Vacation Rentals by Owner

Heavenly!

Guest: Happy New Yorkers (NYC)
Date of Stay: 04/22/12 Review Submitted: 05/07/12

This condo was the perfect home base for our Maui vacation. What a magical place this island is! The condo had everything we could have wanted and the photos do not do it justice --it's BETTER than advertised. Amazing views, comfy bed, well-stocked kitchen. The building itself is very nice, as is the pool and of course, that beautiful beach. Can't say enough about this particular unit and we hope to return! Working with Sandy was just great as well -- she was very helpful and answered all of our questions promptly. Thanks so much, Sandy.

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

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Guest: Me (Gilroy CA)
Date of Stay: 02/18/12 Review Submitted: 02/27/12

Good location with great views. The unit is a little dated (popcorn ceiling paint, European kitchen) but this didn't diminish the experience at all. Friendly people, decent pool, but who needs the pool when he ocean is 50 feet away! Overall a good 1 bedroom apartment perfect for a couple looking for a relaxing place to hang out in west Maui. Poolside barbeques (4) were good quality and we never had to wait for one to free up. Owner communication was good.

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

Jean & Jerry

Guest: Jean (Provost)
Date of Stay: 01/03/12 Review Submitted: 01/31/12

We throughly enjoyed this property. We have stayed at the Mahana before, but on floor 2. This year on floor 10 was a whole new view. The view was spendid and I never tire of watching the ocean change. We watched whales from our lanai each day and saw a sea turle. The sunsets were incredible also. This condo is very well stocked with everything we needed to cook some of our own meals and we even entertained a little. This unit has not been renovated so still had a bathtub which I really appreciated. We would definitely return to this unit another time. While in Maui, I took the submarien ride from Lahinia which I enjoyed. We did lots of golfing on great courses and we went to the production of Ulena a very well done show. Enjoyed all of our 3 weeks.

Recommended for:Age 55+, sightseeing.

Great property, great apartment!

Guest: Peter (San Antonio, TX)
Date of Stay: 10/23/11 Review Submitted: 10/31/11

We stayed at Mahana 1014 from 10/23 - 10/28/2011, and loved every minute of it. The unit is fully stocked for cooking (including olive oil, spices, etc.), and has the Mahana's absolutely fantastic glass wall view of the pacific and Lanai and Molokai. We wish we could have taken the decorator home with us - it is just gorgeous, with the thickest, lushest carpet I have experienced (I think it's been redone and appointed since the photos). The owner obviously takes great pride in his property, and the manager is wonderful to work with. Great location - 10 min. toward Lahaina is the amazing Kahekili Beach and Park, with some of the prettiest coral I've seen. 10 min. in opposite direction is the amazing Kapalua beach (right before the Ritz Carleton on coastal road) where we swam with the largest variety of beautiful tropical fish we've seen, and 3 giant sea turtles in two snorkeling outings (best snorkeling - contrary to guide books - is along rocks on left side of beach). It is an ideal property at an ideal location to experience the best Maui has to offer. Hope we can come back soon. -Peter and Jean, San Antonio, TX

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

Perfect location and great condo

Guest: Nathalie and Glenn (Torrance, CA USA)
Date of Stay: 10/14/11 Review Submitted: 11/14/11

Aloha! We stayed 9 nights in this condo and enjoyed every sunset on the lanai. This unit shows pride of ownership and provides a comfortable home away from home. We can't say enough about the location right on the beach with an awesome view of the ocean. We saw many sea turtles from the lanai. The BBQs next to the pool are terrific. We loved the proximity of the grocery store across the street "Times" as they have everything. No need to go anywhere else to shop for groceries. The stereo system works with an Ipod which was great. Our favorite beach was Napili Bay, about 10 minutes drive north of the condo. Having rented many VRBOs in the past, this condo ranks as one of the best we've ever stayed in. Free parking and no resort fee is a plus. We would highly recommend this condo and Sandy is a pleasure to work with. Mahalo!

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

The perfect getaway!

Guest: Julie & John (Cleveland, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 06/27/11 Review Submitted: 08/09/11

My husband and I stayed at the condo for 6 nights in June/July and could not have asked for a more perfect home for our time on Maui. The views from the condo alone are enough to make us want to come back soon. When you first walk into the condo, all you see is floor to ceiling windows with the beautiful ocean right in front of you. Having a lanai right off the bedroom was amazing as well, since we were able to leave the door open at night and listen to the waves. Sitting on the lanai watching the sunset was one of our favorite things to do during our trip. We spent lots of time at the pool, which is right next to the beach. It was great to have the pool so close to the ocean, rather than tucked away behind the building, like at other condos we've stayed at. The location between the two buildings also allows for constant sunshine. We also got to enjoy the beach and ocean. There is some great snorkeling directly in front of the condo. We rented gear from Snorkel Bob's across the street and just walked out into the ocean and saw tons of fish. The beach is not crowded down by the Mahana (as opposed to by Whaler's Village) and Black Rock is a nice little walk down the beach. The location of the condo was perfect for us too. It was far enough away from the more crowded areas of Lahaina and Ka'anapali Beach but close enough to be there in a 10-minute drive. There is a grocery store right across from the condo (we saved a bit of money by eating most breakfasts/lunches at the condo) and tons of restaurants and shopping within 10 minutes. We can't wait to make it back to the Mahana (hopefully sooner rather than later!). Mahalo to Sandy for everything!

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

Mahalo

Guest: Peter from Canada (Burlington Ontario)
Date of Stay: 05/27/11 Review Submitted: 06/08/11

Thank you Sandy for providing us with a fantastic condo for our 8 days in Maui. The unit is awesome, and the property is great. Very quiet and well maintained. The view from the lanai is priceless. Being able to sleep with the door open and the sound of the ocean made our trip. Great beach, swimming and snorkeling is only a few yards down the beach. The location is central to all the activities, and the walk from the condo to Black Rock is a great way to start the day. Can not recommend this unit and owner more highly....

Recommended for:Romantic getaway

Fabulous!

Guest: Trisha and Steve (Loveland, Colorado)
Date of Stay: 04/03/11 Review Submitted: 04/28/11

We spent 11 glorious days here and the only bad thing was that we couldn't spend an additional 11 days! Everything was clean, nice and comfortable, especially the bed, as we slept like babies listening to the surf every night. The kitchen was easy to use and fully equipped and of course, the washer and dryer was a great amenity. A few of the nights that we ate out we wished we had planned on eating at "home" so we could watch another awesome sunset. Duke's is a great place to eat and we found that Safeway by the Cannery Mall was the best place to shop for groceries. Also, a real gem is the Farmer's Market in the parking lot at Kmart close to the Kahului Airport. We purchased the tastiest produce we have had for many years. One of our favorite things to do was to have our morning coffee and breakfast on the lanai and watch everything and everyone embrace a new day and we couldn't get enough of whale watching. We can't wait to return to this great condo. Sandy, your home is beautiful and your art is fabulous. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Two weeks of Maui paradise

Guest: Spike (Duluth, MN)
Date of Stay: 02/26/11 Review Submitted: 03/22/11

This was our fourth trip to Maui and the first time we have stayed at a condo. We had the best time we have ever had on Maui. The condo was exactly as shown on the web site and so much more. We chose the tenth floor so we could whale watch and we were not disappointed. We really enjoyed being able to cook our own meals on the barbecues that were there. The sunsets we saw from our lanai were out of this world. The friends we taveled with (which had a condo on the first floor) came up almost every night to see the sunsets. We did most of our grocery shopping at the grocery store that is about 2 block away (in a shopping center at the end of the driveway). We checked around at other discount stores (cosco) and found it was not worth the trip to save so little. We were also able to get all the beverages :) we needed there to. We walked almost every day down to Whalers Village (which is about 2 miles towards Lahaina) for shopping, drinks & meals. We found the best place for Happy Hour was at Duke's (next door) where the mai tais were reasonable and delicious. We also chartered a fishing boat, named Reel Lucky. We went out for 6 hrs. and caught a couple of Mahi Mahi, a couple of other fish and a shark (which stole my fish that I caught). We kept one of the Mahi Mahi for a meal that night (it was fabulous). We plan on doing this again the next time we go to Maui. We also slept like a baby in the bed with king pillows. All in all it was great!!!!!

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful condo in a wonderful spot!

Guest: Duane (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 02/25/11 Review Submitted: 03/29/11

My wife and I spent 7 days in this condo the end of Feb 2011 to celebrate our 30th anniversary and it is everything posters before me have said, and maybe more. This was our 4th trip to Maui but always stayed in the hotels and resorts in Kannapali and Wailea. Never again. The first time you walk in the front door and open the curtains that reveal those floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room it almost takes your breath away the sight is so magnificent. Being high up on the 11th floor with those floor-to-ceiling windows in both the living room and bedroom provide excellent views from inside, and the lanai provides them even better by virtue of having no windows and you can hear the surf as well. The beach and surf line are so close that we also left the screen door open every night and could hear the surf pounding the beach like a lullaby. Thanks to Sandy, the check-in was a breeze and being so close to everything but far enough out of the crowded area of Kaanapali makes this the perfect spot for us. Condo is clean, furnished well and has everything you need for an enjoyable stay. There is a huge new resort right next to the Mahana that doesn't appear on any map or guide that does add additional people on the beach but still not crowded. It is true that the beach directly in front is too rocky with coral and lava rock to be a swimming beach but just 50-75 yards down it's just a little bit rocky but you can still swim and have a great time in the water as we did. We had just a bit of trouble finding Lower Honoapillani Rd on the way in and kept driving past the West Maui airport, which I knew was too far. Turned around and drove back down and found it but just in case....on the way in turn left at the first traffic light after passing the Dollar and Budget rental car locations on the right. Duke's was a great place for dinner and real close. Good food and good service. All in all, we'll definitely be back. It's a wonderful condo in a wonderful location and would recommend to anyone. Thanks again Sandy!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

AWESOME AND INCREDIBLE

Guest: Mary Kay and Mark (Spokane Wa)
Date of Stay: 01/17/11 Review Submitted: 01/30/11

What can we say except that this place lived up to all of our expectations and then exceeded them! The Condo was amazing and the the views are incredible. The furnishings are very comfortable and the location of the Mahana is quiet and peaceful and this is our third trip back to Maui, Now we wont stay any place else. We know we don't have to look for any other home away from home when we travel here. Its just perfect for our lifestyle. The Mahana is peaceful and restful and yet everything is so close yet far away. The staff is very friendly and always ready to answer any question. BBQ is fun because so many people use the Mahana facilities. Sandy is wonderful to work with and very accommodating.The only thing is wish is we didn't have to leave. Again Thank You Sandy for opening up your home to us!!!!!

Recommended for:Age 55+, romantic getaway.

A True Maui Dream!

Guest: hawaii_grl (Portland, OR)
Date of Stay: 08/09/10 Review Submitted: 08/17/10

What can I say except that this place lived up to all of expectations and then exceeded them! This was my fourth time to Maui, and previous times I have stayed in Lahaina, but no more! This room is in the perfect location, close to grocery store, a great beach at your doorstep, and away from the major crowds in Kannapali and Lahaina (although in easy driving distance). The views from this condo are breath-taking, the pictures hardly do it justice, and the place has all of the necessities for a comfortable stay. I was also very pleased with Sandy's efforts to ensure the reservation process went smoothly. I will be back for sure!

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

Last Maui Morning

Guest: Vicki (Dallas, Texas)
Date of Stay: 06/30/10 Review Submitted: 07/07/10

Sitting here on the Lanai searching for a date to return. The Condo was amazing the view is incredible. The furnishings are very comfortable and the location of the Mahana is quiet and peaceful. I will recommend this unit to anyone coming to Maui. Sandy was wonderful to work with. She responds immediately to any questions and check in was a breeze. Thank you for making our stay in Maui a trip to remember.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway.

Absolutely Perfect!

Guest: p and r (Rancho Cucamonga, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/11/10 Review Submitted: 07/06/10

We stayed at the Mahana #1014 for a week and wished we could have stayed longer. The Mahana is in an ideal location...perfect as a launching point to anywhere on the island. The view is breathtaking and the facilities were top notch. The condo had all the necessary amenities and the lanai is a perfect area to spend time just watching the boats, cloud formations, sunsets, rainbows and sea turtles pass by. The floor to ceiling windows thru out the condo ensure you have a ocean view from any room. We made excursion arrangements thru the travel expert/concierge on site. The pool looks out onto the beach and you can lay out on the grass in front of the beach on one of the many lounges provided. You can't go wrong if you decide to stay here...All arrangements were made thru Sandy who made every aspect easy and stress free. We can't wait to go back to the Mahana and condo #1014.

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

Perfect accomodations - unobstructed view of ocean toward Lanai and Molokai - whales and snorkling.

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/05/10 Review Submitted: 06/16/10

Working with Sandy was easy and she was extremely professional. The condo was clean, comfortable and the unobstructed views were awesome. We spent all our time on the lanai and enjoyed the ocean views of Lanai and Molokai. We saw whales, green turtles,kayak races, sail boats, snorklers and rainbows. The binoculars were excellent and we really enjoyed using them. The insulated carrier was so helpful with the frozen insert from the freezer - very thoughtful - we used it every day. Our stay was everything we dreamed it would be. Thank you.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Darren & Tonya (Benedict, MD)
Date of Stay: 03/23/10 Review Submitted: 03/22/10

We spent a week in #1014. It was very nice & we would definitely stay there again. The BBQ area's are a big plus, we used them a couple of nights. The washer/dryer was extremely beneficial. The king sized bed was very comfortable, and sleeping every night with the doors open to the ocean was amazing. Sandy was very accommodating to us, and that in itself was very worthwhile. Thanks Sandy.

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Guest: Tia & Reid (Ontario, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/27/09 Review Submitted: 08/27/09

1014 Mahana is a lovely condo and it exactly matches the pictures shown and the list of features and amenities. The view is more than spectacular with the floor to ceiling window in the living room and the lovely lanai adjoining the living room and bedroom. Since you are on the tenth floor the view is unobstructed by the palm trees below. The entry way is a breeze-way with a stunning view of Puu Kukui to the east. We snorkeled at Kapalua Bay and Mokuleia Bay which are well know spots and only a short drive north. But we were surprised by the excellent snorkeling right at Mahana. Although not a bay, the typical NE trade winds make the surf very calm and the water clear. Just go about 100 yards south from Mahana along the beach and make sure to swim out about 80 yards where you will see interesting and colorful coral. There are also plenty of colorful fish and we saw two large stingrays (about 4 feet across). This was a great place to spend a honeymoon, and when we return to Maui we will definitely stay at 1014 again.

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Guest: Pam (Las Vegas, NV)
Date of Stay: 06/13/09 Review Submitted: 06/13/09

What a wonderful place to celebrate our anniversary! The condo was fabulous, extremely comfortable and well appointed, grounds at Mahana were very upscale, well maintained and tropical(even tikki torches at night), and the view was to die for! Sandy is a gem to work with in setting up the rental, very helpful in answering all my constant questions. Thank you for sharing your oasis in Maui Paradise with us... We are telling our friends about your condo and will definitely be back!

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Guest: Michele & Gary Workman (Scottsdale, AZ)
Date of Stay: 04/30/09 Review Submitted: 04/30/09

We spent 10 wonderful days watching the whales from your 10th floor condo in Feb/March and were blown away by the view. Thanks for making the rental process so easy! We will be back! Gary & Michele...Scottsdale, AZ

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Guest: Jason & Leonie Duncan (-)
Date of Stay: 12/04/08 Review Submitted: 12/04/08

My wife and I stayed at the Mahana for 9 days on our honeymoon. The place was awesome and the view was amazing. We loved it and would stay there again. Thanks for making our honeymoon so memorable.

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Guest: Ken & Sue Kuwabara (Irvine CA)
Date of Stay: 09/05/08 Review Submitted: 09/05/08

Sandy We've stayed at the Mahana many times and love the property. Your unit was absolutly wonderful and the best so far. The view is spectacular and because of the everyday special touches you provide we felt very much "at home". Thank you for a home away from home, we hope to stay at your condo again. Sue & Ken Kuwabara

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Guest: Peggie (Terrebonne, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 05/27/08 Review Submitted: 05/27/08

We have stayed at the Mahana 4 or 5 times and absolutely love these condos. The views are awesome, the location is great,and it is a very peaceful place. But it especially nice when you have a really nice condo to stay in. 1014 has about everything you need to feel like you're at home,(very clean and comfortable), the view is unobstructed, and all correspondence with the owners was very pleasant and easy. We had the best time and would highly recommend this place.

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Guest: Lynn Morin and Jim Arenburg (Sudbury, Ontario)
Date of Stay: 05/25/08 Review Submitted: 05/25/08

As promised the condo was beautiful. Everything listed (and more, Sandy there is a hair dryer) was there. The condo was very clean. We stayed at the Mahana last year so we were very familiar with the amenities and surroundings. We loved the size of the lanai, and the view from the living room was spectacular. It felt like we were on a cruise ship. And although we were there late in the season we still saw whales. We also used the concierge in the lobby, very convenient. Could I however make one small comment about the bbq area that the owners might like to talk about. They have designated the BBQ area as a smoking area, so we did not take advantage of the BBQ"s. We really didnt' want to cook our food amid the tobacco and then have our food taste like cigarettes. Perhaps another area could be set up. ?? We are planning on a return trip, withing the next couple of years.

Owner response:There are actually two BBQ areas, one non-smoking BBQ area by the pool, and one smoking BBQ area behind the Lanai building.

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Guest: Buddy Bowers
Date of Stay: 04/15/08 Review Submitted: 04/14/08

Sandy, the condo was great! We're so glad to have found your website and were able to get the accommodations when we needed. Really a nice place to stay...and the view.... just AWESOME! We will definitely keep your info on hand for when we return another time in the future.

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Guest: Sandy K. (-)
Date of Stay: 04/03/08 Review Submitted: 04/03/08

Ken & I enjoyed our stay at the Mahana #1014. The condo is lovely with a spectacular view of the ocean, from living room, bedroom and kitchen dining area. We found it very comfortable, bedroom leads to deck and also the living room leads to the deck as there is an L-shape design. We found everything we needed in the kitchen and bathroom. The lobby is lovely and everyone was very nice. We were able to book tours downstairs in the lobby by local travel agents. It was a short walk to the bus stop where you could take the bus to the Whalers Shopping center and on to Lahaina. We did not rent a car so we did use the bus and a couple of taxis. There is also a strip mall that you could walk to approx 5-8 minutes. We also walked along the beach and were able to go to the beach club next door and eat at their restaurant. We hated to leave such a lovely place.

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