Unit 301

Makani Sands #301 is a spacious corner 3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath townhouse on the 3rd & 4th floor corner, with an incredible view of the ocean. Decorated in a traditional Hawaiian style, this beautiful townhouse comes equipped with 3 cable TVs. There is a full kitchen including a conventional stove and a microwave. There is a large round dining room table for family meals. Spend some nights at home cooking up fresh fish on our beachfront BBQ, or settle down and relax and spend a day sunbathing out front. Upstairs there is a king bed in the master bedroom on the ocean side with a private bath, and a king bed in the guest bedroom on the mountain side. Downstairs, there is a 3rd bedroom with twin beds. Enjoy a day on our beach snorkeling, swimming or kayaking right outside your door! Come and experience Maui & stay in condo #301, your home away from home on Maui! AIR CONDITIONING!

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• Family Celebration

  Stayed 4 days ending in May, 2024

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  Trudy H from Sheridan, IN recommends this vacation rental

  We took our 2 adult children and their spouses to Hawaii to celebrate and enjoy a family vacation. We found Makani Sands to be a perfect location. The view from the Lanai is perfection. The small beach below and other sitting areas were clean, quiet, and relaxing. The unit was nicely updated. AC worked great, there were adequate supplies, great accessories like beach chairs, and it was very clean. Highly recommend this unit. Property Management were also top notch. Checked on us first day to see if everything was okay. Made a couple of accommodations for us. Overall no complaints, very very pleasant experience - highly recommend.

  • Manager Responded on 6/11/2024

    Aloha Trudy, Thank you for the review. I am so glad your family had a nice vacation and we look forward to you visiting us again. Mahalo, Tammy

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• Wonderful Maui Location

  Stayed 5 days ending in March, 2024

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  Amber F from Cross Plains, WI recommends this vacation rental

  We loved this Makani Sands condo! It is in a great location with beautiful ocean views from both porches (living room and master bedroom). It's fully stocked with everything we needed and fit our family of six perfectly. There is not much beach outside, but there is great snorkeling right off the back of the property. The property manager is excellent too and makes you feel very welcome. The kids loved the pool. We used one of the grills for dinner one night. One of the residents offered to let our son use his fishing pole for the duration of the stay, which just thrilled him. Really nice spot with nice people.

  • Manager Responded on 4/12/2024

    Aloha Amber, Thank you so much for the was great having you come and stay with us. Hope we can have you visit us again. Mahalo, Tammy

  • Manager Responded on 4/12/2024

    Aloha Amber, Thank you so much for the was great having you come and stay with us. Hope we can have you visit us again. Mahalo, Tammy

  • Manager Responded on 4/12/2024

    Aloha Amber, Thank you so much for the was great having you come and stay with us. Hope we can have you visit us again. Mahalo, Tammy

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• relaxation oasis

  Stayed 14 days ending in January, 2024

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  Mervyn H from Victortia, bc canada recommends this vacation rental

  great location with wonderful guests

  • Manager Responded on 2/5/2024

    Aloha Merv, Thank you for the review. It was great to see you again. See you next year. Mahalo, Tammy

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• Really great place!

  Stayed 7 days ending in November, 2023

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  Sarah R from Silverton , Oregon recommends this vacation rental

  Wonderful staff, nice place, and beautiful views!

  • Manager Responded on 12/1/2023

    Aloha sarah, Thank you for the review. Hope to see you back again soon. Mahalo, Tammy

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• Excellent Stay with Gorgeous View and Great Snorkeling

  Stayed 7 days ending in April, 2023

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  Karen K from Glen Carbon, IL recommends this vacation rental

  Tammy was so helpful the entire from booking until final check out! This is an excellent stay with my husband and 3 adult children. The place was very clean and very quiet. The stunning view was right on the ocean. I would leave the sliding door ajar as to fall asleep and wake up to the relaxing sound of the ocean and birds. This place has all the amnementies as well. Beach towels and bath towels for the whole family. Plenty of toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, full kitchen with all the plates, cups, and spices needed for cooking. Ice cube trays, dish washing soap and laundry detergents and fabric softener sheets as well. No need to pack all the extras! The decor was beautiful and beachy!
  I loved all the new upgrades! 2 and a half full bathrooms and great air conditioning worked well. A place I would definitely book again and again!

  • Manager Responded on 4/17/2023

    Aloha Karen, Thank you for the review. I am glad you noticed all the little extras. Looking forward to having you back again. Mahalo, Tammy

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• Slice of Paradise

  Stayed 11 days ending in March, 2023

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  a guest from Redmond, WA recommends this vacation rental

  Makani Sands has been our family’s Go To place for 35 years- there is no downside to staying here! Beachfront, beautifully maintained grounds and super helpful and friendly office personnel-

  • Manager Responded on 4/7/2023

    Aloha Midge, Thank you for the review! Cant wait for you to come back again. Mahalo, Tammy

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• Whale watching at Makani Sands

  Stayed 7 days ending in February, 2023

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  Mike S from Westminster, Colorado recommends this vacation rental

  Our family of six adults stayed in #301. It is just the right size. Everything was in great shape and we had a wonderful time. We like the updates made to the sea wall and the steps down to the ocean. We enjoyed waking each morning and watching the whales from our balcony. This is our second time staying at Makani Sands and each time was great.

  • Manager Responded on 3/13/2023

    Aloha Mike, Thank you for the review! Hope to see you back again. Mahalo, Tammy

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• Cousins Get Away

  Stayed 9 days ending in February, 2023

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  Ellen K from STURGEON BAY, WI recommends this vacation rental

  My two cousins, along with our husbands were the guests for nine days. In all, there were six of us in this rental and it provided us with plenty of room. We spent most of our time on one of two balconies watching whales and even saw some turtles swim buy. One of the turtles came up on the beach. There were some things we wish we had on site but overall it was great. We all said we would return.

  • Manager Responded on 2/22/2023

    Aloha Ellen, Thank you for the review. Hope to see you back again. Mahalo, Tammy

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• Great views!

  Stayed 15 days ending in January, 2023

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  Peggy T from Agency, MO recommends this vacation rental

  Tammy the manager is excellent to deal with. She is very efficient and a pleasure which helps make your stay wonderful. The condo does need some updating but the location and views were great!

  • Manager Responded on 1/20/2023

    Aloha Peggy, Thank you for the review! See you guys next year. Mahalo, Tammy

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• Beautiful West Naui

  Stayed 8 days ending in November, 2022

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  Carol S from Rainer, oregon recommends this vacation rental

  West Maui Makani Sands has been our go to for the last 6-7 years. This year was a major landscape (beachside) overhaul. We were called 5 days prior to arrival stating that the grass was tore up. Upon arrival it was more than tore up. Then we found out a 25% discount was given to all renters due to conditions and no beach access and we were not offered that. We paid over $4000 for the rental. You would expect top conditions all around for that price. Extremely disappointing in Manager Tami. I

  • Manager Responded on 11/30/2022

    Aloha Carol, Thank you for the review. Mahalo, Tammy

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• A Slice of Paradise!

  Stayed 8 days ending in May, 2022

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  Kim Y from Bishop, GA recommends this vacation rental

  We thoroughly enjoyed our 8 night stay in unit #301 in Makani Sands. Everything was as pictured, and the unit was very clean, but the decor could use some updating. The close proximity to the water is amazing! We would stay there again in the future.

  • Manager Responded on 6/20/2022

    Aloha Kim, Thank you for the review! Hope to see you back again in the future. Mahalo, tammy

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• Makati Sands 301

  Stayed 5 days ending in May, 2022

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  a guest from Apache Junction, AZ recommends this vacation rental

  Excellent location, walk to coffee shop and restaurants. Easy drive into Lahaina. Perfect for girls’ trip, family. Ocean view spectacular. Access to water needs some improvement but I think it is planned.

  • Manager Responded on 5/20/2022

    Aloha Linda, Thank you for the review. It was great having you as our guest. Hope to see you ladies back again soon. Mahalo, Tammy

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• Amazing stay.

  Stayed 11 days ending in April, 2022

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  Ken H from Gilbert, Arizona recommends this vacation rental

  Our 6th visit. We love the unit. Views, whales and sunsets.

  • Manager Responded on 4/8/2022

    Aloha Ken, Thank you for the review. Looking forward to your next visit! Mahalo, Tammy

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• Reasonable and good location

  Stayed 6 days ending in November, 2021

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  a guest from Andover, MN recommends this vacation rental

  Maui rental

  • Manager Responded on 11/12/2021

    Aloha Kimberley, Thank you for your review! Hope to see you back again . Mahalo, Tammy

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• Great for a small group.

  Stayed 9 days ending in August, 2021

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  Deborah H from Forney, TX recommends this vacation rental

  Great view for the price! The biggest issue we had was not enough hot water for 6 people. The manager called a plumber and was told it's only a 30 gallon water heater and it's not big enough for 6 people. She suggested that we spread out our showers. That is hard to do when we are all coming home from the beach at the same time. Some of us rinsed off again by the pool and went swimming and showered again later. We used warm instead of hot and made it quick. A/C was great, although it was on a 6 hour timer. An 8 hour timer would be better for the night. The price was lower than most condo's with a view. It is a fair price given that it is an older condo. It was clean. We enjoyed the view and appreciated the A/C and beach towels.

  • Manager Responded on 8/28/2021

    Aloha Deborah, Thank you for your review! I will let the owners know of your concerns. Appreciate the feed back. Mahalo, Tammy

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• Gorgeous view and spacious condo in Maui

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2021

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  Deby W from Mansfield, TX recommends this vacation rental

  Loved our week long stay at Makani Sands! From the moment when we walked in and could see the gorgeous view on the lanai it made our whole trip worthwhile! The condo is very spacious and has everything we need for a fun week. We snorkeled with the turtles right on the beach in front of Makani Sands and saw an eel too! There is another lanai off master bedroom which has an amazing view too! The office is so helpful and let us borrow a cooler and gave us a bandaid and water when needed! Love this place & We will definitely be back!

  • Manager Responded on 8/2/2021

    Aloha Deby, I am so glad you and the family had a good time .I hope we will see you again in the future!! Mahalo,Tammy

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• Maui Trip

  Stayed 5 days ending in January, 2021

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  Dave P recommends this vacation rental

  We had an awesome time. The unit was clean, had everything we needed; including incredible views!
  
  Tammy, the property manager, was always available and she rocks!!!

  • Manager Responded on 1/8/2021

    Aloha Dave! Thank you for the great review. You guys were a joy to have at Makani Sands and i hope to have you back again soon. Mahalo, Tammy

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• Great even with "Rona" virus

  Stayed 9 days ending in March, 2020

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  Ken H from Gilbert, Arizona recommends this vacation rental

  We were in Maui right was the virus was shutting stuff down. The unit is great. The staff amazing. We has issue with the washer but the office let us use the office one. Was our 4th straight visiting, next year will be our 5th.

  • Manager Responded on 4/12/2020

    Aloha Ken, Thank you for your review. Im glad you had a good time here.See you next year. Mahalo,Tammy

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• Incredible panorama.

  Stayed 9 days ending in March, 2020

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  a guest from Lynden, WA recommends this vacation rental

  incredible views from the double Lanai, rainbows, whales, air conditioned comfort, well stocked unit, everything you need! Nice, shallow water although the beach itself is gone. Access is difficult, need to improve steps which no longer go down to the water., hence 4 stars.

  • Manager Responded on 3/28/2020

    Aloha Steve, Thank you for your feedback. I hope we will see you back again. Mahalo,Tammy

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• At waters edge.

  Stayed 7 days ending in February, 2020

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  Kay C from Benicia, CA recommends this vacation rental

  February visit. We were able to watch many whales from the balcony any time of day. They were in the distance but easy to see with the binoculars provided. Also enjoyed the turtles that swam by right at our feet.

  • Manager Responded on 3/7/2020

    Aloha Kay, Thank you for your review. We were so glad to be able to share our beautiful island with you. Hope to see you again soon. Mahalo,Tammy

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• Corner unit right on the water

  Stayed 7 days ending in December, 2019

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  Andrea C from Folsom, CA recommends this vacation rental

  We booked this condo because of the location right on the water and the resulting view from the balconies. There was no beach at all and fairly high surf in the winter, but seeing turtles close to the sea wall and whales off in the distance while having breakfast made up for that. When the sea was calm, we could go snorkeling right from the patio.
  This is not a luxury condo. That said, everything we needed was there, the beds, couches, and chairs were comfortable, and the appliances worked fine. The building is within walking distance of supermarkets, restaurants and a public beach park and a short drive from Lahaina.
  The only major drawback was a loud low-frequency humming noise in the master bedroom. We brought it to the attention of management but never heard back.

  • Manager Responded on 1/10/2020

    Aloha Andrea, Thank you for taking the time to review our property. I am glad you had a great time. We appreciate your feed back. Hope to see you again soon. Mahalo Tammy

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• Fantastic Family Vacation

  Stayed 7 days ending in November, 2019

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  Karen R from Shawnee, KS recommends this vacation rental

  This unit was perfect for our family of three young adults and my husband and myself. The property was a perfect location for us to attend the Maui Invitational in addition to delicious food, shopping and spectacular views!!

  • Manager Responded on 1/10/2020

    Aloha Karen, Thank you for your amazing review! We look forward to seeing you all back at Makani Sands in the future! Mahalo, Tammy

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• Great Vacation

  Stayed 14 days ending in August, 2019

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  Cindy D from Riverside, CA recommends this vacation rental

  The front office staff was wonderful they were so professional and sweet they made your stay above satisfaction and she always had a smile on her face she made you feel right at home. This was our fourth visit to Makani Sands and we would come back again.

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• Amazing!

  Stayed 9 days ending in July, 2019

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  a guest from Hinckley, OH recommends this vacation rental

  What a great location. The condo was everything the pictures showed. The water was beautiful, and you can walk five feet into water and swim with Green Sea Turtles. Our family also enjoyed the two balconies.

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• Absolutely the most beautiful view to wake up to every morning!

  Stayed 7 days ending in May, 2019

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  JANICE F from ST LOUIS,, MO recommends this vacation rental

  We had a wonderful time! The condo is located in a great location; close to everything. Marie, the manager, was very responsive & accommodating. The condo itself could use some investment spending. Kitchen faucet in particular needs to be repaired. Also, just a general facelift, i.e., remove/replace carpeting, install wood floors, more comfortable living room furniture, etc. We were there so infrequently that it wasn’t a huge problem for us.
  We enjoyed a really fun VIP Royal Lahaina Luau as well as a fabulous snorkeling charter through Maui Molakai Sea Cruises. Fantastic services & crew. Also, visitors should carve out a day to experience Road to Hana. Get a charter! Too dangerous to drive on your own plus rental cars will exclude coverage if you take anything other than a Jeep. We also took a charter to Pearl Harbor & spent a few hours on Waikeke Beach with dinner at the world Famous Duke’s Restaurant.
  All in all, a vacation of a lifetime to remember.

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• Maui Vacation #301

  Stayed 12 days ending in May, 2019

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  Sharon S from West Linn, OR recommends this vacation rental

  We had a wonderful stay in Makani Sands #301. It was very clean, close to the ocean, the view was spectacular, beautiful sunsets every night. The grounds were kept up beautifully and there were many beautiful flowers. We didn't spend any time in the swimming pool but every day in the ocean. We were very satisfied with the location, very clean, the check in check out was wonderful. I was expecting us to have the bedding changed etc and they said if you empty the garbage and start the dishwasher that would be wonderful. We loved this as your busy to get to the airport. The barbecue areas were wonderful and we used them often. We would recommend this property to a friend as they were very accommodating. The six of us had a wonderful vacation here at Makani Sands #301
  5 as how satisfied with our stay
  5 how happy with location beautiful view
  5 property was very well kept grass beautiful flowers and trees lovely
  5 property management company professional

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• Great vacation, nice condo and location

  Stayed 9 days ending in April, 2019

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  Craig A from Phoenix, AZ recommends this vacation rental

  We really enjoyed ourselves. Here are some highlights:
  North of the commercial busiest area.
  Convenient farmer's market.
  Short drive to great restaurant choices.
  Condo was perfect for the 7 of us.

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• Makani Sands Condo with a fabulous view

  Stayed 14 days ending in March, 2019

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  a guest from Moraga, Ca recommends this vacation rental

  Love the location and the view. I have stayed at this property several times. I was a bit disappointed with the general condition of the unit--minor things which I related to the front desk and hopefully they will correct them. The whales were spectacular which we could see from the deck. Convenient to Lahaina and Kapalua

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• Family Vacation

  Stayed 7 days ending in February, 2019

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  Deborah M from Waverley, Nova Scotia recommends this vacation rental

  We very much enjoyed our stay at Makani Sands. This was our second time staying in unit 301. The unit was very clean and comfortable and the ocean view was spectacular. The management was very helpful and loaned us some beach items, such as chairs and umbrella. Our group consisted of six adults and two babies. There was plenty of space for all of us. My only minor complaint would be the parking area. We had rented a minivan and the parking spots were very tight. I would definitely stay here again.

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• Oceanfront Oasis

  Stayed 6 days ending in January, 2019

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  Brent H from Wilsonville, OR recommends this vacation rental

  We were so happy at the condo at Makani Sands! The view is absolutely amazing, the place was very clean & perfectly equipped for our stay! We did not want to leaves, but will definitely be back soon!!!

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• Amazing accommodations make for an amazing trip!

  Stayed 7 days ending in December, 2018

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  Vince M from Eau Claire, WI recommends this vacation rental

  The property was perfect! We were in room 301 and had 3 adult couples. Very comfortable! The view is great, the beds are comfortable, the AC worked fine, and the staff were very helpful (Marie and Lorne). It was so nice not have to bring bathroom or beach towels, and there was a W/D in the unit, so we could pack lighter. We walked to the farmers and fish markets and board walks, and everything on Maui is within a few hours. If we wanted a night out in Lahaina an Uber/Lyft was only $10-15 one way (for 6 of us!). Thanks for making the trip so great! I hope we can come back some day.

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• Amazing! Oceanfront doesn’t get any better.

  Stayed 6 days ending in December, 2018

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  Jorge R from La Mirada, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Our stay at Makani Sands was amazing! The vacation rental was in the best location. Oceanfront, walking distance to farmers market, beach walk pathway, grocery and food stores. The condo was clean and in good condition.
  The vacation rental management staff was very nice and helpful. We will stay here again next year.

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• Fantastic place to vacation!

  Stayed 7 days ending in November, 2018

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  Darrell K from Moscow, ID recommends this vacation rental

  This unit was great! The location of Makani Sands is amazing, this unit worked perfectly for our family vacation and had everything we needed. We WILL be back!

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• Maui August 2018 vacay.

  Stayed 4 days ending in August, 2018

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  Nirmal K from Burnaby, BC recommends this vacation rental

  This place is so close to the beach. You can hear the waves throughout the day and the birds. The view is beautiful and scenic. The staff were wonderful and helpful. All instructions and directions were clear and concise. There were a couple of things with the unit that did not work, but nothing that impacted our stay. We will go back.

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• Malawi Sands 301

  Stayed 9 days ending in August, 2018

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  Rob H from San Diego, Ca recommends this vacation rental

  1. The good. Great location. On the water. Sunsets beautiful. Saw more turtles here than any other West Maui beach. Like clock work, every 3 pm they come to eat. Big ones, small ones. Great snorkeling. Waist deep water. Nice reef with lots of fish.
  2. The ok. Not bad. But ok. Condo is older and it shows. Bedrooms, bathrooms, doors all show their age. First floor bedroom stays warm even with AC. Could’ve been a bit cleaner upon arrival.
  3. Overall. I would stay again. This is not the Ritz but for a family of 5-6 people, plenty of room, great location, walk to Honokawi Beach, and lots of turtles.
  

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• Great condo

  Stayed 3 days ending in July, 2018

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  Amy B from Creve Coeur, MO recommends this vacation rental

  Condo has everything you need. Kitchen is fully equipped, beach chairs and towels were provided, and you can't get closer to the water! Beach is lacking at the property but that didn't stop other guests from swimming.

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• Unit 301

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2018

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  a guest from Winters, CA does not recommend this vacation rental.

  The property description was accurate regarding the location, layout and amenities.
  What was not accurately decribed was the condition of unit 301. The unit was clean considering it is in need of upgrading. The back bedroom on the second floor had the air condition unit that cooled the second floor. Unfortunately the unit was loud and birds are nesting in the unit. When the unit is off the birds noise was a nuisance. The mattress in the back bedroom also needs to be replaced; it had a deep wallow on one side. The frame was broken and the handyman came by to repair as soon as he was able to. The master bedroom on the same floor with the oceanview was fine. The bathroom faucet had a slow drip and that was reported to the office. The shower liner had to be replaced and that was done promplty. The main floor bedroom with twin beds was hot even with the air conditioner on. With that said we all enjoyed the view and location of our accommodations. The complex was clean and quiet and the office staff were great to work with.
  Pool was super clean and landscape was beautiful and kept up.

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• Family Vacation

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2018

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  Jeanette S from Parker, CO recommends this vacation rental

  Process was simple and Marie and Loren were always available and extremely helpful.

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• Great time

  Stayed 9 days ending in March, 2018

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  Tim P from Saint Charles, IL recommends this vacation rental

  Great view, comfortable, a bit pricey for condition of place. Had everything you needed. If I return to maui I will most likely stay at a different place. Not that it was a bad place just like to try different things. The pictures showed a private beach, not the case at all.

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• Amazing vacation with my family.

  Stayed 9 days ending in March, 2018

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  Ken H from Gilbert, Arizona recommends this vacation rental

  We had a 2 story condo right on the beach. 3 bedrooms with 2 1/2 baths that was fully furnished. The beach is eroded away but the views and rocks were awesome. Turtles and whales everywhere.

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• Makani Sands

  Stayed 6 days ending in October, 2017

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  a guest from Salinas, CA recommends this vacation rental

  A nice place to stay. Clean with very friendly staff. Have stayed at Makani Sands 4 times.

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• Maui Family Vacation

  Stayed 9 days ending in September, 2017

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  a guest from Garden City, ID recommends this vacation rental

  This condo has a beautiful view of the ocean from two different floors. The property has a small, very secluded beach that had nice sand, great snorkeling with tropical fish and many, many turtles. You are roughly 10 miles from Lahaina, which is just right. This was a very nice location for our family.

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• Makani Sands Vacation

  Stayed 7 days ending in September, 2017

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  Brenton F from Rio Rancho, NM recommends this vacation rental

  We had a great time. Beach front was a big plus.

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• Great, reasonable beachfront condo

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2017

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  a guest from Greenbrae, CA recommends this vacation rental

  The condo is just right for those looking for mid-range property. It is right on the beach, where some regular turtles visit (Tripod - with three legs, VW - due to the shape of his shell, and a third unnamed one). The outside of the condo (the rear) looks dated, but the inside is quite nice. There is a decent beach in the front, but the water does get a little choppier in the afternoon. Still decent snorkeling in the mornings as there is also a reef right in front (probably why the turtles like to hang out here). The condo was very clean and well taken care of.
  The AC is in the top rear bedroom, so best to turn it off at night as it hums otherwise.
  
  There is a lanai off the top bedroom as well as the living room. Given the sun exposure, you will likely have to close the drapes in the late afternoon.
  The property is less than a mile away from a small organic grocery store and park.
  You also have kayaks, boogie boards and surf boards to use. The condo had beach chairs and an umbrella for use as well.

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• Excellent family vacation!

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2017

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  John & Jennifer H from Roseville, Ca recommends this vacation rental

  Amazing view, can't get closer to the beach! Gorgeous turtles. The waves can get really loud at night so bring ear plugs!

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• Makani 301

  Stayed 7 days ending in April, 2017

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  John K from Pittsburgh, PA recommends this vacation rental

  The location is fantastic, particularly access to the beach/ocean to see the turtles. The maintenance of the unit was a bit lacking and in need of repair/upgrading in certain cases. Those issues were noted in the questionnaire left with management. That being said, it was a nice unit overall. The beach chairs, towels and boards that were available were much appreciated.

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• best kept secret

  Stayed 10 days ending in February, 2017

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  karen d from San Jose, CA recommends this vacation rental

  loved having such a LARGE unit - 2-story! for our family . . . it guaranteed peace in paradise for all
  
  ocean front can't be beat - and EVERYONE, especially Bert the facilities manager, made sure everything looked beautiful, worked correctly, and ran smoothly
  
  you can genuinely feel the aloha at makani sands

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• Yes......we will certainly be back !!!!

  Stayed 8 days ending in December, 2016

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  Debra F from Glendale, AZ recommends this vacation rental

  This is our second visit to Maui within the past 12 months and we absolutely loved our stay in Unit 301 at Makani Sands !! The location is beyond perfect, with a beach/oceanfront, double lanai condo set it the midst of west Maui's little beach community just north of Kaanapali and south of Kahana. The condo unit is a small one which makes for a more intimate setting. Older, yes.....but in pretty good shape considering. Many upgrades in unit 301 and plenty of room for our 6 guests for the week with three bedrooms and 2-1/2 baths. The property manager, Burt, was beyond hospitable and friendly. We are not sure when we will be returning to Maui, but when we do, we know exactly where we will be staying.

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• holiday vacation stay

  Stayed 5 days ending in December, 2016

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  a guest from San Mateo, CA recommends this vacation rental

  The condo had everything we needed for an enjoyable, comfortable stay. The best part were the beautiful balcony views and relaxing sounds of the ocean. We were even lucky enough to see a sea turtle right on the shore the day before we left!

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• Beautiful Sunsets

  Stayed 4 days ending in December, 2016

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  Heidi Z from Peoria, AZ recommends this vacation rental

  We enjoyed our stay, wish we could have stayed longer.
  
  The only negative comment we have is that the grills close at 9. This means they turn the gas off 9pm sharp. It was cold and raining so it took a long time for us to cook, but we were braving it with umbrellas. Our food was not cooked and we had to move everything inside to finish up in the kitchen.

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• makani sands #301

  Stayed 8 days ending in November, 2016

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  Chad D from Rathdrum, ID recommends this vacation rental

  Rental was super with a fantastic view of the ocean right off the living room lanai

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• Perfect family vacation

  Stayed 10 days ending in November, 2016

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  Carly D from Seattle, WA recommends this vacation rental

  We stayed here for 10 nights with 4 adults and 2 children. We all felt like we had plenty of space and were comfortable. Very clean condo and the views of the ocean are insanely gorgeous. I felt like I needed to be pinched every morning to remind me it wasn't a dream. The only down side to this condo is the noise in the second master. The AC unit powering on and off and the constant street noise left us without much sleep. But we have 2 young kids and are used to sleepless nights. And to be fair, I don't think this issue is really "fixable" by the owner or management so I would recommend ear plugs for sure in that room. But honestly overall, it was amazing. We would definitely stay again! Oh and a special shout out to Bert - who was so wonderful and kind throughout our stay!

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• Gaby and David Louden

  Stayed 8 days ending in September, 2016

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  David L from Brampton, Ontario recommends this vacation rental

  We had an enjoyable stay in Maui. We had pretty good weather while we were there. Initially we had serious problems with the air conditioning which was not working. The staff was able to get the air working after approximately 24 hours and it was fine after that. It made our first 24 hours very uncomfortable. We were happy with the unit that we stayed in. The carpets are a little rough and should be replaced, but generally the unit was clean and had everything we needed. The beach was awesome. We would definitely recommend this location.

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• stunning setting

  Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2016

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  a guest from Titrangi recommends this vacation rental

  We stayed in Unit 301 which was a little dated, but the setting was stunning. Sitting out on the deck you look out to the sea, private sandy beach and the immaculate garden/lawn. The sunsets were awesome. We were a family of 5 adults and the unit had plenty of room for us all. After we had left we realized that we had left some clothes in the dryer. The property manager was great, she got a quote for posting it to our next location and organised the delivery. Location was great. The neighborhood has lots of places to shop nearby, with super markets, and smaller take out restaurants. For the price I would highly recommend this place for a group like ours.

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• Makani Sands Rental #301 July 15-22, 2016

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2016

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  Kim S from Modesto, California recommends this vacation rental

  We had a party of 6 stay in unit #301 from July 15-22, 2016. Upon arrival this property was just as described online. The views are amazing and so much better than the pictures online. You can't get much closer to the water! We loved that we were close to everything but without all the crowds. Our favorite thing was waiting for night to come and having the Sea Turtles come rest right on the beach. Amazing! The staff on site are very helpful with anything you need. We will definitely be back to this great property!

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• Family loved our "private" beach

  Stayed 11 days ending in July, 2016

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  a guest from Boise, ID recommends this vacation rental

  What a great place to stay for our extended family vacation. Most always we had the beach in the back to ourselves with turtle swimming by every day. They love to sneak up on you so you will jump as they swim calmly past you. Our four-year-old grandson loved the calmness, most times, of the waves in the morning and swimming in the pool late afternoon. Our son and son-in-law learned to blow the conch shells, graciously provided, at sundown. The condo was very comfortable for the seven of us and was located half way from shopping on the south and a wonderful snorkeling and child safe beach on the north. The managers were on vacation (where do you go for a vacation when you live in Hawaii?). The fill-in folks did a great job and we always got our questions answered. Family is already talking about returning and we definitely will.

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• Ocean Front Condo

  Stayed 5 days ending in June, 2016

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  a guest from Anthem, AZ does not recommend this vacation rental.

  Great location & view. Partially updated condo. Kitchen has been updated, but is tiny. Very tight spaces. Living area is small. 1 downstairs bedroom, but only powder bath on first floor & other two baths are en suite, making it a bit awkward. Beautiful grounds, but building feels dated & was under construction. AC is partial at best. Two bedrooms have only screens (no windows) & are not sound-proof. Had it not had a view, we would have been very disappointed.

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• Turtle Highway

  Stayed 5 days ending in May, 2016

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  Joseph D from San Mateo , California recommends this vacation rental

  Great place.Has it all, views, snorkeling, sun, coral reef, lots of fish and beautiful sea turtles that beach themselves late in day. Also when on your deck ( 2nd floor or higher) you can see the seaturtles swimming by in their playful flips. BBQ's available and fun evening gatherings at sunset with owners and other renters to blow the conch shells. Great rental and maintenance staff aka Roseanna & Burt!

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• Maui vacation

  Stayed 7 days ending in January, 2016

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  a guest from Courtenay, BC recommends this vacation rental

  Great

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• Condo with beautiful views!

  Stayed 6 days ending in January, 2016

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  a guest from Dallas, TX recommends this vacation rental

  Older condo complex with a great location and beautiful views! We saw whales every morning while having breakfast on the terrace!

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• Family Xmas

  Stayed 9 days ending in December, 2015

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  a guest from Laguna Niguel, CA recommends this vacation rental

  We found the property perfectly located on the beach. Very spacious, had every amenity. Full loaded kitchen. Wonderful place to gather with family. Good beds. Very comfortable! We would visit again!

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• Makani Sands Maui

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2015

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  Peter & Beckie H from Hansville, WA recommends this vacation rental

  Older condo complex but in great shape. Private pool for guests. Private Beach. Good location. Turtles in the beach/reef area. good snorkeling and swimming from the beach.

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• Maui Holiday

  Stayed 14 days ending in June, 2015

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  Marta C from Edmonton, Alberta recommends this vacation rental

  Great location and staff. Will stay here again.

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• Maui Wedding

  Stayed 8 days ending in May, 2015

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  Terry G from Carson City, NV recommends this vacation rental

  AWESOME!!!

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• Terrific Time

  Stayed 5 days ending in March, 2015

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  a guest from Shingle Springs, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Although our unit could use a bit of updating, overall it was great for the 3 couples. The location is beautiful; we were able to watch whales and the sea turtles from our lanai. And super comfy beds and nicely appointed kitchen! Overall about an 8 out of 10.

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• Family vacation with daughters and spouces

  Stayed 10 days ending in March, 2015

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  Terry D from Brooklin, Ontario recommends this vacation rental

  We loved the property! You can't buy a better view or position tight on the ocean. The property is the perfect size for a relaxing vacation away from crowds. The beach area was clean and we loved to watch the sea turtles and whales which appeared frequently.
  
  The staff at Makani Sands are wonderful! They were very helpful and extremely friendly.
  
  The unit was clean and though a bit dated if you were looking for glitz however it felt like home. We had everything we needed for our stay.

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• Makani Sands march 2015 stay

  Stayed 8 days ending in February, 2015

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  Stacey S from el Dorado Hills, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Makani Sands is a wonderful property that we have enjoyed on several occasion and have plans to return as soon as possible. We enjoyed the improvements to the grounds and as always the property staff were helpful and professional. Thank you from our family

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• 10 days in Maui

  Stayed 10 days ending in February, 2015

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  Brenda C from Edmonton, Alberta recommends this vacation rental

  My family and I enjoyed our time at the Makani Sands.
  Kitchen was very well stocked with dishes, knives, cookware and ice.
  Use of a washer and dryer available, since we had 3 small children was great.
  Outside maintenance was very good, Bert was always busy doing something to beautify the place and he was very friendly and accomodating.
  We had some issues with insects (ants) in the kitchen, important to put foods in the fridge or plastic.
  BBQs were very clean and all the tenants shared them in a timely manner.
  
  View from the lanai for whale watching was fantastic.
  

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• Lovely, private, quiet location... Comfort depends on unit chosen

  Stayed 8 days ending in January, 2015

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  Morgan W from Anchorage, AK recommends this vacation rental

  This was my 4th time staying at Makani Sands. The location is very private, beach is great for snorkeling. It's quiet, pool is nice, close parking, gorgeous views. I have always been very pleased with the accommodations and condition of the condos. We have previously stayed in a 3 bd unit (#305) and 2 bd (#209). Both were remodeled and beautiful! Everything you could want, gorgeous kitchens, bathrooms. This time we stayed in 3bd unit (#301) because it was the only one available. It was the same price as #305, but the condition & finishes on the condo left much to be desired. For example the floors were warped, old/small kitchen, damaged/marked drywall, broken lanai door, old carpet, pin-nail tacked backsplash. It was acceptable, but I really don't think it should command the same rate as some of the other condos with granite, S/S appliances, updated bathrooms and recent remodels. We were there with a large party including small children, so the size & safety of the condo was the most important thing, it just wasn't up to my previously established expectations. Also, the manager was not on site 4 of the 5 times I looked for her during business hours, including check out. I didn't know what to do with our keys, etc... I ended up just putting them in the office mailbox and heading to the airport. I WOULD stay there again, but I would be VERY selective about which unit I chose in the future.

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• New Year's on Maui

  Stayed 7 days ending in January, 2015

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  a guest from Corona, CA recommends this vacation rental

  The property is well maintained and has a beautiful view of the water where we were able to view whales and sea turtles from our balcony. The property is also within walking distance of several shopping centers, and a park. We stayed in Unit 301. This particular unit has all of the comforts of home, but is in need of a little updating( floors looked worn, had to put towels down because the rain came in from outside through the glass panel windows, sliding door lock held open by masking tape, etc.). With that being said, overall we had a wonderful time, and you can't beat the view from the condo balconies.

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• Merry Christmas!!!

  Stayed 7 days ending in December, 2014

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  Mike B from Namaino, BC recommends this vacation rental

  We arrived on a saturday afternoon, and were greeted by whales breaching out in the ocean in front of our condo! Everything about the condo was what we were hoping for. Lots of room for everyone, nice view, on the beach!! Everyone at Makani Sands were very friendly, guests and staff alike. We will be back!!!

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• Everything we hoped for

  Stayed 8 days ending in August, 2014

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  a guest from Valencia, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Beautiful. Great sunsets. Everything we were looking for and hoping for in a Maui condo.

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  Stayed 9 days ending in August, 2014

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  a guest from Eureka, MO recommends this vacation rental

  We found our unit to be clean and ready for us when we arrived. The beach and view were a definite bonus. The unit handled my family of six without a problem. They ranged from 19-11 years of age. I would suggest barbecuing by the beach every night. Now when I barbecue in Missouri I just pull up the view from Maui to remember how good it was.

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• Excellent Stay again at Makani Sands Condos

  Stayed 9 days ending in July, 2014

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  Jim H from Cncinnati, OH recommends this vacation rental

  During July 2014 my family of nine people had a wonderful stay and accommodations at Makani Sands, units 301 and 210. This was my third visit to Maui and I have stayed at Makani Sands each time. The facility is located right on the beach, with private access to the beach and snorkeling for the guests and residents. The balconies face west, and we were treated to excellent sunset views each night. We also enjoyed (twice) using the gas BBQ grills to cook steaks and burgers. The grills are built into a very nice granite countertop configuration.
  After checking prices of nearby hotel rooms, my conclusion is you get a much better value by staying at Makani Sands since each unit has a fully equipped kitchen and private laundry facilities.
  I fully recommend Makani Sands Condos to anyone considering travel to West Maui. The town of Lahaina is only 6 miles to the south which offers great dining and shopping. There are also several excellent golf courses within a 5 mile radius including Kapalua.
  Jim Hoyer
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• Great Loacation and Beautiful View

  Stayed 14 days ending in May, 2014

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  Alice F from Maple Valley, WA recommends this vacation rental

  We stayed in unit 301 and it is very spacious and nice. It is hard to find a 3 bedroom unit to accommodate large families. The maintenance man Bert is awesome and he goes out of his way to offer you gear if they have it (usually left behind by previous guests like me!) I would check-in and talk to him before buying or renting anything. Bert is also very knowledgeable about the area, restaurants, etc. The location is great and the small beach access is awesome! You will see many Sea Turtles during your stay and its great for paddle boarding or just letting the kids play in the sand. The beach isn't great for snorkeling/surfing. The pool is a also an added benefit for all!

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• Great vacation

  Stayed 7 days ending in March, 2014

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  a guest from Medford, OR recommends this vacation rental

  Great experience. The view was wonderful, we saw turtles and whales from our deck. The unit was very comfortable but could be updated a little.

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• Perfect vacation !

  Stayed 9 days ending in March, 2014

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  James S from Sister Bay, WI recommends this vacation rental

  We had the best vacation at Makani Sands #301! 9 nights was a perfect amount of time. Love the location, very quiet, the beds were very comfortable, really enjoyed both lanai's for watching whales & turtles. We will be staying here again in the future. Thanks again to Roseanna & Bert for all your help !

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• Great Location

  Stayed 4 days ending in February, 2014

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  a guest from Wasilla, AK recommends this vacation rental

  Great place, enjoyed being right on the water, but you need to put batteries in the smoke alarms.

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