Vacation Rentals by Owner

Well Stocked Condo

Guest: Dale, Dorothy & friends from CA
Date of Stay: 04/03/12 Review Submitted: 04/23/12

We had a great time and are grateful for all the suggestions as to what to see and where to eat. [The condo owners] also receive kudos for a well stocked kitchen (best we have ever seen) and enough hangers!

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Whales Daily

Guest: Amy & family from MI
Date of Stay: 03/16/12 Review Submitted: 04/23/12

The view is awesome. We enjoyed watching the whales every day that we were here.

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Wonderful Vacation Property

Guest: Jean (Bullhead City AZ)
Date of Stay: 11/01/11 Review Submitted: 11/21/11

Had a great experience at this property It was as advertised and the owner was easy to work with. I will recomend to my family and friends and hope I get to go back. Location is quiet and grounds and pool area were superbly kept up. Our favorite meals were at The Beach Bums--great Wed. night rib specials!

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

Birthday in Paradise

Guest: Stephanie and family from CA
Date of Stay: 09/24/11 Review Submitted: 09/26/11

Thank you so much for the opportunity to stay in your beautiful condo. My birthday couldn't have been spent in a better location.

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40th Anniversary

Guest: D and J from Lisbon, CT
Date of Stay: 08/27/11 Review Submitted: 09/26/11

The condo has all the conveniences of home and we hated to leave this wonderful paradise of Maui!

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Review of magnificent Maui condo

Guest: Joanie (Rancho Mirage, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/01/11 Review Submitted: 08/23/11

Everythinig Sue and Mort wrote about their condo is right on. My husband and I stayed their for two wonderful weeks and hated to leave. We were there in the summer so unfortunately did not see whales. Hope we can return some time during whale season. The location is fabulous.. Easy walking distance to the Acquarium. We were about 15 to 20 minutes from Kihea where there are many good not too expensive restaurants. We were also about 20 to 25 minutes from Lahaina. Our last night on Maui we ate at the Lahaina Matai restaurant upstairs where we had a gorgeous view of the sunset. Food was OK, the maitai was disappointing. I shall never forget the view from the lanai of the condo. Magnificent. Loved falling asleep at night to the sound of the waves. I rate this condo a real winner. Joan Rose

Owner response:We are always gratified when past renters rate the experience of staying in Mort's Port as "a real winner" (5 stars). If your only disappointment was with one drink in a restaurant that's not on our recommended list, anyway, I'd say you two had a pretty good time on the island! Come again any time. Sue

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

Great place to stay

Guest: Bluejazz (Corvallis, OR USA)
Date of Stay: 07/27/11 Review Submitted: 08/09/11

We had a wonderful stay in "Mort's Port" on Maui. The location was centrally located and easy to find. The condo was well stocked with kitchenware and beach toys like boogie boards, masks and snorkels. We appreciated having a selection of CD's to choose from, including the guide for the "Road to Hana". We walked to the Maui Aquarium which was nearby as was our sailboat to Molokini. The easy access to the beach was appreciated. Mort and Sue were a pleasure to work with, they were most accommodating for a complicated international schedule and varying flight plans. We would certainly stay here again if and when we return to Maui.

Owner response:Thank you for your kind words. We were happy to offer you a hold on your dates, knowing that you were traveling on business and couldn't get the deposit to us in our usual requested time frame. From an email that you sent, we could tell that your teenage granddaughter had a great time during her first visit to our favorite island. Hope you can return! Mort & Sue

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

A Memorable Visit

Guest: L, J and C from Wakefield, MA
Date of Stay: 07/18/11 Review Submitted: 09/26/11

Excellent meals were had at [nearby restaurants]. Some of our most memorable meals, though, were on the lanai by candlelight. We're going to miss the cooling winds and falling asleep to the sound of crashing waves and swaying palms. Hopefully we can return to Maui soon!

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Honeymoon in Maui

Guest: E and A from Willowbrook, IL
Date of Stay: 07/09/11 Review Submitted: 09/26/11

We had an amazing honeymoon here in Maui. It was so great to have a nice quiet condo to come back to at the end of the day. The tips you gave [re. restaurants and activities] were great! We hope to make our way back here sometime.

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A Place To Spend Quality Time

Guest: Frog (Illonis)
Date of Stay: 05/19/11 Review Submitted: 05/26/11

For my first visit to Maui this was exceptional. Sue & Mort's tips on what to see & where to eat economically were especially helpful. Favorites were Iao Point, Sugar Cane Museum and don't miss Ulalena show in Lahaina. The grounds were maintained beautifully & the washer &dryer were so handy. All the comforts of home with the beauty of Maui. Thanks Mort & Sue for a great stay in Mort's Port.

Owner response:Aloha, Frog. We appreciate your positive comments and are pleased that you enjoyed your stay in Mort's Port. We have not yet been to the Sugar Cane Museum, but enough of our renters have said that they like it that we may have to check it out for ourselves. It will probably be added to our Tourist Tips document by 2012. As you saw, Iao and Ulalena are already on our list of recommendations. Mahalo from M and S

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: 3 from Twin Falls, ID
Date of Stay: 05/15/11 Review Submitted: 05/24/11

The atmosphere and beauty [brought] a healing sense of calm, and time seemed to stand still. We do hope to come back sometime soon. Can't thank you enough for sharing your piece of heaven!

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Guest: P and T from Woodstock, NY
Date of Stay: 04/28/11 Review Submitted: 05/24/11

We did it all!!! Weather perfect! Thank you. [Note from owners: We like being thanked, but we can't take credit for the weather.]

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Guest: the Norths from OR
Date of Stay: 03/21/11 Review Submitted: 05/24/11

Thank you, Mort & Sue, for a comfortable enjoyable place to stay. The view out your sliding glass door is beautifully Hawaiian. The location is central to the whole island and easy to get here from the OGG airport....Sad to leave!

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Guest: Claire and David from BC
Date of Stay: 02/28/11 Review Submitted: 05/24/11

We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 week stay at "Mort's Port." The condo itself is so well equipped and the location is wonderful. We appreciated your suggestions of what to see and where to eat. We could easily have spent another three weeks.

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Guest: L, C and T from Saskatchewan
Date of Stay: 01/25/11 Review Submitted: 05/24/11

We had 9 beautiful days on Maui. Ventured out everyday and loved to come back to the quiet condo with the beautiful view. We had eveything here we could imagine needing. Tomorrow we'll be back in Canada at -30 degrees Celsius. Brrrr. Can freeze the tan right off ya. Mahalo!

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Guest: the P family from Lombard, IL
Date of Stay: 12/23/10 Review Submitted: 05/24/11

My mom and I really appreciated the candles on the lanai [table, which we used] with candlelight dinners. The CD by Iz was on in the background during dinner too! Thank you so much for the experience! I'm 21 and this is my first time to Hawaii and I don't want to leave!! So I'm hiding in the closet! ; )

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Guest: M and N from Nebraska and 2 guests
Date of Stay: 11/21/10 Review Submitted: 12/05/10

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the condo. We even cooked turkey and trimmings for Thanksgiving Day. Everything we needed was here. Thanks for everything.

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Guest: D, R, and daughters from Homer, AK
Date of Stay: 09/09/10 Review Submitted: 12/05/10

One of the best family vacations we've ever had! We were on Maui 31 years ago for our honeymoon and dreamt of coming back. The little things you've done made it the best. Snorkel gear, coolers, boogie boards, noodles, etc. We picked your place partly because of the pool, but our daughters learned to love the ocean and its beauty. When things get hard, we'll remember long, warm days on the beaches of Maui and the beautiful condo. Until next time!

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Guest: D, L, and K from San Diego, CA
Date of Stay: 08/12/10 Review Submitted: 12/05/10

Everything was so organized and seemed like it had been set up just for us! We did a lot of fun activities and saw a lot of beautiful sights, but we really felt like we were on vacation when we sat out on the lanai or in the grassy area and saw the palms swaying in the wind, the big gorgeous expanse of ocean, and heard the waves break on shore. How wonderful it was to walk right out to the ocean and hop right in. Mahalo for everything.

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Guest: M and J from Naperville, IL
Date of Stay: 07/16/10 Review Submitted: 12/05/10

Where do we begin? This was a great way to spend our 25th anniversary! We truly felt that Mort's Port was a home away from home. You have thought of everything to assure a great stay. Your Port is a terrific home base and a wonderful place to come back to at the end of an adventurous day.... We are looking forward to returning....

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Guest: The F family from Houston, TX
Date of Stay: 07/01/10 Review Submitted: 12/05/10

Truly enjoyed our stay here! Very comfortable, scenic, and perfect location. We think we could definitely "Live Aloha"!

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Guest: C and K (and daughters) from Pennsylvania
Date of Stay: 06/23/10 Review Submitted: 12/05/10

What a wonderful place to spend our 25th anniversary vacation! You have a delightful place--perfect location and very clean! We certainly made use of the snorkeling equipment, beach chairs, and beach towels. Thanks for all the tourist tips--I think we did them all. So much fun!! We hope to come back again soon.

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Guest: D, L, and D from New Jersey
Date of Stay: 03/25/10 Review Submitted: 12/05/10

We really don't know how to thank you enough for everything!! We were looking to get away, off the beaten path, to someplace a little more quiet. Your condo was the perfect answer we were looking for. The accommodations were perfect, just as advertised. In particular, we very much appreciate your suggestions of what to do and where to eat. First day we got here, we dumped our luggage, looked out the window and saw humpback whales breaching!! Does it get any better? All in all, a fantastic time! Thank you two so, so much for sharing your slice of paradise with us!!

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Centrally located and relaxing atmosphere

Guest: S&M (Naperville, IL, USA)
Date of Stay: 03/20/10 Review Submitted: 01/22/11

We stayed here for a few days in March -- just caught the "tail" end of whale watching. It was incredible to see whales from the balcony. We also walked to the Pacific Whale Foundation nearby and took a boat trip to see whales. It was well worth it. We liked the rural, but central, location of this condo. It's not in a commercial area so it is quiet, and you have the beach almost to yourself in the morning when you walk. It is a bit windy - that is typical for this part of the island. From our condo it was a short drive to the airport, or up the coast to great restaurants. The condo is great for two couples. You each have your own bedroom and bath, and the kitchen has all the utensils, etc., if you decide to cook. The view is lovely.

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

Highly Recommend!

Guest: Atilla (Bartlesville)
Date of Stay: 03/12/10 Review Submitted: 11/13/10

We loved the condo! We stayed with our two boys, 20 & 17 in March 2010. They enjoyed having their own room and bath. The view is exactly as it looks in the picture. We watched whales from the lanai, walked on the beach every day, and used the snorkeling equipment and boogie boards every day. The pool was very nice and the other tenants are very friendly. We loved the central location...very convenient. Our boys actually got a multi-visit ticket to the aquarium and walked to it. I would stay there again in a heartbeat.

Owner response:We are glad that Atilla and family enjoyed seeing whales from our lanai and appreciated the amenities we offer. We are also pleased that they pointed out that the photos of the view posted on VRBO are exactly what you are going to see when you stay in Mort's Port. M&S

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

Guest: T and W from Vancouver, BC
Date of Stay: 01/11/10 Review Submitted: 12/05/10

Everything was as you promised and better. The whales sang us awake two mornings which was the most incredible experience. We are already planning our return trip.

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