot Halealala Volcano, your face and your world are bathed in sunlight. Your penthouse is illuminated with a bright warmth that leaves you glowing. It is time to think about the day's activities or simply sit back and have another cup of coffee.

Ma'alaea Bay is Maui's most quiet, secluded, best-kept secret. It is truly the most centrally located vacation area on all of Maui, lying at the ocean front and between two volcanoes that formed the island. The old whaling port Lahaina is 18 miles to the north. Bustling Kihei is eight miles to the south, and it takes just ten minutes to drive from the airport to the Ma'alaea Kai Penthouse Suite.

A must, and a favorite of ours is paddling with Mana'olana (Pink Paddlers)! Located just a couple miles away. For only $20.00 (1st time free for cancer survivors) you can enjoy an unbelievable experience paddling (about an hour) in a traditional Hawaiian canoe (double hulled) with an experienced captain and crew. Once out in the ocean you can see turtles, fish, coral and sea life. During whale season you can spot whales (we just watched a mom and baby whale), a once in a lifetime moment. In addition, after paddle a delicious treat-breakfast and coffee is provided.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels On The Beach
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1100 Sq Ft (102 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Fence Around The Pool Heated Pool Outdoor Pool Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Golfing On Site Jet Skiing Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Parasailing Nearby Power Boating Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Whale Watching Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Stereo Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Toys
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near The Ocean Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Elevator Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • Michelle M.

    Submitted Feb 10, 2026

    Stayed Feb 6, 2026

    Our host was very helpful and made things very easy. I loved the interesting decor.

  • Mack P.

    Submitted Jan 7, 2026

    Stayed Jan 3, 2026

    Host was excellent to communicate with, view and place is stunning

  • J F T.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    Everything about our stay was superb. The marketing was accurate in that the reality looked like the pictures. Beautiful place and close to many activities and attractions. We were able to walk to the aquarium, our snorkeling experience, and a dinner cruise. The view from the balcony was spectacular of the ocean, mountains and stars. The grounds were immaculate. We would definitely come back.

  • Damien F.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2025

    Stayed Jul 22, 2025

    Great stay - everything was very easy with the host - amazing view on the Haleakala - very nice residence - great location if you want to visit different sides of the Island.We highly recommend this place

  • Corinna P.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2025

    Stayed Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed 5 days with my husband. Beautiful interior design with a mix of Asian and Hawaiian decor. The bedroom loft was unique and comfortable. Gorgeous view of Maalaea Bay with waves and surfers at times. Conveniently located for easy travel to all parts of the island. No AC so we kept the lanai open to let in the trade winds for cooling. Hosts were responsive and checked on us during the tsunami warning.

  • stuart g.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2025

    Stayed Jul 16, 2025

    The apartment is only a short distance from the airport. The pictures of the view it really don’t do it justice. It is a spectacular view.If I am to be critical in any way it would be the decor was a bit dated but bed were comfy and well equipped with everything you would need for your stay

  • TJ A.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jul 1, 2025

    We had an amazing stay here. The condo is beautiful. Clean. Comfortable. Great hosts. It has everything you could need for a great vacation. The views from the lanai are spectacular. Great location allowed us to easily explore Maui in many directions- from sunset at Haleakala to snorkeling in Lahaina, surfing in Kihei, and Road to Hana…. We were never too far from anything we wanted to see. Highly recommend!

  • Brad S.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2025

    Stayed Jun 23, 2025

    Can’t say enough about this condo…central Maui location, oceanfront, falling asleep to the sound of the ocean, sunrises, tastefully decorated and containing everything you need for your Hawaii vacation. Highly recommend!

  • Danielle G.

    Submitted May 19, 2025

    Stayed May 12, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay and our kids had a blast in the pool. We enjoyed sitting out on the Lanai and watching the ocean. Everyday we went down to the rocks to watch the turtles swim. We had an amazing dinner at Havens down the road. We all loved the Aquarium. We did put-put golf and enjoyed pizza from Point Break. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

  • DONNA M.

    Submitted May 6, 2025

    Stayed Apr 17, 2025

    The setting of the penthouse is amazing. Views are for sure worth it. Had a wonderful stay! And if we vacation to Hawaii again we would stay here again

  • Deborah M.

    Submitted Apr 16, 2025

    Stayed Apr 12, 2025

    Absolutely gorgeous spot! Beautiful view and extremely clean resort area! Loved the sea turtles! We would strongly recommend this spot

  • John R.

    Submitted Mar 31, 2025

    Stayed Mar 25, 2025

    The penthouse was a great property located in a nice complex. The area was quiet and clean.Will definitely consider for future stays.

  • kevin M.

    Submitted Mar 8, 2025

    Stayed Feb 23, 2025

    The property was great, the owners were very nice but due to the horrible vrbo app and web site communication was almost impossible.

  • Danni S.

    Submitted Feb 23, 2025

    Stayed Feb 16, 2025

    We enjoyed our stay. The condo had enough space for everyone. The location was great and near everything. Downside: The condo got hot at times. It was also very bright and window coverings would have made the space more comfortable and cool the temperature inside. Complimentary items like shampoo, conditioner, and toothpaste would have been helpful for people who forget to pack those items.Upside: The owners allowed us to check in early and check out late. The flexibility was helpful because of our flight times.

  • Debbie O.

    Submitted Feb 16, 2025

    Stayed Feb 9, 2025

    This condo has a beautiful view of the ocean, mountains and whales.. There is no air conditioning in this unit. But there was portable fans and ceiling fans.There were restaurants and shopping in walking distance.The owners were very responsive and accommodating.

  • Cody P.

    Submitted Jan 30, 2025

    Stayed Jan 17, 2025

    Great quiet place on the island, centrally located for easy travel in both directions, ideal for those who dont like the big resorts.

  • Annie A.

    Submitted Jan 28, 2025

    Stayed Jan 1, 2025

    Beautiful place with outstanding views!!! All the amenities you could ask for! I never wanted to leave! Walking distance to the harbour where all the tours leave. Plenty of restaurant options within walking distance as well! Cannot wait to go back!

  • Mary S.

    Submitted Jan 24, 2025

    Stayed Jan 19, 2025

    Location is great as described and centrally located to be able to get to other areas of the island easily. The owners are thoughtful and excellent, responsive communicators if questions arise. The condo is quaint and clean. Beds comfortable, good linens.

  • Linda D.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2024

    Stayed Dec 19, 2024

    Excellent location with stunning views! Hosts very responsive and helped us with everything we needed. Would definitely stay here again!

  • Claire C.

    Submitted Nov 6, 2024

    Stayed Oct 30, 2024

    Stefanie and Todd were very responsive to all inquiries and feedback. The property is beautiful!

  • Cherelle H.

    Submitted Oct 18, 2024

    Stayed Oct 1, 2024

    Comfortable, great communication with owners. Condo had all that we needed. Location is great. Loved watching the sunrise in the mornings.

  • matt w.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2024

    Stayed Jul 6, 2024

    Condo is right by the harbor, and a few food and drink spots to walk to. So nice and easy. No traffic no cars. Just turtles sunrises pizzas and boat drinks. 100% will return to this area again and 100% would stay at this condo again. Mahalo !

  • Alex T.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2024

    Stayed Jun 23, 2024

    I was there for four days recently enjoyed every moment, beautiful breeze, And the views were great. Look forward to going back.

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