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Ocean View-Upfront #277 Dolphin Bldg, Kaanapali Beach

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Sandy beach is just steps from the condo.
the Lanai overlooks ocean, swimming pool and the green west Maui mountains
Pool
Dolphin Building right next to Beach
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 269.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Lahaina, HI
  • Kaanapali Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Black Rock
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Whalers Village
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Kapalua, HI (JHM-West Maui)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ocean View-Upfront #277 Dolphin Bldg, Kaanapali Beach

********* Come relax and unwind at the Maui Kaanapali Villas
in the 2-story Dolphin Building. Condo 277 has beautiful views from the private covered lanai of the ocean, swimming pool and west Maui mountains.

Kaanapali Beach is superb for walking, swimming, snorkeling, sunbathing and whale watching.

#277 is a Lofted One bedroom with a Beauty Rest King size bed for two people.

The tiled Lanai on the 2nd floor measures 7 feet x 14’ and overlooks the pool and ocean.

Castaways Cafe serves breakfast, lunch, dinner...plus a full bar in a relaxed atmosphere.
Whalers Village nearby has restaurants & shops.

Hawaiian style Dolphin building offers relaxed setting unlike modern high-rise buildings.

Stairs to entrance at 2-story Dolphin Bldg.
No elevator: stairs to bedroom...NOT suitable for children or persons with disabilities.

Upgraded full kitchen with granite counters, large refrigerator and large tile flooring.
Upgraded decor with Leather furniture (new in December 2023).
New glass sliding patio-lanai doors installed recently.
Air-conditioner located in loft bedroom
Living room has “sun-blocking” liner in green drapes to keep sunlight out for those that want to sleep late in the morning.

Leather sofa in Living room is not a pullout sofa-sleeper.
Condo sleeps only two people in the King size bedroom.

Wireless internet access from anywhere in the condo.

Daily fresh beach towels available in Aloha Tower at check-in reception desk

•2 GUESTS MAXIMUM {NO exceptions}
AIR CONDITIONING
• VIEW of Ocean & Pool & West Maui Mountains from lanai
• Two Swimming Pools: 1 @ Dolphin Bldg/1 @ Coconut bldg at back of resort and Hot tub pools
• Fitness Gym building
• coin-operated washers/dryers in Laundry building next to Fitness building
• Shuffleboard; BBQ grills at resort
• Ocean view restaurant...casual style and full bar
Daily fresh beach towels available at front-desk
Fresh coffee available until around 9am up in the lobby

Kaanapali Golf course & Tennis courts nearby
• Whalers Village - 15 minute walk
• Beach Rentals out front for boogie boards/paddle boards
• Resort/Parking charge $35 daily + Tax payable to front-desk at Check-In

• Smoking Prohibited in condos; but allowed in designated areas on Resort Property outside

Taxes: State of Hawaii Honolulu TA 10.25% + Maui County 3% (effective November 1, 2021) + General Excise Tax 4.7%
State of Hawaii Tax ID Number TA-097-460-3264-01
State of Hawaii Tax ID Number GE-097-460-3264-01

Property manager

George Nelson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
When reservation cancelled less than 30 days before Arrival every attempt is made to re-rent unit; if Re-rented a credit can be made to initial guest.

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 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
Property Registration Number GE-097-460-3264-01, TA-097-460-3264-01, 440060110232

About the area

Kaanapali

Located in Kaanapali, this villa is in the mountains and on the beach. Shoppers can check out Whalers Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Kaanapali Beach and Black Rock. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lahaina, HI

What's nearby

  • Kaanapali Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Black Rock - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kaanapali Golf Courses - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Kaanapali Kai Course at Kaanapali Golf Resort - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Whalers Village - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Kapalua, HI (JHM-West Maui) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Leilani's on the Beach - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hula Grill Kaanapali - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Duke's Beach House Maui - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Island Vintage Coffee - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Ocean View-Upfront #277 Dolphin Bldg, Kaanapali Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Ocean View-Upfront #277 Dolphin Bldg, Kaanapali Beach pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Ocean View-Upfront #277 Dolphin Bldg, Kaanapali Beach ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean View-Upfront #277 Dolphin Bldg, Kaanapali Beach ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean View-Upfront #277 Dolphin Bldg, Kaanapali Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kaanapali villa is within a 15-minute walk of May's Beach and Kaanapali Beach. Black Rock and Whalers Village are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 62 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Axel R.

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

Top place to stay in Maui

The property is in walking distance to world class snorkeling sites and onsite restaurant with a bar.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

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

Nice stay

Can’t beat the view
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

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

Heaven without crowds!

EXACTLY the unit we hoped for in every way. Perfect location for beach, bar and eats. It was great to walk the beach past the hotels FULL of people. Nothing was too busy. They started pool service the day before we left so that is now a plus. We have been coming to Maui for 35 years and this is the best place. Everything was in the unit. Just really chill and cool. Owner was so easy to communicate with and we WILL. return!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

nancy b.

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

Heaven

Room was great. Beautiful view of the ocean, pool and gardens. Restaurant on property was good. Made for a great vacation.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay F.

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

Worth it!

This was our 3rd trip to Maui, our 6th accommodation, and I can safely say that this was the best experience we’ve had so far. I obsess over details to find high value gems on the island and I grantee this condo punches well above its weight.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Perfect spot for a relaxed stay

Love, love, love this resort and George and Cynthia's unit is one of the best we've stayed in there. Proximity to pool and beach is fantastic. The EXTRA FIRM bed is so comfortable that I'm ordering the same mattress for myself at home! I will definitely be looking to stay in this unit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy T.

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

Our Favorite

This was our 5th time staying at MKV & this unit was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Axel R.

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

Kaanapali

Rental rates and fees are to high
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty W.

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

Excellent stay

Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful week in Hawaii

Our room was clean and very conveniently located. The view was perfect, as we could see the ocean and also watch family in the pool. We would definitely consider this room for another trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael K., San Diego, Ca

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

Quite Nice

The property is a condo type location with a pool and bar in view from balcony, also is view to a degree is the ocean. For those complaining about the view of ocean, all the pictures are accurate, I had no issue and view was what I expected. The owner is very nice and kind and I can tell she wanted us to be comfortable and have a good time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lara D.

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

Dolphin 277

Everything here was perfect! The ocean view from the balcony, access to everything we needed, and the communication from owners was A plus! I would stay here again and I thank Cynthia and George!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corrina B.

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

Peaceful Ocean Front w/ Gorgeous Gardens

We normally stay at another place and always wanted to stay near Castaway Cafe. It was well worth the change... this place is peaceful quiet ocean front has the great castaway cafe for dining and we just looooooooooove the gardens. The unit is perfection with the upstairs bedroom.... a proper condo! Cant be beat really
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

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

Great Unit!

We have stayed at MKV many times. We love this property and have stayed in several units. This was a great unit for my husband and I. Photos well represented the unit. Close to the pool, beach and Castaways restaurant - looking forward to our next stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

eric u.

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

Fabulous Getaway in Maui!

My husband and I had an absolutely wonderful vacation. The condo is just as advertised and all the amenities were just as we needed them to be from the comfortable bed to the stocked kitchen to the beach chairs and then there is the view from the lanai. The view is to die for! Eating breakfast while gazing at the ocean is heavenly. Thanks to the Nelsons for a great holiday stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gene B.

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

Great Location

We had a fantastic view and location. The patio overlooked the pool and provided a great view of the ocean. This was an ideal spot for spending the week in Maui. The inside was a little tired, but who spends their vacation inside?
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter J.

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

Great spot

View of the pool and beach. Short walk as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dale H.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryndon H.

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

Perfect location

We have stayed at this property many, many times but this condo is one of the nicest of all and in a perfect location in the resort. Fantastic communication from George! The condo was equipped with everything one could need on vacation. We hope we have the opportunity to rent this wonderful place again in the future. Maui no ka oi!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phil and Katie F.

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

Our stay.

Amazing place to stay. We hope to come back someday soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zach M.

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

Great time

Very nice room overlooking the pool with ocean views
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tommy K.

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

Amazing Stay

This was my first time taking my daughter to the island and the condo made it perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Joseph G., GREAT FALLS, MT

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

Only one bed, ocean hardly visible

This property has just one bed. The owner George knew I was coming with my brother and he didn’t inform us. There was a sofa, but it only had two cushioms. I notified him that my brother was not able to stay at the property and he had to find his own place to stay since he wasn’t comfortable sleeping in the bed with me. I also informed VRBO, but I booked this property for two people and it wasn’t fit for two people unless you’re a couple willing to sleep together. Instead of somehow reimbursing me, George changed his listing to make it a little more accurate. VRBO Told me they could not help me since I did not make the complaint within the first 12 hours (my flight was actually canceled and I missed the first 24 hours of this reservation). I would also say, that the ocean is barely visible if you lean your head off the balcony. This is the reason they put mirrors on the side wall of the balcony, to make the ocean visible by reflection only. Also, Retail floors are fairly grimy, so I had to leave my sandals on the entire time. I put a towel down next to the shower, The white towel turned dark with dirt. Also, the TV/remote/menu was not functional. Netflix also did not work on the TV. I am a frequent traveler number and therefore I am shocked and surprised by the other reviews.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Amazing

We have been visiting the Kaanapali Villas for 20 years. Perfect location overlooking everything! It felt like home. Thank you!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roxana D.

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

George and Cynthia were quick to respond to questions, and their condo is extremely well furnished.

Wonderful. Both the condo and Maui Kaanapali Villas. Quiet, spacious, and totally comfortable.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by George Nelson

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Mr. & Mrs. Nelson
Have owned the condo since the 1980's and consider MKV to be a rare gem.
Kaanapali Beach has everything one desires: excellent sandy beach to walk, snorkel, swim, plus beach trail for walking/jogging up the coast.
A true get-away property

Why they chose this property

Villa #277 Dolphin Bldg. is one of the best locations!
Ocean and Swimming Pool views. Steps from the sandy Beach: wonderful for swimming and snorkeling and walking on the sand. Low-rise 2-story.
Private Lanai.

What makes this property unique

Superior location. Dolphin Building is best one on property.
Views of Ocean and Swimming Pool.
Friendly property.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests