Property Description
Sleep to the sound of the lapping surf on the shore below Maalaea Banyans 411, which features forever, spectacular penthouse level ocean views from the living room and lanai. Located beach front adjacent to picturesque Maalaea Harbor, this property has a stretch of soft, sandy beach and a vibrant snorkeling reef right out front. Watch turtles and whales (in season) meander by, and enjoy a refreshing fresh-water swim at the ocean front pool.
Ideally and centrally located between Kihei and Lahaina, this property creates a totally immersive ocean experience, steps from the elevator. The condo features cable, AC in the living room, and WiFi, a kitchen set up to prepare and serve your private tropical feast, and a lanai from which to savor the legendary Maui sunsets, or just relax to the rhythm of the ocean below. Permit-only guest parking.
The unit sleeps four in consummate style, with two nicely separated bedrooms; one upstairs, one down. There is an AC unit in the living room, but not in either bedroom. The unit enjoys cooling from the trade winds blowing through the center of the island off of the ocean. Two blocks away, Maui's world-renowned Aquarium, several great restaurants, ice cream, coffee, and other “essentials” await. Don't miss the new 3D whale experience at Maui Ocean Center. Also, there is excellent hiking less than a half mile away, across the west Maui mountains, where captivating ocean views await. Explore one of the island's best-kept secret beaches (except for the locals) a few hundred yards up the shoreline from the property.
// About the Property //
Maalaea Banyans is a peaceful oceanfront condo property 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: 2380140110069, TA-104-975-0016-01, GE-104-975-0016-01
User Reviews
Sharon T.
Nov 30, 2024
Beautiful view from the balcony, easy walk to the beach and great central location!
Terry N.
Nov 05, 2024
There were many issues wrong with the general upkeep such as broken couch bed, sliding door needs repair to track as it was extremely hard to open, virtually no storage in the master bedroom and bed listed in amenities as a king and it was a queen. Maui rental agency did actively work to fix issues and gave me a partial refund as my daughter had to sleep on an inflatable bed.her whole stay except one night. I believe that the rental people should do an occasional inspection of these properties. They did change the amenities list to queen bed. The final recommendation would be to put a dresser with drawers in the master instead of 2 tables pushed together with triangle shaped openings in the front. My husband had to put his open suitcase under the bed because there was inadequate storage.
Elizabeth P.
Sep 25, 2024
The pictures are deceiving. The building is very rundown. The elevator is over a year expired on being serviced. The patio door is loud and very hard to open/ broken track, we had grandma with us and had to open it for her it was so hard.You cant have food unless its in the fridge because they have a infestation of ants and they are bad if there's any food. Alot of the dishes we pulled out of drawers and knife block were put away with food stuck to them. Water pressure is terrible making it hard to remove sand from your hair. Pool /beach access closes at 9pm. Overpriced. mediocre and not worth what we paid. There are tons of homeless living on the road right behind the parking lot and the parking lot smells like sewer everytime you go to your vehicles.great view from patio and saw turtles on beach. Beds were clean and comfortable.
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Frank B.
Sep 02, 2024
The location is well located to visit all of Maui's tourist highlights.
Amanda E.
Aug 24, 2024
We had an amazing stay in this property. Perfectly located and a lovely place - would love to return. We watched the turtles and spent several days at the beach at the end of the road. Shops and restaurants within walkable distance.
Michael A.
Jul 31, 2024
Our room we reserved was updated as best as could be but the overall property is dated. The hallways are dark and elevator was dated.
Maalaea seems to be the most windy part of the island so be ready for the wind.
There is only 1 AC in the condo which is in the living area.
The back bedroom can get warm, so you need to sleep with the windows open. With the wind and noise from the outside, might make it hard to sleep at night.
Richard M.
Apr 25, 2024
Perfect location to explore rest of island. Aquarium within walking distance. Had a couple minor issues, management was right on it. Really should have handrails on stairway going up to upper bedroom and should have a pullout sofa bed that is a little more user friendly.
Ludovic M.
Apr 23, 2024
Amazing views right in the center of the island. Great location, we absolutely loved it. Thank you so much for having beach equipments ready for use. Felt like a home outside of my home.
Michelle N.
Apr 14, 2024
The condo presented exactly like the pictures. I love Maalaea because it's quiet, on the bay and really centrally located. We treated our son and nephew for their high school senior trip. They lived the lift room and having their own bathroom, the views, breakfast on the lanai and Maui never disappoints. It's walking distance to sugar beach, the aquarium, the harbor and a few shops and restaurants. Great spot!
Mar 24, 2024
My sister and I had the pleasure of staying at this property for 5 nights in March. The previous time we visited Maui, we stayed in Wailea, and found the location of this condo to be preferable due to its easy access to Kahului, Kaanapali, Kihei, and Kapalua. It was also very easy to get in and out of and parking was a breeze.
We appreciated having two separate bathrooms and sleeping areas so that we could both have our privacy.
Waking up to the amazing view was such a great way to start the day. Every day, we saw breaching humpback whales and sea turtles from the lanai. In fact, we took a whale watching tour and felt as though our view of the whales from our lanai was better!
The kitchen was well stocked, which allowed us to save some money by cooking some of our meals and eating leftovers.
The only drawbacks, which were small, were the noise from others walking past the window of the back bedroom which is located right off of the main walkway when you get off the elevator. And although there were window screens on the windows, when we opened up the windows to take advantage of the breeze and not have to use the AC, huge moths made their way into the condo. These were definitely not deal-breakers for us and we found ways to work around them.
We would stay here again when visiting Maui.
Linda P.
Mar 17, 2024
Place was exactly as described. Centrally located so easy commute to rest of island. Perfect location for whale watching. We saw so many whales from the lanai.
Linette P.
Feb 21, 2024
This property was just as pictured on Vrbo. It was a beautiful spot to wake up in the morning and watch the whales breaching while enjoying a coffee on the deck.
It was a quiet resort which was nice to come home to after a busy day out exploring the island.
We found the pool area to be challenging for our 3 young children (10, 7 & 4) to fully enjoy in the way their age category likes to play in a pool as the property managers were very quick to tell them to not jump, splash, be loud or play any games in the pool (eg “Marco Polo”) on several occasions. It just felt very unrealistic, unfriendly and not very welcoming.
The small sandy beach with rocky water access right in front of the property made for easy access to snorkelling (seeing lots of turtles!), paddle boarding and kayaking.
Other than the property managements “passive aggressive” nature, we really enjoyed our vacation at this location.
Refael B.
Feb 10, 2024
Had a great time staying here. Location isn't great. Kihei and Kaanapali are the main beach areas. Unit was very clean. Room can get a little warm as there is no AC in bedrooms. Area is quiet and peaceful. Good if you plan day trips out.
Kassidy K.
Feb 05, 2024
Our stay at the Maalaea Banyans was great. Customer Service was very responsive when we had a question regarding the dryer. Would recommend!
Brian H.
Jan 11, 2024
Centrally located, good value, the pool and hot tub were nice.
