Unit 17 Maui Ohana Modern Studio

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first heard “Unit 17,” I was expecting some bland apartment-style setup, but this little Maui studio actually surprised me. The moment you walk in, you get that clean, minimalist vibe that somehow feels both modern and island-appropriate at the same time. The space is compact but thoughtfully laid out, and whoever designed it clearly understands that travelers don’t need a massive room – they just need everything to work well.

What really won me over was how the place manages to feel like a proper home base rather than just somewhere to crash. The kitchen setup is actually functional (you know how rare that is in studio rentals), and there’s enough counter space to prep a decent breakfast with those mangoes you’ll inevitably buy at the farmers market. The bed is comfortable – not amazing, but definitely good enough that you won’t wake up grumpy, which matters when you’re planning beach days. I mean, the whole point is being out exploring anyway, right? The bathroom’s modern and clean, with decent water pressure, though the shower’s a bit snug if you’re on the taller side.

Here’s what I really appreciated – the location puts you in that sweet spot where you’re close enough to everything without being stuck in tourist central. You’ll hear some traffic during the day, but honestly, it dies down pretty well at night. The parking situation is straightforward, which anyone who’s dealt with Maui accommodations knows is basically a small miracle. Check-in was smooth too – none of that hunting around for key boxes or waiting for property managers to show up. The whole experience just feels… well, it feels like the owners actually care about making things work for guests, rather than just collecting rental fees. That 8.8 rating isn’t just numbers – it reflects the fact that this place delivers on the basics really well, plus a few nice touches that make the difference between an okay stay and one where you’d actually book again.

Rooms

• One-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 2 large double beds for 5 adults

Reviews

• Jessie from United States (9/10)

  Clean, comfortable and close to grocery and shopping. Friendly staff

• Yijian from Canada (8/10)

  location is close to the airport

• Raymond from Canada (8/10)

  Quiet

• Nikita from United States (9/10)

  The room was recently remodeled. The kitchenette includes everything necessary except for a real range. You can see a big green mountain from the window. It’s centrally located (e.g. the road to Hana is as easy to get to as southern beaches) and so is perfect for first-time visitors who are not biased towards a specific destination.

• Christopher from United States (9/10)

  Clean and centrally located.

• Onnei from United States (6/10)

  The cleanliness of this apartment matches up to the photos displayed on the website. There were issues (see What I didn’t like) but the support phone number was excellent. There were there to answer questions and emergencies no matter what time of the day.

• Preecha from United States (9/10)

• Sanglap from United States (8/10)

• Allan from United States (9/10)

• Rosa from United States (9/10)

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