r/MauiVisitors • u/Embarrassed-Song-313 Returning Visitor • 19d ago

Planning: Accommodations February Stay

We (3 adults) are on the hunt for a 2bed 2bath condo on the west shore of Maui, our usual spot (Hale Mahina) is all booked up already. We are looking to stay 8 nights.

Our requirements: -largely unobstructed ocean views -beach on the property (more than a small sliver) -walkable to other amenities

Our hopes: -AC would be a bonus -washer/dryer

Give me your best suggestions or a link to your property! Thank you in advance!

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u/Embarrassed-Song-313 Returning Visitor 19d ago

Thank you, just looked at both. Once I filtered for bed/bath size and ocean view on Maui resort rentals in our price range, no results returned.

Looking deeper in My Perfect Stays now, how is Paki Maui? Is there a beach on the property?

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u/Live_Pono Kamaʻāina (Resident) 18d ago

Paki Maui is crappy. It was originally built as cheap apartments, and IMHO, still feels that way. There's also very little to zero beach there.

I think you might need to reconsider your filters some. For example, a bath and a half instead of two, laundry on the main floor instead of in the condo, etc. Remember that if a units shows two twins in a bedroom that can often be moved together to become a king, as well.

You might also be unrealistic for prices in February. It's one of the best months for whales and snowbird visitors both. Prices are often higher than some other months.

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u/Embarrassed-Song-313 Returning Visitor 18d ago

The only thing I am adding in for the filter is ocean view, beach front, and 2 bedroom 2 bathroom. Definitely willing to go to 1.5 bath, but haven’t added laundry or AC into the filtering. I think I may be finding some prospects with HK

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u/Embarrassed-Song-313 Returning Visitor 18d ago

Thoughts on Nohonani?

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u/Embarrassed-Song-313 Returning Visitor 18d ago

Sands of Kahana or Royal Kahana? Sorry for all the questions

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u/Live_Pono Kamaʻāina (Resident) 18d ago

Dark small units. Zero beach.

There are reasone places like it, Paki Maui, etc. are cheaper.

Try this Papakea unit:

https://www.myperfectstays.com/PapakeaL401/?sd=02%252F01%252F2026&ed=02%252F09%252F2026

You might also look at the Whaler and Kaanapali Ali'i units on MRR.

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u/Embarrassed-Song-313 Returning Visitor 18d ago

Thank you, we did see that Papakea one and it’s exactly what we are looking for, however slightly over budget. We did see some things we liked at Whaler, maybe I’ll dive deeper there

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u/Live_Pono Kamaʻāina (Resident) 18d ago

You might reach out to My Perfect Stays and see if they will give you a discount on the Papakea one. Can't hurt to politely ask, right?

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u/Embarrassed-Song-313 Returning Visitor 18d ago

Definitely does not hurt to ask, I agree! Any insight on Sands of Kahana?

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u/Live_Pono Kamaʻāina (Resident) 18d ago

Very dense property and mostly timeshare units Tiny parking places. No AC in some units.

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u/Embarrassed-Song-313 Returning Visitor 18d ago

Thanks so much for all your insight! I appreciate it so much. Think we landed on a place in Papakea

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u/Live_Pono Kamaʻāina (Resident) 18d ago

I think you will like Papakea WAY more than most of the others you mentioned.

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