A very nice, clean and quiet place with a beautiful view!

Guest: john_anch_ak (Anchorage, Alaska)
Date of Stay: 12/18/11 Review Submitted: 01/17/12

This was our 4th vacation to Maui and our first time renting this condo from Janet and Allen. When we unlocked the door and entered the condo we were amazed at how nice and clean the condo is. They did a remarkable job of remodeling the whole place and it is much nicer than the other places we have stayed at while on Maui. Anytime we had a question Janet was sure to respond very quickly. At night we left the windows open and turned the ceiling fan on low and enjoyed a nice tropical breeze while we slept on a new and very comfortable queen size bed. Starting the day off sipping hot Kona coffee while sitting on the lanai watching the sun come up is very soothing to the soul. They supplied pretty much everything you need for an enjoyable Maui vacation. They have snorkling gear that will fit just about anyone so you don't have to rent this from any of the island vendors. They provide you with a "welcome" package that gives you many ideas on what you might want to do and they also provide you with feedback on many of the places you might want to visit or experiance. My wife, daughter and I had a very memorable vacation while staying at your clean and colorful condo and hope our next Maui vacation finds us back at your condo once more. I could write a lot more about what a great time we had but here is the bottom line, you cannot find a nicer place to stay for the money and you certainly cannot find anyone who is more responsive to your questions and/or concerns. I will recommend this condo to friends and family anytime. John, Ruth and Sarah

Owner response:Thank you for staying at our condo over the holidays and for your awesome review! It was truly my pleasure getting to know you via email. I'm also thrilled to learn how much you enjoyed our condo and that you look forward to a return visit. We welcome you anytime you find the need get away from winter weather for some warmth and sunshine. You're a very kind and generous family, and we consider you not just guests, but our new-found northern friends. Thanks again for staying with us.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.

Clean, quiet, centrally located

Guest: My review (Berkeley, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/01/11 Review Submitted: 12/11/11

This condo is perfect for one or two people who are looking for either a place to simply relax and do nothing, or who are planning an active stay, and want a centrally located place. It is in a non-commercial, quiet part of Kihei: If you are looking for a place located in the middle of where the "action" is, this may not be the place for you. However, there is a bit of a "community" among renters of other units, many of whom are regular renters, and getting together at the BBQ in the evening may be all the action you want after a busy day. As a first-time visitor to Maui, I was always on the go, from diving/snorkeling excursions, to the summit of Haleakala, to Lahaina and Paia. Such an itinerary would have been very difficult were the condo located anywhere else. The condo is very comfortable, and is kept very neat an clean with most amenities one could need. The VRBO description is accurate, though 3 people might be a bit crowded, as the condo is only 2 rooms, not counting the bathroom and walk-in closet. Janet, the owner, has been very responsive to all inquiries (I never interacted with Allen), and provides new renters with impressive compilations of tips and recommendations. She provides the info upon request, and for new visitors to Maui, I strongly recommend requesting the info packets: she gives tips ranging from places to visit to car rental and driving laws tips. The rental process is very professionally executed. I would recommend it as a place to stay.

Owner response:Thanks so much for your detailed and forthright review. I think your description of our condo, its location, amenities, and our guest services are right on target. No need to read between the lines--I love that, and so will others reading these reviews. Thanks again for your thoughtful comments and kind remarks. We would love to have you return and stay with us another time. Hope you'll be back soon.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.

Mauidipity is "perfect".

Guest: K, M and C (Edmonton, AB)
Date of Stay: 11/15/11 Review Submitted: 12/05/11

I returned for a second stay this year at Janet's condo. The unit was as great as the first visit - well appointed and everything you could need for a relaxing/comfortable stay (if you need anything else, then holidaying isn't really top of mind) And I have to agree with a previous reviewer who said it was like going "home". It's in a terrific location. There is a friendly community - I even enjoyed a pizza night poolside with the some of the other guests. Thanks again Janet and Allen for opening your doors! I also tip my hat to Janet's housekeeper for maintaining a very clean unit.

Owner response:I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed your second visit this year as much as the first. I'm also thrilled you still found you had everything needed, and it felt like coming home. We want every guest who visits to come away with that feeling. I agree--our complex is a friendly community of guests and owners. Since there are only 10 units, visitors can feel free to join others beside the pool for a cookout or just to get acquainted, or they can choose quiet, relaxing times alone if that is preferred. Thanks very much for another great review, Carl, and for staying with us once again. We look forward to your return next spring. By the way--I'll let Stacey know how much you appreciate the cleanliness of our condo. She deserves a big pat on the back.

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

Home Away from Home!

Guest: Lauren (Honolulu)
Date of Stay: 08/13/11 Review Submitted: 09/07/11

My sister and I stayed at Mauidipity in August 2011. The stay was amazing and I found myself telling my sister "Let's go home" at the end of our long days of touring Maui. The condo was truly a home away from home. Anything that we needed in the bedroom, kitchen, living room, or bathroom was there for us. Beyond that, anything we needed for our beach and mountain explorations was there also. Everything was top quality and in excellent condition! Mauidipity was exceptionally cozy, clean, and comfortable. The pictures and reviews are what drew me to choosing this condo. The condo was even nicer than the photos and I am so excited to get to add to the positive reviews! The location of Wailana Sands made it easy to go everywhere! You could easily spend your time relaxing on the beach and in the bars and restaurants of Kihei (we loved Big Wave Cafe and Ono Gelato). We also chose to go snorkeling at Honolua Bay, eating at Maui Brewing Company, strolling through Lahaina, breathing in the cool clean air of Haleakala and Upcountry, exploring funky Pa‘ia, and driving the road to Hana (and beyond)! Mauidipity is in a great location to access everything on Maui and was an amazing place to unwind after long, active days. This was my first condo rental experience and Janet made it so easy. She was very reachable by email, provided tons of helpful information, and made the condo experience easier than staying at a hotel (and so much better). Throughout the process of booking and the stay, I felt like Janet was a thoughtful and caring friend who had opened her home to us. I would love to stay at Mauidipity again and have already recommended the condo to family members. If you are an independent-minded traveler who cares about comfort and quality and wants a home base while exploring Maui, this is the place for you!

Owner response:Thanks so much for your amazing review, Lauren! It's great that you found your experience easier than staying in a hotel--that's one of our goals. Another goal is to see that visitors are satisfied with their stay in every way possible. I've had several guests comment that our photos don't do our condo justice, so am looking into hiring a professional photographer to take pictures for our website sometime in the near future. Hopefully, they will do a much better job than I've been able to do! Thanks again for your kind and thoughtful guestbook review. I do consider you a friend and hope that you will stay at Mauidipity Happens whenever you return to Maui. Thanks for recommending us to others.

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

This place is awesome and so is Janet!!!!

Guest: AprilfromFlorida (Orange Park, FL)
Date of Stay: 06/27/11 Review Submitted: 08/11/11

We stayed there for 5 days and 4 nights and it happened to be my husband's 40th birthday. What an awesome place! Janet has thought of EVERYTHING!!!! She has beach chairs, HUGE beach towels, boogie boards and noodles, etc. She doesn't just have snorkel equipment.....she has all kinds of sizes to make sure everybody has one to fit. She also has a wall of brochures for you to choose and a folder of all kinds of suggestions. One of the things that stood out to me was that she made sure to email me a few days ahead of time and then again just before we left to remind us of check out procedures. We stayed in 4 different places on different islands and NOBODY else did that. It was so nice and refreshing. Janet made sure we had everything we needed and sent an email checking on us. If there was something else we needed, she jumped through hoops to take care of us. Many people don't really care that much once they have your money but Janet wanted to make sure we had a great experience. If we go back to Maui, there is absolutely no doubt where we will stay. It is such a cute and cozy place and there was plenty of room for us to stretch out and lounge around. And the bed is very comfy. And her place is also VERY central to everything in Maui. Planning a trip can be overwhelming but I would highly recommend this place to anyone and everyone. Oh yeah, and it was super clean. My husband gets totally grossed out in places that just aren't clean and he loved Janet's place. Also, there are plenty of excursions to go on but plenty of amazing things to do for free as well. I recommend venturing in to Lahaina and some of the beaches a little ways past there. The snorkeling is amazing! We even swam with stingrays off one of the beaches and it was all free!

Owner response:Thank you, thank you, thank you, April! What an amazing review! I can't begin to tell you how happy I am that you thoroughly enjoyed Maui, our condo, and our guest services. We want every guest who visits to have the time of their lives, and it sounds like you and your husband did just that. We really do care about each and every guest, and that's exactly why we go out of our way to provide the little extras you may not find anywhere else. It means so much to me that you noticed those differences and appreciated them. It makes all our effort worthwhile. Thanks again for your very thoughtful review. If you do come back to Maui, please consider our condo your "home-away-from-home." We would love to have you come back anytime.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.

This is the place. Look no further.

Guest: Kelly4Sun (Redmond,Oregon)
Date of Stay: 07/20/11 Review Submitted: 07/30/11

My husband and I just returned from our annual Maui vacation. We usually stay at different places each year and have stayed all over the island of Maui. Mauidipity is the place for us. We will not stay anywhere else. Janet, the owner has done an impeccable job at making this condo just perfect. You have everything you need for the perfect Maui vacation. This condo is beautifully decorated, beautiful ocean view from your lanai, every ammenity you can imagine and the grounds are absolutely gorgeous. The minute you walk into this Maudiptiy condo, you feel as if you've come home. It's very obvious the owners really care about their condo and you can tell they have worked very hard to make it a paradise for everyone to enjoy. We look forward to returning to Maui and especially to Mauidipity.

Owner response:Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words of praise. We love when guests feel right at home, and want to return to our little piece of paradise. It makes us want to do even more to provide the best possible experience for visitors to Maui. I've really enjoyed talking with you via email, and your warm smiles in the vacation pictures you sent, say it all. Thanks again for your wonderful review. We look forward to your return in March.

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

Another wonderful visit!

Guest: Derrick & Kellie (Sacramento, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/18/11 Review Submitted: 06/06/11

We made it back for another visit. We thoroughly enjoyed another week of lazy, listless days. It feels good to be at our home away from home. We really, really appreciate the thought and care that you've put into your place to make it so inviting and comfortable. It's the small details that make the biggest difference in turning what could be considered just a nice place into something you can call "home". I'm torn because I have nothing but positive things to say about your place, but I also don't want too many people to take notice. I'd like to have the place available for when we come to visit, haha. Joking aside, thank you Janet for once again being an embodiment of the aloha spirit and thank you for your welcoming hospitality.  Mahalo, D&K

Owner response:I'm really glad to hear you both were able to fit in a lot of relaxation time. It takes considerable effort not to run around every day when there's so much to see and do (at least for my husband and I). I love that you enjoyed sleeping in, and spending lazy days on Maui's beautiful beaches. I'm also extremely happy to know that you enjoyed our condo as much as you did the first time. I can’t tell you how much your generous remarks are appreciated. I don't think many people read these reviews, but just in case they do, try to reserve your dates as far in advance as possible--you’ll always be welcomed back to your “home-away-from-home.”

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.

Mauidipity

Guest: K, M and C (Edmonton, AB)
Date of Stay: 04/17/11 Review Submitted: 05/03/11

Maui is our choice vacation destination. Having been there several times I tend to mix up my stays at various condo complexes or hotel/resorts each time. But I must say, after visiting Mauidipity, it’s difficult to even think of staying anywhere else. I think its one of Maui’s best kept secrets. Can sum up a stay here in 4 words: comfort, complete, caring, clean. Casual surroundings without the hassle or hustle of a busy resort. I really admire/commend the owners, Janet and Allen, for their genuine attention to detail and for helping guests ensure their stay or experiences is a good one whether they are a first-time or a frequent visitor. Their condo is located in a great location, across a beach and close to other Kihei beaches. And it is thoughtfully and well stocked and tastefully furnished. They certainly respect the needs of the Maui visitor - so considerate and resourceful to even provide his and her parkas for that trip to face any chilly winds atop Haleakala. You gotta come here! Its terrific. K, M and C (Edmonton, AB)

Owner response:Wow, C, you nearly brought tears to my eyes! I'm extremely grateful for your glowing review. Thank you for staying with us and for taking such good care of our place. As I mentioned before, our housekeeper couldn't even tell your children had been there--it was left in such great shape. You made her job easy. Thanks again for your thoughtful remarks. I couldn't have asked for nicer guests, and you and your family will always be welcome back.

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

Guest: Sherri and Mike (-)
Date of Stay: 02/22/11 Review Submitted: 04/09/11

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful condo with us. We had a wonderful time thanks to you providing so many things for our use. We loved snorkeling, whale watching, sunset at the crater, Road to Hana, and relaxing on the beaches. Someday we hope to return and would love to use your condo again. Will definitely suggest it for others coming here. Thanks again.

Recommended for:

Immaculate & Beautiful

Guest: CJ (Louisville, KY)
Date of Stay: 03/31/11 Review Submitted: 04/08/11

You can see the ocean from the lanai and no amenity has been overlooked. From the vegetable peeler to the sunburn remedy (thankfully!), we did not want for anything. We were beyond impressed with the care and detail. The condo was exceptionally clean, well appointed, and we found everything we needed for a stress free and relaxing beach vacation. The owner is incredibly responsive to inquiries and provides details and information you will not get from another owner. We felt comfortable during the entire transaction and we were rewarded with a perfect stay. We highly recommend! The beach across from the condo is great for walking and viewing the sunset, but we found a very convenient short drive south to other beaches with more space, snorkeling, and swimming. Lots of variety if you want to go to a different beach each day. Several travel books in the condo directed us. We spent the first few days in Kapalua which had very nice beaches as well but is a farther drive north. Regardless, a rental car is a must! Multiple restaurants are within a 5 minute drive, and we are from the southern US, and even found good BBQ at a place called Fat Daddys that was in the open air market in Kihei. Overall, we were incredibly happy and pleased with this condo and the amenities. It was our first trip to Maui and we will be back!

Owner response:Thanks, CJ for taking time to leave a wonderful review. We work very hard and are constantly upgrading to provide the best experience possible for our guests, so I'm very happy you were impressed. I would like to say that the beach across the street did suffer some from the recent tsunami, making it more narrow than usual. I'm confident that once the sand settles back out to the ocean, it will widen again. I'm glad you didn't miss out on any good beach time because of it. Kihei has more beautiful beaches than anywhere else on the island. Thanks for your recommendations and for taking such good care of our place--you're more than welcome back anytime!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.