DIRECTLY on the beach! Bright, spacious 2 bed/2 bath top floor condo sleeps up to 6 guests with spacious vaulted ceilings, and spectacular views of the beach, bay, & Haleakala volcano. WASHER IN UNIT, cool A/C in every room, renovated bathrooms, fully stocked kitchen, quality linens, amenities galore. Just steps away from 3 miles of undeveloped beach-- ideal for swimming, paddle boarding, snorkeling, and surfing-- amazing value for families and couples. Flexible sleeping arrangements. Aloha! The Makani A Kai is an intimate resort in Ma'alaea, Maui with only 24 units, and one of only two complexes at the end of Hauoli Street that have full beach-front access. The beach is less than 15 feet from this bright spacious top level, dual-story condo, with lovely views of Sugar Beach, Ma'alaea Bay, and Haleakala volcano. The condo is centrally located for easy day trips anywhere on the island, and conveniently located near restaurants, shopping, and boating at the Ma'alaea Harbor. The fully-stocked kitchen and outdoor seaside bbq area make it easy and fun to prepare meals at home. Pillows, towels, sheets, boogie boards, beach toys, cooler, beach chairs, and umbrella are included. There is a private balcony, saltwater pool, 2 Weber BBQs, and lounge chairs on the spacious lawn running parallel to the beach just steps from your front door. Free on site parking and shared laundry facilities as well as an in-unit washer and dryer. Split air conditioning in every room creates a cool, tranquil retreat year round. The downstairs bedroom may be configured with either 2 Twin XL beds or 1 King bed - please let us know your preference when you book. Guests will have access to the entire condo except for several small owner's closets / cabinets which are used for storage. The beautifully manicured grounds are open to guests as well as the beachfront pool, beachfront BBQ / dining patio, and lawn chairs. We are available via phone, email, or text and happy to answer any questions you have before, during, or after your stay. Prior to your stay, we will provide you with a unique door code, so there is no need to pick up a key and late arrivals are no problem. If needed, we have multiple on-island contacts to assist you in person. Maalaea is perfectly centrally located and a wonderful base for exploring the island. Makani A Kai is directly located on a beautiful, relatively undiscovered 3-mile sandy beach, and feels much less touristy and busy compared to Kihei, Wailea, Kaanapali, or Napili. It is reminiscent of how those beaches were 20-30 years ago. There are several restaurants, markets, and shops just a short walk (10 minutes) or drive (2 minutes) down the road. Maalaea is also home to the Maui Ocean Center aquarium and the harbor where many snorkeling and sunset boat trips depart. While off the beaten tourist path, we are very conveniently located. Costco, Whole Foods, Kahului Airport, and Kihei are an easy 15-20 minute drive. Lahaina and Wailea are about 30 minutes away. Kaanapali/Napili about 40. You could happily spend all your time on the beach by the condo, and there is Maui Bus service or UBER available. But Maui has so many wonderful places to explore, that most people opt to rent a car to really experience the beauty and diversity of Maui on their own. One unassigned parking spot is included as well as plentiful street parking. 1 king bed upstairs, 2 Twin XL or 1 King bed in downstairs bedroom (please let us know your preference when booking), 1 Queen air bed mattress for living room. There is a $50 / person / night charge for additional guests over 4 to cover increased wear, cleaning, and usage. 10.25% TA and 4.1666% GE and 3% Maui County TAX VISIBLY PASSED ON & INCLUDED IN QUOTE (These taxes are required for all temporary lodging in Hawaii. Most hotels and condominiums do not include these taxes in their rates-- adding them to your bill when you check out. Many also charge extra for parking, resort fees, etc. In contrast, everything is included in our quotes.)