Resorts and hotels are not always you're only choices - the growing popularity of Maui condo rentals is proof enough of that. Good for families, large groups, and independent travelers, condos provide a sense of individuality along maui with serene locations that rival anything you'll find on the island.

The height of Maui condo rentals is the Kapulua Villas in Kapulua. Nowhere else will you get this much privacy - with the West Maui Mountains looming in the background and the villas spread over an enormous 1500 acre site, you can lose yourself in Maui's wild nature. Though often overlooked for Kaanapali and Wailea, the city of Kapulua also offers a historic setting for an afternoon jaunt, as well as a more laid back atmosphere than the tourist hotspots of Lahaina and Hana.

A more traditional Maui vacation oceanfront rental can be found in the spacious and beautiful ResortQuest Maui Kaanapali Shores. Billing itself as a condo resort, ResortQuest sublimely combines the two into a unique lodging. Renowned for its subtle use of air and space in the architecture, ResortQuest accentuates the surrounding nature in such a way that you almost feel like you're sleeping on the beach.

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Nearby, there is another great Maui vacation oceanfront rental called Kaanapali Alii. Whether you want the expansive one or two bedroom suites, the oversized balconies and beachfront cottages (on Kaanapali Beach, in case you had to guess) are one of the best ways to see what Maui has to offer. Kaanapali Alii is right next to the Westin Maui Resort, so you know this is a great location when it comes to Maui condo rentals.

Another elegant condo resort on Kaanapali is the Whaler, reflecting Lahaina's history as a major whaling town. Here you'll feel right at home, if you're home was on one of the most scenic beaches in America. It's also attached to Whaler's Village, a major tourist stop that features all kinds of restaurants and shops, making this vacation condo rental in Maui Hawaii just that much more attractive.

For a slightly different take on Maui vacation oceanfront rentals, there's the Makena Surf Condos, just south of Wailea Beach. Right on a stretch of meandering coastline, staying at these condos is like joining a tiny, friendly community already in place. Because it is a little more secluded from the main cities of Maui, Makena Surf is infused with a wonderful kind of intimacy - this vacation condo rental in Maui Hawaii is one of the most sought after spots on the island. And pictures of the unsurpassed ocean views here will make your friends writhe with jealousy upon your return home.