Unit 310

This Unique spacious corner penthouse, #310 at Makani Sands, is the largest condo in the building! 3 Bedroom, 3 1/2 Bath on the 3rd & 4th floor has incredible views of the ocean and neighboring islands of Molokai & Lanai, with quick access to our beach & large fresh water pool. Decorated in a modern style, this beautiful townhouse comes equipped with a HDTV in the living room, and a TV in each upstairs bedroom. There is a full kitchen with all the necessary appliances. A large dining area with a dinner table. There is a 1/2 bathroom off the hallway downstairs. Spend some nights at home cooking up fresh fish on our beachfront BBQ, and have dinner on the large glass table. Two large ocean side lanais perfect for fabulous sunsets and whale watching. Upstairs oceanfront large master bedroom suite has a king bed, & master bath has a Jacuzzi tub for your relaxation and a double sink & dressing area. Guest bedroom on the mountain side, has a king bed and walk-in shower. There is a downstairs bedroom with twin beds, and a private bathroom. There is also a sofa bed in the living room for extra guests! Come and experience West Maui with spectacular Makani Sands #310 your home away from home while on Maui! AIR CONDITIONING AND UPGRADED WIFI IN ALL ROOMS!

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• Great Condo for a Larger Group

  Stayed 7 days ending in March, 2023

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  a guest from Nanaimo, BC recommends this vacation rental

  This was a fantastic condo if you’re traveling with a larger group. Each bedroom having its own bathroom is a huge perk. The double balconies overlooking the ocean with whales breaching and turtles down below cannot be beat.

  • Manager Responded on 3/29/2023

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

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• enjoyable stay in #310 at Makani Sands

  Stayed 14 days ending in February, 2023

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  Glenn C from Bellingham, Washington recommends this vacation rental

  really good

  • Manager Responded on 3/1/2023

    Aloha Glenn, Thank you for the review. See you next year. Mahalo, Tammy

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• Family vacation in Maui

  Stayed 16 days ending in January, 2023

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  a guest from Iowa City, IA recommends this vacation rental

  Our family had a wonderful vacation at Makani Sands. Great place to meet family and friends. The whales were so fun to watch. We could see turtles swimming in the clear ocean. The new seawall is beautiful. We enjoyed the pool everyday. We had perfect weather. The staff are all so nice! Thanks.

  • Manager Responded on 1/27/2023

    Aloha Joleen, Always a great visit with you and your family. See you next year! Mahalo,Tammy

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• Fantastic ocean front condo!

  Stayed 7 days ending in March, 2022

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  LaBonte E from Yuba City, CA recommends this vacation rental

  The five of us loved this condo for it's amazing view, 3 bedroom all with on-suite bathrooms and location.
  We enjoyed watching sea turtles feeding right off the shoreline and whales breaching out to sea.
  
  
  

  • Manager Responded on 4/25/2022

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

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• Incredible views!

  Stayed 5 days ending in March, 2022

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  Rebeca K from Lodi, NY recommends this vacation rental

  We stayed in this unit for almost a week in February 2022 and it was nothing short of wonderful. This unit had enough space for 7 people to be comfortable. The ocean views from both balconies were stunning and we enjoyed whale watching from the comfort of the balconies. The pool was very enjoyable and warm! Would highly recommend and we are hoping to stay here again in the future.

  • Manager Responded on 3/18/2022

    Aloha Rebeca, Thank you for the review! Hope to see you back again soon! Mahalo, Tammy

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• Christmas 2021

  Stayed 14 days ending in December, 2021

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  Mike P from Ottawa, Kansas recommends this vacation rental

  Always love Makani Sands!

  • Manager Responded on 1/17/2022

    Aloha Mike, Thank you for the review. It was a pleasure to have you spend the holiday with us. Hope to see you back again. Mahalo, Tammy

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• 310

  Stayed 13 days ending in December, 2021

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  a guest from Iowa City, IA recommends this vacation rental

  Great place to stay

  • Manager Responded on 1/8/2022

    Aloha Jollen, Thank you for the review and we look forward to your next visit. Mahalo, Tammy

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  Stayed 4 days ending in September, 2021

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  Christine H from Ballston Spa, NY recommends this vacation rental

  AMAZING! The first thing you see when you walk in, is the ocean! Sitting on the balconies to watch the waves and sea turtles was perfect. We were also able to snorkel off the beach and see some great fish! Overall, a wonderful experience. The only thing I would mention is, the place was a bit dated. Although, this would not prevent me from staying here again or recommending it to anyone. Also, something to note, Tammy, the person I dealt with regarding the rental was fabulous!! Loved meeting her and talking with her.

  • Manager Responded on 10/1/2021

    Aloha Christine, Thank you for the review! I appreciate your kind words. Hope to see you back again soon. Mahalo, Tammy

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• Maui in a bottle

  Stayed 4 days ending in August, 2021

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  Daniel K from Columbia, MO recommends this vacation rental

  Great location. Beautiful ocean views and wildlife closeups!

  • Manager Responded on 8/28/2021

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

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• Wonderful relaxing staycation

  Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2021

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  Annie P from Haiku, Hawaii recommends this vacation rental

  We had such good time with our family at Makani Sands. With the island being so crowded right now it felt very secluded. Tammy was so kind and accommodating, such a delight!

  • Manager Responded on 8/9/2021

    Aloha Annie, Thank you so much for the review. It was great to have you and your family come and relax with us here .You are welcome back anytime. Mahalo, Tammy

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• Great location / ice cold water showers

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2021

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  Erin D from Reno, NV recommends this vacation rental

  This condo has great location. We saw turtles and were able to swim. It would be a perfect rental if it weren’t for the most uncomfortable mattresses we have ever slept on and having to take cold showers our entire vacation. We tried to take showers at all times but never got more then 3-5 minutes of hot water if we were lucky.

  • Manager Responded on 7/7/2021

    Aloha Erin, I am so sorry about the cold water. I wish you would have reported it to me during your stay. It could have been a simple fix and you would have been more comfortable. The mattress is kind of subjective as one person likes soft and another likes hard. Thank you for the review. Mahalo, Tammy

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• Nice view but the furniture needs to be upgraded.

  Stayed 10 days ending in June, 2021

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  Doug or Caree W from Pleasanton, CA does not recommend this vacation rental.

  Although our stay was nice and the location was good we were very disappointed in the old furniture for this property. Tammy the manager was great and we will stay at the Sands again, just not in #310 unless it gets a serious update.

  • Manager Responded on 6/30/2021

    Aloha Doug, Thank you for the review! I appreciate feedback from our guests .I will let the owners know your concerns about the furniture. We hope to see you back at Makani Sands again. Mahalo, Tammy

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• Beautiful location

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2021

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  James B from Cool, California recommends this vacation rental

  I would stay here again!!! Gorgeous Beach.
  Shower in lower level leaked. Used towels to mop up.
  Furnace filter needed to be changed. Washer and dryer very slow.

  • Manager Responded on 6/26/2021

    Aloha James, Thank you for your review and we hope to see you again. Mahalo, Tammy

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• Xmas in Maui

  Stayed 6 days ending in December, 2020

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  Mike R from Aurora, IL recommends this vacation rental

  Went to Maui to celebrate Christmas and stayed at the Makani Sands Condo. Great location (close to Lahaina) and the condo itself is right on the water. In fact so close you can feel the waves. The condo is big and plenty of room for all 6 of us (2 adults and 4 teenagers) where everyone had space. The owners are great people and Tammy is great to work with and communicate with on any issues (as we actually lost power with a storm) and the owners were quick to come over and get us lanterns we could use before it all went dark. Sitting on the patio listening to the waves, you can see the whales swimming by. Just a great view. The only concern is that the stairs down to the water is not a place to swim in winter. No beach. But a short walk down the block you have access to a public beach to swim that the kids enjoyed. Great place and would recommend and stay here again.

  • Manager Responded on 1/2/2021

    Aloha Mike, Thank you for the review. I love feed back from guests .I am so glad you had a great time despite the crazy storm. Hope to see you again. Mahalo,Tammy

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• Wonderful Time

  Stayed 14 days ending in February, 2020

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  Heather S from Kanata, Ontario recommends this vacation rental

  We had a very relaxed and enjoyable stay in Maui. The condo had plenty of space and we didn't feel at all crowded. It had everything we needed down to a grinder for our coffee beans. It was within walking distance to grocery stores, coffee shop, restaurants and other beaches. Our ocean view was spectacular. The bathrooms in the condo could use some updating but were fine to use. One negative was the cushions on the patio furniture were thin and a few of the slates were broken. Also, as the beach is not available in winter and we wished that the Condo Board had extended the steps to the water or provided another way of accessing the ocean as the swimming in front of the condo was wonderful. Tammy, the manager, was very helpful and was great with responding to any of our concerns. We really appreciated her help. All in all, we definitely recommend this condo and would love to return.

  • Manager Responded on 3/17/2020

    Aloha Heather, It was a pleasure having your family come and visit us. Thank you for the feedback and suggestions. Hope you will come back and visit us again soon. Mahalo, Tammy

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• Awesome Penthouse

  Stayed 8 days ending in February, 2020

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  Laurie M from Andover, MN recommends this vacation rental

  Our group of 6, (two couples, our mother and our 14 year old teen), truly enjoyed staying at the Makani Sands for a week and plan to return on our next visit. This two floor - top floor - end unit was a wonderful spacious super convenient unit with excellent views.
  
  The owners have really gone out of their way to have everything available that one could possibly need for a stay and more. Beds, furniture, linens all clean and comfortable. Whale watching was an added bonus with many sightings an hour from our unit, upper bedroom deck and the patios below. The supermarket is affordable an a couple minutes away prepping meals ourselves in the well appointed kitchen and large dining area. Highway access is less than a mile with many attractions and excellent beaches nearby (conference center, zip lines, submarine ride, luau, beaches, excursions, tap house, etc.).
  
  Other owners/guests staying in the unit are frequent/repeat guests were friendly and helpful.
  
  Limited parking was no problem during our stay. Although the "beach' is not a sand/swim area, it was excellent for hanging out, laying out, grilling etc. Pool was well maintained.
  
  The owners have added high end retractable transparent screens to both the main level and upper level deck areas which are not pictured. Nice add in case needed.
  
  Separate bathrooms for each of the 3 bedrooms plus a half bath was great. Really happy with the in unit washer and dryer convenience. On site resident manager kept common areas clean, well maintained, safe, quiet and were readily available as needed.
  
  Thanks for a great stay. We were very impressed with everything.

  • Manager Responded on 2/4/2020

    Aloha Laurie, Thank you for the great review. Im so glad your beautiful family all had a great was an absolute pleasure having you all here. We look forward to your visit next year. Mahalo,Tammy

  • Manager Responded on 2/4/2020

    Aloha Laurie, Thank you for the great review. Im so glad your beautiful family all had a great was an absolute pleasure having you all here. We look forward to your visit next year. Mahalo,Tammy

  • Manager Responded on 2/4/2020

    Aloha Laurie, Thank you for the great review. We look forward to your visit next year. Mahalo,Tammy

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• Breathtaking Views

  Stayed 6 days ending in January, 2020

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  Marisol K from woodbridge, VA recommends this vacation rental

  Excellent, spacious and well appointed unit with panoramic views of the ocean. We enjoyed the lanais and the wonderful breezes. We saw so many whales from this point. You can see Molokai and Lanai from the balconies. The unit was clean and had everything we needed. Great patio below with grilling stations. Only disappointment was that there is no longer a beach as pictured. The beach has been washed away and is covered with large mossy rocks. There is a really big drop from steps of the Patio to rocks below indicating erosion is pretty advanced. They really should remove the beach photos from the advertisement. Makani Sands is really close to everything. You can easily walk to restaurants, grocery store and an ABC store. I would recommend this unit. We had a wonderful stay here.

  • Manager Responded on 1/27/2020

    Aloha Marisol, Thank you for your review. I appreciate your feedback.The beach does come and go depending on the winter swells and we have had some very high surf this last December. I hope you will come back and visit us again . Sending much aloha and mahalo, Tammy

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• Great home away from Home!

  Stayed 8 days ending in December, 2019

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  Erikah P from Hayward, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Had a wonderful 8 days in #310! Loved how spacious it was and the decor has a sort of old school Miami feel to it. We also enjoyed the two lanai’s very much and were able to see the turtles swimming by! The beachfront was not accessible while we were there but we made use of the heated pool. Thank you Makani Sands!

  • Manager Responded on 1/10/2020

    Aloha Erika, Thank you taking the time to do a review for Makani Sands. We loved having you here and i hope you and your family will come back again soon. Mahalo, Tammy

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• An awesome vacation and we all loved our #310 condo!

  Stayed 7 days ending in October, 2019

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  a guest from Dayton, Ohio recommends this vacation rental

  The office assistants were very helpful and informative any time we had questions or needed assistance and we talked a lot with Mari, who was fantastic. Our condo was spacious with a beautiful view looking over the beach and beautiful scenic view. We had lots of amenities in the condo and a huge kitchen/dining area that we made good use of. It was great to have full bathrooms off of each bedroom and the shades on the patio windows/doors were very beneficial since it was sunny and hot outside. We enjoyed having a condo away from all the busy streets and tourists and yet it was close enough to get to places easily. It was a great choice!

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• Great Unit With Awesome Views...Needs some updating on furnishing

  Stayed 8 days ending in September, 2019

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  Tracy S from Springfield, LA recommends this vacation rental

  Awesome unit. Large, spacious and great location. However, furniture is in need of updating. AC is on a six hour timer switch so someone has to get up during the night to turn it or AC kicks off. It also makes it difficult to catch up when coming in from excursions.

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• Everything You Need and Nothing You Don't

  Stayed 9 days ending in July, 2019

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  Diane C from Boulder, CO recommends this vacation rental

  This was a great set up for our family and friends. We were close enough to stores and activities and still felt like the space was quiet and restful. Compared to the ocean access of the other properties, we felt Makani Sands had one of the most "swimmer friendly" beaches with a sandy spot free of rocks and coral. We saw several turtles swimming in the water and really enjoyed the sunset gatherings on the patio. This unit also had AC and motorized sun shades which helped with the intense evening sun.

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• Beautiful spot

  Stayed 6 days ending in March, 2019

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  Laurie G from Eugene, Oregon recommends this vacation rental

  Sun and fun - 4 adults - (1 couple, 2 singles) - 3 bedrooms, each with own bah was were perfect for us. Early morning coffee on the lanai and gorgeous sunsets. Whales and turtles too.

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• Makani Sands in Maui

  Stayed 7 days ending in February, 2019

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  Louise R from Surre, BC recommends this vacation rental

  Great location for accessing beach & watching whales & sunsets. Marie & Roseanne in the office we’re very helpful and responsive. Very quiet at night for sleeping & grounds & bbqs well-maintained. The unit needs new bed pillows and bed linens, fridge is on its last legs (noisy at night) & upholstery on chairs & couch needs cleaning. Location is very convenient to shops and attractions. Sun shades torn & need replacing.

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• Best Time Ever!

  Stayed 3 days ending in November, 2018

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  John P from Fresno, Ca recommends this vacation rental

  The pictures online looked great, but they did nothing to actually seeing it in person. The views are incredible and the condo has everything you would need. The staff are great and very friendly, willing to help with anything you need. Centrally located to shopping and all the beaches and activities. We walked to most places for dining or shopping nearby. We would recommend to friends or family. There were 6 of us and there was plenty of room. 3 bathrooms was definitely a plus! Marie welcomed us and couldn't have been more friendly. Thank you

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• Wonderful vacation with our Family

  Stayed 5 days ending in September, 2018

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  KAREN M from Paso Robles, CA recommends this vacation rental

  We could not be more pleased with our stay. We celebrated my cousins 50th birthday with my mom, her two sisters and my two cousins and me. The condo fit us perfectly. The views we beautiful and the set up with the kitchen, dinning room and living room was perfect to enjoy our many conversations. The patios were really nice to have also. There is not really beach to sit on, but if you time the tide right there is a sandy area to swim in and watch the turtles. The condo has snorkels and boogie boards for your use. The staff was very attentive to your needs and extremely nice. We will be back for sure. Thank you for our wonderful stay. :)

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• Looks exactly like the pictures

  Stayed 14 days ending in September, 2018

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  Lisa R from Los Angeles, CA recommends this vacation rental

  I stayed in this unit for two weeks with my mom, aunt, and two friends of ours. It was just as pictured. Marie in the front office was also very friendly when we asked for suggestions of activities and restaurants to try during our stay.

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• Great Family vacay condo

  Stayed 11 days ending in August, 2018

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  a guest from Sunland, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Rainbows almost every morning, Turtles every day, swimming with them and watching them from the condo and swimming with them. Beautiful sunsets, Farmers market just a short walk away. Snorkeling right outside your door!

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• Maui summer 2018 Makani Sands

  Stayed 9 days ending in August, 2018

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  SHANNON S from rocklin, CA recommends this vacation rental

  We loved it!!!! Condo was fantastic. Views were fantastic. We saw turltes swimming on our beach. watched sunsets every night from our lanai and fell asleep to waves at night

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• Maui vacation 2018

  Stayed 6 days ending in January, 2018

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  a guest from Soquel, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Wonderful

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• 2017 Christmas

  Stayed 4 days ending in January, 2018

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  John A from Denver, CO recommends this vacation rental

  Very nice. Great location, Lots of whales this year. Hope the beach returns.

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• Great stay for a family

  Stayed 4 days ending in December, 2017

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  a guest from Oak Park, IL recommends this vacation rental

  We loved our stay at the 3br penthouse. Amazing location on the ocean. Waves were so loud we had to close our screen door! Furniture and decor a little dated but overall experience was great. Kitchen fully stocked and free parking is nice too!

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• Paradise

  Stayed 5 days ending in October, 2017

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  a guest recommends this vacation rental

  Beautiful unit # 310. Spacious great location just outside the tourist areas. Great views and accommodations.

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• Perfect family spot on Maui

  Stayed 7 days ending in October, 2017

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  Jessica A from Long Beach, California recommends this vacation rental

  What a great spot on the Kanapali coast of Maui. North of Lahaina Town and DIRECTLY on the beach. The unit (310) was spacious and comfortable. It had everything we needed, fully stocked kitchen, beach chairs, snorkel and mask, and beach towels. The rooms and beds were comfortable and clean. Towards the end of our trip the central AC stopped working. The management staff was great, offered us the choice to move to another unit or take a discounted rate and stay put. They also had a bag of beach/sand toys we could borrow for the kids to play with which was great and saved us the trouble of buying and abandoning another set. The building has a pool, elevator, and parking. The beach is the perfect sandy beach, great for kids (mine are 3 and 5) , and frequented by sea turtles.

  • Manager Responded on 10/3/2017

    It was a pleasure having you and your family stay with us at Makani Sands. Hope you're able to come back someday and stay with us again.

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• best vacation ever

  Stayed 7 days ending in September, 2017

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  jeff s from clearlake , ca recommends this vacation rental

  it was a awesome vacation perfect location and condo for our needs will come back next year for sure. loved it.

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• makani sands 310

  Stayed 5 days ending in August, 2017

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  sharon L from AUSTIN, TX recommends this vacation rental

  fabulous views from 2 balconies, roomy, comfortable, great kitchen and outdoor grill. Private beach with perfect sand, gradual slope for easy water play, amazing turtles passing by all day long. only complaint was air conditioning which did not keep very cool in the very hot August heat, though the ocean breezes were lovely. Marie in the front offce
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• Awesome views

  Stayed 8 days ending in July, 2017

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  Paul S from Helotes, TX recommends this vacation rental

  From the second we walked into the unit and saw the awesome views from the living room we knew we made the right decision. The view from the master bedroom upstairs is the same as it the view from the living area. There was a nice lanai that allowed us to sit outside in the shade and enjoy the views and sounds of the ocean. The unit was clean and other than a few sugar ants, bug free. We had an issue with the bed in the down stairs bedroom. It is a trundle bed that rolls out and up to make a king size bed. A pin that holds the bed in the upright position broke and the bed would not stay in the upright position. I told management and they attempted to fix the bed but were unable to. The bed was still usable in the lower position but it was now two single beds instead of a king size bed. This is an older unit but it is in good condition. The unit has AC but there are also these louvered windows in the unit that allow the air to escape in time. The weather was very cool at night so it wasn't a big deal but if you are looking for a completely contained, weather sealed unit then this may not be for you. The staff at the condos were very nice and helpful and the maintenance man (Bert) made sure that we had everything that we needed to enjoy our stay. We would definitely stay on Makani Sands again if we ever were to return to Maui.

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• Annual summer trip

  Stayed 19 days ending in July, 2017

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  george h from Newport Beach, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Unit was in poor condition. Fridge leaked all over kitchen constantly. Guest bath water was shut off for 2 days due to leaky faucet. Garbage disposal broke. Living room door is constantly off track. Shower door in master is broken. Unit had constant cockroaches. Furniture is very dated. We have stayed in this unit for the past 5 years and we will not be returning.

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• Location location location – this one has it!

  Stayed 7 days ending in March, 2017

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  Evelyn A from Preston, WA recommends this vacation rental

  Wonderful beach front condo on the two top floors of the Makani Sands condo.
  PROs: very spacious, perfect location at a small beach, gorgeous views, big turtles swim near and come up onto the beach, two lanais with chairs, close to farmer’s market, tons of amenities, responsive friendly staff, loud surf, pool.
  CONs: interior is dated, needs some updates and maintenance.
  We *LOVED* it here! Yeah, it’s rather dated but it’s large and the location with tons of turtles (multiples came up onto the small beach) and the farmer’s market is perfect! We also enjoyed the two big lanais/balconies and the crowd there was a bit older and nice and quiet. If you want downtown party vibe – this one isn’t it, but if you want to relax in the sun, enjoy the water and swim with the turtles then this one is perfect! Coffee stands and restaurants are a short walk away (Java Jazz is very eclectic), so is the Honokawai Beach Park. The surf is surprisingly loud and we loved it! Washer and dryer worked well.
  

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• Great vacation spot for an extended family

  Stayed 6 days ending in January, 2017

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  a guest from Claremont, CA recommends this vacation rental

  We were a party of six, four adults and two kids age 3 and 5. This unit met our needs very well. We would stay here again. The unit is right on the water with terrific views of the water and Molokai. The sounds of the surf were a treat. Some of us spent many hours lounging on the upper lanai. The unit is nicely furnished with everything one would need. Some of the fixtures and appliances are a little older and comfortably worn while still being nicely maintained. The onsite staff were friendly and helpful. The private beach was a little small and the surf a little rough four our young kids, but there is a terrific beach for kids about a 10 minute walk to the south. We also enjoyed the "Badass Coffee" shop across from this beach park as others mentioned. The location was otherwise terrific.

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• Maui Pre-Christmas Vacation

  Stayed 10 days ending in December, 2016

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  John K from St Albert, Alberta recommends this vacation rental

  It was a great experience, right from the very beginning. Marie was accommodating in helping with our booking, to the friendly, family-like atmosphere of Makani Sands.

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• Above and Beyond

  Stayed 10 days ending in July, 2016

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  David B from Indio, CA recommends this vacation rental

  An Excellent experience. The location was a hop, skip, and a jump to everything. My son and I made a morning ritual of walking on the beach in the morning (seeing beautiful fish along the way)to the "Badass Coffee joint" down the street. Even though there was a coffee maker in the unit, it was a lot more fun taking the walk and spend $1.98. The views from our balcony were beyond description. Turtles constantly roaming on "our beach". I even saw a stingray cruise thru on occasion. I kind of looked like a stealth bomber snorkeling. Although there wasn't much to see snorkeling on our beach, there was just enough wave activity to keep us body surfing. The sound of the waves was very relaxing. We especially missed it our first day back home when all I heard were lawn mowers from the local gardeners. The room was beyond description. Everything you could possibly need. The staff was great (and friendly too).
  We are already looking into returning next year as soon as we get our calendar settled.
  The property is meticulously maintained. The only negative is that our bathroom did not have a lock on it.
  
  

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• Awesome

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2016

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  Bonnie M from Gresham, OR recommends this vacation rental

  This place is awesome. Right on the beach with fantastic view and just steps from the ocean. The condo units were well equipped. We were in two units 309 & 310 for a group of 11 people it was wonderful to be just across from each other. Everyone could come and go from either unit. There were beach chairs, some snorkeling equipment, towels, just about everything you could think of for a beach stay. The only complaint was the heat and humidity. AC would be nice but no one wanted to close up the unit to use it and I'm not sure how effective it would be. The residents were very friendly and so were all the workers and office people. LOVED IT!!! Went to other beaches for surfing and snorkeling, rented mopeds and could walk to places to eat like Ohano Tacos and Ono Kau Kau Mixed Plate

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• Absolutely fantastic location, great value.

  Stayed 9 days ending in May, 2016

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  a guest from Mill Valley, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Easy to book, prompt friendly service, everything exactly as expected with wonderful views of the ocean and great snorkeling right off the back porch.

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• Makani Sands

  Stayed 7 days ending in March, 2016

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  Robert S from Reno, NV does not recommend this vacation rental.

  Great location, right on the water, however the presence of large cockroaches was a very negative factor. Would not stay here again unless management addresses the problem. When reported to manager on duty was given unconcerned "one up" comment that they had not only cockroaches, but mice too in the office. Otherwise clean but dated property.

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• Makani magic

  Stayed 14 days ending in January, 2016

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  John A from Denver, CO recommends this vacation rental

  Wonderful place in a terrific location. Has its own beach. Clean, quiet with gorgeous views. Near services and access to other beaches.

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• Is it time to go back yet?

  Stayed 9 days ending in December, 2015

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  Thomas R from Vancouver, WA recommends this vacation rental

  We've been visiting Maui for five years running, and the Makani Sands is our choice of lodging every time. If you want to stay away from the overpriced, sterile and oversized mega-properties, the Makani is the sort of place that can't be beat. It's a little older and comfortably worn while still being nicely maintained. It feels like home in Paradise. I can't imagine staying anywhere else.

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• Beautiful location!

  Stayed 7 days ending in December, 2015

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  Christina C from Lake Elsinore, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Location is as close to the water as you can get. That being said, bring good earplugs!! My husband complained that the ocean was so loud he could not sleep! LOL. I was worried about bugs, but only encountere 1 very dead roach in the half bath the whole time we were there, which I was able to dispose of before my girls saw it!:) The male manager is very friendly, as are the residential owners. The cleaning fee is a little steep, especially since none of it is refundable. All in all though, it's a great place and my family loved seeing all the turtles.

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• Nov 2015 stay

  Stayed 13 days ending in December, 2015

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  a guest from Templeton, CA recommends this vacation rental

  This condo had a very nice beach, protected, shallow, not too many rocks. This unit however is in need of updating. appliances, cabinets, furniture, carpet are all old. One of the burners on the oven did not work. The refrigerator was not cold enough and instructions were to not reduce the temp. same with the AC unit, which was needed.

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• Perfect

  Stayed 6 days ending in October, 2015

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  a guest recommends this vacation rental

  Great condo big clean modern. Loved seeing the less tourist feel. Turtles, Whales all viewed from master bedroom deck and living area deck.

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• Great Location

  Stayed 17 days ending in July, 2015

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  Dana B from FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP, OH recommends this vacation rental

  The views of the ocean and neighboring islands is outstanding from this unit. Gorgeous sunsets every evening. Green sea turtles swimming up and down the beach several times a day and sometimes up on the beach! Makani Sands is a convenient walk to some markets and restaurants nearby and a good middle ground for visiting other beaches up and down the west of Maui. This unit has A/C which was a blessing as we were there during record breaking heat in June/July. The temp in the condo without the A/C was in the mid 80's and we were required not to set the A/C below 78. The unit is spacious and well laid out but needs some repairs and a fresh coat of paint in several areas. We would come back here again.

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• Makani Sands Unit #310

  Stayed 7 days ending in April, 2015

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  a guest from Kent, WA recommends this vacation rental

  Had a pleasant stay in the unit. The floor plan is amazing, but the unit could use a major facelift especially the kitchen. Master bedroom/bath has a great floor plan but things are just old and don't work. The second bedroom upstairs is in the same boat, nice room just old and outdated. 3rd bedroom off the kitchen has a newer feeling bathroom, but the trundle bed thing is just weird.
  
  Overall the unit is what we payed for, just seems like it hasn't had any work done since the late 80's. The lanais were great for watching the turtles, and the BBQs on the deck worked well.

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• Home away from home

  Stayed 31 days ending in March, 2015

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  Mary Gene A from Keizer, OR recommends this vacation rental

  We have been coming to the Makani sands for several years. We like the size of the unit, as well as the number of other people that can stay here. We love to sit on the lanai and watch the whales and turtles, the small beach is nice for swimming in the ocean and the pool in front is nice as well.

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• True Beachside Accomodations

  Stayed 7 days ending in February, 2015

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  lisa p from Hampton, NB recommends this vacation rental

  You can't beat the proximity to the beach. Your back wall on both floors is a huge patio door which has a million dollar view! The waves were somewhat aggressive our entire week so the sound of the surf is ever present. (If you are a light sleeper this may be a problem - but it's a pretty incredible problem to have ??) You get beautiful sunsets every night. You can swim and snorkel right at this beach although not the best snorkelling compared to other parts of the island. We played in the waves while watching the sunset one evening - Memorable!!
  The unit is large and spacious and sufficiently stocked. Many updates are done but a little worn, or could use more attention to detailed cleaning around the edges. The phone was out of order in our unit and never did get fixed while we were there however the TV in the master bedroom didn't work and they did fix that quickly. We will definitely return here as even the expensive hotel chains do not have this beachside proximity. Great value for an expensive island.

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• Great 70's decor!

  Stayed 7 days ending in December, 2014

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  a guest from Mont-Royal, Quebec recommends this vacation rental

  Great classic 70's decor. Loved the location, the amenities, the staff. Everything was good!

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• Great stay in Paradise

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2014

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  Chris & Paul D from Arvada, CO recommends this vacation rental

  Makani Sands treated us like 'family'. Bert, the property manager was terrific beyond words!! The facility was delightful, as always, and the location was just far enough from the crowded beaches we had peace and beauty and beach fun. The turtles every afternoon at sunset were a blessing. This 'home away from home' is the perfect spot for families. Thank you Rosanna, Bert and all!!

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• Nice Stay

  Stayed 7 days ending in May, 2014

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  a guest from Washoe Valley, NV recommends this vacation rental

  Good location, large open floor plan, and wonderful view.

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• Beautiful location and views and sunsets.

  Stayed 8 days ending in May, 2014

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  Edwina F from San Francisco, CA recommends this vacation rental

  All in all, we enjoyed our second visit to Makani Sands. The location and views cannot be beat. We were in the same unit 310. It was generally very comfortable, but is starting to show a little aging and could use a little refreshing. Again, we were very happy with the easy beach access and the pool was another great spot to relax. The garden and planting were all lovely and very well maintained.
  There was some construction going on during the weekdays and, at times, was a little disruptive. Luckily, our unit was located a good distance from the work so the noise was not too bad. On Thursday we were looking forward to staying at the beach out front and, unfortunately, were asked to move off the beach (the morning is the only time the tide does not eliminate the beach area) as there was major drilling work being done on the wall of the adjoining condo. Obviously, this work is probably a one time occurrence, too bad it had to be the week we were there. Other than that, we were very happy with our stay and hope to return one day. We will just check to make sure there is no maintenance going on when we come the next time.

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• Great Condo - Very Close to the Ocean

  Stayed 9 days ending in January, 2014

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  a guest from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan recommends this vacation rental

  Had a great time in Unit 310 at Makani Sands. Condo is very spacious and has all the amenities that most people would need. Awesome views of the ocean off of it's 2 balconies. Highly recommended.

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• Our stay

  Stayed 8 days ending in December, 2013

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  Danny B from Buford, GA recommends this vacation rental

  The condo was nice but you could tell it is needing some repairs. In bedrooms the closets were rusting and did not function well. The drawers in the master bedroom were in bad shape. The overall experience and the view and location was very good and we enjoyed our stay! Loved the sea turtles being so close.

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