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Cottage by the Sea [#182731] | View Property
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House, 3 Bedrooms + Detached Unit, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
$275/nt
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Perfect Vacation House
Guest: Jennifer K.
Date of Stay: 03/15/12
Review Submitted: 04/11/12
We had a fabulous 2 weeks in Maui in large part due to this fantastic accommodation! The property was easy to find and in a very convenient location for exploring the island. The houses were both very clean with everything we needed. The grounds are amazing---incredible lush garden. Our kids spent hours playing football and volleyball on the perfect lawn. Thanks Mike and Cecelia!
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Wonderfu Time in Maui!
Guest: Dan H.
Date of Stay: 02/13/12
Review Submitted: 03/01/12
Maui is beautiful, and staying at Mike and Cecelia's home made it even better! This is a much better alternative to condos or resorts. The yard area is beautifully kept, gardeners come weekly. Inside, the house is immaculate and modern. We enjoyed the sitting areas in the front and back yards both in the morning and evening. Every morning we walked across the street for a stroll down the beach. From the beach we saw whales, and beautiful sunsets in the evening. The laundry room was very helpful to wash off the sand after our beach walks or coming back from a day at one of Maui's other beautiful beaches. Thanks Mike and Cecelia for a great place to spend our vacation. We would definitely come back! Dan and Lynn Hansen Castle Rock, Colorado
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Ultra Clean, Great Location
Guest: ross b.
Date of Stay: 01/01/12
Review Submitted: 01/10/12
Just got back from a one week stay at this fantastic vacation rental and can not say enough good things about our visit. The house itself is well located in North Kihei, just a bit outside of the crazy traffic area of South Kihei. Great beach directly across the street that is perfect for sunset viewing and utilizing the boogie boards and other beach gear that is supplied as part of the home rental. The grounds of the house are so pristine you would think they landscape them with a pair of tweezers! The house itself is possibly the cleanest vacation rental we have had the opportunity to stay in. Well appointed with large cable TVs and wireless internet we lacked for nothing. Plenty of hot water for the multiple showers the entire family took coming in from the beach all day long. They also have a nice laundry room setup for the various lodging guests staying at the property. Yes, there are more than one lodging units on the property, but privacy is not an issue as the grounds are laid out well, and parking is ample and steps away from each unit. Comfortable beds, good linen, a ton of quality towels and a well appointed kitchen, we had all we needed to enjoy our stay to the fullest. Not to mention that our host Mike gave us some good advice on the local perspective for shopping and dining as well as fishing. Ask him how to save a bunch of money by getting a good discount at the local food store! He was also very accommodating in granting any special requests we had arise. Why anyone would want to rent a tiny square box condo when you can have a home like this during their stay in Maui is a mystery to me, we will certainly be staying here again on our next trip!
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Lovely Unit
Guest: Anthea W.
Date of Stay: 07/21/11
Review Submitted: 11/13/11
Mike and Cecelia's unit was very conveniently located for us, enabling us to enjoy beach walks and stand up paddles directly across the road, or short drives to snorkeling and windsurfing. The bedroom was very spacious, with two lounge chairs and a TV, which compensated for the small dining/sitting area. Everything was spotlessly clean. There were several areas outside where we could sit in the manicured gardens. Mike and Cecelia went out of their way to ensure that we had everything that we needed.
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great vacation house
Guest: Bouschard
(Canada)
Date of Stay: 04/06/11
Review Submitted: 06/16/11
very nice little cottage. The yard was beautiful and spacious and the house was exceptionally clean. Nice to have the router for internet as well. Would definitely stay here again! Also nice to be at the north end of Kihei where it's quieter but still close to restaurants, shopping, etc. The beach across the road was small but very nice - and very few people.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Maui 4/1/11
Guest: K
(Oregon)
Date of Stay: 03/27/11
Review Submitted: 04/15/11
My family and I had a wonderful time in Maui thanks to the beautiful (and inexpensive) house of Mike & Cecelia. Cecelia was SO nice and she keeps the grounds pristine. The gardens were beautiful! The house was VERY clean when we got there. There are a few geckos outside and sometimes we found them near the door in the mornings, but they shoo away very easily. There were no bugs in the house (or outside that we saw) which was my and my mom's fear. The house has three good-sized bedrooms which were comfortable and there are air conditioners throughout the house, but we didn't use ours much as the breeze from the open windows feels nice. The living room has some comfy couches and I personally loved the dining room chairs as they have pineapples on them! The kitchen is well-stocked and was one of the best things about the house as we could eat breakfast, lunch or dinner there and save money. There was also a gas barbecue which was easy to use and make some nice burgers. A whole shed full of snorkel gear, chairs, umbrellas and boogie boards was available for our use too which was nice as many places 'rent' that stuff out to tourists. The house was very close to the town of Kehei and all the grocery stores, coffee shops, etc. The town is also nice because it is less touristy than other parts of the island. It was nice to have the beach right across the street which was easy access; we went there frequently even if just for a few minutes after a long day. The sun sets on the that side of the island, so you can see some beautiful scenes at night. I highly recommend this house as it is very clean, the owners are nice and the grounds are beautiful.
Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.
Great Vacation
Guest: Brenda
(Billings, Montana)
Date of Stay: 02/15/11
Review Submitted: 03/19/11
We all loved the house! There was 6 adults in our group. The yard and lanai was beautiful, so peaceful and quiet! Cecelia was wonderful and so very nice, sorry I didn't get to meet Mike. If we come to Maui again we will definately try to book with Mike and Cecelia again! Very nice to be across the street from a beach, and a block away from an ABC Store. AMAZING!!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Tropical Retreat
Guest: Greg
(Seattle, Wa.)
Date of Stay: 02/06/11
Review Submitted: 03/17/11
Beautiful Property Everything you need for a vacation,boogie boards,snorkle equip. beach chairs, umbrellas,coolers, plenty of towels, property is equiped with everything immaginable for a vacation,quiet, across the street from the beach. The landscaped property is absoutely stunning. Mike and Cecelia are helpful and knowledable about everything on the island. Our family ranged from 60 to 8 years old,it was a wonderful trip,and we look forward to bringing the rest of our family back to this property.
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Awesome Find!
Guest: Sue
(Tiburon, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/18/10
Review Submitted: 01/17/11
This is a great place every which way you look at it! Great location, beautiful beach, very nice/comfortable accommodations, terrific value! The landscaping should be in Sunset Magazine -- absolutely gorgeous and loved having the backyard for evening Bocce Ball tourneys! Cecilia was so gracious and accommodating; she has put her heart and soul into creating and maintaining this property and it shows. We'd love to come back with friends and rent the whole compound -- what an awesome setup that would be and soooo much better than multiple condos or a resort (not to mention less $$$!). It was also great to have beach chairs, beach towels, snorkel gear, ice chests, etc. for our daily excursions -- they thought of everything!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.
Very nice stay
Guest: Besi
(Switzerland, Region Zurich)
Date of Stay: 10/09/10
Review Submitted: 11/04/10
We had the pleasure to stay at that beautiful house in Kihei. Perfect location to explore Maui as well if you like to Wind- or Kitesurf. The house is just 50m away from the beach... The proprty has a very nice garden. Despite the fact that the house is close to the street it's very quiet. The house looks nicer in reality than on the pictures. Would stay there again.
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
INCREDIBLE and VERY COMFORTABLE
Guest: Steph
(San Diego)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10
Review Submitted: 08/19/10
My family and I (6 adults and 1 child) spent one week at this property. We felt very welcome and the place was AMAZING. Plenty of space for everyone. The property is beautiful tons of plants and beauty. The beach across the street is excellent for sitting or swimming. The town is just down the road, store within walking distance. My whole family felt very comfortable and would return without hestitation. Michael and Cecilia are amazing and available for information or just to talk with. Thanks for making our stay in Kihei so amazing, excellent, comfortable and unbelievable. WE LOVED KIHEI and MAUI !!!!!!!!!!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Great for young guys too
Guest: Joelle
(California )
Date of Stay: 06/29/10
Review Submitted: 07/07/10
It was 4 of my friends and we were here for the 4th of July week the house was amazing the only thing we had to buy was food. Everything was provided in the house and outside the house including snorkels and boogie boards. It was a very quiet area but we had fun to the max and we are all in our early 20's. There is so much more to say but all I can say is get this place if you want something different than a hotel or condo. Thanks again Mike :-)
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Great Place!
Guest: Mark
(Columbus, OH)
Date of Stay: 06/20/10
Review Submitted: 07/06/10
My wife and I stayed here and in one of the other houses for a week with family and friends who came to Maui for our wedding. The houses were great, even better than expected. The location is excellent: a short drive from the airport and close to the amenities and beaches of Kihei, but also centrally located on the island so as to make for an ideal starting point for day trips to the east and west coasts. Also nice was that towels (you go through alot of these in a Maui trip), a washer and dryer, and beach things (snorkels, boogie boards, etc) were provided. The description is accurate. The property is very well-maintained. The owner is extremely friendly and helpful. It's a great value, and I would fully recommend this place to anyone visiting Maui.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
A perfect vacation!
Guest: Kathy
(Surrey, BC.)
Date of Stay: 06/12/10
Review Submitted: 07/04/10
We rented all three houses that were on this property for a family vacation/wedding. We were all elated from the moment we arrived! The houses and location exceeded our expectations. Everybody in our group of would return to this property. It was in a perfect location - just steps across a quiet road to a beautiful swimming and snorkelling beach. We had the beach to ourselves because the hotels/condos in the area are further south of the houses. The beach was perfect for early morning walks or jogs and wonderful for morning swims. The grounds of the property are meticulously maintained by Mike and Cecelia, who were very pleasant to visit with. The pictures don't show how beautiful this property really is and if you find yourselves fortunate enough to stay here, you will enjoy having all your meals outside on the beautiful and spacious grounds. If you rent one of the houses you will still have a lot of privacy. Our group of 18 was made up of young adult children, parents and grandparents and there was plenty of room to accomodate all us. The property is a short drive to many restaurants, shopping, and close to lots of Maui's sights. We've already referred this property to friends who are interested in large family vacations!
Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Best location, perfect house and great service
Guest: Froggies
(Davis, CA)
Date of Stay: 03/10/10
Review Submitted: 03/27/10
Our family (children, parents and grand-parents) stayed in one of the three houses of this perfect mini-resort for a week. The location is ideal as we explored the island West, North and East. The beach is accessible by crossing the 35 mph road in front of the property complex. The house was immaculate and the garden well groomed and gorgeous. We had access to beach-ware and snorkeling equipment. Our hosts (Mike and Cecelia) were extremely helpful in terms of advice and access to great deals for events. As seasoned vacation professionals, they were attentive to our needs and very accommodating. The price to value is probably the best on the island. We highly recommend this property if you look for a very relaxing and enjoyable vacation with your family. If we come back to Maui we will choose this vacation home to visit Mike and Cecelia. Warms thanks to both of you.
Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.
A perfect vacation
Guest: Borusse
(Moenchengladbach, Germany)
Date of Stay: 07/27/09
Review Submitted: 08/25/09
We had a wonderful holiday on Maui, and this property was a major contributor to that. The unit lies on park-like grounds with two other units from the same owners. The house was perfectly suited for the needs of our family of 5, The two full baths let us split between parents and kids (always a plus), and the kitchen was equipped with all the gadgets one might wish for at home. We were never lacking for anything. The only minor delta was that one of the rooms didn't have ac, but that was easily compensated for by leaving the door open as well as the fact that all room had a ceiling fan. Shared washer and dryer were also available in a separate outbuilding. Both gas and coal-fired grills were available as well. The backyard of the house was great to lie around on for those parts of the day when we didn't want to be on the beach. The beach across the street was almost always empty, and was great for morning or evening swims or for long walks. The location of the property in Kihei is optimal for first timers on Maui. It lies fairly quiet, but you can reach all the other towns and beaches within a 30-40 minute drive (max), whether Ka'anapali or Makena. A rental car is a definite must. Mike and Cecilia were gracious and helpful hosts, always ready with tips and and offers to do whatever is needed to make our stay a pleasant and memorable one. And it was! Recommend this property and the owners without any hesitation or reservation.
Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Feel at Home on the Island
Guest: BabyDuck
(Los Angeles, CA, USA)
Date of Stay: 05/18/09
Review Submitted: 06/07/09
Directly across the street from Sugar Beach this comfortable home was a great fit for my family. There were five of us and it was never tight. The house was also great for my toddler and surprisingly well baby proofed. The house was well stocked and Kihei was a really good location for all destinations, while being quieter than Lahaina and less expensive than Kannapali. The house is on a property with two other homes that are rental units but it still maintains its privacy and it was very quiet. Cecila and Mike are lovely and very helpful. I would definitely stay there again.
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing.
a holiday to remember
Guest: tizer
(Stoke on Trent England)
Date of Stay: 04/20/09
Review Submitted: 05/14/09
In April 2009 I visited this property with members of my family and we all enjoyed the welcome given to us by the owners of the property. The property was ideal with 3 double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms the fact that the beach towels were included meant that we did not need to pack extra weight in our suitcases. The property was as stated near the sea - walk out of the driveway cross a fairly quiet road and you were on the beach. We were known to wander across with a cup of tea to sit on the beach and let the time pass by. The first two days we were there we were disappointed with the weather (no one can blame the fact that it would rain /be cloudy on our visit) but afterwards the sun came out and it was too hot to stay on the beach for too long. A hire car would be a must if I were to return to the cottage but if you did not wish to drive the airport was possibly 15 to 20 minutes in a taxi. A local shop was available for grocery shopping within a few minutes walk but other larger grocery shopping and restaurants and shopping outlets possibly 5-10 minutes drive away. Must thank Mike and Cecelia for the warm welcolme they gave us, they were always available if we had any problems or needed advice on where to go. ps. if you have time a visit to Honolulu and Pearl Harbour is a must. If you inquire at the airport we arranged a flight to honolulu for $76 on a day return journey if you went on an early morning flight and returned early evening. Some airlines wanted $138 per journey.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Great Place
Guest: DewBud
(Vancouver, BC, Canada)
Date of Stay: 12/24/08
Review Submitted: 01/09/09
My Family stayed here for 2 weeks over Christmas. The house is great. The house and yard are very well maintained. The owner's are very nice, friendly and they there when you needed them. All the appliances you would need. Place is right across the street from a great part of beach; sandy and quiet.
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.
Fab Family Vaca pick
Guest: Jodinos
(virginia)
Date of Stay: 10/04/08
Review Submitted: 10/14/08
We just arrived home from our week long vacation in Maui, and staying at this cottage was just perfect. The pictures are very accurate, with a very well maintained yard and clean accomodations. You have all the amenities one would need including beach gear, grills, and a washer/dryer to use while there. The location is just across the street from the beach and provides a nice quiet place to relax if you don't feel like driving to another beach. I think staying in Kihei is a smart move b/c you are only 20 minutes from either Lahaina or Wailea(not even) which is convenient to make sure you try different things while visiting. We had originally wanted the owners Luxury villa which was booked, so we did get to look around that and the main difference is the 2 FULL bathrooms in the cottage which is nice if you have 6 people staying there. I will definitely consider staying here again if I should be lucky enough to return to Maui in the next few years, the owners were fantastic!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway.