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ANY CLOSER U'D BE WET, OCEANFRONT GROUND FLOOR -25 ft 2 OCEAN STEPS 2 BEACH

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A room with a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the ocean and a mountain.
A beach with footprints leading to a building with lights, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a sink. There is a framed sign above the cabinets and a framed picture on the wall.
A television displaying a whale, a wooden chair, and a wall with two paintings.
A beachfront hotel with a stone retaining wall, a staircase leading to the beach, and palm trees.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 257 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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Lahaina, HI
  • Place, Honokowai Beach Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kahana Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Keka'a Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kahului, HI (OGG)
    ‪46 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.

ANY CLOSER U'D BE WET, OCEANFRONT GROUND FLOOR -25 ft 2 OCEAN STEPS 2 BEACH

.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WELCOME TO SUNSET CENTRAL! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

At Sunset Central YOU ARE SO CLOSE YOU CAN FEEL THE OCEAN! As soon as you walk into SUNSET CENTRAL you take a deep breath and start to smile. The view is as good or better than imagined. Then you open the doors and the sound of waves magnifies. SUNSET CENTRAL IS as nice as you hoped for. Why?

The old Cliché, "VIEW, VIEW, VIEW". We have of one of the BEST OCEAN VIEWS in Maui. You don't think about it but "NOT" having a pool or upper floor lanai railing, or anything in your ocean view, makes it as good as it gets. The view from inside the condo is great and the view from our lanai is even better. We have the perfect combination for a ROMANTIC stay. A quiet and quaint location. Off the main road. Stunning views, and soothing Pacific Ocean surround sound.

There is NO EQUAL to being GROUND FLOOR directly on the ocean. Carry your chair 25 feet to the small ocean sea wall and watch a 180 degree sunset at the sea wall. Does the drink you brought with you need a refill or you forgot your camera? No problem. A few steps back and you have it. Don't want to move 25 feet to the ocean edge? Just watch a sunset, sunrise, or the ocean from the very large lanai. The lanai has a ceiling fan for added comfort during the warmer months.

We have steps with access to our semi private beach for swimming and snorkeling. Please note that the stairs to the beach are less than 90 feet to the North. Access to the ocean is easy most of the time. Some of our photos show a large beach. During 2024 the tide changes resulted in the loss of the large beach most of the time. The last three photos show the more common size of the beach at low tide. There are times where there is no access to the beach, or only beach at low tide.

SUNSET CENTRAL faces directly West providing WONDERFUL SUNSET shows. During the year the sunsets move back and forth over the ocean from the islands of Lanai and Molokai.

The PICTURES, VIDEO, and RENTER COMMENTS tell it all. Please note that the video is over 15 years old. The photos show the numerous upgrades since then. Once selecting a pic, click on it for full size close up.

DECOR: Our goal was to make the family/dining room feel as large as possible even though it is larger than usual for Maui. Our tv/stereo and our dining table set are on one wall. The sofa sleeper and recliner are set up on the other wall. The result is a large open area in the middle of the room. We think we accomplished our goal.

SERVICE: We only have one condo to manage so we give 100% of our attention to you. Even though we can accommodate 4 people in our condo we only allow a maximum of 2. This is to minimize the wear and tear. This also helps us to make sure our condo is in good shape when you arrive. We have a large separate bedroom with a CA king size bed. A separate bedroom is nice compared to a studio that has a hotel type feeling. We do have a queen size sofa sleeper in the living room.

We have a portable A/C in the bedroom. The add cost to use is $7.00 for the days/nights used. Renters should let us know if the A/C was used and how many days after their stay. We do not charge until the end of the trip and only for the nights/days of use. We do not agree with charging for A/C for nights not used or if not used at all.

POOL: Our pool is not oceanfront. See our photo. The pool would not be the main reason for renting our condo.

We enjoy sharing our condo and guests having a wonderful time.

SUNSET CENTRAL is located between KAANAPALI and KAHANA.

Sunset Central is a legal HI rental unit. HI business ID = W58440575-01

Keywords: Maui, condominium, groundfloor, ground floor, oceanfront, ocean front, beach front, beachfront, West Maui, Lahaina, Honokowai
Our customers tell us they enjoy this condo's beach location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Honokowai Beach Park. You'll find features like an outdoor pool and laundry facilities. A kitchen and a patio are available in the condo.
  • Air-conditioned condo with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 6 minutes by car from Napili Bay and 6 minutes from Whalers Village
This condo offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Honokowai condo is smoke free.


Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: l

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing 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 (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 613 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Lock the doors
-CHECK OUT time is 11:00 A.M. -Lower Awning on lanai. -Leave bedroom windows and lanai doors cracked with wood stick blocks in place.
One load of wash needs to be started. Please wash all of the bathroom towels etc. for this load.
IF YOU USE THE SOFA SLEEPER IN THE FRONT ROOM ALL OF THOSE SHEETS NEED TO BE WASHED AND DRIED IN ADDITION TO THE TOWEL LOAD.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Min. stay is 7 nights unless there are less than 7 nights available

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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-135-378-9440-01, GE-135-378-9440-01, 430060160012

ANY CLOSER U'D BE WET, OCEANFRONT GROUND FLOOR -25 ft 2 OCEAN STEPS 2 BEACH Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 205 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 205 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 205 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 205 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 205 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, very nice place!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eddie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing place to get away.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ILIMA F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular location. Enjoyed watching the whales and the honu and the surfers.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view of the ocean is top notch and the description is spot on, any closer you would be in the ocean. Great little beach that never gets busy and lots of turtles. The host was very responsive and so generous. Thanks, would definitely recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great host
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this cozy gem. The best part is during whale season, if you look in the distance, you can see them breaching! Every sunset was breathtaking, and you can't beat the location if you tried.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

shahrzad m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Nice little spot right on the water. Older property that could use some work but that’s common for Hawaii in my experience. You can hear the upstairs neighbors stomping around which can be annoying But overall well stocked, clean, and really nice views
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay! Thank you so much. We loved the lanai and close walk to the beach. Everything about the was as we expected worked wonderfully for our stay. Again thank you so much!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Vrbo exactly as described
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our trip was absolutely amazing. I watched whales every morning at 6am from our patio. The condo was clean and had every single thingbwe needed. We did even go swimming in front of the condo during low tide. Its a nice quiet place. Close to pretty much everything.Sea turtles every evening right in the front of the condo. It was so perfect. Would stay here again in a heartbeat. Whatever food we didn't use we gave to neighbors and grounds keeper. And left stuff like detergent for next guest. Wonderful system i didnt feel like things were wasted. On the island across from the condo (never could figure out what island that is) we had rainbows almost every morning. Was just perfect for my husband and I. Oo and so nice having our own parking spot we never had to worry about parking. Cant wait to go back!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location right on the ocean. Easy access and parking. Plenty of extras...towels, beach gear, etc. Had a great stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

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

Great Stay.....as Advertised

Great Ocean View....beautiful sunsets!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Ten stars!

Loved our stay here. Perfect for our needs. The view is even better than advertised!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Loved it!

Great time here for our 20th anniversary. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Zoran S.

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

Excellent

Great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie R.

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

Lovely Place

The place is lovely and the location is great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jake C.

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

Great place, highly recommend

Pride of ownership shows, this place was truly great!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Micah L.

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

Great Stay

It was perfect for a few night stay. You are feet away from the ocean. The home had everything that we need to cook meals, comfy beds and beautiful views.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I couldn’t ask for a more perfect place to stay on Maui. The condo was so comfortable. The lanai opens up with a spectacular ocean view.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon V.

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

Location, location, location!!

We loved our time here! Place was clean and literally steps from the ocean. We watched whales, sea turtles, amazing sunsets. This place had everything we needed. We would definately stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

Great View of Ocean

Great view and location; well equiped condo!
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

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

A Slice of Paradise

This place was perfect! Just right for a couple's getaway! We enjoyed the view, the sunsets, the whales, the turtles and some dolphins right off our lanai. So relaxing!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

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

Lovely oceanfront view

Great location; beautiful views of ocean.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean D.

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

Amazing property

It was amazing we hope to return soon
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

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

Sunset central

Beautiful location & everything you need for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023