Maui Beachfront Rentals — Attraction in Maui

This review is for Napili Gardens Suite #1 (please note that Maui Beachfront Rentals were very professional and timely in their service. This review reflects only the property we stayed at).

First the positives - as far as location goes, you are steps away from one of the best beaches for snorkeling/swimming on the island. You are also a short walk away from the Kapalua Coastal Trail. The only thing that could make it better would be if it was directly on the ocean/had view of the water. The property is also gated, which is nice for added security. Note that the provided garage code is what will open the gate (this wasn’t mentioned in the directions letter). The price is also half of the cost of what you would pay at the neighboring condos.

However, the overall lack of attention to detail with the interior was off putting which is unfortunate because this place has such great bones to it. We observed other units in Napili Gardens to be updated and in much better condition. The interior is straight out of the early 90s and it appears no updates have been done since. Cleanliness was also a problem. When we first walked in we had to crack all the windows so the damp/musty smell of the living room carpet would dissipate. The quality of the other carpets were also quite dirty and in need of a good steam clean. Insects had collected in the bathroom lighting. The top bed sheets smelled like they were out of a dingy motel. We also had a kitchen cabinet fall right off the hinge, which had been super glued instead of nailed in. Kitchen cabinets didn’t close properly. The bath tub in the upstairs bathroom had a sliding glass door that was in poor repair, resulting in sharing the master bathroom to avoid it. A major issue for us was the fridge. When we arrived (after making a huge and expensive run to Costco) there was a sign on the fridge indicating that we must put meat in the freezer as the fridge temperature will not be at a safe temperature for a minimum of 12 hrs once food is put inside of it. Ridiculous. Replace the fridge.

This property is so close to being great with some fixes to the issues noted above. We will be looking elsewhere when we return to Maui...

We loved our stay at the Royal Kahana. we were in #703. The Studio Suite afforded us a beautiful view of the ocean from the Bed!! What a great way to wake up! The Studio had a good set up in the kitchen to take care of ones cooking needs. Pots, pans plates cutlery including some decent knives. A selection of handy items such as plastic wrap and basic spices left by previous guests was a welcome bonus. We left behind some foil for the next lucky visitor. The in-suit laundry is a super bonus....after a wet day in the surf. We found snorkel gear for two, a boogie board, an umbrella and I think a couple of beach chairs too! The amenities were decent. Small but cozy pool area and a nice grassy area with plenty of sun chairs to catch a few rays....the keyless entry made going in and out a breeze.

Many of the beach areas are subject to erosion on Maui as was the one outside the condo, so a bit if a steep decsent into the surf.

Chip, The Concierge on property hooked us up with a great price for car rental...better than online and spent a good deal of time aclimating us to the island and areas activities.

This property is very well located with the #28 bus stop steps away. A $4 Day pass takes you in any direction to the popular napili bay, kapalua and kaanapali beaches, farmers market and shopping centers for groceries and gifts are also right on the bus line. One can go all the way to Lahaina.

Just across the street is Whalers Convenience Store...with a good selection of fresh packaged and frozen foods as well as liquid elixers for all ages...They even had a great sale on Macadamia nuts!!

The Maui Beachfront Rentals staff was stellar. Right from the start. We were subject to an online vacation rental scam and Michelle the manager was so very helpful and caring and set us up with this place at a great price. while at the condo, a couple of issues needed attending and the MBR Staff were very quick to respond and take care of things asap. We felt well taken care of.

We highly recommend this place. Reasonable prices and nicely situated away from the tourist crowd if thats what you are looking for.

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Love the Whaler condo 456. Perfect location, excellent value, clean, quiet, comfy bed, laundry in room a bonus. Kitchen was nice and updated with plenty of dishes for us. We didn’t cook much because of good restaurants nearby. Shower and bath were great strong water pressure. Separate sink area clean and updated. Pull out bed was not very comfortable but we expected that and my daughter could have cared less. I wouldn’t expect another adult or adult couple to like it though. Could have used another set of sheets and blanket for blow up mattress on the floor we used for our son. Front desk said we needed to call rental company as condo was not managed by the Whaler. It was after hours so I didn’t call but turned out my son only needed a light sheet as the weather was warm so we just took one off our bed. I think the blow up bed had a leak but my son didn’t care he woke up happy in a puddle of mattress and a sheet. Beach chairs were nice to have. Could use a bigger stronger umbrella or another smaller one. If it was my condo I would clean out laundry room and restock with a few new drug store coolers, boogie boards, new mattress, extra linens, plastic drink cups for the pool area etc. Pool area is small and was crowded everyday but we just went to the beach. Hot tub was great at night bigger and nicer to be in than some other resort hot tubs we’ve experienced. Maui Beachfront was professional and easy to deal with online. Everything went smoothly for us as far as renting, signing, deposit, checkin and checkout. We stayed at the Sheraton the first 5 nights and then moved to Whaler for last 4 nights of our trip and we all agreed that having a kitchen, separate room, more room in general, larger balcony, laundry, 2 TVs and a good hot tub was the better place AND the Whaler was a little less expensive than...