We're really familiar with Kaanapali having visited many times and stayed more at the hotels but have shifted to more condo like spaces to be independent and cook more.
The Whaler is great and this particular unit has a beautiful first floor view of Palm trees and famous Black Rock (a snorkeling must)! It can't get much better. Super convenient location steps away from Whaler's Village which surprisingly has refreshed and gotten even better with local breakfast spot Joey's Kitchen and best happy hour at Monkeypod (lilikoi foam Mai tai please).
The grill area is awesome, super well maintained and a neat fire table area. A perfect place to be at sunset. The pool and hot tub are nice directly by the beach too.
The desk handled check in smoothly. Parking was easy, even overflow is very close.