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Reviews of Incredibly Large Polynesian Style Villa in Wailea

Incredibly Large Polynesian Style Villa in Wailea
Wailea, HI

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9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 122 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
What a fantastic place to stay. So close to everything. Definitely keeping this place close for another visit. Management team was super responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything is awesome
Everything met or exceeded expectations. The beach is walkable and the view from the balcony is lovely. The only teeny tiny issue is that finding it was confusing because the condo building it’s in is accessible via a different street than the one for the main address for the other units. Mahalo.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
My two teens and I stayed for a wonderful time in February. The place was perfect for us, clean, with everything we needed. I gave 4 stars for location only because the road noise could be a factor for some people. The beach access within walking distance is a great beach for swimming, and we surfed at the Kihei Cove every day, just 5 miles down the road.The road noise did not affect our sleep. We would love to stay here again next trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice spot in Wailea!
Great location. Great condo setup with lots of room. Well equipped for cooking. Does feel somewhat dated compared to other condos in the Palms. Also very noisy because of traffic. And a bit of a trek uphill to the pool compared to the 1000 units. But overall nice stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 8, 2024
Aloha Paul, Thank you for the feedback on our Maui home. As our listing points out, our home is unique and substantially larger than the other units at the Palms at Wailea as it was built to exemplify the Polynesian architecture of the Hawaiian Islands and was a model for the original developer's concept for the property. Mahalo, Mike & Anna

8/10 Good

Jay G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property, great location.
Comfortable place to stay. A couple of nits: Watch out for the unmarked “trip” step going into the laundry. All four of us stumbled more than once. Easy fix would be a marking on the floor to warn you. Also, pack shampoo. Not provided. It’s so basic at most rental accommodations and a hassle to have to buy before you shower after a long flight. Traffic noise is considerable if you want to enjoy the lanai but not so bothersome at night. Otherwise, the beach gear was really welcomed and communication was great. Would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip
First family trip to Maui. Good location for first time visit. Just on the outskirts of the busy part of Kihei so when we were “home” it felt quiet and relaxed. The condo itself felt spacious for family of 4 and daytime family visitors. Condo was spotless, everything in working condition, lots of extras such as beach gear, towels, kitchen essentials and a grill. The pool and jacuzzi was a nice added bonus to the trip with a beautiful view. We felt like we were at a resort. Host was easy to reach with quick responses. We had zero concerns or issues, the whole stay was a pleasure.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

john b.

Liked: Cleanliness
eight of ten
Overall very nice. Somewhat dated. Clean except for the barbecue which needed a lot of work before it was usable. Tremendous traffic noise due to its location on a busy street.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

William T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Hawaiian Thanksgiving
We spent our Thanksgiving here. Ideally located property with short walk to an awesome, family friendly beach. It turned out to be our favorite beach of the 7 that we visited. The condo is near to shops and other beaches. It is well appointed with all the amenities we needed for a family of six. Lush gardens, great views, and a short walk to the pool. More of an island-feel at this condo than other Palms condos, different architecture. Great service too! During our stay, the k-cup coffee maker stopped working, and they had a new one at the condo in a few hours. Very kind and responsive Host! Awesome on-island service guy. Would definitely go back! Only considerations: the condo sits adjacent to a well traveled street connecting Kihei to Wailea, so there is a bit of road noise particularly in the morning and evening and overnight on weekends. It didn’t bother us, but could bother a lighter sleeper. Also, while the regular beds were great, the pull-out and roll-away beds are not very comfortable (to be expected, right?) and I would think about that again when deciding how many people to have at this site. Kids would probably be fine in the pull-out, but I would not put an adult there for multiple nights. Overall, a great experience! Looking forward to visiting again!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

ehren m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and property
Wailea is the best area on Maui hands down.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maui 2023
Great location. Superb amenities. Thanks.
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mrs. A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cozy home.
This beautiful home is nicely situated amongst many mature trees that form a canopy over the adjacent street. The home is the heart of Wailea and a short walk to the beach. The home had everything we needed, including beach chairs, beach toys, a lovely kitchen with many appliances, and 2 balconies. The beds were comfortable, and the location was ideal to go to many beaches, explore Kihei and local shops and head to excursions. The management company that is overseeing the property were friendly and were able to help us when we found out the laundry machine broke down. A new washer was installed during our stay. The only problem with the home is constant loud noise from street. I loved hanging out on the Lanai, but my spouse found it too loud.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa at the Palms
This was our third time staying at this property. Great location with very nice accommodations. A lot of swim related items at the property to use. You can walk down to the beach. Highly recommend this villa in the Wailea area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 3, 2023
Mahalo Gary! We especially appreciate our return guests! Mike & Anna

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Palms unit
This unit is unique and very spacious. We have stayed here several times over 20 years and always enjoy!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

KAREN K E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Condo
A wonderful condo for a family of five with a large pool and gorgeous beaches nearby. Snorkel gear, beach towels, umbrellas & chairs, and boogie boards are provided. The only glitch is the condo is on a four-lane road… which can get quite busy at times. Otherwise, we loved our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location and great amenities
This unit was perfect for 2 couples. Both rooms have ensuite bathrooms plus one upstairs by the living room. So great for 4 adults. Tons of swim gear in the laundry room that we really appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Open space everywhere in an ideal classy location
Fantastic host,great home,at the start you hear the road noise but the luxury, location and space makes it an ideal holiday destination .We loved it and will be back . Thanks Mike and Anna
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Anna A.

Very well stocked condo, but not without issues
This condo is well loved and widely used. It was fully stocked with all the beach supplies you need. It was a close to the beach. The pool at The Palms was wonderful. However, this condo is one of the old units in the development. The traffic noise is constant and can be loud, so bring ear plugs. The DVD player was broken, the grill ignition didn’t work. The grill was dirty. The he dishwasher door is broken and will drop on your toes if you aren’t careful. The couch frame is broken. We didn’t use it as a pullout bed, but just sitting on it was awkward due to the broken frame. The downstairs had a mildew smell and there is a hole in one door. The snorkeling equipment has been used a lot, so some of it was broken. Definitely check the snorkels before you use them. We had some issues with housekeeping, but it sounds like they used a new company this week. I think a lot of these issues were just not known to the management team. When I let them know, Carl and Mark were quick to respond and remedy what they could. Overall, we liked the unit and loved our stay in Wailea, but this condo definitely needs some TLC.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 5, 2023
Thank you for your kind review. I am glad our on island contact was able to remedy issues that came up during your stay. Anna and I will be on island soon and will address anything that has not been taken care of since your stay. Although our home is unique to the Palms at Wailea resort, it actually was built about the same time at the entire property was built. It was the model for the original resort concept but the developer changed from the Polynesian style of our home to the larger multi-unit stucco small and higher density units before it was even completed. All of the Palms units were built between 1989 and 1991, including our home! Mahalo, Mike & Anna

10/10 Excellent

Kennan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice bungalow experience for our family!
Location was really excellent, we loved being close to Wailea shops, and sidewalks beach. It was very nice to have two separate bedroom spaces downstairs for our family, and there was ample beach towels/gear for us to use when we went out. Our only complaint was the traffic noise during the night - this property is very near the road and the windows are thin. Apart from that, this was a fantastic experience!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna C., Sherwood Park

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience!
Great layout for a family with and excellent location. House fully stocked with all your beach needs!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

shauna f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Home for a Family Vacation
Our family had a great 3 week vacation staying in this condo. The suite was very spacious and had everything you needed for an at home experience. The beach is very close and within walking distance and if you didn’t want to spend all day at the beach, the pool is just steps away, up the hill. The Shops of Wailea was also a short walk of 11minutes if you wanted to get some shopping in. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the Host was a pleasure to deal with. Would definitely recommend to friends and family and we wouldn’t hesitate to book again. Thanks Mike.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hawaiian Style Villa
Host is very generous, my boy friend and I flew in a day earlier and they gave us early access to the place with no additional charge. Very Hawaiian style home, great for hosting and for a couple couples. Hot tub and pool steps away up the hill on lava rocks was perfect in the evenings. Close drive to downtown Kihei, big beach and the mall. Would definitely recommend to a friend and would go back. Thanks again!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Sean G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for family getaway
The only complaint is the couch pullout bed. It was unusable as it wouldn’t straighten out so if you laid on it you slipped off the bed plus it was very uncomfortable. Easy fix we went and bought a blow up mattress which we left at the property! A beautiful location with a big yard for the kids to play in as well as the nearby pool. Close to shopping, beaches and restaurants. All the amenities of home just in paradise! Property owner was quick to answer any and all questions.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 24, 2022
Aloha Sean, Thank you for letting us know about the sofa bed. Although we just had a premium mattress installed on the sofa, it sounds like the folding bed mechanism is broken. We will remove the sofa bed from our listing until we can address the problem. Mahalo, Mike

8/10 Good

Barb G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wailea Condo Review
Overall, the condo was spacious and nicely furnished. The bedrooms had plenty of room and the bathrooms were clean and nice. Kitchen was well-equipped and we appreciated the beach chairs/boogie boards/umbrellas. The disappointment I experienced was the loud noise from the road. I wanted to enjoy the back lanai but it was very loud and not enjoyable to sit out on the patio. We opted not to barbeque and hang on the lanai because of this. I know this was written in other reviews, but it was more than I anticipated. Luckily, we were out and about a lot so it was okay; but, if we were to plan to stay and relax, that would have affected us more. But, we did like how the location was placed in Wailea in walking distance to the local beaches and the longer walk to the Shops at Wailea.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for SCUBA divers
Close to Kihei boat ramp for dive boats and close to beach for shore dives. Large lanais. Well stocked kitchen. Road noise in middle of the night might be an issue for light sleepers, but doesn’t seem to bother deep sleepers. All questions and issues were immediately resolved by the owner in a friendly and helpful manner.
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raymond S., Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness
Lived up to the high rating as advertised!
Had a great 11 day stay at this property with our entire family of 5 (myself, my spouse, our 2 adult/1 teen children). Suite was spacious and bright and located as close to Keawakapu beach (one of the best on Maui!) as you can get in the The Palms at Wailea complex (approx 8min walk). Partial ocean views from the spacious main floor lanai made it an excellent place to relax and dine. Suite had literally everything you could want or need for an 'at home' experience including a blender for smoothies and a variety of coffee making options. Location was very quiet relative to neighbours, but a little bit of traffic noise was expected due to proximity to road, although very minimal. Our daughters found the sectional couches more than adequate as 2 comfortable single beds (didn't even need to use the cot which was also an option). Plenty of bedding was provided. Host was easily accessible and very cooperative, especially considering our late night flight home. Would highly recommend this rental for families/couples looking for easy access to beach/snorkeling and pool, and all the fine dining and shops at Wailea within walking distance without the high cost of staying at an expensive resort! Thanks Mike!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandi and Allen L., Tucson. Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation Abounds
Lovely duplex with fabulous opportunities for walking and swimming and snorkeling. Enjoyed our vacation tremendously. Thank you.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay and get away!
My niece was getting married in Maui a week ago, so we made it a family vacay! Mike's place was great! Perfectly appointed with all that we needed-cooking supplies, comfy beds, plenty of room for us to hangout when we weren't out and about and everything we needed for a great day at the beach-no rentals needed! Mike was super responsive to a few questions I had and his manager, Claudia, was helpful we we ran into an issue with a toilet. As other guests mentioned, the beautiful home is located on a rather busy street, which you can't do much about, but the home itself makes up for it! Thanks Mike for an enjoyable stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great condo
Very accurate description on listing. Great location, walking distance to the beach, with the bonus of a nice small condo pool area. Really appreciated having the boogie boards, beach chairs, umbrellas, beach towels and kid's sand toys. AC is nice to have for comfortable sleeping. Unit could use a new dishwasher (it is super loud), and otherwise everything was perfect! Thank you for letting us stay!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property
Very spacious and very well appointed and clean! Short walk to some of Maui's best beaches. Only issue was the traffic noise.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martha F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Condo
Very nice and spacious condo. Everything in the kitchen you needed, except for a pizza cutter. The pans were of different sizes. The bathrooms were nice and the kids liked the sofa. Water shoes, boogie boards, chairs and beach stuff was great. Beds were super comfortable and pillows too. The only thing we didn't like is the noise from cars driving on the street.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maui trip
We had an amazing trip. The house was clean & beautiful as advertised. They even had a boogie board for my son who was on it 24/7 practically. Cleanest towels and kitchen ever. I’ll never stay in a hotel again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding Villa that had everything we needed for 10 days of Maui Awesomeness!
Mike was easy to work with last year when we had questions regrading this Villa and we waited patiently for the time to arrive. It did not disappoint. Everything was perfect and our family had a wonderful time celebrating my wife's birthday. The place was extremely clean when we arrived and fully stocked with everything we needed to walk or drive down to the beach everyday. Large enough to have the other families over for dinner who were staying in separate condos in the Palms, and everyone commented on how great the place was. We cannot wait to have another opportunity to come back and stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

sejal p.

Liked: Cleanliness
An excellent location & a very comfortable stay!
We absolutely enjoyed our stay at Mike’s property! It is very well stocked, close to everything, and oh so peaceful! The Palms also has an excellent pool and hot tub where you can watch the most gorgeous sunset from a hill! Only thing I could possibly suggest is perhaps upgrading some furniture (the pull out couch is not usable). But if you don’t need it, you will not miss a thing! Thank you very much Mike!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 19, 2022
Aloha Sejal, Thank you for the feedback on the sleeper sofa. The sofa is only a few years old but we agree the mattress is not conducive to a good nights rest. We are searching for an alternative to the existing mattress. Mahalo, Mike & Anna

10/10 Excellent

Steven R., Edmonton

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Beach Paradise
We recently spent two lovely weeks at Mike's property in Wailea and had a fantastic time. The property is well equipped with everything you would need for a family beach vacation, and is just a short walk to Keawakapu Beach. We hope to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roman M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Palms at Wailea is a fantastic property. Lots of space and close to everything. Well worth staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Noe S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great a little miss understanding but nothing to worry about! 😉
Place is great. Love the rooms and how confortable is Everything !! Just the cats in the morning little noisy but that’s it
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maui 2022
Very nice with plenty of room. You can walk to the beach. 2nd time staying at this villa. If we return to Maui, will try & book it again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mitch D., Napa

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of Heaven
This was a last minute booking and the location, property and owners couldn’t have been more delightful. Everything you need for a short or long stay and centrally located to amazing beaches and shopping
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home base for Maui vacation
We were so lucky to find this home over the holiday! It’s a perfect location in Wailea, close to restaurants, shops, and beaches. It had everything we needed for our family of 4 — stocked with beach chairs, towels, boogie boards and more! We loved waking up in Maui and having morning coffee on the lanai. Communication with Mike was a breeze, he made everything super easy for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Tricia R., Escondido, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a great place for our family. Enough room plus we enjoyed the deck every evening.
I do agree with the other reviews regarding the street noise. It was a little loud when trying to sleep. Mike was very responsive to all of our requests and made for a nice stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Miranda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We loved our stay here at The Palms at Wailea. The location was fantastic, we could walk to our favorite beach and the pool was refreshing and not very busy when we wanted to go for a swim. The kitchen was well stocked with even a crock pot for our meals! There was also Tupperware for us to use for leftovers or taking lunch with us on day trips. There was plenty of snorkel and other beach gear as well. The condo was spacious and well laid out for our family of 5. We would love to stay here again in the future! Thank you so much for sharing your property with us!
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gerald A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded Expectations!
Property was a pleasure to stay at. Beautiful grounds and shade trees. The lanai off the living level was expansive, private and covered, suitable for using anytime of the day. Home is fully supplied with everything needed for a care free vacation. Close to shopping, restaurants, and beaches. We had two opportunities to reach out to the owner, Mike, and his response time was immediate and solutions equally so. Highly Recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melinda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location, perfect accommodations!
Everything was perfect! We absolutely loved the South Maui location, a short walk or drive to so many beautiful beaches! The condo was well stocked with everything we needed. We loved having the beach chairs/umbrellas, snorkeling gear, extra towels, and all the kitchen appliances we needed. The AC unit was being repaired while we were there but the owner was great to offer a discount and we were comfortable with windows open and fans in late September. We would love to come back and would totally stay here again. Thanks for letting us stay in your amazing Maui home!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 7, 2021
Aloha Melinda, Thank you for being our guest. Our apologies again for the AC issue. Mahalo, Mike

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
2001 Palms, Family Vacation
The property was a stated - well appointed, clean, spacious, conveniently located. Communication was quick and Mike was a pleasure to have as a host. Would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maui
Very nice house in Wailea, Maui. Very well stocked. With the one problem we had we were able to contact owner for notification. If vacationing back to Maui will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place with space for multiple families
We had a great stay at the property. From the time we arrived to the time we left. Just a short 5-10 min walk to the beach and a short drive to tons of shops and restaurants. Would definitely stay here again if we come back to Maui.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

James E., Salt Lake City, UT, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than a hotel
Great location, beautiful property, well equipped. close to great beaches and very quiet and private.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Derek M., San Francisco, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Family Vacation Home in Wailea
This was our 2nd time visiting Maui but 1st time staying in Wailea. This was the perfect vacation home for our family. The condo was very clean and well kept. And the location was ideal, being a short distance from the Pool and a short walk down to the beach. The condo had a fully equipped kitchen which allowed us to enjoy some home cooked meals. It also had a full washer & dryer in the condo that was very convenient. The condo was also fully equipped for the beach with several boogie boards, snorkel gear, flippers, sand toys, umbrellas, etc . Being situated in the Palms at Wailea complex, it’s a very pleasant and relaxing environment. However, this condo is right along Okolani Drive, so there’s some light traffic noise, since we liked to keep the windows open. But overall, this was such a great vacation condo for our family vacation. We hope to be back someday!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jared S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Nice place. Clean and well-appointed. Comfortable beds and linens. Very easy beach access. The adjoining road is a little noisy, but not a big deal.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shad T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maui retreat
This unit was exactly what we were looking for. Location was perfect. 6 Minute walk to a great beach, 10 to 15 minute walk to wailea shopping center and multiple restaurants. We have 2 teens and a pre teen, there was plenty of space to avoid stepping on each other. The two lanais are very large and have beautiful views of ocean and mountains. Kitchen was well equipped and good sized, beds were comfortable and unit was clean. Has all the beach Gear you need, boogie boards, towels, beach chairs, umbrella, etc. Would highly recommend for any family.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2021