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Sunshine by the sea!

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No matter where you sit....an oceanfront view through the wall of glass!
View from your lanai
Double size lanai has plenty of room for sitting and watching the world go by!
Small harbor in the distance with shops, restaurants and boat rides.
Breakfast anyone!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 683.6 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Maalaea, HI
  • Place, Maalaea Bay Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Maui Ocean Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Maalaea Harbor
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kahului, HI (OGG)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sunshine by the sea!

Fabulous Oceanfront Condo at the Milowai, Ma'alaea

Welcome to Sunshine by the Sea—your luxurious 2-bedroom, that can converts into a 3-bedroom suite if needed for additional guests.

One of the standout features of this fabulous condo is an end unit with double lanai, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the ocean. This unit is just a few feet away from the water’s edge, allowing you to enjoy the soothing sounds of the waves and the sight of the vast ocean right from your doorstep. This stunning two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo offers everything you need for a comfortable, unforgettable stay.

Elegant Living Spaces
• Master Suite: Relax in the spacious master bedroom featuring a king-size bed and attached bathroom, offering ultimate comfort and privacy.
• Second Bedroom: Furnished with a cozy queen-size bed with full bathroom located nearby.
• Third bedroom suite available! The living room easily converts to a third bedroom suite with a pull-out couch, private bathroom and plenty of space for your clothes for only $100 a night extra!
• Professional Decor: The condo is professionally decorated with a keen eye for detail, creating an elegant and inviting atmosphere. Every aspect, from the furnishings to the artwork, has been carefully selected to enhance your stay.

Each bedroom, along with the dining and living room areas, features split air-conditioning units, ensuring a cool and relaxing environment throughout your stay.

Gourmet Kitchen
The fully equipped gourmet kitchen boasts modern appliances, cooking utensils, and a selection of basic spices—perfect for preparing delicious meals. Whether you are whipping up breakfast or crafting a sunset dinner, you'll find everything you need at your fingertips.

Breathtaking Views
Marvel at the panoramic views of Ma'alaea Bay, Molokini Crater, and the majestic Haleakala Mountain from the dining and living room. Large glass doors and windows illuminate the space with natural light and frame the stunning scenery.

Spacious Double Lanai
Step out onto the spacious double lanai fully furnished with comfortable outdoor furniture for a front-row seat to nature’s wonders:
• Whale Watching: Catch glimpses of majestic humpback whales during their winter migration.
• Sea Turtles: Watch sea turtles gracefully swim along the seawall all year round.
• Outdoor Dining: Enjoy your morning coffee or evening meal while soaking in the serene coastal atmosphere.

Prime Location
Whether you are looking to explore Maui or simply relax, this condo location offers the perfect base:
• Beach and Ocean Activities: With the ocean just steps away, you can easily enjoy swimming, snorkeling, and beachcombing.
• Heated Swimming Pool: Take a refreshing dip in the heated swimming pool or lounge by the water and soak up the Hawaiian sunshine. There is also an outdoor BBQ area just in front of the pool area.
• Assigned Parking Space: To ensure that our guests have a space to park their vehicle, there is an assigned space in the underground parking lot.
• Nearby Attractions: The condo's central location provides easy access to Ma'alaea Harbor, the Maui Ocean Center, and various dining and shopping options. Haycraft Park, a local park with sandy beach at the end of the street
Your Ultimate Vacation Spot
With breathtaking views, comfortable rooms, and luxurious amenities, Sunshine by the Sea offers more than just a stay—it promises a lifetime of cherished memories.

Book your dream vacation today and experience the Aloha of paradise by the sea!

This lovely property is owned by Jim and Edie Zarley and managed by their long-time friend and neighbor Barbara.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 2300140220021, GE-001-502-5252-01, TA-001-502-5252-01

About the area

Maalaea

Located in Wailuku, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. Maalaea Harbor and Kahili Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Queen Ka’ahumanu Center and Kihei Town Center Shopping Center. La Kahea Community Farm and Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Headquarters are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and mountain climbing.
Map
Maalaea, HI

What's nearby

  • Maalaea Bay Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Maui Ocean Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Maalaea Harbor - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Keawakapu Beach North - 23 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Wailea Beach - 28 min drive - 26.3 km

Getting around

  • Kahului, HI (OGG) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Nalu's South Shore Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cafe O’ Lei - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Da Kitchen - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sunshine by the sea! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Sunshine by the sea!?

As of 2 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunshine by the sea! on 3 May 2026 start from NZ$635, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Sunshine by the sea! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sunshine by the sea!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sunshine by the sea!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunshine by the sea!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunshine by the sea! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Wailuku condo building is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Maalaea Harbor and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge. Maalaea Beach and Maalaea Bay Beaches are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobby R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay! Host was wonderful, location was close to everything for our family, and we loved all of the amenities. Great place to stay for a family with children.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great LocationExcellent views We would stay here again
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Welcoming host. Great location. Apartment had everything we needed. Our family of 5 loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very personable and accommodating. The place was gorgeous so much so that I was dreaming to own it! The location is perfect, within 15-30 minutes from Kahului, Kaanapali, Wailea and all the more populous places. Waking up to the gorgeous views of the ocean was invigorating. I would totally stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sharon m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is exactly as pictured. It’s clean and it is fully stocked with whatever you might need. Tons of towels for the beach and pool area. Beach chairs, a cooler. And all the kitchen supplies you would need. We like to cook and there wasn’t one thing we didn’t have. It is right next to the Harbor for any excursions you might want to take. There are a few wonderful restaurants in walking distance. We ate at two of them and they were absolutely amazing. We unfortunately were there during the big storm so we didn’t get to do much and were in the condo a lot. But we had an amazing view and even spotted some whales in the Bay. Bring your binoculars!! Thank you again Barbara for the easy communication. We hope to be able to come back when we can experience more of the Island. And hopefully your place will be available!
We didn’t get much sun. This was the only sunset we saw.
The view at night is beautiful!
We caught a surfer. He was amazing!
Dinner at Havens was absolutely outstanding!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

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

Great Spot to relax and rest

What a great place- perfect for 2 couples. Location was great for doing all things on the entire island. Loved the location- great for catching the whale watching excursions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni H.

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

Taggarts

The entire process was smooth, the property and amenities were incredible.Grateful to have had the opportunity to enjoy the area and island.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

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

stunning views

Amazing ocean views, great place to stay, beautiful condo , the large lanai, saw many turtles highly recommend!!! Carrie
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Randy A.

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

Whales and Turtles

There were turtles in the ocean near the shore every evening. It was fun to watch them while eating dinner on the lanai. We also saw several whales from the lanai throughout our stay - we even saw a mom and baby relatively close and the mom seemed to be showing the baby how to tail slap and fin slap (binoculars were not needed). The kitchen/dining room and living room were spacious and well-furnished. The beds were comfortable - all the rooms had their own a/c unit and ceiling fan. Parking was simple with our designated spot.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brad R.

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

Great location

Condo was right on the water, very clean and comfortable. Wall of windows overlooking the ocean was great. Nice breeze in the evening. Some may not like the location right next to the marina, but that provided walking distance to restaurants, the aquarium, and boats leaving for sunset cruises. Entrance to the building is not the most appealing, but you get over that once inside . Would definitely repeat !
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Bruce R.

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

Lanai is amazing!

Enjoyed our stay mostly. Construction going on below and some repairs are needed. Several overhead fans not working.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arman H.

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

Great stay at an awesome centralized location.

We enjoyed the comfort and views this condo had to offer. It is located in the breezy area of the island which keeps the temperatures much lower than say Lahaina area. The living frontage/view are much wider compared to other units that put a bedroom up front. It was the perfect location for access to the wind surfing beach by the airport and local food/shopping that area has to offer,,, plus access to Lahaina, Kahie, Haleakala summit and even Rd to Hana off the back side for a fantastic but a bit of a challenging ride! We had an amazing time!!!! Thank you :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Lovely area

We stayed in May. The description is a little off regarding luxury, but we all have different definitions. There is not a primary bedroom. Meaning no bathroom is connected to a bedroom. We had a few issues while there with hot water, ac, and fans breaking. The view was great.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichole M.

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

Perfect spot!

I truly couldn’t imagine staying anywhere else while on Maui! This condo was centrally located, corner unit, beautiful view, spacious and just plain incredible! We saw turtles every morning and evening in the water from the balcony, saw some sting rays in the bay as well. We ate at the general store most mornings for breakfast and they had little odds and ends we needed. We could get anywhere on the island within such a short drive! We took a boat tour at the marina and got to see dolphins and snorkel. We had the best time! They had chairs and an umbrella for the beach. They had dishes for us to cook. It truly felt like home for almost two weeks. We will absolutely be back!
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

L F.

Liked: Cleanliness

WINDY HAVEN

PROS: Central Maui Location. Close to the airport. 2 great bedrooms. Fun SeaTurtles to watch outside just steps away. Updated kitchen. New comfortable recliner couch. Cons: I would not have stayed here had I known my friend in a wheelchair could NOT get down to the pool or lawn area. (Not ADA friendly). The condo is in the flight path to the airport so loud low flying aircraft. The lanai pictures are misleading with the newer or different furniture. (Neeeds to be updated)
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

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

Gorgeous Maui

The condo is beautiful and right on the ocean. I loved that the condo had A/C and a large lanai to sit out and relax on. We also saw lots of turtles. The location is very central which makes it easy to drive to all areas of the island. I was disappointed with the construction blocking the view and the loud noise, but realize that this is not always going to be an issue for future visitors. I just wish I had been notified ahead of time. The property manager did give a small discount after the fact, which was nice. Also, for future reference if you want to get ahold of the property manager text her directly, it was difficult to get her to respond within the VRBO app.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg T.

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

Great Condo, Location, and Views

This well-equipped condo is neat, clean and very comfortable… a perfect ‘home away from home’. It is located in the upper south coast town of Maalaea which is a small, quiet town right on the harbor with a couple of walking distance restaurants, a convenience store, and the aquarium. The view from the condo is great overlooking the harbor and breakwater, with Kihei and Kaho’olawe in the distance. The condo has air conditioning which was quite welcomed when we were there in an unusually hot August. Unfortunately the air conditioning condensation pumps mounted on the walls in both bedrooms were quite noisy when they ran every so often (about 6 times an hour for 30 seconds each time). The apartment manager was attentive to this but was not able to fix the situation during our stay. Hopefully this situation has since been remedied. Neither bathroom is directly attached to either bedroom. One was in the hallway common with the bedrooms, and the other was located off the living room. This wasn’t an issue for us, just a bit odd. We would absolutely consider staying at this condo again provided the AC system noise has been remedied.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

A Wonderful Time

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this condo. Barbara, especially, was an absolute joy to work with. If we ever come back to Maui, we would consider staying here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Great!

Great location and great view!! Great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

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

Maui stay

Great central location and nicely appointed unit.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janis W.

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

Beautiful Maui

This property was wonderful. Beautiful condo w awesome views. Great central location next to harbor and sugar beach . Host was very helpful w tips on restaurants and activities. Well stocked condo including beach chairs and coolers. Would stay here again for sure
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet & Richard K.

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

Oceanfront Maui Paradise

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful oceanfront property with sea turtles swimming up close and in view daily. The condo was well appointed and had up to date features. The double lanai was where we spent most of our time enjoying ocean breezes. The beds were clean and comfortable and we were able to walk to shops and local eateries. The gift basket was an added surprise and our fresh pineapple was enjoyed by all along with macadamia nut chocolates, Maui coffee, special teas and jam. We would definitely come back here! Our stay was relaxing and one of our best vacations!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet N.

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

Great Property

The property is exactly as presented. Beautiful views. Right on the bay. You can hear the surf. Easy to navigate the island from this location.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorge L.

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

Great view and clean place!

My wife, toddler daughter and I stayed for a week. We really enjoyed it.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy F.

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

Beautiful view!

Loved having coffee while watching for whales in the morning. Condo was super clean and equipped with everything we needed! Property manager Barbara was quick to respond to all our questions and needs. Condo is located close to marina and Aquarium but all other attractions you will need a car to get to.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

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