Fabulous Family Vacation!

Guest: CMS (Vancouver BC)
Date of Stay: 12/17/11 Review Submitted: 01/09/12

Was the listing description accurate regarding the location? Yes, It is spacious ground floor unit with large wall windows that opened up completely and plenty of grass for the kids to play on in full view while the adults relaxed on the lanai. A bonus is that you are on the non windy side of the building and while we were there there were a couple of days of big winds which we were protected from. You are also only steps to the beach! Did the listing photos accurately reflect the rental’s appearance and amenities? Absolutely and totally. The condo also included all the toys! From media equipment to mulitples of snorkels, masks and fins, pool toys and boogie boards. The kitchen was well stocked with spices and gourmet cooking gear. Was the property clean and well-maintained? The place was pristine in cleanliness and upkeep Was the owner helpful in answering your questions or concerns? Yes and the local property manager was also very helpful Would you recommend this property to a friend or relative? Yes! What nearby activities, attractions and restaurants would you recommend. We enjoyed gourmet meals and great views at Merrimans in Kapalua and Pacific O in Lahaina. We also loved horesback riding only a few minutes to the north at Ironwood Stables. Most amazing views of the Island from the top of the hill!! We rented roadbikes from West Maui cyles in Lahaina and biked almost every morning. The kids also enjoyed the aquarium south of Lahaina but you dont have to do any of these things as there is a great gourment kitchen to cook yourself, Dukes and Aina Market in the complex and with several pools and the beach only steps away you dont have to leave the property to have a terrific time!

Recommended for:Families with young children, families with teenagers.

Wonderful Maui vacation - your property was just perfect!!

Guest: SD Family of 4 (Carlsbad, California)
Date of Stay: 09/29/11 Review Submitted: 10/18/11

We booked your property after searching the various listings and seeing all of the fabulous reviews. We were not disappointed! Our Maui trip was our first big family vacation since our little guys were born and we were also bringing my parents in celebration of their 40th anniversary. Location: The location of the property is great - walk right out to the beach, to the pool, grab a bite at Duke's, grill up some dinner, my husband and I even walked over Eagle Rider to rent scooters (which was a blast and the gentleman there was super friendly and helpful!), and 'the boys' which includes my husband, dad, and a 4 and 2yr old all walked to the "Sugar Cane Train". Very close drive to Lahaina town for lots of shopping and dining and sightseeing options too. Amenities: The unit itself is extremely nice - felt very much like a high end resort from the nicely furnished spacious rooms and gourmet style kitchen - also, it was perfectly stocked with pretty much all you need for your stay - from all of the linens and toiletries (just like a hotel) to all of the kitchen supplies, to all of the beach gear, we were more than set! The snorkeling was great at 'our' beach - we saw plenty of fish and coral, and my mom had a nice time relaxing in the beach chair while the boys played with the sand toys. It was great that there were supplies for our littlest one (high chair, pack-n-play) too in case we needed them! Our tips: While we enjoyed most of the places we ate at, a few of the standouts that may not be as 'known' are The Paia Fish Market as your heading on the road to Hana and then The Banyan Tree Bakery & Deli in Lahaina town. We can't wait to get to go back to the islands!!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

"Awesome!!"

Guest: glambjeds (Prince George, BC, Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/26/11 Review Submitted: 05/11/11

This condo was the icing on the cake for our family holiday in March/2011. We were 6 adults, 2 children, and a baby, and we had plenty of room. Everything in the condo exceeded our expectations. We were overwhelmed to see how beautifully the condo was furnished and supplied. We immediately felt "at home". The folding patio doors were amazing. And the beach was literally steps away from the patio doors. If we hadn't been so comfortable in the condo, we might have toured around the island a bit more, but we liked being "home". We cooked all our meals in the condo, except for one "birthday" dinner. I would recommend this condo to anyone who wants a relaxing, luxurious, holiday in Maui. My only regret is that we couldn't stay longer. We will be back!!!!

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

Fabulous fabulous fabulous

Guest: Darlene (Roberts, Mt)
Date of Stay: 03/19/11 Review Submitted: 04/08/11

What a vacation, my family of 7 sooo enjoyed your condo, it was beautiful and very comfortable. Felt like we were at home. The proximity of the parking garage to the front lanai was litteraly steps away, we felt using the lanai entrance to the beach and for morning walks was our own seperate entance to the whole resort. There is very little foot traffic on this side of the resort. Having all the beach equipment was wonderful also, my grandson cried I wanna go back to the beach house when we were on the plane ready to come home, I wanted to cry too!! Thanks for a great vacation and we will be back. Our youngest son proposed to his girl friend under the trees out front on the beach and we could see everything from the lanai....Wonderful.... Mahalo The Carroll's, Roberts, Mt

Recommended for:Adventure seekers.

3bedroom 3bath fabulous experience

Guest: Betty (Novato. CA)
Date of Stay: 07/19/10 Review Submitted: 08/18/10

What a wonderful property for a large group. The grassy area was wonderful for the children, close to pools and beach; the addition of Dukes is a great convience. It was great to have the use of the snokel gear, boogie boards, sand toys and chairs. The unit is spacous and well maintained. I would definately say that I would come back to this property again. The staff at the resort were very helpful and it was nice to have Michelle greet use. Thanks

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Guest: Colin Stone (Alberta)
Date of Stay: 01/08/10 Review Submitted: 01/08/10

We had the pleasure to stay in this condo for 2 weeks this year over Christmas and it was fantastic. We had 4 adults and 4 kids over the age of 12. Everything you can read about this condo is true and here are the things I think were understated. The beds were extremely comfortable, the rooms were spacious, the TVs were huge and clear. The condo was equipped with more then what was listed. We only had to buy food. Being on the ground floor was great…no elevators. The location was perfect and on the quiet side of the complex, very private and steps away from the beach, pools and barbecue. The green wall next door was not as high or as close as it looks in the pictures. It only blocks the view of the abandoned construction site, not anything else. Warm sunrises and coffee on the lanai were a highlight, granted there was no construction the time we were there. We tried many of the beaches around the island and decided the one out front is as good as it gets. On top of the boogie boards, snorkel gear and pools there is a surf board rental shop across the street and great starter waves in front of the place next door. The beach is amazing and very quiet compared to all the others visited, including south of black rock. Jared and Sherry were professional and easy to deal with. My only complaint is there is not enough time to enjoy all the amenities properly. We didn’t have time to even turn on the Wii or try the big tub. This was the best place we have ever stayed and if we can afford it, we will be back. Maui is a paradise and this condo made it really hard to go home. The Stone family loved it!

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Guest: Angela McGraw (Sitka, Alaska)
Date of Stay: 12/27/09 Review Submitted: 12/27/09

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful condo in December 2009. We enjoyed the lanai, Wii, the HD TV, the spacious bedrooms and bathrooms, the boodie boards and snorkel gear, the location, everything! Communication with the Owner went extremely well. We highly recommend this condo!

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Guest: Danielle27 (Barboursville, WV)
Date of Stay: 07/17/09 Review Submitted: 07/17/09

Me and my family (7 total) just finished our wonderful Maui getaway at this wonderful condo! The condo has everything you will need all the appliances even grills by the pool! The living area is spacious and we loved how you could open the doors and have the Maui breeze come right into the condo. The pool is wonderful and just a few steps away from the condo! Ocean views from the lanai were breathtaking!!! We are already wanting to return and have only been gone less than 24 hours. The beach is less than 100 yards away from the back door! We would like to thank the Brown family for allowing us to enjoy a piece of their paradise! Mahalo!

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Guest: Curt and Wendy (Denver, CO)
Date of Stay: 06/26/09 Review Submitted: 06/26/09

The place is beautiful and tons of room! The kitchen is great if you enjoy cooking (there are also nice community gas grills by the pool) and we liked the walk-out porch so the kids could play outside. Plus you're only a few steps from a beautiful beach that is practically private. We saw whales every day from the beach, very cool!! The owners were very easy to work with and maintained good communication. I would highly recommend this condo. We hope to go back someday!

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Guest: DAWN FOX (BRIGHT, INDIANA)
Date of Stay: 04/12/09 Review Submitted: 04/12/09

My family and I stayed at this condo for six nights in March of this year and we were more than satisfied. Our group consisted of six adults, two kids and the baby, so space was needed for sure. We had plenty. The three bedrooms each had king size beds and we found a queen blow up bed for the kids in the closet and a port a crib for our son. We were aware of the pull out bed in the living room but we had plenty of beds already. The furnishings were top of the line, soft linens and towels, the softest beds imaginable, and a completely furnished kitchen with stainless steel appliances and cookware. It was a home away from home for sure. There is three large flatscreens within the condo two in two of the bedrooms. If your group loves the WII, there is one in the livingroom next to the 55-inch plasma. If you like big bathrooms, this place has three. Two bathrooms have spa tubs and one has a two person shower. We loved having the laundry room because of the kids clothes and the closet full of snorkel gear, beach chairs, wetsuits, and beach towels was definitely an added bonus. I can't think of anything that this condo didn't have that would have made the amenities any better. My brother and niece opened the retractable wall in the living room every day. It was like having your living room outdoors. My niece hung out on the patio every morning and we saw the whales passing through as we were all hanging out by the patio relaxing. We were just steps away from the beach and ocean and the resort pool was a hot spot for sure. And because of the kids this first floor beach front condo was my first pick. This was our first family vacation with my parents and my brother's family in twenty years. We could not have stayed anywhere nicer and could not have been cared about anymore by the owner. I really felt as if he genuinely cared about how comfortable we were about staying at his place. The communication between the rental agreement and how quickly we received the information about the condo and the information on Maui was exceptional. Mr. Brown and his staff were fantastic. I hope that anyone who reads this will find that there is no better place to stay in Maui than here. I can promise you, it doesn't get any better than this. Sincerely, The Fox Family

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