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This studio is perfect for the vacationers who wants to spend their time out and about exploring the island and still have a very nice, comfortable place to come home to. It's on the 4th floor of The Island Surf in South Kihei and within walking distance of many shops, deli's, beaches, restaurants, and bars. It looks out towards the east and the beautiful Haleakala volcano. Although I would highly recommend a rental car to explore the island, the studio's close location to many things makes it ideal for those who choose to not rent a car (walking score - 78).
This 240 sq. ft. studio comes with a full bathroom, a beautiful new walk-in tiled shower, a very comfortable queen size bed, AC, ceiling fan, refrigerator, a microwave, 4 cup brew coffee maker, toaster, dishes glass ware and utensils. It has cable TV, Wi-Fi, and USB chargers. The blackout drapes are great for sleeping in.
Included is everything you need for the beach - cooler, ice packs, food keepers, beach chairs, mats, towels, beach umbrellas as well as personal rain umbrellas. The studio is quiet - located on the backside of the complex so it does not get the street noise.
The ocean and beautiful Kalama Park are directly across the street where surfing and stand-up paddle boarding lessons take place. It's the perfect spot for whale watching during season and taking in those spectacular Maui sunsets. Surf boards and bikes can easily be rented from shops on the first floor.
The beautiful sandy Kamaole beaches are a short distance just to the south and continuing all the way to Wailea and Makena, home of world famous golf courses.
The studio is perfect for one or two adults - no children please.
I've been in the hospitality business for many years and have set this studio up to please any traveler who wants a very nice, clean accommodation without spending an arm and a leg. If this fits your travel style you will be very pleased with this charming place and the Aloha it offers.
Update on the Lahaina fire:
I am sure you are aware of Lahaina and the tragic event of the fire. Lahaina is slowly starting to rebuild but it will take many years. The rest of the west side of the island where Lahaina is located is fully functioning and open for business.
The Governor and Maui Mayor have emphasized that the rest of the island is still open for tourists to come and enjoy. Kihei has been unaffected. Vacationers are welcome to come and enjoy the South/Central and East part of the island that still has many spectacular places and fun things Maui has to offer. Governor Green has been on national TV recently advising that the best thing interested people can do to help the island recover is to come and vacation here and support our local businesses.
Now after 3 years since the tragic fire, Lahaina has been cleared of the fire debris and many homes are being rebuilt. New housing projects are underway and the fire victims are beginning to move in. The commercial part will be next and the Lahbaina harbor is now reopened for business.
The studio is located in The Island Surf Condominium and is zoned as Condo/Hotel and as such is NOT subject to any of the efforts to convert short term vacation rentals to long term rentals. You do not have to be concerned at all in making a vacation reservation at this property. Please note that The Island Surf is a NO SMOKING building. There is a designated smoking area in the parking lot.
I live on Maui and know the island well. If you have any questions please feel free to message me. Cloy
Registration Number: TA-070-043-8528-03, GE-070-043-8528-01, 2390030010033
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Everything was excellent. Cloy is a wonderful host.
Efficiency for sleeping purposes with convenient location and parking in nice neighborhood across street from the water fits the bill.
What can I say?! This is a gem of a place to stay. So central easy to get around from. I loved the gardens behind the building, the food vendors and little stores all tucked between beautiful greenery. I wish I could have stayed longer. Cloy is an amazing host. Thank you for a wonderful place.
This unit contains just about anything one could want for meals in a one room (bathroom) condo: toaster, coffee maker, microwave, large (for the space) fridge with freezer; plus plates, bowls, silverware, knives, etc. It also includes many beach items that I saw other people renting at local businesses: beach chairs, beach towels, cooler, and other items I've forgotten. About the only thing that was not provided was a surf board and that can be rented at a shop directly across the street. Dozens of quality food trucks and other restaurants are within walking distance, and a park across the street gives good access to the beach.
Everything was as advertised and more, there’s tons of beach stuff provided in the unit (umbrella, towels, chairs etc). Truly a wonderful experience-when researching I thought this place was to good to be but it actually was not. The host is a very lovely man who I hope we will travel back to see and chat with again (very nice and gives great recommendations)!
AC worked great. The host responded to every question I asked. Room was clean but the inside shower curtain needs to be cleaned or replaced. We like a balcony and this unit didn’t have one but that was probably my fault for not checking closer when I booked. Had a Mountain View but windows were frosted so you could not see out. Room was well stocked with everything we needed for our stay. Thanks to our host Cloy!
Perfect for a solo traveler but fine for a couple. Easy check in, very clean. Had everything needed. And the best part its located right by the beach, shops and eateries. Very walkable. Down in the same building is a nice coffee/pastry/ food place Grab breakfast and take to the beach. Also a little grab and go store right there. Would definitely use this place again.
Location for us was perfect. We walked around, saw surfers with just a very short walk, didnt even sweat to go walk there and back. Food trucks nearby, coffee shops nearby, and sushi nearby. Host had great communication . Would love to go back to this same spot
We absolutely loved our time here! The location is perfect with close access to multiple beaches, restaurants, and a Foodland for quick groceries if needed. The suite comes with everything you may need from basic meal prep (ie, fridge, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, etc) to beach necessities like beach chairs and a cooler. Cloy was very responsive and helped with us with anything we needed during our stay.
The location was ideal for my trip. The check-in process was easy. I would recommend this place to others.
Very clean room and bathroom, good quality linen. Close to beaches, food trucks and restaurants.
This studio apartment was exactly as described and wonderful for our week on Maui. Everything we needed for our stay was in the studio. Very cozy and quiet. Close to the beaches and the food trucks!! Just beautiful! Would book again for our next trip to Maui. Cloy was so attentive to our needs and very helpful with giving us tips for our stay! Thank you again Cloy for such a wonderful vacation!
We really enjoyed our stay here. The location was great and Cloy was a very helpful host!
Wonderful place to stay! The property was clean and well maintained. We had all the amenities for a comfortable stay. Cloy, our host was friendly and a delight to work with. He gave us all the information we needed for a easy check-in and check-out. We highly recommend this booking!
This studio is as described. Super close to lots of great restaurants, shops, and beaches. Check-in was super easy with the instructions given. It was nice to have the beach chairs in the condo to use.
This property was wonderful and absolutely perfect for me and my husband!! Excellent location, close to beach and food trucks just a short walk away. Host was amazing, prompt, great communication. The place was clean, cute, and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again!!
Fantastic experience! The property was clean and well-maintained, with all the amenities to support our stay. The host was friendly, prompt, and provided all the information ahead of time so we could focus on planning the other aspects of our vacation. Highly recommended!
Clean and affordable.
This place is perfect if you plan on being out and about on the island. The bed was comfy, the place was very clean, walking distance to food trucks and there’s an amazing place for sunset across the street. The pool was really nice too. Would definitely stay here again. Thank You Cloy!!
Location was awesome. Condo had Mountain View. Was very well thought out. Mahalo
Everything was amazing! Cloy is a wonderful host and his studio had everything you needed. It’s in a very convenient location right by the beach and shops. Would definitely stay again!
Very Comfortable, Clean, Quiet, Convenient to walk to beach, Super market, the food trucks in little park is Great and shopping. Very Nice Location. Easy instructions the Owner/Host Very Nice! There was a Discrepancy on price Vrbo had listed unknown to Host but she honored it. Luckily I had taken a screen shot of price on the listing before I booked it for proof of price I’m glad I did because, they over charged me at checkout. it was a long hassle over the phone with Vrbo to reverse over charges and it still wasn’t going to be reversed tell I told the agent I wanted her email to send a screen shot of proof of price listed. A person Shouldn’t have to go through that when Vrbo knows darn well and can see the listing in front of them makes themselves look Unprofessional & Dishonest.
We really enjoyed our stay here. The location was excellent, close to great food trucks and restaurants, which made exploring easy and fun. The space was comfortable and well cared for, and Cloy was a kind, attentive host who made everything smooth. A wonderful place to stay in Maui.
Great location
Husband and I came for a get away. We don't need a lot when it comes to a room. This studio was perfect for us. It had everything we needed. It was quiet, access to grills to cook, walk right across the street to the beach, walk to restaurants and foos trucks were plenty. If you want to get away from the high priced hotels with all their fees, this is the studionto secure. Unexpectedly met the host and he was very kind. He is also very responsive and helpful! Not sure if we will get a chance to come back, but if we do, we will look to see if this studio is available. In my opinion, it was worth it!
It was our first time staying at a studio like this and we loved it! Definitely will do it again. The location was great and easily accessible to the beach and lots of food trucks! The studio was clean and had just what we needed. The host Cloy stayed in touch and communicated with me which was helpful. Thank you for everything! We had such a great time
Clean room, beach gear to borrow, fan and AC for comfort. Slept well. Some construction noise from work in progress in back. Totally fun neighborhood. Good trucks nearby, music, shops. Really enjoyed talking to the vendors and people on the beach.I would not have chosen this rental had I known most of the
Great host, nice equipment, good located. we would come again to this place.
Clean apartment.
We enjoyed a wonderful stay and Cloy did a great job communicating. Highly recommend.
We loved our stay here! The location was prime walkable to tons of food spots, close to beautiful beaches, and near the resorts too. The place was super cute, clean, and perfect for two people. Beach chairs and towels were a nice touch and came in handy. Check-in was a breeze, and overall it felt like the perfect spot to explore this part of the island. Would definitely stay again!
Great place to stay super close to the beach and the food trucks nearby were amazing. Cloy is an awesome host!
Great host, location, and space! It’s like a hotel room size but I loved the parking and access to everything nearby so I would book again.
Had a great experience in this studio! Check-in process was super smooth, and the location of the condo is close to a lot of beaches and great food spots. Cloy is also a great host -- he's super communicative and when there was a tsunami warning (obviously something out of his control), he proactively checked in on how I was doing, which I really appreciated. Highly recommend!
Cloy's property was the perfect place for us to stay during our first trip to Maui. Its a small studio in an old building right next to South Maui Gardens. The place was clean and everything was in working order. The unit contains a portable A/C which was perfectly adequate even in the middle of summer. But the real star of the show was the large walk-in shower, which is something you don't typically find at this price point.The location was also great. We often started off our mornings eating breakfast in the Gardens (they also have a Hula Show and a bird stand), before setting off on our adventure for the day. The beach park across the street is great for a morning stroll and features views of two nearby island.It was a great experience, and we would gladly go here again.
Perfect for our honeymoon! A cute little studio apartment, equidistant from just about anywhere that you can visit! Super close to great beaches and restaurants. The host was prompt, kind, and helped provide us with a wonderful experience! It also comes at a great price! I would definitely stay here again.
The studio was simple but clean and had everything we needed. Located across the street from the beach and there are tons of food trucks next door.
I would like to be in walking distance from the beach and all sorts of restaurants and entertainment, I recommend booking with Cloy in the middle of Kihei. It’s been a fantastic trip to Maui and Cloy has always been communicative towards any questions I had. Great amenities such as chairs, umbrella and towels for your trip to the beach as well. I recommend anyone book in this great room.
We had a lovely stay in Kihei, and this property provided a comfortable and centrally located base for us to explore Maui. We particularly liked the proximity to food trucks at South Maui Gardens and grocery stores, as well as local beaches (Little Beach in Makena State Park was our favorite). Cloy, the owner, was very responsive, and his place was well appointed with essentials for making a Maui visit as wonderful as it could be. Two thumbs up!
I am a neat freak and this place was the most economical within my dates. Very well cleaned, comfortable bed, working ac, clean pool, easy to follow rules, easy check in and out. Working elevator, plenty of towels, beach gear, paper products, and trash bags. I felt at home! Found a bug and almost went nuts but we killed it and didn’t see anymore. Great communication from host , plenty of hangers and rugs. Big enough bathroom and plenty of space to store items. Near plenty of food choices and 7 min walk to grocery store. 15-25 from kam 1-2. Perfect for my stay.
Perfect location in Kihei. Beach right across the street. Within walking of shops and great restaurants. Studio was clean with beach accessories.
Couldn't have asked for a better accommodation. It was central to everything you need.
This was the perfect laid back property I enjoyed my stay
Clean and accommodating. Perfect island location to be in reach of everything
Well located apartment in Kihei. Very clean unit. Cloy is a nice guy and very helpful. Nice pool onsite. No smart tv but does have cable.
Cloy has a wonderful unit in Kihei!!! This is our second time staying here and everything was perfect again. We will totally stay here again when we return. Very clean, great area and it is by lots of great restaurants and so close to the beach. Cloy is very nice to work with and answers any questions very quickly. It is a pleasure to stay in this unit.
This place was nice and clean! Cloy was very helpful. We really loved the location it is centralized and has easy access to everything and easy drive to most of the island! 10/10
Great location. Good host.
We found a gem! The location was perfect! The neighborhood has many great restaurants and we were a few steps from delicious Food Trucks! This rental is directly across the street from the ocean and a park with a walking/running path. We saw the most beautiful sunsets here!! Our Host was outstanding. We had absolutely everything we needed and more for a great Maui vacation. It was awesome to have the best beach chairs, huge comfy beach towels and even a cooler! We loved this Maui rental and you will too. Super clean! Our Host was the most gracious! We will be back!!
Stayed four nights in February. Great central location, did south loop around to Hanna one day, north loop another day, close to great snorkeling, free parking, an outdoor hose to wash off gear, feet, car if ya want. Across the road from the beach, great PIAI fish restaurant almost next door, several pubs, food trucks, food land grocery has great fresh Poke. Room was plenty big enough. Has a portable A/C unit, we only ran it for an hour to take the heat from the day out just before bed, then slept with windows open. Quiet corner of town, at least in February. Owner was great, great communication, great price for the local. Would stay here again next time we come to snorkel the Molokini Crater, a must do if ya like whales and fish.
The place was clean and close to restaurants and bars
Cloy was a great host and communicated very well with me. His clean condo studio unit had everything we needed to make Kihei our home for a few days. It’s in a great location with walking distance to Kalama Park for epic sunset viewing, and right next to South Maui Gardens. Lot of great food options within walking distance! Checking in and out was also a very smooth. Thank you Cloy for being a great host, we hope to come back to Maui very soon!
This property is exactly what we were looking for at a price point we were able to afford! We celebrated our 2 year wedding anniversary here in Maui and this could not have been a better location. This condo is walking distance from the awesome Kihei food truck park with many great food options and some of the best beaches for snorkeling experiences on the island !! The owner, Cloy was easy to get a hold of and was very responsive any time we had a question. He also left some awesome stuff for us to use in the condo such as beach chairs, an umbrella and towels which made it easy to just leave and get to the beach. 10/10 recommend.
Thank you Cloy. I appreciate all your help. You went out of your way helping me find my car keys.
Perfect for what I needed!
Been coming to Maui for 18 years and have always stayed in Kannapali resorts. We wanted to try Kihei kid free so it was a peefect fit to stay in budget. Grrat location to beach, restaurants and happy hours. Slept great! Will stay again!
Kihei studio is perfectly located yet very quiet for those of us that enjoy some peace and quiet on our vacation time. Coffee, shave ice, food including food trucks are all within walking distance. Nice park is right across the street and beaches are also close enough that you can grab a beach chair and stroll on down. This was perfect for my wife and I and this is now our Maui go to condo.
This is a great location. The room is clean and the size is appropriate for 1-2 people if you primarily just need a place to sleep.
Kihei is so fun and this is the perfect property to have as a jumping point to so many close by activities, restaurants and more! Clean, nice, and perfect amenities. Cloy is a stellar host. Mahalo!
You get amazing value for the price. We had included beach amenities, the bathroom was great and the bed was comfortable. Easy parking. A lot of dining options nearby. If you want to go to Wailea or Makena beach they are around 10 minutes away with a car.
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Where is this vacation rental located?
- City: Kihei (postal 96753) Hawaii
Nearby highlights
- Location: Kihei, HI (Halama Street – South Maui – 5.06 km to center), United States
- In the city center
- Near a health or beauty spa
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does it have?
1 bedroom and 1 bathroom.
How many guests can it sleep?
This rental sleeps up to 2 guests.
What amenities are available?
- Apartment
- Property does not allow children
- Unit size: 240 sq ft (22 sq m)
- 1 bedroom
- Bed sheets provided
- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Microwave
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
- Fence around the pool
- Heated pool
- Outdoor pool
- BBQ grill grill
- Onsite parking
- A/C
- BBQ grill
- Elevator
- Free Parking
- Internet
- Kitchen
- No Smoking
- Pool
- TV
What should I know about check-in?
- Check in starts at 4:00 PM
- Check out before 11:00 AM
- Check in time starts at 4:00 PM
- Contactless check in available
- Contactless check out available
- You will receive an email from the host with check in and check out instructions
- Government issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check in for incidental charges
- Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
- Property Registration Number TA 070 043 8528 03, GE 070 043 8528 01, 2390030010033
What are the house rules and policies?
- Pets not allowed
- This property does not allow children.
- Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
What are popular things to do nearby and on Maui?
- Basketball nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Fitness facilities nearby
- Golf nearby
- Rafting nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/body boarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Whale watching nearby
- Location: Kihei, HI (Halama Street – South Maui – 5.06 km to center), United States
- In the city center
- Near a health or beauty spa
Do I need a rental car on Maui, and what about parking?
A rental car may not be required for every stay, but transportation needs depend on your arrival airport, activities and how much of the island you plan to visit. Parking notes: Onsite parking.
What kind of rental is this?
This is a condo rental.
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