There's no denying it. The ocean brings us both joy and tranquility that truly soothes the soul. Walker's Paradise Maui welcome's you to come enjoy the breathtaking views, fall asleep and wake up to the sounds of the ocean, watch the most majestic sunsets from the lanai and feel the sea breeze in our beautifully appointed studio condo located at The Valley Isle Resort. Valley Isle Resort is centrally located in quiet picturesque Kahana, 4 miles from the popular Whalers Village and 6 miles from downtown Lahaina in West Maui. You are steps away from swimming in the warm ocean, or relaxing on the beach in one our of our Tommy Bahama chairs while enjoying the beautiful views with the sand between your toes. Enjoy the comfort of grilling by the courtyard pool and convenience of walking to dining, shopping, activities and beach rentals at the nearby Kahana Gateway Shopping Center. Access to the premiere golf courses of Kapalua and Kaanapali are only minutes away while world-class snorkeling is just out your front door. Once you park in the Valley Isle parking lot which is free for our guests, you will start to feel the Hawaiian vibe when you walk through the beautifully remodeled Valley Isle lobby, and take the elevator up to your charming oceanfront studio equipped with a queen size bed and a queen size sofa bed. The kitchen is stocked with items to prepare your own meals and there is a 4 seater dining room table, a work desk in case you have to take care of business while on vacation, a 55" flat screen TV, and a ceiling fan. The bathroom offers a tub/shower combo with a separate vanity for privacy. Floor to ceiling glass sliding doors open up to your lanai where you have BREATHTAKING views of the ocean and the island of Molokai. During the winter months you will see the whales frolicking in the water. There is free WIFI Internet and cable. A basic starter set of kitchen soaps and bath items are provided, if more is needed during your stay, you will need to purchase what is needed. The building is not air-conditioned, but fans and ocean breezes provide cross ventilation through the unit. We only accommodate 2 guests in our studio. Directly across the street there is Dolly's Pub & Cafe, Miso Phat Sushi Restaurant, Boss Frog's where you can rent snorkels, bogey boards, etc. and to the left of the Resort and across the street there is Kahana Gateway Shopping Center which hosts, Whalers General Store, McDonalds, Hawai’ian Village Coffee, Smile Nail Salon, The Club Maui Fitness Center and Maui Brewing Co. Free parking is available and you can park anywhere in the parking lot. You must get a parking pass from the front desk. If you arrive after hours please get the pass in the morning. There is a public bus that stops right outside the resort. You can pick up the latest schedule from the front desk. Shoreline Erosion Since the winter of 2015-2016 Hawaii has experienced record high surf conditions mostly during winter months, and as a result the Resort experienced severe shoreline erosion, as did many beaches on Maui and throughout all of Hawaii. Large sand bags have been placed on the beaches of the resorts on Kahana Bay to protect the shoreline and adjacent buildings. For much of the year the sand returns and covers all but the top layers of the sandbags, allowing for a walk on the beach, beach activities or just relaxing with a good book. However, winter currents, storms and high surf can take away the sand leaving little or no beach in front of the building at times. (However, the beach just to our south at the Sands of Kahana is better protected and can still be accessed and enjoyed by our guests.)