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Steps To The Beach ~ Amazing Ocean And Beach Views

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
On the beach, beach towels
Outdoor dining
Dining
Smart TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Steps To The Beach ~ Amazing Ocean And Beach Views

Be the first to enjoy the amazing views and sounds of the ocean in a newly remodeled and refurnished condo! You can't get any closer to the ocean than this!

The Whaler is located in the heart of Kaanapali Beach where shops, restaurants, golf courses and beach activities are just around the corner! No car needed to enjoy your vacation since everything is walking distance from the condominium.

This beautiful one bedroom and two bath non-smoking, non-pet OCEANFRONT condominium (941 sq ft) is one of the best locations within the resort! It's located just on the 2nd floor facing directly to the beach and ocean! The pool, beach and other amenities are just steps away! The condo (unit 251 in Tower 2) has a kitchen with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. The condo was recently remodeled with new flooring throughout, walk in showers, granite bathroom countertops, all new furniture and so much more! Enjoy the breathtaking, unobstructed ocean view and sounds of the ocean right from your own personal wrap around lanai (additional 408 sqft)!

Daily resort fee - $33/night plus tax (subject to change). Starting April 2025, the fee is $35/night plus tax.

Resort Amenities:
Tennis and pickleball
Wi-Fi service at pool, spa, fitness center and lobby
Beach chairs
Pool towels
Washer and dryer on each floor (complimentary)
Complimentary computer kiosks in lobby

This is definitely the perfect paradise for your Hawaiian vacation!

Mahalo!
Michael and Susie
Florida

Tax ID #TA/GE-163-118-4896-01

Property manager

Michael And Susie

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 941 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 440080020196, TA-163-118-4896-01, GE-163-118-4896-01

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Beautiful Ocean Front Corner Unit W/easy Beach Access 2nd Floor

About the neighborhood

Map
Lahaina, HI

What's nearby

  • Whalers Village - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kaanapali Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kaanapali Kai Course at Kaanapali Golf Resort - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kaanapali Golf Courses - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kahekili Beach - 3 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • West Maui Airport (JHM) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Leilani's on the Beach - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hula Grill Kaanapali - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Island Vintage Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Haagen-Dazs Whalers Village - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Steps To The Beach ~ Amazing Ocean And Beach Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Steps To The Beach ~ Amazing Ocean And Beach Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps To The Beach ~ Amazing Ocean And Beach Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps To The Beach ~ Amazing Ocean And Beach Views?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps To The Beach ~ Amazing Ocean And Beach Views located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kaanapali condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Kaanapali Beach and Whalers Village. May's Beach and Kaanapali Golf Courses are also within 15 minutes.

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Steps To The Beach ~ Amazing Ocean And Beach Views Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 111 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

This Whaler unit is the BEST location and the fresh total renovation is spectacular. We stay there every year, and we've already booked next year.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great location! We cannot wait to come back… Mahalo!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

This was the perfect place to stay, close to restaurants, shops and excursions. Gorgeous ocean views, truly water front property. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

A wonderful condo! Beautiful and comfortable!
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

Imagine looking out every window in your condo and seeing the ocean! Amazing views, sounds of the ocean and a clean, spacious place for the 2 of you! Can't wait to return next year!
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

We plan to come back next year
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Great location. Unit needs some updating but it served our needs wonderfully. Owners are absolute joys to work with and respond in a timely manner. We will be back next year.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Although it could stand some upgrades, we found the unit perfect for our needs. Owners are wonderful to communicate with extremely helpful. We hope to be back next year.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2021

10/10

This was our second time staying at this property. The condo is absolutely perfect. Very clean, it had everything we needed and the location is just spectacular . Michael and Susie were very responsive to every question we had and were very kind and helpful when we got delayed due to a cancelled flight. Looking forward to staying here each time we are in Maui.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10

Great property. Sure, not as updated as some, but best location with the best view. Kitchen has what is needed to cook most any meal including utensils for the BBQ grills. Spacious living area, bedroom and 2 baths. Amazing lanai. All shows some wear, but doesn't affect the view. Would be happy to come back again.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Due to a flood farther south on the island, I was scrambling to find a new location for my vacation at the last minute. There just happened to be a recent opening and I grabbed it. Even though some furnishings have been well loved over time, the condo is clean and comfortable with an incredible view. Next to shopping, restaurants, and boating tours and a beach that is amazing to walk on. All staff I encountered at the complex were amazing and any questions I had from the on-island managers of the condo were quickly answered. Thank you for saving my vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

Can't beat the location on Kaanapali Beach, and the view. Large wrap around oceanfront lanai was a joy. There are certainly options with more luxurious interiors, but not with a better view/location in the building (as close to the water as you can get). Beach was laterally out the door, down some steps. Note people will be walking past the unit on the beach boardwalk all day. Being on the second floor didn't impact privacy inside the unit but will somewhat on the lanai. Unit was also large and spacious. We came from a short stay in a hotel on another island and really appreciated being able to stretch out. Whalers Village is a few yards away next door for shopping and dining. Mostly not a noise concern. Communication with the owner was the best possible. Even reaching out during our stay with a question we got an almost immediate response.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10

Stayed for the week of July 4th. Whaler: Attentive staff, easy check in, very pretty property, well maintained, ample parking in either the underground garage or out by the tennis courts. Has shopping carts in the garage to assist getting items to condo. Nice pool. Tennis & Pickleball courts. Beach front, so great location. Owner very responsive. Clean. Pretty run down (as noted in other reviews). Desperately in need of paint, new carpet and a whole list of "honey do" projects--faucets either stiff and hard to operate or flat out leak all over the place (kitchen). Towel racks and TP holders loose. Need to use caution in sitting in some of the chairs (one of the dining chairs may collapse at any moment and your butt might get pretty close to the ground in one living room chair). No stock of paper towels, dish soap, garbage bags, dish washer pods were really old and crusty. Overall, a bunch of stuff like this. However, the kitchen appliances are nice, the kitchen is well equipped, all the doors, windows and screens work fine and it's a nice sized place. As long as you don't get bothered by the general neglect of the place, it's a great location in a great property and is a good home base on Maui for a week.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

2/10

This was my 7th trip to Maui and second stay at the Whaler. We visited The Whaler a few years back but stayed in a different unit. We visited February 25 through March 4, 2017. Based on the pictures that the owner provided on the vrbo my husband and I knew that the unit had not recently been updated but it seemed ok for the price we paid to rent the unit. We were wrong. There was a problem with an infestation of ghost ants. On the second day of our honeymoon we noticed white ants crawling all over the kitchen countertops and up and down the white walls. They were coming from the drop ceiling in the kitchen which is in dire need of updating. (There is also a drop ceiling in the bathroom that is pretty gross and in need of updating but no ants) We informed the owner who was very responsive, which we appreciated. The maintenance tech for the property came to our unit and informed us that it needed to be remediated with pest control who could not arrive until the following day. The owner sent out a woman to clean the unit while we were at dinner, which was appreciated but I think she sent her there to scope out the place more than anything. The owner sent us a $100 gift certificate to a restaurant in an attempt to accommodate us. While we appreciated the gesture we thought it was weak. We paid to stay in the unit for a week and felt the concession offered to us did not appropriately reflect the inconvenience. Luckily the pest control showed up the next day and the treatment worked. The ants disappeared for a few days. However, to our dismay we noticed they were back the day before we were scheduled to depart. At this point we were ready to get the heck out of there. On a positive note, I will admit that the view from the property is one of the best on Maui. It is truly amazing! The owners are very responsive. We just had a bad experience. There are many upgraded units at the Whaler, you might have to pay a bit more but it's worth it.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017

10/10

Beautiful beach, beautiful place inside. Bathrooms newly updated. Imagine watching the Super Bowl and seeing the ocean on both sides of the TV.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

We go to Kaanapali every year, and Whaler 251 has been our favorite for many years.
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Nice unit with beautiful new furniture. We had everything we needed to grill a couple of nights. You can’t beat ocean front at the Whaler!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

4/10

If you're looking for an ocean front property this, is it. But that is all it is. This property is extremely dated, outdoor furniture is rusted, indoor furniture is 1970's old and not comfortable. This unit needs a complete overhaul. Please do not judge The Whaler by this unit, we have been coming to The Whaler for over 20 years and have never been disappointed until now.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

6/10

If you're looking for a place with wonderful views and great location, this is it. But if you're looking for an updated, nicely furnished unit. This is not it. We were embarrassed that the other couple we invited were forced to sleep on a fold-out with springs popping through. We knew about the fold-out, but never expected the mattress would be impossible to sleep on. In addition, the club chair was broken and one side rested on the floor. The dining room chairs were rickety and wobbly. Badly in need of new furniture. We were disappointed about this and expected better, but still enjoyed our stay overall.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10

Would absolutely stay here again! The location, the amenities, the VIEW!! While it was a little outdated and there were a few bulbs out, it was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast on the lanai was amazing, and being so close to shopping and dining at Whaler’s village was very convenient.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

8/10

Great location and amazing views but the condo itself is very dated and worn. Furniture, carpet and mattress are in need of replacement and the bathroom is much overdue for overhaul. Owners very nice and sunsets overlooking ocean are spectacular. Just be prepared for a very worn living unit.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Great location. Large wrap around balcony with amazing views of the ocean. Large apartment, very comfortable. Furnishings a tad dated and has wall to wall carpet which I never like. But ….with all that said you are in such a great spot all of the negatives really don’t matter. Loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

Beautiful view in a very nice condo. Location was perfect. Bed was comfortable. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

Great property. Well kept inside and out. Beautiful views all day and night.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022