“First rate all the way” This location goes beyond all expectations. Everyone visiting Hawaii has preconceived ideas and expectations, this condo goes well beyond what you are expecting. I highly suggest this triple a location and enjoy the area! Fabulous

“WHY this is THE B E S T Condo Experience on Kaanapali Beach!!” Why this is the B E S T Condo Experience on Kaanapali Beach!! 1 – The Closest Oceanfront Condo location on Kaanapali Beach 2 – Luxurious Condo with the comforts of home 3 – Gourmet Kitchen with extensive accessories and staples 4 – Condo Owners COMMITTED to Excellent Customer Service 1 – Our family has stayed in every Kaanapali property (excluding the Sheraton) on Kaanapali Beach. They all have their own special characteristics and charm. The Whaler Condo 802 has the best location, comfort, and luxurious amenities. Most of the resorts are all set back from the ocean, and you do not have that feeling of being right on the ocean. Condo 802 is directly in front of the ocean. The soothing ocean sounds truly enhances the level of relaxation during both awake and sleeping hours. The beach in front of The Whaler is one of the best beach sites on Kaanapali Beach for relaxing and swimming. There is a reef directly in front of The Whaler that is good for snorkeling. Black Rock is a short walk from The Whaler that has OUTSTANDING snorkeling and turtle siting opportunities. 2 – The Condo is breathtakingly beautiful and immaculate. The owners, Simon and JaNell, are committed to comfort and luxury. The beds are extremely comfortable. I have sleep challenges “on the mainland” but not in Condo 802. I could not believe how well I slept. This is our 2nd time staying in Condo 802, and I have now stayed in both the guest and master rooms. The sleep situation was outstanding in both rooms. The Master Suite is spectacular. Both rooms are wonderful. However, the Master Suite is incredible! Also, the Lanai is so wonderful. As stated previously, you cannot get any closer to the ocean. We were able to directly watch the whales and site turtles as they swim along the beach line. We even saw a small pod of dolphins swimming close by, as well!! 3 – The kitchen is fantastic! We stayed for 12 nights in Condo 802. (For this trip, we decided to stay more days and dine out less.) We prepared the majority of our meals in the condo. (Martha Stewart would not be disappointed.) Every kitchen utensil and appliance is available. Spices and staples are on hand. We had many gourmet dinners, and we were never deficit for the proper accoutrements. 4 – Simon and JaNell Zemel are outstanding owners. We have stayed in many other Whaler condos. All of The Whaler owners have been wonderful. However, Simon and JaNell set a very high bar for customer service. Shortly after our arrival we received a welcome call from JaNell. She called to ensure that everything in the Condo was accommodating our needs, and she wanted to make certain that we were enjoying our stay in their home. The owners are immediately responsive to any request or issue. We had a minor garbage disposal malfunction. It was immediately addressed and resolved. Simon and JaNell are committed to making your experience in Condo 802 to be relaxing and luxurious. I believe the difference in staying at a 5 Star Resort, and The Whaler Condo 802, is that Condo 802 feels like home. There are wonderful kitchen supplies, toiletries, and laundry supplies. Condo 802 is also stocked with beach gear, which eliminates the need to rent beach gear that you may need during your vacation. Again, the owners are outstanding. They make you feel like you are close friends staying in their home. The only negative issue is leaving. The reentry into reality is very tough after staying at The Whaler Condo 802.

“Family Vacation of a life time!” I'm in love with this beach house! This is our second out of many more stays here. Ours is a family of 5 with 3 children (6, 8, and 13) and we need room! This house is great as it has lots of room for our family. Loved the wrap around porch and we spent almost every evening grilling. We like this house because of the location as it is not your typical tourist trap setting. It has everything we needed plus more for our stay. We can't wait to come back!! Thank you for other amazing stay.

“I would love to come back here!” Our part of six (all adults) had a fabulous time staying in this home. It was very comfortable and everything one could think of was provided. Not only did we save a ton of money on accommodations (we would have had to rent three hotel rooms and probably pay for internet service) but we also had breakfast at "home" everyday and we barbecued one evening. The kitchen was well stocked with equipment including a coffee maker and there were lots of spices in the cabinet. Our suggestion is to top by the Costco by the airport before checking in and stock up on breakfast supplies and beverages. We took one of the colors and an ice pack with us every day. Detergent was also provided for the washing machine which was very much appreciated. Everyone was able to get up, or go to bed at their own pace, or hang out in the living room. No need to knock on doors to see if someone was ready to leave! If you are an animal lover this location is one of the best on the island as the sea turtles are only a few hundred yards away. Grab the boogie boards out of the garage and hit the beach. You don't have to walk far! Restaurants and shops are also nearby. Honestly, I would not have been as happy anyplace else.

“Even better than expected” I stayed at this cottage for 11 nights. I felt so much at home that I did not want to leave, not even to go to the beach. The views are stunning. It is very private and quiet. I really liked the sound of the water fall in the gulch below. The cottage offers anything one can dream of... fully equipped kitchen, washer, dryer, towels, beach chairs, sun umbrellas, deck chairs, BBQ, outside showers, TV, DVD and a very fast and stable internet. Haiku town is only a few minutes by car (3 minutes to be precise) where you can find groceries, restaurants and a fitness centre (which offers weekly and daily passes for tourists). Paia town and beaches can easily be reached within 15 minutes, Makawao town is also around the corner. Barbara and Hank, the owners of this beautiful property, are very nice people and extremely helpful.

“Heaven in Hawi” Beautiful setting, beautiful home, gracious hosts. Plus superb organic produce, eggs and lamb available from owners. Everything that you need for a peaceful and fun vacation. Spotlessly lean, well appointed kitchen and plenty of space for a family. My family spent 12/21/12 and Christmas 2012 in this beautiful home. One of the best vacations ever! Thank you

“A perfect way to see Hawaii's least-visited corner” Clean and extremely comfortable, with friendly owners located next door to help with whatever needs you may have. My wife and I stayed here for a week. We're both 30-years-old and were looking for a mix of adventure and relaxation. We found both here. Due to it's remote location, travel to parts of the island require a bit more driving, but the driving is exceptionally beautiful through this area... and the area itself has plenty to keep you busy. It's in the heart of the volcanic region, so don't expect white sand beaches, but lava tubes, hikes, and a laid-back vibe are plentiful.

“Perfect Location... The "Real" Hawaii” Being from New Hampshire, Hale Malaekahana reminded me of a Lake House dropped on a perfect stretch of Hawaiian beach, close to the North Shore of Oahu. If you're looking for marble floors and granite counters, stay in Waikiki...if you want a true feel for the "Country" of Hawaii, grab a week or more at Hale Malaekahana!! The house and kitchen were very well equipped for anything that you would need, including surf boards, life jackets, beach chairs/mats, snorkel gear and a Webber Grill for grilling up some of the fresh caught fish that you can get from the locals. Forget about the pricey restaurants in Honolulu, experience the local garlic shrimp and Huli chicken along the route, you'll be glad you stayed up here!! Nothing more relaxing than falling asleep to the sound of the waves and waking early to an awesome sunrise and coffee on the beach. Stan and Marcia ( although we didn't meet them personally) were very responsive to e-mails and calls during the booking process and our rental went off without a hitch. They even graciously accommodated our request for a late check-out on departure day as we had a late flight and we wanted to soak up every minute of Sun we could out front on the beach!!

“Luxurious, well maintained, quiet "Paradise Beach Condo".” Firstly, the location was within walking distance to three great beaches, local shopping and great restaurants. This newly renovated condo was a "Home away from Home" with a "Wow" factor. The grounds were well maniquered with a lovely pool, hot tub and BBQ. Every detail in beach accessory from boogie boards, to snorkling gear to beach chairs etc. was at your disposal for a great day at the beach. We will come back again!!!

“Cozy cottage in quiet forest amid birdcalls” We so enjoyed our stay at Volcano Mountain Haven. It is close to the National Park, a focal point of our trip for hiking and birding. The grounds are full of flowers and ohia trees, which are full of apapane and other native birds. We appreciated the well-stocked kitchen, the owner's guidebooks and nature guidebooks, the hike and dinner recommendations, which we followed. It is such a beautiful house in a perfect setting, we plan to return soon.

“Magical” Connie and andrew's place is something out of paradise. It's even more gorgeous than in the pictures, and they supply absolutely everything you could want. We had a great time there. Watch out for the frogs in the region though -- loud!

“We wanna go back!” The name, Tropical Hideway, is perfect. If you want fancy, go elsewhere. The cabin has all the basics plus Kathleen Carr's fabulous photos on the wall. The gardens complete with delicious fruit are wonderful. Quiet, peaceful. We would get up, get the morning's fruit, eat a fun breakfast (we would be joined by a little gecko that liked the honey in my tea apparently), then off to snorkel a few miles away - how much better does it get? then back to the cabin, shower in the great outdoor shower, then into the hot tub. Rest awhile, to go lunch at some of the wonderful nearby cafes, then maybe to the farmer's market. You get the drift - life is hard eh? This was absolutely a perfect place for us - back as soon as possible for us!

“Absolument Magnifique!” Visited from the South of France in January 2013 and just loved it! These buccolic and splendid homestead, far enough from the heat and crowds of Kona, is set in the middle of rolling pastures, with a splendid view of the ocean! The cabin is rustic, yet refined and extremely comfortable! Chris and Carol have a wonderful eye for details and a great sense of aesthetics. The house is located near the charming and laid back town of Hawi which, by the way, has a gorgeous banyan tree, and a lovely farmers market under it, where Chris and his band play bluegrass music! It doesn't get any better...This is truly paradise!!!

“great friendly local experience” if you want to get away from staying at a chain mega hotel, look no further than this place. the owners are so warm and kind, willing to help you out as if you were an old friend of theirs. The unit is huge and clean and so well stocked you will feel right at home. tons of beach equipment, super fast internet and they give you local fruit from the farmers market. can't say thank you enough.

“Authentic, laid-back, non-touristy Hawaiian experience.” My husband and I just spent a week at Hale Kawehi. We loved every minute of it. Full disclosure: we both love cats and this charming Hawaiian home came with an especially loving tabby cat who greeted us every time we returned from an outing as soon as he discovered he was welcome. The house is much larger than the average guest house. It is charming and homey. It has a fully equipped kitchen and two covered patios where breakfast is a treat. Its location is central and easy to find as well as having easy access to local shops and restaurants. We were looking for a relaxed, non-touristy visit to get a sense of every day Hawaiian life and we achieved that goal well beyond what we might have hoped. Kawehi is a kind, generous and knowledgeable hostess. Lucky are those who choose Hale Kawehi. Anne Kass

“Comfortable and Relaxing” This quaint home is located in a quiet and peaceful area of the Big Island. I found the house to be very clean and comfortable, with a special touch of lighting decor. A great whirlpool tub provided the ultimate relaxation that enhanced my stay! Everything I needed was there!

“Tropical Relaxing, Atmosphere in Puna Country” Hale LIZARDE is a piece of heaven. In the country 10 minutes from the sleepy town of Pahoa and 15 min from the Hot lava tube spas at the ocean. It is located on a secluded acre , a tropical get away. Lush gardens surround a very comfortable home and Ohana cottage. We loved the screened in patio like eating in the rain forest. The Koke frogs are loud at night but it is a beautiful sound like night time birds and is reduced if windows are shut at night. They help to sing you to sleep. Also loved the whirl pool spa in the master suite. Also having laundry washer and dryer was great too, Kitchen had essentials and blender too.