Welcome to a convenient Maui adventure base that is cozy, comfortable and modern! This Premier Vacation Condo in the harbor town known as Maalaea Village and located just 20 minutes from Kahului airport. Island Sands, a resort where you can enjoy a refreshing pool and barbecue grilling while overlooking stunning ocean and mountain viewing. Your tropical paradise includes opportunities to view turtles on a small beach, steps from the condo! This escape truly provides an unforgettable stay! Since the Maui fires, we hosted survivors and now our goal is to host vacationers who will practice patience and grace while visiting, realizing that Maui is recovering and striving to move forward! Importantly, your stay also helps with our economic recovery efforts, and we sincerely appreciate your desire to visit! This Premier Vacation Condo Features: A Walk-in entryway for enhanced privacy A Kitchen that is easy to prep & prepare meals. A Main Bedroom with a King bed and a comfortable TempurPedic mattress. A Comfortable Living Space with fast Spectrum internet; Samsung TV, and Couch seating. A Lanai space overlooking a plumeria tree towards the deep blue waters. A Bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. Additional Luxuries: *Hardwood floors throughout *Window AC unit in the living room *Portable Delonghi AC unit in the bedroom *Ceiling fans in the living room, kitchen and bedroom *Washer/Dryer in suite *Delonghi Espresso/Coffee maker *Beach Chairs, Umbrella & Cooler *Viewing Binoculars *Food storage containers/bags *Hair Dryer *Iron with Ironing Board *Basic condiments for cooking *Starter basics: paper towels; bath tissue paper; kitchen sponge; dishwasher pods & dishwasher soap; & bath body soap; and laundry cleaning items. *Hard copies of 'Maui Revealed' and 'Maui Trailblazer'...great for uncovering some of our favorite spots! Entire Premier Vacation condo space which includes : 1 bedroom; 1 bath; full kitchen; living room & outdoor lanai. Ralph & Nancy are long time Maui residents and live at the Island Sands Resort in Maalaea Village. We are conveniently close, so please don't hesitate to call/text/email with any questions or concerns. One of the best features about our condo is it's convenient Maui location! WE SELDOM EXPERIENCE THE TRAFFIC SNARLS & DELAYS NOW ENCOUNTERED WHEN TRAVELING TO & FROM LAHAINA TOWN & WEST MAUI! Maalaea Bay is a quiet & quaint seaside village in South Maui and is in the best central location to get to any other spot on Maui. The real cool thing is that while driving around Maui you will enjoy some of the most scenic views in Hawaii Key benefits: *Our condo is located in the Island Sands resort which is a direct ocean front property *Short walk to: Maui Ocean Center, The Hawaiian Aquarium; Maalaea Bay Harbor; Ocean activities; Specialty shopping; and Restaurants. *15-minute drive from the Kahului airport *15-minute drive to Central Maui shopping & mall *15-minute scenic drive to Kihei shops & restaurant *20-minute scenic drive to Wailea & Makena *20-minute ocean view drive to Lahaina's Front Street *Short drives to world class golf courses *Easy to drive to Maui's North Shore *Easy to drive to Maui's Mountainside vistas *Centrally located to drive completely around the island It is best to rent a vehicle for getting around and exploring/enjoying Maui! We recommend visiting the Hawaii Revealed web site & go to the Maui tab & it is an excellent planning source, and we also have their edition in our condo. Our weather is fairly with temperatures ranging from highs in from the mid 80's - mid 90's from April - September and mid 70's - mid 80's from October - March. Nearby beach access in Maalaea Village is via Haycraft Park which begins a 4 mile stretch of sandy beach that has spots for most activities without being crowded. This park is a 10 minute walk from the condo. There are also great beaches both west & south of our location which are about 20 - 30 minute drives in either direction. Part of the Maui fun is found in exploring the many different beaches while enjoying the amazing views. Maalaea Bay is a quiet & quaint seaside village in South Maui, and is in the best central location to get to any other spot on Maui. The real cool thing is that while driving around Maui you will enjoy some of the most scenic views in Hawaii. Key Location Benefits: ***Conveniently located to all points of interest on Maui ***Our condo is in the Island Sands Resort complex which is a direct ocean front property ***Short walk to MAALAEA HARBOR SHOPS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: Maui Ocean Center, The Hawaiian Aquarium; Maalaea Bay Harbor; Ocean activities; Specialty shopping; Restaurants; and, sea excursions like snorkeling, fishing, dinner cruises & whale watching. ***20 minute drive from the Kahului airport ***20 minute drive to Central Maui shopping & mall ***20 minute scenic drive to Kihei shops & restaurant ***30 minute scenic drive to Wailea & Makena ***Short drives to world class golf courses ***Easy to drive to Maui's North Shore ***Easy to drive to Maui's Mountainside vistas ***Centrally located to drive completely around the island ***30 minute drive to the Hawaiian Island Land Trust picnic and hiking area. ***20 minute drive to Iao Valley.