My-Maui Ocean Front Luxury with Complementary Wi-Fi

• Ripped us off on the deposit

  Ripped us off on the deposit

  • Guest Eric
  • Date of stay 02/19/12
  • Review Submitted 03/02/12
  We have stayed at lots of Condos and never had an issue before... But the owners of this Condo charge excessively if anything needs cleaning... Even linens. They also charged us for things that we DID NOT touch. FYI- this is a nice condo (definately not "best on island"), but OK for the price... Just be prepared to make up the difference when you check out. I don't usually take the time to write negatively... But I felt ripped off and thought other prospective renters should know.

  Owner response: We have rented our second home out for many years now and had very few problems. Unfortunately these guests did not take care of our condo and made permanent damages which required repair/replacement. On top of that a lot of extra cleaning was required - in part to attempt to see if some of the damages they made could be resolved by cleaning and therefore be resolved at no cost to our guests. The list of issues we reported to the guests were: 1) Broken bowl 2) Crack in produce bin in refrigerator. It must be replaced 3) Blood/Chocolate on a pillow case. Bleach/oxy did not remove it. It must be replaced 4) Creme or ointment was smeared on the bedside table and on the comforter. Our maid washed the comforter twice but the material is permanently discolored. It must be replaced 5) Cleaning took 4 hours in stead of the typical 3 hours. Part of this was spend on trying to get the pillow cases and comforter back to its original state without luck. After this email the guests tried to blackmail us by threatening to publish a negative review unless WE paid for some of the damages they did. We take pride in our condo and we keep it in great condition. Therefore if tenants make permanent stains of blood/chocolate/ointment then those items will be replaced by new items. This is the service we want to give all our guest - a nice fresh condo. Even for the guests that arrive after less respectful people like these guests who are now complaining. Our services include a full 3 hours cleaning - this is a lot more than any other condo, and it shows.

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• A little touch of Hawaii

  A little touch of Hawaii

  • Guest kiki
  • Date of stay 09/22/11
  • Review Submitted 10/06/11
  We couldn't quit bragging to other family members that were staying in one of the huge resorts. This property was beautiful, serene and quiet. We truly felt like we were on vacation just sitting on our lanai. The tropical plants and trees with the view of the ocean really give you the true feel of Hawaii. We saw tons of turtles right off our beach and the snorkeling was fun. We would definately come back and stay here. Nina was wonderful to work with. Mahalo

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

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• great place

  great place

  • Guest rud
  • Date of stay 04/21/11
  • Review Submitted 06/06/11
  Great place just as described great for couple. People were great to rent from.

  Recommended for: Age 55+.

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• Loved our stay! We'll be back!

  Loved our stay! We'll be back!

  • Guest stephles
  • Date of stay 01/31/11
  • Review Submitted 03/07/11
  We stayed here for 10 days and loved every minute of it. The condo was exactly as advertised. We enjoyed our morning walks to the beach to look for whales and turtles - and never had to look very hard. The lanai has a great view of the ocean and we enjoyed sitting on it and watching the whales breach. The beach at the resort is great - all we needed for our two children. The pool is just wonderful and the grounds are beautifully kept. The location of the resort is great and is nearby many great beaches and shopping. We loved the resort and the location for its quiet laid back atmosphere. Definitely a trip we hope to repeat!

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

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• The best condo on the island!!!!!!

  The best condo on the island!!!!!!

  • Guest Honeymooners:)
  • Date of stay 10/09/10
  • Review Submitted 10/20/10
  We had the best time in Maui and a large part of that was choosing this condo!! First off, the owners are so gracious - we arrived to the condo and they had a lei placed on the bed in the shape of a heart which was the perfect touch considering it was our honeymoon! Secondly, the view from the room is incredible. The lanai looks right at the ocean - you are less than a rock throw away from the grills along the ocean. The sunset is amazing from the condo. The pool is less than 25 ft from the lanai. Everything is so convenient to get to from Kuleana (the condo complex). Now, for the condo - it is so modern and fresh! Everything is new and and beyond your expectations. It is a small condo but that didn't bother us a bit - you are hardly in the condo at all anyhow! There is so much to see and do that when you come back at night you come home to a comfy, cozy, beautiful place. They also allow you to use their snorkeling gear (which is a must because you won't be able to snorkel with turtles anywhere like you can right there on their beach), cooler, tennis rackets, etc. The condo has state of the art appliances and lighting - the temperature is not a concern either because even on the hottest of days, just by opening the sliding doors there is an amazing breeze throughout! I would recommend this place for anyone who is looking to stay in a quiet, peaceful, beautiful place. You have everything you need right there. It is where we will be staying for all our return trips!! Thank you Nina and Anders! You guys are the best!!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+.

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• Loved Living at the Kahana!

  Loved Living at the Kahana!

  • Guest Snacer
  • Date of stay 04/09/10
  • Review Submitted 04/29/10
  We spent four nights at the lovely Kahana & enjoyed everything about our stay. While the condo is small, it's neat and was everything we needed since we spent so much time outdoors. It's nice that you provide a cooler, water toys, a blender, coffee maker & every utensil we could need. A very thoughtful set-up. The gardens at the Kahana are absolutely breathtaking. Just to drink a cup of Kona coffee in the morning and wander around the grounds is a botanical experience. While sitting on the lanai, we were treated to a beautiful ocean view that included whales breaching and the calves trying. To snorkel you just put in at the stairs on the seawall. At sunset you just bring your fish down to the community BBQ and meet your fellow neighbors and enjoy a glass of wine at sunset. It truly makes you feel like you live there - if even for only a few days. The pool is great and all you want to do is head to the Farmer's Market in Honokowai & get some food & enjoy your time at home, in the water, in the garden, in paradise. When you get antsy - just head to Lahaina & treat yourself to a sunset dinner at Mala's and stroll Front Street. We saw 3 concerts when we were there - so be sure & check out the music scene too. Nina & Anders - you have a nice place - thanks for sharing it with us! We'll be back to visit family again soon and look forward to staying with you again!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+.

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• • Guest Tim Caton
  • Date of stay 07/09/09
  • Review Submitted 07/09/09
  My wife and I stayed at the condo in July of 2009. We thoroughly enjoyed the condo and the property as a whole. One particular advantage of this unit is that it is on the ground floor, with a lanai that leads directly onto the lawn, grounds, beach, and pool beyond, so no going up and down stairs; it's like you have a huge front yard. We routinely took our dinner items out to the gas grills on the grassy bluff that is right at the edge of the beach--talk about a great kitchen experience. As far as the unit itself goes, it is nicely decorated and furnished at present, and it's our understanding that it is in a process of gradual upgrading--so the unit, already nice, will become nicer over time. The new television and the high speed internet were very nice pluses. We never had any problems parking, the grounds are meticulous, and there are more turtle heads bobbing up for air in the ocean off this beach than on any other beach we saw. The condo is a couple of short blocks from the Farmer's Market, which has some of the best groceries (including local produce and freshly baked french bread--otherwise hard to find in Maui) around. There is also wonderful snorkeling (including more turtles) in a calm cove about ten minutes up the coast at Makuleia Bay and at adjacent Honolua Bay. Star Market is close by, but for better value, go the extra few minutes to Lahaina to Foodland. The condominium complex as a whole (the Kuleana) is a nicely maintained property that feels like more of a vacation haven than many of the other, more populous and massive developments, and the proximity to a very nice and uncrowded beach is very appealing.

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• • Guest Nicole Tragis
  • Date of stay 04/13/09
  • Review Submitted 04/13/09
  I, my husband and our 12 yr old son stayed in lovely unit 503 for two wonderful weeks in the end of March beginning of April '09. The grounds are serene and meticulously tended to; the flowers, pool, tennis court, ping pong, and beach front BBQ's were used by us daily. We took advantage of the two hour time difference in our favor and rose early each morning to sip coffee on the Lava rock jetty and watch the sunrise, whales and sea turtles. The very same whales that frolic right outside the condo are the same that come to our home in Alaska so it was great to see the new babies. A short walk a couple blocks down the street on Mon, Wed, for the farmers market was a good routine as well. There is a supermarket called "Star Market" that is open 24/7 for quick grocery trips about 1.5 miles from the condo. Do not miss eating the French Toast or having a good beverage at JAVA JAZZ, it is in the same complex as star Market; this place is perfectly eclectic and funky. The Condo property location is not isolated though; it is not centralized either, it is just right. We loved to drive every other day to Lahaina or Kihei. Driving to Mckenna Beach was also a fun drive. Having a rental car is a must for the adventurous family. The snorkeling that we did right at the property was just as successful for turtle and fish gazing as it was when we took a drive to other spots. Do not underestimate this location, it has everything you need for a memorable vacation and makes you start planning your return immediately.

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Low season:     Jun 01-Nov 22, Dec 02-Dec 14 ................ $145/night
High season:    Jan 11-May 31                ................ $175/night
Holiday season: Nov 23-Dec 01, Dec 15-Jan 10 ................ $190/night
Pricing based on double occupancy
Additional fee of $10 per person per night
Cleaning fee $100; Security deposit: $500
Tax not included (13.416%), all prices based on cash or USD checks from a US bank.
Minimum stay: 3 nights; For Dec 16-Jan 10: minimum stay is 7 nights

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.