Property Description
Welcome to Island Sands 500, your perfect Maui escape with breathtaking ocean and West Maui Mountain views. This beautifully remodeled fifth-floor unit offers two separate private lanais, accessible from the living room and primary bedroom, where you can soak in the peaceful scenery of Maalaea Bay. Whether you're sipping your morning coffee or unwinding after a day of adventure, the tranquil sights and sounds of the ocean create an unforgettable experience.
Inside, the unit is thoughtfully designed for comfort and style, featuring a brand-new split system air conditioning throughout, ensuring a cool and pleasant stay. The spacious primary bedroom includes a luxurious Cal King bed, a privacy divider from the living room, and an ensuite bathroom. The guest bedroom offers two twin beds that can be converted into a king upon request, along with its own private bathroom with a tub and shower combination. The living room's sofa sleeper provides additional sleeping space, making this unit ideal for families or groups of friends.
You'll find everything you need for a relaxing and convenient stay, including a fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances and a separate dining area. The in-unit washer and dryer high-speed Wi-Fi, and Smart TVs make you feel right at home.
Island Sands 500 is equipped for island adventures, offering beach chairs, an umbrella, towels, a cooler, and even binoculars for whale watching during the season. Designated parking, community gas BBQs, and a refreshing oceanfront pool add to the convenience and enjoyment of your stay. Just a short walk away, you'll find the pristine sands of Haycraft Beach Park and Sugar Beach, the longest beach on Maui, perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing.
// About the Property //
Island Sands condominiums feature one- and two-bedroom oceanfront and ocean view accommodations with private lanais, air conditioning, in unit washer and dryers and full-size kitchens. located along Maui's scenic Maalaea Bay, offering a serene escape with stunning views of the Pacific. This intimate complex features comfortable one- and two-bedroom units with private lanais, fully equipped kitchens, and easy access to a quiet stretch of sandy beach. Guests can relax by the oceanfront pool and hot tub, enjoy BBQ facilities, or take a short stroll to nearby attractions like the Maui Ocean Center and Maalaea Harbor.
Perfect for couples and families, Maalaea Banyans combines tranquility with convenient access to Maui's top destinations.
// About the Area //
Tucked along the oceanfront in South Central Maui, Maalaea is a peaceful coastal village that remains one of the island's best-kept secrets. Located beside a charming small-boat harbor, Maalaea offers an unbeatable central location - ideal for exploring all corners of the island with ease. Whether you're heading to Lahaina, Wailea, or Haleakala, everything is within reach. This tranquil community combines convenience with serenity, making it the perfect home base for your Maui adventure.
A short walk to Maalaea Harbor, where you can embark on world-class sailing, snorkeling, sportfishing, and whale-watching excursions. Stroll over to the Maui Ocean Center, enjoy waterfront dining, and explore charming local shops.
// Things do do on Maui //
Are you island hopping? Stop wasting time waiting at the airport and spend more time exploring all there is to see on Maui! Whether you're seeking adventure, relaxation, or cultural experiences, Maui offers more than enough to fill your itinerary and leave you wanting more.
• Haleakala National Park - Breathtaking sunrise or sunsets. Hike through a volcanic crater.
• Snorkel at Molokini Crater, Turtle Town, Lanai and more underwater adventures just a boat ride away.
• Whale Watching (seasonal) - Witness humpback whales breaching just offshore (Dec to Apr).
• Sunset or Dinner Cruise - Set sail and soak in Maui's coastline from the sea.
• World Famous Golf - Maui offers some of the best golf courses in the world
• Helicopter Tours - See the island's hidden valleys, waterfalls, and sea cliffs from the sky.
• Surf or Paddleboard - Gentle waves and expert instructors make it easy.
• Traditional Hawaiian luau - Experience the food, music, and hula of ancient Hawaii.
• Hiking - Iao Valley, the bamboo forest, the famous Hoapili Trail, and more.
• Food Tours – From farm-to-table fine dining to highly rated food trucks, Maui has it all.
• Farm Tours – Surfing Goat Dairy, Maui Tropical Plantation, Pineapple Farm, Lavender Farm, and more.
• Scenic Drives - the legendary Road to Hana, the West Maui loop and more!
All this and more awaits you on your next Maui adventure!
// About Vacation-Maui //
This immaculate property, hosted by Vacation-Maui, comes fully stocked for a stress-free island stay. Enjoy complimentary beach gear - including beach chairs, towels, an umbrella, and a small cooler - perfect for your days on the sand. Inside, you'll find everything you need, from fresh linens and bath towels to hair dryers and a fully equipped kitchen ready for home-cooked meals. 8 stars, Vacation-Maui is proud to deliver consistently exceptional experiences.
Early check-ins and late check-outs are not guaranteed and must be arranged in advance due to cleaning and maintenance schedules. If you have a late flight or early arrival, please contact us ahead of time to check availability and secure an early check-in or late checkout at a reduced daily rate. Mahalo for your understanding.
Registration Number: TA-205-047-0912-01, GE-205-047-0912-01, 2380140150056
User Reviews
Nancy F.
Nov 09, 2024
Island Sands was my home over 30 years ago. It’s where I had my wedding ceremony (on the green space) and reception around the pool. Coming back and sharing it with my adult children was amazing plus seeing the beautiful grounds again was a happy moment. Mahalo!
Michael L.
Aug 10, 2023
Easy commute to any part of the island, condo was clean and it was a quiet environment. Would definitely stay there again!
Dru S.
Jun 25, 2023
My mother, sister, niece and myself stayed and had a wonderful time. The condo was on the older side but it was still very nice and clean. It had excellent views of the ocean and the mountains. We enjoyed our stay very much!
Donna C.
May 29, 2023
This condo was in a good location. The master bedroom bed was very comfortable. The other room has two twin beds. Family members sleeping on those beds said they where hard as boards and they slept poorly the entire stay. I would recommend updating those beds for future guests. I would also recommend bringing and extortion cord with usb outlets. The condo had limited outlets and only one usb plug in one bedroom. The condo came with everything you would need for your stay. I would stay again. Mahalo
Elizabeth W.
Apr 03, 2023
Lovely property, exactly as advertised. Gorgeous view of ocean and whales from balcony, we would have breakfast and watch them surface (some mothers and calves). Pool was clean, though a bit on the small side, and apartment was clean too. All amenities worked and there were no issues. Overall, a great place to stay, and very family-friendly + well located.
Ed B.
Mar 12, 2023
The Positive: The view from the patio was very nice we got to see whales in the distance. The use of beach and water accessories was a definite plus. The location of the condo made it easy to take a whale watching tour, or to go and sit on the beach located just down the road The kitchen was well stocked with eating and cooking utensils. The king bed was comfortable. It was nice that there were dressers in the bedrooms.
The not so great: Be aware that the second bedroom is angled not square, and the end of the one twin bed is very close to the wall making it difficult to get to the closet. Also, the second bedroom window needed repaired; the glass slats would not close tightly. While sitting on the patio was one of our favorite things to do; one of the neighbors smoked so a lot of the time the patio would smell.
The instructions for the TV remote do not match up with the two remotes at the condo. We couldn't get the TV to work.
The negative: The IGoMaui vacation rental was not user friendly. The entry code for the condo was not available until after 4 pm; this became a major problem for us as we couldn't access the internet and retrieve the code and there was no one to call until the next morning.
We had requested the twin beds to be pushed together; this was not done.
Mary V.
Feb 19, 2023
The condo needs to be stocked much better, there are no plastic bags and or wrap in kitchen. No laundry soap or cleaning supplies at all . We had to purchase more paper towels , toilet paper , kitchen wrap , cleaning supplies and laundry soap . I stay at many properties around the world and have never had to buy my own cleaning supplies . Especially after and during Covid .
I would put more into making your guests welcome :) other then that all was beautiful . Mahalo
Jen T.
Jan 07, 2023
My family (2 adults and 2 kids aged 12 and 14) stayed here over new year for 9 days and loved it! We also came with another family who stayed in another condo on the same floor. Every night we would watch the green sea turtles come in on the beach beside us and every morning we would wake up to the whales splashing.
Condo is well set up and comfortable, and the beach chairs and boards etc were awesome for days at all of the easily accessible (by car) beaches in Kihei, Lahaina and Kaanapali.
Yes there is plane noise but for us it wasn’t an issue. Also the winds in the afternoon were lovely and a great way to cool everything down. This condo and area is also a lovely haven away from all the busyness of the more touristy towns.
I would definitely stay here again.
Liliya B.
Dec 17, 2022
We stayed here for 4 nights and it was a great experience. The condo was clean and it was stocked and ready with everything we needed.
Kawena K.
Dec 08, 2022
No hassle and easy access to the condo. We usually stay in Ma’alaea since it’s near town, and we visit family. The trade winds were in full force as they usually are this time of year, and if you don’t mind it it’s fine. I’m used to it since I grew up here. Overall appreciate the use of the condo!!!
