Steps to the sand. Stunning ocean and mountain views. Watch whales from the lanai during season. THE MAKANI A KAI RESORT "ON THE BEACH" is the smallest resort in Ma'alaea with only 24 units, and one of only two complexes that have full beach front access. You can't get closer to the Pacific ocean than you can in this bright spacious fully air-conditioned, 2nd floor, two story condo. The sand is about 15 yards from the lanai. You have breathtaking views of the Ma'alaea Bay, the grand Haleakala volcano and the sparkling lights of Kihei at night. Enjoy whales jumping 100 yards off shore during season and beautiful waves breaking on the shallow reef beyond the beach. This condo is conveniently located within walking distances to beach parks, restaurants, shopping and fabulous boating and yachting at the Ma'alaea Harbor. It has a bright and cheery tropical island personality with tile floors, an extra large loft master suite with a Cal king bed, a queen bed in the guest room, air conditioning, free wireless Internet, DVD, cable TV and a well stocked kitchen. Pillows, towels and sheets are provided. There is a private lanai, pool, BBQ and beach side lounges in the sprawling lawn running parallel to the beach just steps from your front door. . Beach chairs, umbrella, beach towels, coolers, body boards, fins and fishing poles are all available for your beach excursions. Binoculars are also available for whale watching. Free on site parking and shared laundry facilities. Come enjoy paradise by the beach. Code to the keyless front door entry and the swimming pool gate will be provided to guest prior to arrival. We manage the property ourselves and live about 30 minutes away in Makawao so we are readily available to take care of any guests' needs. Ma'alaea is centrally located and an easy drive to Lahaina, Kihei/Wailea and Wailuku/Kahului. There is a bus that leaves from the marina which is about 1/2 mile away that serves most of the island. Directions: From the Kahului airport take Keolani Pl (#380) to the stop light at the Hana Hwy. Continue ahead on Dairy Rd (#380) through Kahului. The road name will change to Kuihelani Hwy. when you leave Kahului. Continue to the Honoapiilani Hwy (#30) and turn left. Continue to Kapoli St. where threre is a 76 Station on the corner. Turn left and go for a short distance to where it dead ends at Ma'alaea Rd. Turn right and continue a short distance to Hau'oli St.and turn left. Go to the end of Hau'oli St. Makani A Kai is the last condo complex on the right.