Our "real" vacation Oct 2011

Guest: P&J (Discovery Bay, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/02/11 Review Submitted: 11/09/11

This condo was the perfect stay for us. We loved hearing the surf all night and being away from the hustle and bustle of the resorts. Great location-just a short drive to snorkeling areas, resturants or shopping. Farmers market and groceries right down the street. We ate most of our meals on the lani watching the sunset or the sea turtles. We hope to return next year. Mahalo- Paula and Joel.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+.

Feb 2011

Guest: igor (CA)
Date of Stay: 02/24/11 Review Submitted: 03/04/11

This condo was everything promised and more, nicely maintained. Truly amazing view. Literally steps from the ocean. We enjoyed having breakfast on the lanai while watching wales playing. The condo is close to Lahaina and a short driving distance from many popular attractions.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

I wish we could have stayed here!

Guest: Anna (North Vancouver, BC)
Date of Stay: 05/01/10 Review Submitted: 10/08/10

This review is a little late, but nonetheless, I feel I should post it! Earlier this year, we found a different condo to rent at the Maui Sands (not Laura's), right on the water. When we arrived there we were a little disappointed with the decor and cleanliness of the suite, but were thrilled with the location and views, as well as the property and grounds. We walked around, and did some more VRBO searches online. To our surprise, we found Laura's ad for the above condo and I contacted her immediately to see if there was any chance on viewing it. We arranged a viewing, and to my GREAT SURPRISE Laura's suite was BEAUTIFUL!!! How disappointed was I that I didn't find her condo instead of the one we had actually rented. The pictures don't do the condo service; it really is quite stunning from the inside. The condo complex itself is older, but if you prefer a quieter surrounding, beautiful grounds, and the perfect waterfront setting, this condo is perfect! I only hope that when we come back to the area, I'll be able to book with Laura's condo. Thanks again for letting us inside. I apologize for not writing sooner, but I'm sending some friends to look at your website at VRBO, and thought the least I could do is let you know how nice your place was! THanks

Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+.

Vacation 2010

Guest: jb (St. Charles, MO. USA)
Date of Stay: 06/09/10 Review Submitted: 06/27/10

Thank you so much for our wonderful stay in you condo. My husband and I with our four teenage children stayed June 9-16, 2010. Your condo was the perfect location for us ,and yes it really is about 12 feet from the water. The grounds were very pretty, quite and relaxing. Not much beach out front but plenty of room to build great sand castles when the tide goes out. We checked out several snorkeling spots on Maui but had great luck seeing many fish right out front of the condo. The condo is just a short driving distance lots of fun things to do. For anyone who wants a great place to stay we would definately recommend Maui Sands condo 4E. Mahalo, The Bornhop Family

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Guest: Duncans,/Maxwells (-)
Date of Stay: 04/29/10 Review Submitted: 05/31/10

This is an unbelievably perfect place. The combination of the suite itself, the beach below the lanai, the shops in the neighborhood and the general lazy ambience - it's perfect. We moved in easily-quick trips to the ABC down the road, or a teany bit farther walk to the farmer's market accross from the park - even the full size Times market is a short walk. Some advice to future guests 1- buy 4 liters of POG at the ABC and save your receipts so you can cash them in on mugs and suuvenirs when you leave. 2-Better to rent a snokel kit from Boss frogs accross the street. Only $9. 3-We took the Four Winds II from Maalaea to Molokini and it was exactly fabulous and pretty reasonable prices. 4-Buy corn Tamales from the Latin deli next to the farmers market. 5-Beware of overpriced beans at BassAssCoffee 6-Aloha Mixed Plate in Lahaina is awesome 7-And last - probably the best days you'll spend here will be spent right here on this beach-snorkel the second reef-it's great Vancover BC

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Guest: Francisco, Angela and Alex (-)
Date of Stay: 03/25/10 Review Submitted: 05/31/10

Thank you so much for sharing your piece of paradise with us. This was our first visit to Maui and hope it is not the last. Your condo made my family feel right at home. Great location, great views and cozy. Aloha & Mahalo

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Guest: Macdonalds & Haukaas (-)
Date of Stay: 10/17/09 Review Submitted: 05/31/10

We lover our time once again at the MAui Sands and it was wonderful staing in 4E for 2 great weeks. We had perfect weather - saw many turtles right out front-and of course enjoyed the sunsets. We are sad to be leaving but we will be back again. Best Beach - Napili Bay Best Breakfats SeaHouse @ Napili Best Shrimp - Keadani Fairmont Best Mai Tai - Sonz @ Hyatt

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Beautiful Condo and Even More Spectacular Views

Guest: TitanGK24 (Bay Area, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/02/10 Review Submitted: 05/11/10

Over the past few years, my girlfriend and I have visited Maui once or twice a year. We came across this unit, and all I can say is that it is simply amazing. The views are spectacular. You literally can't get any closer to the ocean. Everything about our stay was positive and enjoyable. It is reminiscent of old Hawaii with all of the modern upgrades that one could want. It has a great lanai to watch the sunset from, and watch the whales when you come in season. We've done the whole commercialized experience, but staying at this unit was a breath of fresh air. Everything about the unit was nice, from the furniture, to the decorations, to the kitchen. Not having to go out every single night was definitely a treat to be able to relax and listen to the waves outside. I would definitely recommend this unit to anybody, and will definitely come back. I feel much more relaxed after my trip than after my previous commercialized Kaanapali beach hotels. Thank you again for the beautiful accommodations.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

Perfect

Guest: kixter (Orange County, CA)
Date of Stay: 03/04/10 Review Submitted: 04/22/10

Aloha, Laura. Thank you for sharing your beautiful condo with us. We have stayed in Maui before and this is the most wonderful location - watching the whales right from the lanai, enjoying the peaceful Maui Sands complex and being close to Lahaina. Now that we have been back home we miss the sounds of the ocean and plan to return as soon as we can. Mahalo.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

Not too good

Guest: zroid (Delta BC Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/29/09 Review Submitted: 04/12/10

We stayed for a month and we're surprised at the poor condition of the condo. The property is not well maintained. Be careful, the pictures & description do not accurately reflect conditions in the suite.

Owner response:Unfortunately, this guest did experience a problem with the dishwasher during the stay. Immediately, upon notification of the problem, we dispatched a local repairman to the unit and repair was made. We do provide an onsite contact for immediate response to unexpected problems, and was utilized by this guest. Although no other complaints were voiced during their stay, a discount of the rental charged was given as compensation for the inconvenience. The photos and video are all taken on site and accurately depict the amenities and offerings available at the unit. We strive to maintain this beautiful condo in top condition and use our onsite representative for regular inspections. We use a professional cleaning crew before each guest arrives, while the homeowners association professionally maintains the grounds. A review of other guests comments will confirm that this condo is among the finest in west Maui. Aloha.

Recommended for:Pet owners.