Aloha and welcome to Tranquil Turtle Retreat 1bd/2ba at Maui Banyan! Our remodeled, owner-managed condo is located right in the heart of South Kihei close to world-class beaches, shopping and amazing restaurants. We have thought through all the details to make your Hawaii vacation careless and comfortable, so bring your family and enjoy Maui at its finest.<br /><br /><b>The space</b><br />Please note: Our third floor condo in Building H of Maui Banyan Resort has been decorated and furnished in tropical beach style to reflect the unique atmosphere of Hawaii. <br />This home away from home features an island-style furnished bedroom with a California King bed, a cozy living room with a new Queen size sofa sleeper, a fully stocked modern kitchen, a central eating area with a table for four and two bathrooms with walk-in showers. The bedroom may be closed off from the living area with frosted glass pocket doors and additional curtains to allow more privacy.<br /> <br />We offer cable TV, upgraded Internet connection and a high end Wi-Fi access point (Work-From-Hawaii ready: the Internet connection is up to 300Mbps). <br /><br />Don’t overlook the fact that this condo uses a premium split-system for air conditioning in each room. Not only this provides you with an elevated level of comfort, it also means no tropical insects or any other living things will be entering the condo through window A/Cs in your sleep (yes, this is tropics!).<br /><br />Our condo is on the "quiet" side of the resort, away from the traffic noise of South Kihei Rd and the parking lots of the resort. Imagine watching the sunrise over Haleakala each morning and enjoying a peak-a-boo ocean view from the extended large lanai. <br /> <br />Take a couple minutes stroll to Kamaole 2 white sand beach. Our condo is stocked with all the necessary: beach towels, beach chairs, a small cooler, sun umbrellas and sand toys for kids. <br /><br />Easily park in your reserved spot on the 2nd floor of the garage, right across from our building.<br /><br />Perfectly situated in a hotel-zoned district allowing for legal short-term rentals, Maui Banyan Resort offers its visitors 2 pools with hot tubs, BBQ areas, tennis court and 24/7 security, but the best part of it is it's location. It is right across the street from one of the best beaches in South Maui, Kamaole Beach 2, where you can take long walks on the sand, snorkel with sea turtles, watch Humpback whales swim by, have a picnic, work on your tan, and witness a world famous Maui sunset. Kamaole 2 lifeguards are on duty during the day for added peace of mind. <br /><br />If you feel like taking surfing lessons or trying stand-up paddleboarding, rentals are a 3-minute drive away at the best beginner surf spot on Maui. There are also lots of other activities close by including scuba diving, kayaking, and world-class golfing.<br /><br />Feel like an evening out? You are a short walk to some of the most popular restaurants and shopping in South Kihei including Cafe O'Lei, Coconuts, Fred's, Moose McGillycuddy's, just to name a few. There are also lots of quick bites, food trucks, a health food store, a convenience store, and a supermarket close by plus plenty of souvenir shops.<br /><br />Wailea is also only a 5-minute drive to the south where there are plenty of upscale dining options (Ko, Ferraro's, Monkeypod, Mateo, Spago, Duo) and high-end shopping at one of the resorts or the Shops at Wailea.<br /><br />You are also in the perfect location to explore the rest of the island. Day trips to Haleakala Crater, Paia, Makawao, Kaanapali and Hana are all very easy from our condo's central locations. The Welcome book we send to all our guests contains Day Trip Suggestion, Best Beaches, Best Snorkeling Places, Best Local Restaurants and other information that makes planning your stay a breeze. <br /><br />If being close to everything is important to you and you prefer to walk rather than drive, then our condo is the perfect place for you! Welcome to your South Kihei home away from home!!! <br /><br />Important: Please note that Maui Banyan Resort requires online registration for all guests. To comply we will need to collect your email address. On your arrival day, we will send you the resort's welcome email, which includes the necessary registration link. Please be assured that there are no extra resort or registration fees associated with this process.<br /><br />Need less or more space? Check our other listings in Maui Banyan for 2bd/2ba, studio, or 1bd/1ba. To see all our listings click on the hosts profile.<br /><br />Licensing:<br />GET: GE-005-608-9088-01<br />TAT: TA-005-608-9088-01<br />(Maui: GE Tax - 4.712%; TAT - 11%; TAT Maui surcharge - 3%)<br /><br /><b>Guest access</b><br />Guest can use both pools/hot tubs and BBQ areas of Maui Banyan, tennis court, picnic areas, parking lots (parking pass will be provided during check in). The pool access codes will be send via Airbnb messages prior to arrival. <br />Check-in and check-out are very easy and secure. Guest will be provided a unique code to access the condo using a smart lock. No physical key is getting passed around among guests. <br />There's a supply's closet in the condo that's locked and not accessible for guests during their stay.<br /><br /><b>Other things to note</b><br />- Maui Banyan Resort requires online registration for all arriving guests. Please provide us with your email address so that on the day of your arrival we can forward the welcome email with the registration link from Maui Banyan to you. There will be no additional resort/registration fees.<br /><br />- We provide a limited supply of consumable items such as toilet paper (3 rolls per bathroom), paper towels (2 rolls), cleaning products, etc. Since people consume these items at varying rates, guest should plan for replenishing these items as they are needed.<br /><br />- While we may have some snorkel gear available in the condo, we recommend renting snorkel gear from a reputable shop for optimal fit and hygiene.<br /><br />- Please note: AC thermostats have a minimum setting of 69°F.<br /><br />- With every stay we host, a donation is made to Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute. These donations directly support the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of the turtle patients on the island of Maui. Every guest receives a digital personalized adoption certificate.<br /><br /><b>Registration Details</b><br />390040050117, TA-005-608-9088-01