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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
On the beach
Property grounds
Pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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Lahaina, HI
  • Place, Whalers Village
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaanapali Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaanapali Kai Course at Kaanapali Golf Resort
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kahului, HI (OGG)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Whaler 159 Ground Floor With Easy Beach Access

Welcome to Whaler 159, a beautiful ground-floor one-bedroom, one-bath condo right on the world-famous Ka’anapali Beach. This special spot gives you direct access to a lush grassy lawn and is just steps away from the scenic Ka’anapali Boardwalk and the soft sandy beach. It’s the perfect place to enjoy the relaxed beach lifestyle with everything you need within easy reach.

Inside, the condo feels spacious and comfortable with a king-size bed in the bedroom, a queen sleeper sofa in the living area, and a remodeled master bathroom that adds a touch of modern comfort. The fully equipped kitchen features stainless steel appliances, and the unit is kept cool with central air conditioning and ceiling fans. Flat-screen TVs in the living room and bedroom make it easy to unwind after a day exploring the island.
During your stay at this condo building, you're just a quick walk from Whalers Village. A gym, a hot tub, and concierge services are available. The condo includes amenities such as a kitchen and a patio.
  • Air-conditioned condo with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts, a gym, and a sauna
  • Steps from Whalers Village and 7 minutes by foot from Kaanapali Beach
This condo offers its guests a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. This condo also features barbecue grills, a garden, and concierge services.

This Kaanapali condo is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 901 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number TA-012-072-9600-01, 440080020185, GE-012-072-9600-01
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Whaler 159 Ground Floor With Easy Beach Access Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 30 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleased

Very good stay
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

Perfect Location

The lower level allowed us to enjoy the grassy common area. The condo was well equipped and very comfortable. A short walk to the beach and happy hour. A very relaxing vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

vacation to remember

The unit was clean and perfectly situated in Kaanapali. It was a bit dated but we didn't spend much time in our condo and we enjoyed our stay. Being on the first floor was so beneficial for grilling and having cook outs with family. I would highly recommend the Whaler and will most assuredly stay there if we are blessed to return to Maui.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

A large sized apartment in the perfect location on the beach and next to restaurants and shops at the Whaler Village. Very comfortable with all kitchenware that we needed to cook each night for our family. The grass area right outside was great for the kids to play while we cooked and BBQs were a few steps away. The pool was not overly little kid friendly… no shallow end, but the beach is right out the door. Never had trouble parking. Overall a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

DOUG & MAUREEN A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Condo at the Whaler

Loved being back at the Whaler! The location is great! The unit was on the ground floor, which we like. This unit is in need of some repairs and definitely some upgrades! Drapes in bedroom were torn, furniture was very worn, kitchen was minimally stocked. One garbage bag, one very small and broken bar of soap in bathroom, things like that!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing time in Maui

Had a recent great visit to Maui and stay at this condo. Condo is very spacious, clean and the furnishings comfortable. Lots of closet and drawer space for everything you might bring. Although not oceanfront unit, great ocean view from the spacious patio with wall to wall sliding doors in living and bedroom. Some reviews mentioned and we also heard while there that unit is one of the ones not yet updated in kitchen and bathroom, but everything was still perfectly fine. Some also mentioned that there is no beach equipment, but whether from owners or past visitors, the unit does have 3 or 4 beach chairs, and now also has two pool noodles that we left behind. We had a great stay here and hope to be back. One piece of info. -- bed is VERY high off the ground, if you're short might need a step stool! ;-) Rental company was great to work with too. Hope to be back -- can't beat the location along beautiful Kaanapali Beach!
Verified

8/10 Good

Tarryn

Liked: Amenities, communication
We were a party of 4 adults - an elderly couple and my husband and myself. Loved the main level walkout to the lanai just steps from the beach and pool. The grounds are very well taken care of and beautiful! Liked that there are free laundry facilities for the units without their own laundry. Our unit was nice and spacious but had obviously had water damage in the last few years from the unit above and there is still water staining in the light fixtures, especially above the bath vanity. The water also damaged the baseboard at the end of the kitchen peninsula. Pull out sofa was uncomfortable so we slept on the sofa and an air mattress. The kitchen cabinet skins are peeling and the pots/pans were like camping. There is something growing on the kitchen lighting. We killed 4 cockroaches during our stay. This unit is 'good enough' but could be a beautiful unit with some cosmetic updating/repair. It appears the owner doesn't spend time at the property or just isn't interested in spending the money for needed repairs and updates. We got to tour the 157 unit and it's beautifully updated and we met another owner who showed us photos of his newly remodeled unit - incredible! After seeing those units we felt a little shortchanged - especially sleeping on the floor for a week. Again, if you're just there to sleep, have a morning cup of coffee and spend time on the beach, this unit is adequate.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Katrina V.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Cannot recommend. Wasted money

I don’t know where to begin. This is the worst VRBO we have ever stayed in and our vacation was greatly affected by the condition of this condo. The Whaler had no record of us upon checkin around 6:30 pm and when I called Maui Beachfront after hours number, no one picked up. Fortunately the Whaler had us forward our confirmation emails to them and they gave us a key. Upon entering, the condo has very stained carpet and the pull out bed is gross with a giant stain on it and a mattress that is very uncomfortable with springs that poke your back. Our kids slept in it and had horrible nights sleep all 7 nights and were abnormally grumpy for the trip. The kitchen is not set up to do any cooking either. There are no potholders, hand soap, no normal sized spoons (only serving spoons), no counter top spray, and it has a tiny garbage can. We had one steak knife, 2 water glasses, 1 bbq flipper but no other bbq tools, and cheap grocery store brand pots and pans. I wanted to make brownies and all we had was a broiler pan. When I called about no hand soap or counter spray, I was told that they don’t supply these things because of various people’s sensitivities. However, they supply tide laundry pods which causes way more allergic symptoms. So confused by this. I also called about the stained mattress and they did drop off a new mattress cover. The condo also has partial snorkel equipment and no cooler, so plan on buying your own. Lastly, there are 3 closets but only one closet has a hanging rod in it. So weird. The entire condo needs to be updated and needs a new stove, it took 40 minutes for it to get to 400 degrees. The 2 positives are that we loved being on the ground floor and never heard annoying sounds from whalers village. I thought the primary suite bed was comfortable too, but my husband said it was too soft. Also, they do have a safe to lock your things. We have stayed at the Whaler 3 times now (that’s how much we like it), but I would highly recommend that if you are interested in the Whaler, you look elsewhere.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

A M.

Nice but could use some improvements

This unit was very nice. We loved that we could walk out on to the lani and then on to the grass and a short walk to the beach, which was beautiful....loved the feel of the soft sand. The unit was large and roomy. The remodeled shower area was very nice, but I missed having a little ledge to sit on. The bathroom was well stocked with towels and we were a little surprised that there were some bottles of shampoo, conditioner and lotion. We weren't expecting those. The kitchen was adequate with plenty of items necessary for cooking most anything you wanted (we used the BBQ every night, but did cook breakfast most mornings). A couple things could be improved though. It was a little weird that there was a microwave mounted above the range but there was no venting. There were new rings around the electric burners that did not fit properly so any pan you set on them was not level and made for an unsteady pan that tipped and moved around. The other issue we had a problem with was the safe. There are very specific instructions about this safe about how to avoid the need of a service call to the unit because of what I call a very poor design. The batteries will fall out and negate the code you put in, locking the safe with no way to open it. We have cruised many times and have never had this type of problem with a safe. It just seems to be an unfair way to collect a service fee. We had to call for a service to open the safe twice. I really think they should replace the safe with one that does not have this quirk. I do think that we were not charged for this service, but I haven't checked all charges yet to our credit card. There is also an issue with the slider doors...if they are not closed properly in a very precise way (both the living room and bedroom doors) then the air conditioner will not operate. We tried fussing with the doors trying to get them to close correctly, but still needed a service call to have someone come fix it. After that visit, the doors were not a problem for the AC. The King bed was very nice (and not too tall as mentioned in prior reviews). My sister said the Queen hide-a-bed was very nice. We loved that there were beach chairs and a boogie board in the closet. There was a lot of closet and drawer space to hold all our clothes. All in all, this was a nice unit, but could be nicer if some of the small issues were fixed.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Completely wonderful

This was the perfect place for my husband & I, and two boys (ages 6 & 8) to spend a week in Ka'anapali. I would love to return. The location on the ground floor with young kids who just want to run in and out as they please was optimal (and for my husband & I coming and going to the beach with all our gear!). Also, the location of The Whaler in general is so perfect, right on the beachwalk next to so many restaurants and amazing Black Rock snorkeling/jumping. It was perfection. One comment for units management would be to work on a better shower enclosement. There is just a small glass wall that does not prevent water from spilling out very much, so the floor gets soaking wet and there's some drywall damage from it happening over time. Re: the prior review about roaches, yes there are bugs that try to come in and get any bit of food out in the kitchen area, but I think that may be the case in most tropical locations and not sure there is much you can do about it. We did not find any early morning beeping from Whaler's Village next door to be an issue (I maybe heard it once and it lasted all but 10 seconds). Overall - we aren't picky people over little things and we absolutely loved our stay for all of the pluses it offered! We would stay here again, 100%! Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Amy B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Roaches in the Kitchen

We booked this property because I liked the refund policy... with COVID and everything you just never know. Big Mistake! We knew it wasn't the most updated property but we liked the location. The kitchen was FULL of roaches. Many many of them... I made breakfast on the first morning and they went crazy... crawling up the cabinets and all over the counters. Some were small and some were not. There was not any sanitizer under the sink... gross! They were even in the dishwasher, hiding under the blender... I waited until 9AM and called Maui Beachfront Rentals... no answer... again and still no answer.. I sent an email and was told towards the end of the day that Robin would come by. I could tell that someone had come by later in the day because they had dropped off some pillows (there was only one super flat pillow for the sofa bed)... but there were no pillow cases or even the extra blanket that I had requested... my son had one thin blanket the entire trip. The other big complaint was the shower head which needed to be replaced and was not. This was a shorter trip for us so we ate out and avoided using the kitchen rather than spend the entire time on the phone begging for help. Let me end this by saying that this is our 5th trip to Hawaii and we have stayed in a condo each time... we are not rattled easily by minor issues.. an uncomfortable bed or even ants... but ROACHES.... ?
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome trip !

This property location was perfect , Accessible to shops , restaurants and beach ! Awesome view from the property! Thank you, we will be back and stay in this property.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location is Great

This was the first time we have rented from an online website, so we were a bit nervous. We had a bit of a “hiccup” at the beginning., when we walked into the unit, it had NOT been cleaned!!! However, the management service was awesome! They had us go next door to Hula Grill (fabulous Mai Tai) and have dinner on them. They got an exceptional emergency cleaning service in…so in 2 hrs we had a great dinner and the unit was absolutely spotless!!!!! Unit is very large! Kitchen is well equipped. Bathroom had plenty of towels and even some large beach towels. It’s a ground floor unit, so no waiting for elevators….just walk out the door and you are literally on the beach!!! Whalers Village is next door to the property, which has great restaurants (make reservations!). There are really nice gas grills literally 100 ft away, so you can grill and watch the sunset. The ONLY negative is….the unit’s lanai faces Whalers Village food distribution point. So, each morning beginning 7:30ish you get the ding, ding, ding of the delivery trucks backing in and all of the noise associated with that. It wasn’t very peaceful to sit and have a cup of coffee on the lanai. A HUGE plus was parking was included in the minimal resort fee, which saved a bundle compared to the big resorts!!! Great 8 days!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

Location Perfect! First floor, next to Whalers Village, beach, pool and boardwalk right there! It's also private and on sunny side for those needed quiet times to lay in sun, read a book and have a beverage! Kitchen was well stocked with pot/pans etc. We were here for Thanksgiving, made it easy to cook what we needed to. Extended family were in other units. Staff very helpful. Sister-in-law plans on reserving this unit on her next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alfonso C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

It was a great fun. Kaanapali resort next door, had great free entertainment great dinner experience. Beach was awesome, rite out front door of resort. Got picked up a few hundred feet away from resort to go snorkeling on a sail boat.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great unit close to everything!

Fantastic location with great amenities. I highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Maui

The condo was in a great place in Maui. There were shopping and several places to eat with in walking distance right on the beach. The living space was bigger than anticipated and the smaller kids got to go outside on a large grass area that added room to the whole set up. I would highly recommend this condo.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra Y.

A little windy but loved every minute!

We swam, snorkeled and soaked in the sunshine. Very convenient to Whaler Village, restaurants, and Lahina. We loved our stay in 159!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allen S.

Amazing!

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Best price for a ground floor, steps away from the ocean, beach property!!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jacqui G.

In need of updating and cleanng

A number of issues arose for us in the apartment ,some of which were dealt with and some not. Ring on stove and waste disposal not working. Stove ring fixed. Not enough crockery and no suitable pans to cook with. Both sorted. Bathroom sink cracked and not cleaned thoroughly. ( photos available) Trash can lid not cleaned. Surround on bed still had sand in f I’m previousoccupant, carpets stained. Additionally the bed was ridiculously high and quite difficult to get into and out of.All rooms were in full view of the restaurant kitchen next door. Liked the Whaler Resort but would not recommend this apartment at all T
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

The Perfect Spot in Kaanapali

This was my first time staying at the Whaler and I was so impressed. The unit far exceeded my expectations. It was fully stocked with everything I needed. The place was immaculate, the bed was really comfortable, and the unit was so dark and quiet at night I slept better than I do in my own home! The location could not have been better. It is perfectly located right next to Whaler's Village. I loved going to Hula Grill, Leilani's, and MonkeyPod for dinner while watching the sunset. Even better, I loved relaxing on the lounge chairs on the patio for morning coffee and in the evening listening to the ocean. My family visiting for the day from Kihei didn't want to leave! I couldn't have asked for more. Can't wait to visit again. Many thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna S.

Perfect Place

We found this condo to be perfect. with one exception, the bed. although it is a beautiful huge bed, it is very very high. I had to push the chair up to it to be able to climb on to it. Once in the bed it was marvelous!!! I would suggest the owner (please put a step stool in there). Had a few problems with the TV. But for the most part it is a beautiful condo and I would love love to stay there again. Many thanks for a wonderful condo. The location is perfect.
Archival

8/10 Good

Danny H.

Almost perfect

Everything was great. Check-in process, cleanliness, comfort, amenities, location were excellent. Only thing is that hand soap and dishwashing scrub wasn't provided, and the kitchen light didn't work at times.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

What a stay!

Came to Hawaii for two weeks with my husband and our son and we stayed at this unit. It was a great experience. An excellent start to our summer. The first thing you should know about this location on the island is there is a alot to do in this near area. My husband golfed a couple of times just up the street, and he said the course was amazing. I didn't mind having the outlet shopping mall next door - who doesn't like shopping on vacation? The condo suited us as nicely as the location. You can't beat being this close to beach, and the beach is spectacular. Basically no rocks, all soft sand, and gentle waves my boy could play in without me worrying about shore break and riptides. We also appreciated having so many entertainment options in the place. Even went to a Redbox to utilize the DVD player. It was very clean in the condo that suited all our needs. The whole resort is just gorgeous. It doesn't hurt the location is so picturesque. Anyway, we had a fantastic time. My son is already begging to go back. And he won't have to beg Mom to hard. Thanks!