Reviews for Kihei Akahi Vacation Rental - VRBO 191681 - 1 BR South Kihei (Kamaole I & II Beaches Area) Condo in HI, Panoramic Ocean View! Complete Reno! Owner Managed.

Property 191681

Guest Becky
Date of stay 05/06/13
Review Submitted 05/21/13

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Maui and at this particular condo. It was exactly as described, and more. I would highl recommend this to anyone visiting Maui; it truly was so very nice.

Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Another perfect stay in paradise!

Guest Rndk00
Date of stay 04/25/13
Review Submitted 05/22/13

We stayed in this condo back in January 2012 and instantly fell in love. We knew if we returned to Maui, we would definitely return to this fabulous condo. This stay was longer than our last and we have nothing but praise for this place and its location. Everything you could possibly need and more can be found here. Diane is very helpful with the entire planning process and provides some great tips for when you’re on the island. We highly recommend this condo and we look forward to a 3rd visit!

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

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Fabulous Condo and Views!

Guest Mitzi & Erik
Date of stay 02/14/13
Review Submitted 02/27/13

We just returned home from a fabulous vacation in Maui. We were so happy when we arrived to discover the condo was just as (or maybe more) beautiful than it looked in the photos. The views from the lanai were just want we were hoping for and we spent most mornings and evenings enjoying the beautiful views of the ocean and fabulous sunsets. This was our first trip to Maui and we can't wait come back and we would definitely stay in Diane's wonderful condo again!

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.

Owner response: Thank you so much for your kind words (as well as the guests' below). I have to say, I too have been having fun sharing our condo with the nicest guests and helping them have a great vacation. Mahalo nui loa and a hui hou! (Thank you and til we meet again!)

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Guest B & B
Date of stay 01/04/13
Review Submitted 01/22/13

We highly recommend this condo. You can watch whales jumping from the lanai, walk miles along many different beaches ( all the way to Wailea ) and shop and eat, all without driving away. Lots of beach toys to play with. Very clean and nicely decorated. Diane is easy to get hold of if needed and the free calls to Canada and U.S. is nice to have. Nice touch with the bottle of wine and box of chocolate coated macadamia nuts upon arrival too. WE'LL BE BACK.

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

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Fantastic~

Guest Alex K.
Date of stay 08/27/12
Review Submitted 09/12/12

Absolutely great. Great location, great unit, great owner, great everything. The grounds of the property were perfect, too! Will be staying here again!

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Excellent Condo in Kihei

Guest Dan B.
Date of stay 04/20/12
Review Submitted 05/05/12

What an excellent condo and experience! My wife and I took our first trip to Hawaii for our 10th anniversary. We didn't have any experience using HomeAway, but gave it a try. Both Diane and her condo were great! Diane was very helpful and kind. She gave us extra information about the area and things to do. The condo is furnished very well, and has a great view. Kamaloe beach is just down the street, and is a beautiful beach with great snorkeling. We will definitely stay in the same condo if we get the fortune of going back to Maui some day. Thanks Diane!

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Guest Karen and Marcello
Date of stay 03/31/12
Review Submitted 07/01/12

We found Diane to be an extremely attentive owner who goes out of her way to ensure your needs are met. Her condo was in immaculate condition and in a desirable location. Her instructions were clear and concise and there were no hidden 'surprises' during our stay. When we had a question, she answered our call right away. The condo was extremely well equipped. We especially enjoyed the waves using the boogie boards she provided and being able to see the whales through her binoculars from the lanai was a huge bonus. We would highly recommend this condo to others and we hope to visit again in the future.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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Guest Michelle
Date of stay 03/24/12
Review Submitted 04/06/12

This condo is amazing! It is clean, safe and well appointed. Centrally located. Diane is amazing to work with and is very conscientious about ensuring guests enjoy their stay. Beautiful sunsets from the lanai and great pool area to cook and relax! I highly recommend this comfortable condo to anyone visiting Maui!

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

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Our new home away from home

Guest Rndk00
Date of stay 01/02/12
Review Submitted 01/18/12

We stayed in this beautiful condo from Jan 2-10, 2011 and loved it from the moment we arrived. This is a clean, spacious and inviting condo with all the essentials you could think of both in the kitchen and for the beach. Beach access is right across the street, or you walk to the left or right and you have the choice of even more. Restaurants and shops are also just around the corner and everything is reasonably priced. If you plan on staying in just the South Kihei area, then you can get away without a rental car quite easily, but this unit does come with parking, and it's a close convenient spot at that! Arranging our booking and payment was a breeze and the owner Diane is very quick at responding and lovely to chat with. It's easy to see she takes pride in her place and that her main goal is for guests to feel welcome and at home. This place truly is a home away from home and we hope to back in the near future. Mahalo Diane!

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

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Fabulous Christmas & New Years Eve

Guest Melanie
Date of stay 12/18/11
Review Submitted 01/06/12

My husband & I were in this unit for the last 2 weeks of December 2011. This is our 4th time to Maui, our 4th stay at this complex, & our 2nd time to stay in this particular condo. There will be a 3rd! This condo is clean, has a great view of the complex & the sunset & is only a 2 minute walk to the beach. The renovations are a nice update & we feel comfortable & at home. There are quality linens & beach towels which make our stay even more comfortable. The resort complex is in a convenient location & within walking distance to several beaches, restaurants, some shopping, & a gorgeous sunset view every evening. Extras with the condo like beach chairs, boogie boards, a travel cooler, & more mean you don't have to buy any of these during your trip. Dealing with the owners was easy & a very pleasant experience - they are quick to respond to emails. The difference with this condo & some that we have seen (we had 14 condos rented when we were at the this complex in 2005 for our wedding) is that the owners take pride in the unit & obviously vacation in it. Looking at other units, you can tell which ones are strictly used for revenue purposes. They don't feel like a 'home'. My only hesitation with writing a good review for this condo is that I don't want it to be booked the next time we decide to go back to Maui! :)

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

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A Gem!

Guest C & R
Date of stay 11/28/11
Review Submitted 02/11/12

We stayed at this charming condo in November and will certainly be returning again. The location is perfect, within easy walking distance to the beach and restaurants, although eating in was also enticing -cooking in that gorgeous kitchen and then eating out on the lanai with the incredible sunsets! Everything we could have thought of was there - the beach chairs, umbrella, boogie boards ... Diane has obviously thought of everything to make her guests feel at home. Thanks you for letting us share your lovely spot!

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

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All as promised and much more!!!

Guest Mona
Date of stay 10/22/11
Review Submitted 11/13/11

Exquisite beauty, scented air, spectacular views. Comfy, clean, gracious. Beautiful grounds. A sweet short stroll to a perfect beach. White sand, clear water, great snorkelling, giant turtles, tidal pools. Egrets in the trees. Watch dawn break and the sun set over the islands and sea from the lanai. And the sky follows you inside on those mirrors. The mountain breezes are better than AC. The bed is JUST RIGHT. Cook in the gorgeous kitchen? barbecue by the pool, tacos at Fred's or...? Everything you could need is at hand... and very convenient to all the other wonders of Maui. Mahalo nui, for sharing your Kihei 'paradise on earth'.

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

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Best vacation spot.

Guest pretty girl
Date of stay 10/13/11
Review Submitted 11/16/11

My girlfriend won a trip with company. We wanted to fly in 3 days early and were looking for a place to stay then the hotel. We came across this Condo and could not have been happier. It was beautiful. I loved the kitchen so much that I am doing mine the same way in the spring. It was so comfortable we almost did not want to go onto the hotel because we loved it. It was well maintained and clean. Walking distance from restaurants and beaches and shopping. We never rented a car. Let me just say one thing, this was better than an expensive hotel for you felt like it was home. If My girlfriend or I win the trip again to Hawaii I will be renting this condo again. The owner was so helpful and everything went so smooth. What a great place.

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

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Dave and Robin

Guest Robin
Date of stay 05/14/11
Review Submitted 06/11/11

This has been our fourth stay in Maui, and we loved this place! We greatly appreciated being welcomed with chocolates and a lovely card, along with the many amenities provided. We were grateful to find boogie boards,sand chairs, and an umbrella, along with coolers to round out our beach time. It was so nice to return after a day on the beach, and relax on the lanai, with the incredible views. It is also conveniently located, across from the beach, and shops within walking distance. We will highly recommend this place to friends who have the opportunity to vacation in Maui. The owner invited feeback about our stay, and is committed to making this home a welcoming destination for vacationers.

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

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Property 191681

Property 191681

Another perfect stay in paradise!

Another perfect stay in paradise!

Fabulous Condo and Views!

Fabulous Condo and Views!

title fits very well

title fits very well

Fantastic~

Fantastic~

Excellent Condo in Kihei

Excellent Condo in Kihei

Property 191681

Property 191681

Great Reviews from Alaska

Great Reviews from Alaska

Our new home away from home

Our new home away from home

Fabulous Christmas & New Years Eve

Fabulous Christmas & New Years Eve

A Gem!

A Gem!

All as promised and much more!!!

All as promised and much more!!!

Best vacation spot.

Best vacation spot.

Dave and Robin

Dave and Robin