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A unique dolphin cabin in Kaanapali!

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Sun loungers, beach towels
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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6172 sq m

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Kaanapali, HI
  • Popular LocationWhalers Village4 min drive
  • AirportKapalua, HI (JHM-West Maui)5 min drive
  • Popular LocationKaanapali Beach6 min drive
  • Popular LocationBlack Rock6 min drive

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About the area

Kaanapali

Seaside stay .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this well-placed cottage, you'll find Kaanapali Beach and Whalers Village. Kahekili Beach and May's Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kahekili Beach - 17 min walk
  • Kaanapali Kai Course at Kaanapali Golf Resort - 4 min drive
  • Whalers Village - 4 min drive
  • Kaanapali Beach - 6 min drive
  • Black Rock - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Lahaina Sugar Cane Train Station - 24 min drive
  • West Maui Airport (JHM) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - 4 min drive
  • Hula Grill Kaanapali - 4 min drive
  • Duke's Beach House - 4 min drive
  • Leilani's on the Beach - 4 min drive
  • Island Vintage Coffee - 4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A unique dolphin cabin in Kaanapali!

The International Colony Club (ICC) is nestled behind the tracks of the scenic Sugar Cane Train on 10 acres in the beautiful Kaanapali Beach Resort area--Maui's #1 vacation destination! There are 42 individual cottages situated on quiet, meticulously landscaped grounds. World-famous Kaanapali Beach (consistently ranked among the top five beaches in the world by publications like Conde Nast Traveler Magazine) is just across the road and less than a five-minute walk from ICC.

A quintessential island cottage, Dolphin Cottage at Kaanapali offers a one-of-a-kind, artistic, and all natural environment that takes one back to old time Maui plantation style living. The custom-designed, two bedroom, two bathroom cottage has ocean views and more than 1,850 square feet of living space. Its steeply pitched roofline allows for lofty exposed-beam ceilings, while its plank siding and wooden louvered windows complete the charming cottage setting. Subtle details include antique wrought iron and brass light fixtures, built-in leather furniture, eight ceiling fans, seven sky lights, full-sized washer & dryer, two-person spa tub, and even a forty-square-foot shower room!

In décor furnishings and amenities are featured against a cheerful, relaxed, island-style backdrop. Over the Lanai entrance a world-class surfboard by a renowned Maui shaper welcomes guests. The pop of colorful art by local artists brightens the walls, natural fiber jute rugs are scattered about on concrete floors, and furnishings combine comfort with craftsmanship. In the Kitchen, koa wood 'Dolphins at Play' by a famous local sculptor hangs from the exposed-beam vaulted ceiling.

A King-sized bed is in the Master. Queen sized carved wooden bed is in the Second Bedroom, a queen-sized sleeper sofa is in the Living Area. Dolphin Cottage comfortably accommodates up to six guests. A 42' HDTV with DVD player and video library, as well as a central sound system bring modern comfort to your stay in paradise.

Surrounded by tropical foliage, with trade winds flowing through wooden-jalousie windows, by day Dolphin Cottage is filled with natural sunlight.

Please be advised that there are some drawbacks to this lush, natural, tropical environment. We're in the tropics where friendly lizards and insects thrive, and this is an open-air plantation cottage. Somehow, lizards and insects seem to find their way inside even though the cottage is fully screened and pest-control measures for unsavory critters are in place. It's all part of the Hawai`i experience!

Come to experience what it feels like to live at one with Hawaii's gorgeous natural environment. Visit Dolphin Cottage at Kaanapali!

TAX #TA-023-493-8368-01
PERMIT #STWM 2016/0017

Keywords: Cottage, Home, Bungalo, Cabin

Property manager

Platinum Properties Hawai`i

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1850 sq ft (172 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 440060060004, TA-023-493-8368-01, GE-023-493-8368-01

Property is also known as

Unique Dolphin At Kaanapali
Unique Dolphin Cottage at Kaanapali! Cottage
Unique Dolphin Cottage at Kaanapali! Lahaina
Unique Dolphin Cottage at Kaanapali! Cottage Lahaina

A unique dolphin cabin in Kaanapali! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 88 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big; unique; no air conditioning - my fault for not reading description thoroughly
Pros and cons to this stay. Pros are it's big, the location is great; I did like the shower a lot! Cons are there is no AC. Yes, I realize many places on Maui do not have AC. The descritions reads "open air" and it just didn't register with me at the time of booking. So if you are a person that is remotely hot natured, don't book this in May. Maybe January is a better month. We spent the first night to see if we could handle it and decided to move to a closeby resort the next morning. No, I didn't contact the manager about this as I know it was my fault. The freezer needs some attention. The freezer door doesn't slide easily out to get ice. There is some organization in the kitchen that needs addressing. Should the manager wish to contact me privately, I'll share the points of interest. I wish this place well, it just wasn't for us.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Vanessa R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
COCKROACHES everywhere!
From the moment we arrived, we observed cockroaches (dead and alive). Over the next 48 hours, we killed at least two dozen cockroaches! They were seen crawling on the floor, in the shower, on the walls over the headboards, in our toiletry bag and one swimming in my cup of coffee. How it managed to find its way there I still don’t know. I’m on the border of dry heaving as I think about how I almost drank it. Our kids were terrified to walk around as cockroaches would scurry across the floor. The issue was brought up to the property manager, Emmett, who quickly dispatched someone to spray bug spray. This exacerbated the issue, as now we found more and more bugs coming out of the woodwork and slowly succumbing to death out on the open floor resulting in us cleaning up half dead cockroach carcasses. As we continued to look around for bugs, we discovered how truly disgustingly unkept this location is. Behind every dresser was a layer of dirt and dead bugs, the fans were covered with at least a few years worth of dust and the ceiling beams had what we believe was lizard feces dripping off the edges. I have pictures to prove all this. Had we looked into Lowest guest rating, we would have found this is an ongoing issue over the past 10 yrs! Owner tried to discredit a reviewer, saying the bugs were only house flys. We were willing to eat the cost of relocating but were unsuccessful in finding availability on short notice. This a “no refund” location.I would not recommend this cottage!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

kate a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical!
Fantastic week spent at the Dolphin Cottage! A beautiful home and excellent location.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Landscape pristine and close to pool
The kids loved being so close to the pool, and we all enjoyed the beauty inside and outside the cottage. There was plenty of space, and amenities for what we were looking for. Mahalo!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dolphin Cottage in Kaanapali
Great property for 4 adults in 2 separate bedrooms. If you have kids there’s room in LR and lanai. Central kitchen LR DR. Enclosed lanai is spacious. 2 bath w/separate sinks and toilets (note toilet in guest BR is ‘old school’ and temperamental!). Giant shared shower between bathrooms, and master has giant tub. Across from pool and easy walk to beach across highway. Short drive to Whalers Village.Old Lahaina Town is closed of course-terribly sad to see the devastation 😢 shop local to support the locals! Lahaina Strong!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

John T., Salt Lake City, UT

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house, great location
We attended a conference with our two kids and planned on having my parents come with us. Unfortunately my parents had to cancel at the last minute. Fortunately they cancelled because this would have been an awkward house to stay in with four adults and two children. With my wife and two small kids it worked out wonderfully. It is a house with a very unusual design/layout that isn't great for more than two close couples or a small family though. The pool is right out the door and the beach is nice and extremely close to walk to as well. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Jordan K.

First visit to Maui
This is a unique property--as advertised. An open air plantation style home on a beautifully manicured grounds just up to road from the beach. Positives: Plenty of space, quiet, well maintained grounds, pool. There were just a few things that--in our opinion--could be easily addressed to really make this into a show stopper. In basically a screened in porch, it is of course hard to keep all insects out, but there were places that clearly had not been swept or vacuumed. While the throwback in time works for some things, the original kitchen appliances are not one--we were resigned to use the microwave. And when it rained one day--what I take to be a pretty typical Maui rain--the skylights above the kitchen and main bath leaked pretty significantly (such that we had to use a bucket and several bath towels to mop it up). We enjoyed our vacation. We enjoyed the property. We found the site manager--Emmett--responsive and easy to work with. A little investment, thoughtful updates, and more conscientious cleaning could fairly easily this a 4- or 5-star destination.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Nice, but needs repairs, updates and a deep cleaning.
We had a fun time in Maui and at the house, but there were a few issues with the house itself. During two days of being in a tropical storm, we had to deal with major leaking and water pouring through 5 out of 6 of the skylights. We understand it’s the topics but there was still a good amount of bugs (alive and dead) in the place. A deep clean is needed, especially under beds and furniture, kitchen and bathroom drawers and cupboards and feathers from the sofa pillows. Also a bit awkward to walk through the bedrooms to get to the bathrooms. The grounds were well kept and the pool was always clean. We had a great time in spite of some of the house issues. A good place to stay if some of the above issues can be resolved.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Lucinda K.

Rustic Cabin
The property is rustically charming but has some maintenance issues. We had trouble flushing the toilet in the second bedroom; the disposal in the kitchen sink didn’t work; one of the cabinet hinges came loose. Figuring the lighting was almost impossible. To use either bathroom you need to walk through a bedroom - not ideal. It’s a good rental for 4, six is a stretch
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Authentic Hawaiian Vibe!
This bungalow was even better than the pictures and description! Beautiful art and traditional hawaiian decor and design, lovely lanai, peekaboo views of the ocean, an amazing walk-in shower, spacious open flow kitchen, dining area, and living area, and swimming pool right out the front door. 10 minute walk to the glorious beaches! We will definitely return! Mahalo
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023