We stayed at this condo for a week in July 2022. Host was responsive but not as proactively helpful as what we are use to from Superhosts in general.
The unit is clean and comfortable. The view of the ocean and Haleakala in the distance is lovely. Internet was fast and once we were able to figure out how to use the TV we were able to use our Netflix and Amazon Prime Video accounts. The pool is quite nice and the grounds of the condo community are very well taken care of. We loved sitting on the very nicely trimmed grass and watching the waves in the bay. The BBQs were very clean and worked very well; we BBQ’d steaks one night. The track lights in the kitchen were not working and when we advised the host he said he’d take care of this but then didn’t. The apartment was quite dark as a result. Also note that the air conditioner is in the living room; between there and the bedroom is the kitchen and laundry machines, and bathroom, so the bedroom is down a hall and it was stuffy at night even with the ceiling fan. Parking is great and all appliances worked well. Bathroom is okay; dated and, without a fan, it gets humid. The outdoor patio is great except that the air conditioner exhausts there so if you have the AC on (which you will) it’s noisy and hot on the patio.
Ma’alaea is a bit isolated so do your research on the location to ensure it’s right for you. The nearby pier is great for accessing snorkel, snuba, SCUBA, and sail tours, but otherwise the immediate vicinity is pretty desolate. The exceptions are the excellent Maui Ocean Centre (3 minute walk away) and a nice beach at Haycraft Park (10-15 minute walk). That said, Ma’alaea is well positioned in the middle of the island so it functions as a good base for day trips just about anywhere on Maui.