Home away from home but much, much better!

Guest: Maui Wannabee (Montana)
Date of Stay: 04/01/07 Review Submitted: 01/16/08

We are repeat visitors to this magnificent condo that's close to everything but just far enough away from the hustle and bustle to be quiet and restful. Everything is clean and neat, there's covered parking, the pool is wonderful, and the ocean view is out of this world. Open the lanai and the bedroom windows and let the island breezes gently flow through the condo. Often we have felt as if we were the only ones there--it's that quiet and restful. We'll be going back!!! Thanks, Mark and Julie, for such a wonderful home away from home!!!

Owner response:Thank you for your comments. We are constantly trying to update our condo to accommodate all of your needs and make it feel like home, but with a million dollar view. It is very satisfying to know that you enjoyed your stay and plan a return trip. Mahalo.

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

Exceptional Value

Guest: Iannoelle (Victoria, BC)
Date of Stay: 12/31/11 Review Submitted: 01/30/12

Having been to Maui many times in the past, this is one of the finest places that we have stayed on the Island. The condo is very well stocked, the appliances are all modern and the decor is tasteful. The large lanai looks out on a spectacular view in a very quiet and private setting. We saw turtles surfing in front of the seawall every day and whales constantly. Use of the computer was very much appreciated. The manager is most helpful and keeps the grounds immaculate. There is a landscaped area of sand on the upland side of the seawall that was great for sunning because it was not possible to walk in front of the seawall while we were there (the beach is apparently quite variable). As an aside, staying with kids, it would have been great if there was a boogie board. Mark and Julie make their guests feel like extended family - thank-you both for sharing your fabulous spot! We look forward to renting from you again. Ian, Noelle and the boys.

Owner response:Hi Ian, Thanks for such a nice review of our condo. We try very hard to provide our guests with everything that they might need during their holiday on Maui. We used to provide boogie boards but it became a problem with sand from the boards and limited storage space, so the solution we came up with was to have the resident manager keep a few boogie boards for our guests. I am sorry that we didn't get that information to you. Once again, thanks for the nice review and we are thrilled that you had a great time!

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

Incredibly wonderful from the moment we opened the front door!

Guest: Lesley (Redondo Beach)
Date of Stay: 11/26/11 Review Submitted: 12/08/11

I have rented homes and condos for my entire adult life and this condo has it all. The location couldn't be any better with water and whales right in front of the private balcony. The photos are accurate but in actuality, it feels like everything is brand new right down to the fluffy blue towels. The kitchen comes fully loaded with everything a cook needs-and all seemingly brand new. The on site manager was friendly and helpful and can be seen all day long keeping the property looking wonderful. From the location of the condo, one can walk to the store, rent snorkeling equipment and even snorkel right in front of the condo. We spent many days roaming the beaches in search of the perfect spot for great snorkeling. Our favorite was in the Kapalua area. Also check out mile marker 14 for good snorkeling. Our first meal was at Sunsai for sushi at Kapalua, Coming from Southern California, I know good sushi and this was it! Dinner at the 4Palms in Lahaina was also enjoyable with a beautiful ocean view. We wanted to play golf but we really aren't very good, so we found a 3 hole golf course at the Golf Training Center in Kapalua. Perfect for us! We finished the day with dinner at Mama's Fish House which was outstanding. Mark and Julie, I can't say enough about our trip, Maui and your condo. We will be back and we will recommend your place to all of our friends. Lesley and Craig

Owner response:HI Lesley, thanks for the review. We ask everyone that stays with us to submit a review because you you know, what our guests say about our condo is much more important that what we as owners say. That being said, we think we have one of the nicest condos on Maui and we do everything we can think of so our guests will think it is too. One of the most enjoyable things for us as owners is knowing that our guests are having a great time and that you are already planning your return trip. Mahalo, Mark and Julie

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

Breathtaking and fantastic!!!

Guest: Norma (Grain Valley, Missouri)
Date of Stay: 11/19/11 Review Submitted: 11/24/11

We won this trip (one week stay)and we can not say Thank You enough to the parents of my daughter's band director Mr. G. in Grain Valley High School (Missouri) who share this vacation trip as one of the raffle tickets in raising money for the band...the place was just breathtaking..the view was fantastic and the condo is well equipped with everything you need...you don't need to bring a lot of clothes and pay extra in the airport to come here..just bring your bathing suit and few clothes...shopping is everywhere...dining???stop by Cosco and safeway and buy the food you wanted....Thanks Mark and Julie for this amazing journey...my kids don't want to leave..and my daughter Olivia even want to move here and convincing us if she can go to college here?????? This truly remind me of my home in the Philippines where I came from..most of the vendors speak my dialect...so amazing!!!such a small world!!! from the bottom of our heart....Thank You so much Mr. and Mrs. G and their parents(Mark and Julie) will recommend your place to all my friends, families,nurses and the doctors I work with...

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

Looking for a superbe waterfront condo for your upcoming vacation in Maui? Look no further!

Guest: NM (Montreal, Canada)
Date of Stay: 10/01/11 Review Submitted: 10/29/11

We rented this condo for a week for our honeymoon in hawaii and it was absolute perfect!! The location of this condo complex is fantastic! The condo is very clean, well maintained, spacious and has everything you could need and more! We ate supper every night looking at the sunset which was breathtaking. The condo has access to a little private beach which is beautiful and we even got to see turtles. We loved the area and condo so much we didn't want to leave! We have recommended this condo to friends and family and hope to stay there again in the future. The owners are extremely nice and helpful and made the whole rental process very easy. Thank you Mark and Julie for making our honeymoon such a magical trip!

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

Perfect

Guest: Jen (Ohio)
Date of Stay: 09/19/11 Review Submitted: 10/25/11

Everything about the condo is perfect, wonderful, beautiful. It's homey and clean with many essentials provided. And the view speaks for itself!! :) Very intimate atmosphere and cozy; unlike large resorts with tons and tons of people. Great location!!!! The condo is truely a home away from home; definately recommend 5 million stars!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

Hoyochi Nikko

Guest: B (Phoenix, AZ)
Date of Stay: 10/07/11 Review Submitted: 10/17/11

My stay in this condo was perfect! Very comfortable with a well stocked kitchen. The view is to die for every morning and night. Snorkeling right off the edge of the property and all the comforts of home, who could complain? If you want to sit quietly and catch up on your reading this is the perfect location. If you want to swim, snorkel, play golf, surf, paddle board or explore other new water sports, this is the place. There is a washer and drying in the unit, so pack lightly and take advantage of the facilities. I will return to this unit again and again.

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

BEAUTIFUL. Better than any hotel!

Guest: Logan (Sacramento, CA (previously Honolulu, HI))
Date of Stay: 08/31/11 Review Submitted: 09/13/11

Thanks for sharing your wonderful property with us. This was our first time to Maui and was really unsure if we wanted to stay in a swanky hotel or a condo. I spent months browsing VRBO for the perfect condo. Most are overpriced/outdated, or the beaches are inadequate and advise you to walk a couple miles to some other beach. We are glad we chose to stay in your condo.. it was amazing, peaceful, and quiet. The other tenants were really nice as well. We left the sliding doors open at night so we could listen to the ocean while we slept. We stopped at Safeway when we got there and stocked up on breakfast items, and had breakfast on the lanai while planning out our activities for the day. We also barbequed one night.. all the the kitchen appliances and utensils were high quality and great, although, the coffee makers pot may need to be replaced, it leaks a little when pouring coffee out of it. All in all, having a kitchen saved us a little bit of money on meals, and let us enjoy some of the finer dining options for dinner. The best part of the condo was the beach access (completely sandy for miles for those who are wondering, with reefs to the side). We paid a lot of money to go on a snorkeling trip to Lanai in hopes of seeing/swimming with turtles.. we didn't see any.. But the last couple days we rented snorkels and found a whole family of turtles right in front of the condo. They were feeding on the rocks to the right of the beach.. it was amazing! This was our first time in Maui, and we are already planning on going back during whale watch season. 5 nights was not enough.. we went to Oahu for 6 days after Maui (to visit family) and wished we could have spent more time in Maui instead. Just a note for people interested in renting, It is a upstairs unit (no elevator), and the parking stall will probably not accommodate an SUV/Jeep/Van due to height clearance. There were open aired stalls that I am sure the resident manager could help you swap with someone. Also, you will need to back into the stall with not much room to work with. Anyways, thanks for sharing your condo with us.. I told all my relatives on Oahu about it, and we will definitely be back soon!

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

Excellent Family Vacation

Guest: Maui Family Time (Oregon)
Date of Stay: 08/21/11 Review Submitted: 09/02/11

Our stay was amazing at this quiet condo. The view is priceless & completely amazing. You are right next to the ocean, with beautiful well kept grounds and such nice people that manage the units. It was a great experience working with Mark & Julie and the location is wonderful with so many things at your finger tips and close by. We were provided with a book of places to eat & things to do which were helpful. The water is easy to swim in the ocean and we saw sea turtles right in the cove off our beach. My husband & I were on vacation with our 4 year old twin girls & the condo was very family friendly. The girls swam daily in the pool and we had the place to ourselves almost the entire time. It's quaint & quiet...a real home away from home. We were completely informed of the parking having lower clearance...we did have a mini van and it was a little tricky parking but it was all well worth it and the management would have worked with us if we needed to trade parking spots. I feel that this is an EXCELLENT place to stay and deserves 5 stars with having such a great experience but I did have one little set back because I wasn't expecting the temp of the condo to be so warm at sunset. It would have been fine for my husband and I but managing the girls close to their bedtime with the sun going down and the condo warming up was a balance. The condo does have nice fans throughout the unit to help cool it down and the downstairs bedroom stayed very cool for the short time we ran the a/c in it and so thats where we had the girls sleep. GREAT view...beautiful, quiet grounds, makes this condo a place we didn't want to leave. My girls never wanted to leave the condo with all the things they could be doing on Maui, they wanted to stay "home". Mahalo Mark & Julie for making your home available for other people to share and have a wonderful time on Maui. Our quote of our trip..."You can't put a price tag on memories" :)

Owner response:HI Sarah, Thanks for submitting a guest review. We think it is a very special place too. During the summer time it can start to warm up in the late afternoon but there are a few thing that you can do keep it cool. If you lower the sun shade on the lanai and open the windows you will have a nice cross flow ventilation that usually keeps you very comfortable. As you know we also have an air conditioner in each bedroom and plenty of fans which makes it comfortable for sleeping. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again.

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

what a vacation!!

Guest: (rob & Kim) (Bellingham Wa)
Date of Stay: 08/15/11 Review Submitted: 08/22/11

We had never been to Maui before. Mark & Julie's condo made the experience so delightful we can't wait to go back!! peaceful and quiet, and snorkeling with the turtles. The local fish market was excellent, we had fresh fish (literally) every night. We could do as much or as little as we wanted and enjoyed a beautiful sunset every night, what a vacation!!

Owner response:HI Rob, it was nice to meet you and your family. Our goal has always been to do everything we can to make your stay in our condo the best vacation you could possible have. As you can attest to, we have supplied our condo with everything you might want or need during your stay and and the condo and location just can't be beat. We look forward to your next trip to Maui.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway.