Maui Kai has an old Kaanapali feel that few buildings on Maui can match. Each balcony looks west across the water, and as the sun drops the sky glows gold and orange behind Lanai and Molokai. Owners tend to plan their evenings around it. The building sits very close to the shoreline, so the sound of the waves carries right up to the lanai.

The wildlife adds to the show. Humpback whales pass by in winter, close enough to watch from a chair with a cup of coffee. Sea turtles swim just below the building all year. Inside, central air conditioning keeps things comfortable, and two elevators make coming and going easy. Downstairs, a large pool and spa sit beside a cabana and barbecues, and a clubhouse with a kitchen and ping pong table is a fun spot for family gatherings.

The neighborhood is easy to explore on foot. Kahekili Beach Park and Honokowai Beach Park are both a short walk away, and the Kaanapali Beachwalk starts nearby and leads toward Black Rock and Whalers Village. Duke's Beach House is close for dinner by the water. Maui Kai suits buyers who want a comfortable beachfront home with front row views, and a calmer, more private feel than the larger resorts to the south.