If this condo is available to rent...book it immediately!! I apologize that this review will be long, but I enjoy being thorough so that others can really get a feel for the property. From the view to the overall feel of the condo, I really have nothing bad to say about our (my husband and myself) stay. We've been to Maui before and had stayed in the Napili area (nearby, just to the north of Kahana), but wanted to try something different. I am SO glad that we did! We went in early December, which felt like "off-season" compared to when we'd been before in March. Starting with location, this condo is perfect - lots of restaurants nearby (one of our favorites is the Fish Market) but also not too far away from Lahaina. There is a small beach that you can walk too from the Kahana Reef property which is great for sunbathing and swimming/playing in the water. Not great for snorkeling, but the location is not far from great snorkeling if that's something you desire. Also, not crowded at all.
The condo complex is fairly small and each condo has an ocean facing balcony. Noise was never a problem. The check in process is idiot proof - which can be very helpful if you've just arrived after a long flight. The condo is accessed with a code entry which I really liked - didn't have to worry about keeping track of a condo key which could be easily lost during a beach trip. The condo was immaculate and very modern: seemingly brand new kitchen appliances, a massive granite island for food prep or eating, and updated furnishings as well. The smart TV is nice for those who want to watch TV in the evenings...however, who would want to with the view? Being on the 4th floor, it literally seems like you are just hovering over the ocean when you look out onto the covered patio. We would sit on the patio for hours in the mornings eating breakfast or when winding down in the evenings. Watching the waves never gets old and there's always things to see as well. We saw several turtles swimming along the sea wall as well as several whales off in the distance (even spotted a handful breaching which was unexpected since it wasn't really "high whale season" just yet). They provide binoculars in the condo which was amazing for whale watching.
The kitchen is fully stocked for cooking or food prep. The couch is super comfy and pulls out to make a pull out bed. There is also an air mattress in the bedroom closet for those with children. There is a security door as well as screens over the patio door/windows that allows great air flow through the condo (as well as allows for listening to the waves all day and night!). There are ceiling fans in the living room and bedroom, as well as two stand up fans if desired. I do always like to comment on what the bed/pillow/sleeping situation is like...mainly because myself and my husband are on the picky side with sleeping arrangements. The queen sized mattress seems maybe not as new as the living room furniture. There are several pillows (5-6 I believe), but they are all very soft pillows so they flatten quickly. If you don't like soft pillows, I would recommend bringing your own firmer pillows. But again...we are very picky with sleeping arrangements and there is no way that one mattress/pillow type can make everyone happy due to differing preferences! So take this information with a grain of salt; even though we prefer firmer pillows and a new-is mattress, I still want to say that we slept fairly well and I still loved staying at this condo! On another note, the condo's pictures indicate that there was supposed to be a coverlet on the bed. We did not have this; there was just one sheet on the bed. I'm not sure if this was an accident? But either way, it wasn't an issue as there are additional blankets provided in the entertainment center in the living room which we utilized.
The host has provided several beach items for beach outings, which was greatly appreciated! This included two very nice Tommy Bahama beach lounging chairs, a drink cooler, two boogie boards, and 4 beach towels. These items really came in handy.
Lastly, communication with the host was a breeze - they were very friendly and polite. They also responded almost immediately to any questions/concerns that we had.
Again: overall, if you're looking for a spot on Northwest Maui that has a spectacular view, is clean, has a great beach decor vibe, and is hosted by someone who clearly cares about the condo as well as your stay...this place is for you! My husband and I will definitely be looking this condo up when we return for future Maui stays!