Aina Nalu B106 Studio - Extremely Rare Unit

Great location and very cute decor! Loved the unit since it had everything we would need during our trip. In unit washer/dryer was a god send as well as the kitchenette. The whole place was super clean when we got there. They even had umbrella, beach chairs and pool noodles in our unit which was so handy! Overall loved the place. The only downside that I can think of is the parking situation since there is limited free street parking otherwise you would pay $20/day to use their parking lot. There are alternatives to this such as parking a couple of streets over or using one of the other paid parking lots in town. Otherwise would totally recommend!

We loved our little room/condo. It was a great location and communication was great. We would definitely stay there again. The only suggestions I would make would be to not charge for parking/or include it in the stay.

KOA Building: B106 studio condo > Overall a nice set up. The studio is ample for a single person, or two people who get along and look forward to enjoying the outside a lot. Kitchen nicely stocked with appliances, large area to prep food, ample cleaning supplies and towels. GREAT mattress and bedding. Everything is very clean. > Location couldn't be beat for visiting little downtown Lahaina within a 4-minute walk. Eateries, shopping, art, ocean side, whale watching cruises, busy night and day life. Find Dickenson street: it's the artery into center Lahaina and only a quick walk from the condo. > The grounds have two large pools, each with cabanas, sun lounges. One is deep for kids to jump into, lap swimming, etc. the other, a saltwater pool, is shallower (~5'/6' deep at the center and 4' at ends) and a salt hot tub (yummy hot). This pool has an open lanai with a TV, cushioned bench area, open bar for private parties (arrange that with your host) and a locked public restroom with entry card provided to guests (in their condo). Lovely grounds, very well maintained, quiet. Evening swim had a community feel, where twice as many people came and went to enjoy the soft evenings. Tiki torches and stars...yesss! > Arriving/entry: I booked through AirBNB, had communications via Elite Management and one/two short emails from my host/concierge. I was not informed (and please note) that your entry code to the keypad on your condo's door is provided to you ON the afternoon you are expected to arrive, THROUGH your emails. Also take note (and log) the telephone number of the direct host/concierge in case you have issues. Most people work seamlessly via their phones, I do not. Getting your entry code via email is the only means you'll get into your condo. > Parking for me (w/o purchasing a week grounds parking, of which there is plenty) was awful. It was spring break (first week April) and I had to walk back from long-distance spots or pay about $20/night anyway in scattered lots here and there. I adjusted by getting in early, so I could walk back in the daylight. Lahaina is quite safe, as I learned, so by the end of my visit the spaces started opening up, or I went back to the car and moved it from 3-blocks to out-front parking. If you don't like the hassle, get the parking offered...especially during spring break/other. > Mr. Coffee drip coffee maker, blender, microwave, under-counter fridge, dishes for three, wine glasses, drink glasses (all glass/ceramic) pots/pans, hot plate, dish/laundry/ bath soaps, good water pressure. I cooked every meal except two...saved a fortune. Some salt/pepper shakers, ice bucket and ice trays (no ice machine on grounds). Safeway is best for shopping (prices and stock); Times Grocery is an alternative.

Great location and great communication from Charles! He gave us great recommendations for beaches to visit in the area and helped answer any other questions we had!

Everything was great Charles was super easy to communicate with and checkin was a breeze. The condo is a room much like a hotel room. No couch no stove/oven small refrigerator and microwave. It was good for what I needed as an individual that just needed a base to do a big athletic event. It would have been too small if I brought my spouse. Pillows on the bed are too big to lye your head on so smaller pillows would be nice.

We loved our stay at this airbnb. Here are our highlights and tips/feedback. • It is located within an easy ~ 5 minute walk to Front Street in Lahaina which is great for meals (B/L/D), people watching, and shops and art galleries. • If you wish to avoid the $20/day parking, we always found parking on the street regardless of time of day. Note: street parking is very limited/tight! However, we found something every time. Sometimes there was only one spot. Once we had to drive around the block for a second pass. If you can't find parking, there are lots across the street and at the corner that charge less than $20/day as well as hourly. Tip: rent a compact car for increased parking opportunities and if you plan to do the Road to Hana (the tight one lane curves/bridges – seriously!). • You can pull into the condo parking lot to load and unload without having to pay for parking. • The studio is comfortable and clean. There is no stove but if you want to cook a meal, they have a combo electric oven/microwave and a hot plate with pots and pans. They have a coffee maker, toaster, and mini fridge/freezer. There are also grills at both pools (they are behind the pavilion/bathrooms at the large pool). • The pools are lovely with comfortable chaise lounges with cushions and cabanas to rest out of the sun. • The large pool area has a pavilion/event space that is designed to look like a temple and they have gas tiki torches at night that create a wonderful ambience. • One disappointment, the hot tub was not that hot and the jets were pretty weak. • Another wish was that the studio had a sliding glass door to open to a balcony or lanai for our morning coffee. That said, the pool is only a 1 minute walk and would have been a nice spot to enjoy our coffee, but we never did that in the morning. • The bed pilows were not to our liking. They may be perfect for you though. They are "very poofy." The do not compress much so depending on your preference you may want to bring your own or put a few soft clothes inside one of their pillowcases to improvise. In the grand scheme of things, it is all good. • We would have appreciated a checkout time of 11am instead of 10am. • Charles, the manager/concierge, was helpful with recommendations for booking a whale watch with a smaller number of people (Ultimate Whale Watch VIP tour, ~$80/pp which is ~2x the regular price but with only 12 people max. We appreciated this during covid. Other boats have bench/bus style seating shoulder to shoulder. • They have beach towels and sand chairs (with built-in, soft-sided, small coolers) to take to the various beaches for a day at the beach. They also have a sand beach umbrella that you can “screw” into the sand. It was great to have these to use. • We highly recommend the scenic overlook on Honoapiilani highway on the way from the airport to Lahaina to watch for whales. We watched them breach on several days (mid-January) with quick stops on our way to other parts of the island. • All in all, we will be back. Great location, great place!

Great place to stay. Location is 10 out of 10. Has everything you need including. Charles was very responsive and checked in on us during our stay. Very kind host. Would definitely stay again.

Wonderful stay in Lahaina! Our condo was two blocks from the cute downtown area and beach. We were able to walk to the bus and shopping in minutes. The condo was clean, quiet and had everything we needed for a wonderful time! We would definitely return.

Small spot, but right next to Lahaina and an easy walk. Was exactly what we were looking for as a couple to get away for a few nights.

Great little space with all the amenities you need for a perfect trip to Maui. My only complaint is that the pool closes at 10pm. Nothing to do with Charles our host, who was incredibly gracious and communicative. I’m just a night owl and would love to have done some quiet night swimming when all the kiddos were in bed 😉 Also, this place is close and walkable to almost everywhere you need to go in Lahaina proper. Highly recommended!

One of the best stays I've had! such a cute little spot so close to everything! really easy to check in and get into the room and had pretty much everything you needed for long stays! I LOVED it(:

Had a wonderful stay at Aina Nalu! The location is perfect for walking to restaurants and bars, and the place was equipped with everything you need, especially love that they provided beach chairs and towels. Street parking was pretty easy to find as well. The property manager was very responsive and nice, overall a great stay!

Close to front street but not noisy. The pools are great. Close to the beach and fun shops and restaurants.

My bf and I had a great stay - they had everything from a microwave, refrigerator, bowls, toaster, blender to a washer/dryer and everything that you could need on a trip with the exception of a stove top. We also appreciated the beach chairs and cooler which we used daily. The pool onsite is quaint and has a beautiful view of the mountains. They also had a handy ice machine which was helpful for the warm weather. Street parking is tight but we found a spot every time so was not a fuss for us at all. Five minute walk to downtown Lahaina - great location!

This studio apartment is 2 blocks from the fisherman's wharf in Lahaina, an easy walk to the shops. it's a nice quiet location with all the conveniences within walking distance. We just needed a place to sleep without being inside of a resort. Thank you for a pleasant base when visiting west Maui.

Wonderful facilities, great location, affordable, and super cute

Good location to access the Old town Lahaina area. Very walkable and near restaurant options. Quiet grounds and nice pools to use after long days.

My overall experience was wonderful! This was my first time visiting Maui. Aina Nalu is at great location. Restaurants are walking distance. Check-in and Check-out process was easy. Staff was friendly. Charles was the property manager and answered any questions I had. I would definitely stay again.

The room was great. Nice to come back to and relax after long days. Loved the location, quiet but close to the old town. We found parking on the street easily each day. Charles was so helpful and let us check in early. So appreciated!

The room was great. Nice to come back to and relax after long days. Loved the location, quiet but close to the old town. We found parking on the street easily each day. Charles was so helpful and let us check in early. So appreciated!

The location is so close to front street which was busy, but definitely something to experience. the place was clean, welcoming, and had everything we needed. the washer/dryer/shower was a must if you're going to snorkel or spend time at the multiple beaches nearby. We were able to park in the street, and the pool was just as beautiful as the photos show. Charles checked in with us a few times to make sure everything was going well, which was so nice to know someone was just a text away and so willing to accommodate us if we did need it. I would definitely recommend staying here.

Great location! Very walkable, centrally located to drive to all parts of the island! They keep beach chairs, beach towels, and a beach umbrella in the room which came in handy! Clean and convincing accommodations. Parking is a little odd with the resort charging their own separate fee if you want to park in the lot, but street parking is free and first come first serve which they tell you in advance, so we were prepared for it. Overall good place to stay and would recommend!

This was a great little stay--the grounds are beautiful, the condo was just the right size, and the two pools are awesome and accommodating, and it was a very short walk to historic Lahaina which was really nice. One suggestion though (and this is not against Elite Pacific or the owner of this condo), if you are checking in, get your parking pass from the Aina Nalu WELL before closing time. I showed up 15 minutes to close and was almost refused service, even though filling out the pass took only 2 minutes. I am not usually one to complain about these kinds of things, because I understand how hard customer service individuals work, but the front desk folks were very rude to me, so I just want to give a heads up for others renting this condo. Charles, the owner, however, was very responsive and helpful, and I don't want that critique to look poorly on him. The actual condo itself and the rest of the stay was great.

The ease of check-in was great! The location is fantastic! And really appreciated the fantastic communication with the property manager! We had many questions to make sure we did the check-in process correctly! Highly recommend the stay! Thank you!

Nice, clean, well-appointed room. Quiet environment but super close to coffee shops, restaurants, stores, etc. management team is incredibly kind and helpful. For this reason, when I look for other properties in Maui, I’ll book through Elite.

Great location, close to Front Street shopping and restaurants and just a drive away from iconic beaches and resorts in Lahaina area

Great location and great pools! The condo itself is small. If all you need is a bed and a bathroom, it beats a hotel room.

Good place to stay few days at Lahaina

Great location! And communication with property managers was prompt and informative.