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Spectacular Treetop Oceanfront View - Central A/C - Sleeps 6 - Turtles & Whales

Your treetop, panoramic view of Maalaea Bay & 10,043' dormant volcano, Haleakala

Watch humpback whales jump (in season) from your 4th (top) floor private lanai.

Dawn from your private lanai, looking at Haleakala, a 10,043' dormant volcano

Sunrise from your lanai over Haleakala, a 10,043' dormant volcano & Ma'alaea Bay

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Location
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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer

Explore the area

Wailuku, HI

Maui Ocean Center
‪10 min walk‬
Maalaea Harbor
‪14 min walk‬
Wailea Beach
‪29 min drive‬
Kahului, HI (OGG)
‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Loft Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Loft Bedroom #2.5

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom 1 (First floor)

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

First Floor Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Loft Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Spectacular Treetop Oceanfront View - Central A/C - Sleeps 6 - Turtles & Whales

Aloha, MAUI IS OPEN for tourists to visit!! The devastating wildfires in Lahaina are incredibly sad, but your condo is far away from them, and on the other side of the mountains.

The Eastern side of Maui has hundreds of things to do, visit and see, without ever venturing to the Lahaina side of the island. The people of Maui NEED you to visit their Island, in order to recover financially from the fires. Mahalo, Joe

E Komo Mai, (Welcome) to your Maui vacation holiday condominium. We strive to provide you with a beautiful 'home away from home', where you can do as much, or as little as you want during your stay, with all of the amenities you expect.

PLEASE NOTE: Your condo is professionally cleaned AND sanitized after each guest check-out. For your convenience and safety, we provide hand soap at each sink and extra cleaning emphasis is applied to high touch surfaces; like A/C thermostats, remote controls, telephones and appliance/door handles! Your safety during your stay is our priority!

Watch the sunrise over Haleakala (10,043' dormant volcano) across the bay from your private lanai. You can swim in the solar heated fresh water pool or hot tub while working on your tan. Stroll along romantic Sugar Beach nearby, or watch whales play (In season) from your 4th floor treetop lanai. You can prepare your meals on the gas BBQ grill, then dine on your private lanai as you watch the moon rise over Haleakala as it shimmers on Ma'alaea Bay below.

After a long day on Maui, fall asleep to the gentle sound of surf lapping on the shoreline below, as the smell of plumeria and ginger blossoms waft through your room on the gentle Maui breezes. Yes, you ARE in paradise! We hope you choose to stay with us and have many fond memories of your Maui holiday. Karen and I look forward to hearing from you.

To keep us in compliance with Hawaii State regulations, here is some important information, should you decide to stay at our Maui condo:

Transient Accommodations Tax Number: TA 1352998912-01
Last Four Digits of FEIN: 7549

Keywords: Condominium, Condo, Maui, honeymoon, whales, golf, holiday, vacation, Hawaii, Maalaea

Property manager

Joe Dorsey

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We have a pack-n-play crib & stroller for toddlers

Events

No events allowed

Small private parties in-residence are allowed.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Use the designated smoking areas on ground floor

Please be considerate to other guests and observe the "Quiet Hours". No glassware by the pool / hot tub area, only use plastic or paper products.

No smoking in your private condo, on the lanai or in the breezeways. Only smoke in designated smoking areas. Please always park 'head-in'. Mahalo

Please do not hang bathing suits or towels over lanai railing to dry. They WILL blow away! Always park head-in, as backing in damages tropical plants!

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

Note from host: Small private parties in-residence are allowed.

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property Registration Number GE-135-299-8912-01, TA-135-299-8912-01, 380140110068

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Maalaea

Located in Wailuku, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. Bailey House Museum and Iao Theater are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Queen Ka’ahumanu Center and Kihei Town Center Shopping Center. Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Headquarters and Maui Nui Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Wailuku, HI

What's nearby

Maui Ocean Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Maalaea Harbor - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Maui Nui Golf Club - 16 min drive - 15.0 km
Kamaole Beach Park - 20 min drive - 18.4 km
Wailea Beach - 29 min drive - 23.7 km

Getting around

Kahului, HI (OGG) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪Nalu's South Shore Grill - ‬15 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
‪Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - ‬10 min drive
‪Maui Tropical Plantation - ‬8 min drive
‪Da Kitchen - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spectacular Treetop Oceanfront View - Central A/C - Sleeps 6 - Turtles & Whales have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Spectacular Treetop Oceanfront View - Central A/C - Sleeps 6 - Turtles & Whales pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Treetop Oceanfront View - Central A/C - Sleeps 6 - Turtles & Whales ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Treetop Oceanfront View - Central A/C - Sleeps 6 - Turtles & Whales ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Treetop Oceanfront View - Central A/C - Sleeps 6 - Turtles & Whales located?

Nestled on the beach, this Wailuku condo building is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Maalaea Harbor and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge. Maalaea Beach and Maalaea Bay Beaches are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kanai B.

17 March 2024

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

Great hosts and location

Our family enjoyed our stay and the hosts were great and very good with answering any questions we had leading up to the trip. The location is great, beautiful view every morning and we were far from any of the places we wanted to go.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

2 September 2022

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

Overall a great place to stay

Convenient, excellent air conditioning, beautiful view and setting on beach, well furnished, kind and responsive host, close to what we needed, good beds, nice guests, quiet, good parking,

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

4 April 2023

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

Wonderful vacation

We enjoyed everything!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 March 2023

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

Great location, nice place

Had an amazing time. Loved the turtles on the beach in front of the condo.

Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry N., Laguna Beach

27 December 2021

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

Our family had a great time.

We enjoyed our stay and will hopefully be back soon. Our family was able to spread out and relax while scanning to water for whales.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenelle B., Loveland, CO USA

1 December 2022

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

Wonderful getaway spot

We watched turtles from the balcony and enjoyed the pool and hot tub. We were walking distance from restaurants and the beach. Great central location in Maui!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron B., Great Falls, MT

6 February 2019

Great rental

This was our fourth stay here, enjoyed it as always. Everything you need for comfortable vacation. Great views of Haleakala, whales and turtles from 4th floor lani.

Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Jim T.

24 January 2018

Excellent central Maui location right on the water!

Very comfortable 2 bedroom unit. Great whale watching from the 4th floor and turtles too along the shore. Walking the beautiful 3 mile sandy beach to Kihei is an absolute pleasure.

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Deanna K.

18 January 2022

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

Ma'alaaea stay

This property worked really well for the four of us. The view was phenomenal and you have a wonderful property grounds manager in Buzz! He is a veritable tour guide!

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy H.

4 March 2018

Maui Fantastic!!!!

The Little Grass Shack was everything that you could ask for in a vacation home away from home. It is beautifully decorated, awesome view, well equipped to meet most any need, access to the beautiful Sugar Beach, I could go on and on. We loved our visit and are looking forward to our next stay in the Little Grass Shack! Mahalo!

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

29 September 2016

Relaxed, well equipped, beautiful ocean view

We had a wonderful stay at this condo. It was relaxed and low key, away from touristy hustle and bustle, clean and well equipped. The sound of the ocean really added to the relaxation factor. My two grown kids had their own spaces in the loft and the beach just down the road was great for swimming, snorkeling and turtle watching. The owners' website provided all necessary information and lots of links to fun activities to do while there. Great Job! Catherine, Seattle

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

17 August 2018

Memories Made!

Condo was very nice and had everything we needed and then some. Beautiful view of the pool and ocean from our balcony. Sea turtles came in every afternoon to keep us entertained. Joe provided us with very thorough information on tours and activities. Beds were very comfortable. Having the extra loft space with twin beds was perfect! Would highly recommend this condo and the owners Joe and Karen Dorsey.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

9 February 2007

Guestbook Comment

Our family enjoyed our stay in Maui so much that we're already dreaming about our next trip back. There are so many great things to do and see. After a long day of sightseeing, snorkelling, walking, shopping, or driving, the condo was like a home away from home. The views from the lanai are wonderful, and the other visitors we encountered down at the barbecue were very friendly. Thank you, Joe, for your hospitality and kindness. We will be back!

10/10 Excellent

Yen-Chi L., Houston

12 August 2022

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

Wonderful relaxing stay in Maui

Joe’s property was exactly as described and was the perfect central location for our family of 3. Our 9 year old son loved the boogie board and had a great time catching the kid friendly waves at Kamaole Beach Park 3. The cooler held our picnic dinner that we enjoyed while watching the sunset at the Haleakala summit. My most favorite thing though was to watch the dozens of turtles who would feed on the rocks in front of the condo. We saw more turtles from the lanai and beach in front of the condo than at the Maui Ocean Center! We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

17 May 2006

Guestbook Comment

The condo was perfect for our three generations get away in April.A TV for each of us when the long day was over. The location of the condo couldn't be better. You can tour the whole Island with the least amount of travel per day from this spot. Don't miss the Pacific Whale Foundation snorkle cruise. It is within walking distance from the condo. We saw whales , dolphins and sea turtles.The only thing negative was having to leave.

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

16 November 2021

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

Amazing condo

We have stayed at a different property at Maalaea Banyans before and love the location, but really wanted to stay in a little larger of a condo to not feel like we were tripping over one another all the time. Even though it was just two of us, it was so nice to have plenty of room to spread out. The condo is spacious, the kitchen had everything we needed, and the views from the lanai were amazing. There is no going back to a tiny condo after this, since the price was right and the space was amazing. We will definitely be booking with Joe next time we are headed to Maui.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Mary T.

18 March 2023

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Ma’alaea Banyan #410

Family of six on our dream vacation!! Joe is very helpful and prompt to answer any questions or respond to issues we had during our vacation stay. Provided us with detailed information about Maui. Unfortunately the dryer stopped working, but Joe was helpful to provide extra towels. We loved sitting on the lanai watching the whales, enjoyed the pool and hot tub and were fortunate to see green sea turtles arrive on the small beach in the evening. Would recommend a deep cleaning of the unit. We love the Ma’alaea area central to everything! Mahalo Joe

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

4 September 2008

Guestbook Comment

We stayed at Joe and Karen's condo 8/24-9/2 with our daughter and four grandchildren (1.5-16 years). We had the time of our lives! The condo was comfy and centrally located to everything. With the exception of the road to Hana, we never drove more than 30 minutes to any of our destinations, which were many. We highly recommend the PWF eco tour to Molokini and Turtle Town for snorkeling, leaves right from Maalaea harbor. Also enjoyed snorkeling on our own at Makena Landing, around the point. Some in our group were lucky enough to swim with an ancient honu. The Royal Lahaina Luau was just perfect for what we were looking for with the grandkids. The price was right, the food was excellent and the kids loved the upbeat Hawaiian show (so did I). My husband and I have been to a couple of other luaus which were more authentic, but this was perfect for the kids and actually exceeded my expectations, given the reviews I read prior to our trip. We had fun. Joe, thank you for all of the information and assistance you provided me over the past 6 months. It was fun to see the pictures of you and Karen up the stairway at the condo. Nice people! When we were walking out the door to leave on Tuesday morning, we all felt sad to leave our home away from home. We will surely return. Patti Guynes and family from Oregon.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marcel D., Edmonton, Canada

23 November 2016

Everything we hoped it would be!

Our stay was only 5 nights but what a great choice it turned out to be! Joe Dorsey was our guide, advisor and mentor on all things "Aloha". Thank you so much for your prompt replies to my numerous emails. The suite was all we hoped for...ocean views from the lanai and great sunrises while enjoying our breakfast. We could literally hear our two grandchildren's breath taken away when we first opened the lanai when we arrived. The small pool and hot tub were a welcome place to kick back after a long day relaxing on Maui. The nearby snorkeling beach was a huge bonus since many other prime snorkeling beaches had little or no parking within the same timezone. Some of us saw turtles face to face while snorkeling which was most memorable. One day, we practically walked all the way to Sugar Beach along the beach from Haycraft Park. We walked to town a lot for meals or shopping. In Maalaea, we are within a day trip to almost anywhere we want to go. We never got the pleasure of meeting Officer Roberts but we smiled a bit whenever we saw a motorcycle cop. We enjoyed the residents and the other tourists that we met at the Maalaea Banyans condos. It's a very friendly building. Since we already live in a condo, it felt quite homey...except for the weather, scenery and, okay, almost everything. We hope to return some day...maybe with another grandchild, and when the whales are in the bay. Mahalo nui loa, Marcel, Wendy, Hope and Ashton

8/10 Good

Jason W.

12 January 2024

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

Great location. Property okay.

Location is phenomenal. We saw whales and turtles every day with our morning coffee. The owner communicates well. Overall we are pretty happy. Pros: Location - Central to just about anywhere you would want to go. Short walk to boat harbor. View - Ocean, volcano, turtles, whales, New Years Fireworks! Cons: Care - Stairs dirty, toilet paper roll center pin missing, 2 burnt out lights, junk in drawers, master closet full of stuff, one hair dryer didn’t work, knives dull, second floor smoke detector bad, one couch chair is in rough shape. Space Layout - The pictures are accurate but I didn’t realize none of the bedrooms are private. The master bedroom is open to the loft bedroom above. The other loft bedroom is open to the living room. The kids slept right above the master bedroom so if we went to bed later we had to use phone flashlights to get ready for bed. Kitchen - There are no pots, only pans. Other than this everything you need was there. Storage space was the biggest issue. All the cabinets are full. There is absolutely no place to put all your groceries. We had to put groceries under the couch and on random book shelves. Property Rules - This is nothing the owner could control but some of the overall property rules were lame. No noise at the pool. Limited hours at pool. Could not sit in chairs by ocean after 9pm. Overall, not a bad place for a family of 3 plus kids. Location is the best there is.

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B., Regina, Saskatchewan Canada

24 December 2016

A little piece of paradise

We loved this condo. We have stayed in Maalaea at other condos before and think that Joe and his wife have one of the best condos in the area. It is far enough away from the marina that you don't hear the tour boat operators yelling instructions to their groups at 7 am every morning. It is a very short walk to a lovely stretch of beach, but far enough away that you don't get any crowds on the private beach in front of the condo. The beach in front of the condo is lovely to relax and sit on the chairs and loungers that are provided, but not really good for swimming due to the sharp rocks. It is a very short walk to restaurants, the aquarium, mini golf and stores. Their unit is on the top floor and set back beside the west wing which gives the balcony added privacy. There are windows on both the north and south side of the unit which allows for wonderful ocean breezes to blow through the condo. I was so happy to hear that they had installed central air conditioning but we didn't need to use it our entire trip as the breezes and ceiling fans kept the condo so cool. My husband and I loved staying up in the loft, it felt like we were sleeping in a treehouse. Even though it was an open air loft, we found it to be surprisingly private. If you were using BOTH of the loft bedrooms you would lose some of that privacy, though, as anyone using the second loft bedroom has to walk through the main loft bedroom to access the bathroom and bedroom, and the second loft also has an open air railing to the bedroom below. We have rented from VRBO a lot and found that Joe made the rental process one of the easiest and most hassle free experiences that we have ever had, with no cleaning fee or damage deposit to have to deal with. He was also incredibly helpful which made our holiday planning process much easier. I will definitely recommend this vacation rental without hesitation. Thanks Joe for everything and for sharing your little piece of paradise with us.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea N.

17 June 2022

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

Perfection

Everything about this property and experience was perfect. It all went so seamlessly. Joe is so great to work with and beyond helpful and accommodating. Loved everything about our stay. It was the perfect size, homey, great location, beautiful views. If I was to go back to Maui again I wouldn’t hesitate to book with Joe! Also the property manager on site was so kind and helpful. We had daily chats with him to get tips and pointers from a local.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Laketa M., Birch Bay, WA

20 April 2022

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

Turtle town

We enjoyed our stay at Maalea Banyan. Highlights were seeing up to six turtles each afternoon on the reef in front of the condo. The pool is as nice and not too crowded as it is a small resort. There’s a small shopping area close for last minute needs. We would stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronald B.

14 April 2022

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

Grandkids in Maalaea

Condo was great. Joe was very helpful with check-in & out accommodations. Good location to visit many areas of the island. We went to Baby Beach for the grandkids. Haycraft Beach is very close by. Also visited the Kula District, Lahaina, Kaanapali, and more. Condo was clean and met all our needs. We purchased fresh food from farmers markets, and ate mostly in condo. Would go back again and recommend to others.

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

ronald g.

2 April 2022

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Dated property in need of refresh.

Overall the unit is well located in a quiet neighborhood and has a wonderful view to Maui. Rooms are ok but the bathrooms and kitchen need to be updated.

Stayed 33 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Joe Dorsey

Karen and I love visiting Hawaii. I asked her to marry me during one trip to Maui, when we were on the summit of Haleakala (10,043'). (Which can be seen from our 4th floor, treetop private lanai) We were married a year later on Maui, by a remote waterfall which is only accessible by helicopter. As you can tell, Maui is very special to us and we look forward to sharing our home with you!

Why they chose this property

Ma'alaea (Mah-ah-lie-yah) is a secluded, private little village off the beaten path to Lahaina. Not many people know the town even exists and that is why we like it. It is centrally located to just about everything fun to do on Maui, but when you return back to your 'Little grass shack', you seem to be miles away from everything and can relax and take time to smell the plumerias!!!

What makes this property unique

Every year the Humpback whales return to Ma'alaea Bay to birth their calves. From your treetop private lanai, you can watch as they jump a play a few hundred yards right offshore. It is really very majestic to watch! Also, the moon-rise over Haleakala is very romantic and beautiful to see! It does not get much better than this on Maui!!!

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10/10 Excellent

Kanai B.

Great hosts and location

Kanai B.

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Overall a great place to stay

Mark W.

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

Wonderful vacation

Keith C.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great location, nice place

Verified traveller

10/10 Excellent

Kerry N., Laguna Beach

Our family had a great time.

Kerry N.

10/10 Excellent

Jenelle B., Loveland, CO USA

Wonderful getaway spot

Jenelle B.

10/10 Excellent

Ron B., Great Falls, MT

Great rental

Ron B.

8/10 Good

Jim T.

Excellent central Maui location right on the water!

Jim T.

10/10 Excellent

Deanna K.