Reviews for Island Surf Vacation Rental - VRBO 259983 - 1 BR South Kihei (Kamaole I & II Beaches Area) Condo in HI, Spectacular Modern One Bedroom with Incredible Views

In Love With Maui

Guest Duchess
Date of stay 04/30/13
Review Submitted 05/13/13

Very nice 2 bedroom condo with excellent views of ocean and surrounding area. Loved sitting on the lanai and people watch and watch the stand up boarders and kite surfers. Condo is equipped with all the necessary kitchen items and lots of activities equipment-sun umbrellas, beach chairs, snorkels etc. Also liked the close restaurants and shops-easy to walk to and get some exercise! We took the Road to Hana tour with Discover Tours-it's a interesting tour of the other side of the island but would not recommend trying to drive it yourself-very narrow and winding roads-takes about 10 hrs by tour bus! All in all we had a great time and hope to return soon. Mahalo!!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

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Had an amazing time in Kihei, and would definitely stay here again.

Guest FlyingDog
Date of stay 02/19/13
Review Submitted 03/06/13

Great Location: walking distance to restaurants, shops, markets, the ocean. Amazing View: the beach, ocean and hills (from the living room, master bedroom and balcony). It was nice to have 2 bedrooms—each with it's own bath. The master bed/bath has been recently re-done and new washer/dryer and oven/microwave combo installed as well. Compared to what others were mentioning about hotel rentals, this was a great deal. I had an amazing time in Kihei and would definitely stay here again. Friendly people, beautiful surroundings, and great place to stay.

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

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Home Away from Home

Guest bleyo
Date of stay 02/15/13
Review Submitted 04/05/13

I spent one month in this condo, both for pleasure, and a place to work in peace. It was my third time staying here and I have to say, it has all the comforts of home. One could easily stay here without a car. The beaches are all within walking distance, as are restaurants, shops, and a grocery store. The building is quiet and monitored regularly. Whether I was sitting at the kitchen table working or sitting out on the lanai, I could watch and listen to the ocean across the street. What more could one ask for? The condo owner, Mike was easy to work with and always accessible. When the dyer went out, he was right on it and had is taken care of immediately. All in all, I had a great experience.

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

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Incredible view, Fantastic Condo!!!

Guest Vel
Date of stay 01/30/13
Review Submitted 02/07/13

This condo was perfect. I love to surf and it is located right across the street from great surfing. We had a wonderful time here. The location is perfect as it is within walking distance to great food and local shopping. We will definitely return to Maui and hope to be able to stay here again!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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happy with Maui

Guest happy with Maui
Date of stay 01/23/13
Review Submitted 02/09/13

We stayed at Maui Mikes condo for a week with another couple. Wonderful experience. The condo was even better than imagined. We enjoyed coffee on the lanai with an awesome view of the ocean. We watched the whales for hours and the beautiful sunsets. Parking was excellent. We were close to beaches, restaurants and markets. The pool was a nice change from the ocean and it was great to use the barbacues and cook our own meals. The condo was set up perfect for two couples, as the bedrooms were at either end of the unit and we each had our own bathroom. I would recommend this property for a relaxing, no worry vacation.

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.

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Maui Oasis

Guest 40th Bday
Date of stay 08/27/12
Review Submitted 09/25/12

This condo is the epitome of Maui life. Situated within walking distance of popular restaurants and local shopping. Views of the water off one way and the gorgeous Volcano Haleakala the other abound on the oversized lanai perfect for a quiet dinner for two or just gazing at the sunset. Inside the condo it was nice to have a spacious eat in kitchen and living room with oversized furniture to relax on and take in the tropical decor. The bedroom was furnished with a very comfortable king bed perfect for two to spread out on. The sliding doors in the living room and the bedroom remained open to allow a most amazing cross breeze that swept in fresh sea air and fragrant plumeria blossoms. The just renovated bathroom is a touch of class with its open and airy shower and modern vanity with an oversized sink. Having a washer and dryer in the unit was a plus as well. Noise was never a problem so be prepared for very quiet mid-day naps and a peaceful nights sleep. With a super on the premisses full time cleanliness was never a problem inside and out of the condo. I would recommend to anyone who asked to stay here without hesitation.

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

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Amazing (loved it)

Guest JD
Date of stay 06/22/12
Review Submitted 07/02/12

Really enjoyed our stay here. Walking distance to many things, and the decor in the condo was very trendy. We will definitely return to this condo for vacation again. Nice and clean and had that home feeling. a little small but cozy. There were four adults here and there was plenty of room. The owner was very pleasant to work with.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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SWEET!

Guest Words
Date of stay 06/05/12
Review Submitted 06/28/12

We have been coming to Maui for a few years and this is by far the best place we've stayed. Condo, view, location-its got it all. Love it.

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

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Sunsets in Paradise

Guest Mary
Date of stay 02/07/12
Review Submitted 03/02/12

Just returned from our 2 week stay in Maui @ Mauimikes condo.Kihei is our favorite place to stay when we visit the island and this condo was in a terrific location. It has the best sunset lanai of any condo we have rented. We would hurry back each night so we could have a drink and watch the day's end. Even saw the elusive "green flash" one night! We appreciated the convience of shopping, ample parking and wonderful beaches near by. If I am lucky enough to have another trip to Hawaii I will remember this condo as a pleasant place to stay.

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

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Review for 1 bed/1 bath unit

Guest Grace
Date of stay 02/01/12
Review Submitted 02/13/12

Thank you Mike for letting us stay in your home. There didn't seem to be other clusters of condos around us so I felt like somewhat of a "local". We were able to walk to the coffee shop or cafe for breakfast and walk to the grocery store if needed. The unit had everything we needed, including washer & dryer. Definitely decorated with an updated look to it. With our short stay we did more excusions than we initially thought and were not able to sit on a beach for the day like we'd hoped, but we didn't need to with the ocean front lanai this unit had. We were able to relax just fine on the lanai. Being able to watch the whale activity and sunsets from the unit were an added treat!

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

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a clean, comfortable, and homey place to spend a maui vacation!

Guest animSteve
Date of stay 08/29/11
Review Submitted 09/21/11

a lot of rental condos have a bland and generic look and, worse, a stale and uncomfortable feel. that DOES NOT describe this property at all! besides being very clean and well appointed, here you can really kick off your 'slippahs' and feel at home for your stay on maui's sunny and perfect south shore. this condo felt like a vacation home I would want for myself! walking distance to several fun restaurants, bars and a grocery store, but removed enough -- and *directly* facing the ocean -- that all you ever hear are the waves crashing. in fact, all of this condo's windows and its large lanai overlook the ocean and away from the nearby businesses. I slept like a baby! :) across the street is a park with numerous activities and the beach here is a prime location for water sport lessons. seems like the owner provides everything you could need for a great vacation and I found everything to work and be in great condition. maui has so many gorgeous beaches, truth is you will probably be doing a lot of exploring by car around the island, and coming back to this property at the end of the day is a welcome home away from home.

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

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So wonderful

Guest gizella
Date of stay 04/30/11
Review Submitted 05/09/11

My husband and I, plus our 3.5 year old stayed for 7 days at this beautiful oasis...it is in the BEST part of Kihei, within walking distance to many restaurants and a lovely children's park. Not far from our favorite beach Charley Young (?). Kihei retains the aloha beach town spirit much better than a resort area (which are not far in a car). This condo is perfect...comfortable with all the amenities you need, we ate outside on the lanai for every meal. You can gaze off into the ocean and look for whales, it has a lovely view of Molokini and Kahoolawe..I hope we can return. FAN-tastic.

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

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Great Experience!

Guest Kama'aina!
Date of stay 01/20/11
Review Submitted 01/27/11

Perfect place to spend a vacation.. Condo feels like home, puts you at ease as soon as you walk in. Offers all the ammenities you'd find at home and excellent accessibility to shops, restaurants, bars and beaches. Makes you feel like Kama'aina! The location is perfectly central in Kihei which provides easy access to major highways. The condo does offer spectacular views of the surrounding beach and mountain area. For those that like to explore: Restaurants - India Monsoon (Awesome sunset viewing), Wok Star and Cafe O'Lei (Dolphin Plaza), Flatbread (Location: Paia); Sight Seeing: Twin Falls, Haleakala National Forrest and Crater and La Perouse Bay; Shopping: Shops at Wailea and Paia.

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

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January 2011 Stay at Property #123748

Guest Matt
Date of stay 01/11/11
Review Submitted 01/25/11

I stayed at this property in mid-January 2011 and have nothing but good things to say. Specifically, we really enjoyed the balcony that spans the entire length of the unit (facing the ocean) which can be accessed from the living room and master bedroom. Additionally, the location of the property great as there was easy access to several beaches, hiking trails, restaurants and other amenities.

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.

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WOW. LOVED IT!

Guest KS
Date of stay 12/29/10
Review Submitted 01/30/11

Wow, we loved this place. Even my teenage daughters, who pretty much hate everything, loved it here. The condo is almost perfect in so many ways. The location is ideal. Having a grocery store that is walkable is great for a family. We also found several beaches that were wonderful and only a short walk. The views are not to be missed...especially at sunset with a glass of wine on the lanai. The condo itself is well appointed and very clean. it is a great vacation condo. The layout is perfect with the bedrooms on opposite ends of the condo. It really has everything. The only complaint would be hearing the sound of an occasional crashing waves...wait, that's not so bad, right. Now that we are back in the cold Midwest, we are already planning next year’s trip and we most definitely would come back here to Mike’s condo.

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

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Great Christmas Escape

Guest MO
Date of stay 12/22/10
Review Submitted 02/12/11

My wife, adult son and myself spend the Christmas holidays in this condo. We all spent a great deal of time on the balcony because of the great view. Very convenient to many services. Also very clean.

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

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A Good Economical Condo

Guest Wes
Date of stay 11/04/10
Review Submitted 11/18/10

The location of the condo is great, it is within walking distance of restaurants, beaches, markets, starbucks, and a grocery store, can’t beat that! The condo is well equipped with lawn chairs, sand toys, coolers, that was great. The view off the patio was awesome by far the best part of the condo! However the condo itself is in need of renovations. The bathrooms are very old and the wallpaper is very discolored and stained. The kitchen could also use a renovation old cupboards and back splash. The owners also have a lot of stuff stored in the closets and a lot of unnecessary stuff as well, such as empty boxes, old stained pillows, old picutres etc. The furniture was nice enough, comfortable beds and ok linens. The patio is very nice, however the patio doors do not open and close smoothly and it takes 2 hands and a strong man to lock the patio doors. The rug in the condo is covered by unnecessary throw rugs which were almost trechurious in places. We did however, think that Dorali did an awesome job helping us out and was very flexible and the condo in all was very economical. the building does have a renovated pool area and barbeque which was also nice.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Owner response: I am glad you enjoyed my condo and it's spectacular views and location. I am in the process of re-organizing and rehabbing. By the end of the year I will have a new storage and closest put in. The kitchen and bath are in the works with a full remodel. Timing TBD. The patio doors have been repaired.

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Great condo

Guest DT1000
Date of stay 03/20/10
Review Submitted 03/31/10

My fiance and I loved staying in this condo. It was perfect for the two of us and had everything we needed. The view was great and made our stay a memorable one. The kitchen is well equipped with everything we needed. The location was in the middle of everything with access to shopping, food etc. We can't wait to go back to Maui in the future hopping this condo will be available again.

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

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Guest Greg M.
Date of stay 06/08/09
Review Submitted 06/08/09

Perfect size and space for our Maui vacation. As good of a view as one could ask for. Dreamy location in the middle of everything we wanted. Thank you Mike.

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Guest Aaron Green1
Date of stay 06/03/09
Review Submitted 06/03/09

What a great unit! Right on the beach in the middle of Kihei - perfect spot to be in town, a quick trip up-country and an easy drive to the beaches of Wailea. The unit has SPECTACULAR views, is brilliantly decorated with the perfect balance of island comfort and modern, up-to-date amenities. I watched the sunset over Molokai on the lanai every night and woke up to the sunrise and the sound of the ocean waves. The unit is on the 6th floor - neighbors are quiet and it truly is like being in your own oasis. I loved that the unit came with all the beach amenities - chairs, towels, umbrellas and even some snorkeling gear! Truly a turn-key solution for the perfect Maui experience.

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Guest Carla Friesen
Date of stay 02/18/09
Review Submitted 02/18/09

Right from the start of my inquiries about this condo, I knew it would be a great experience. Dorli was prompt in replying to my questions, and was quick with returning the deposit after we returned. Her customer service skills are exceptional. The condo is in a great location, and has a well stocked kitchen, and comfortable beds. Being able to do our laundry was also a huge plus. We were worried that the condo might be noisy because of its central location, but we were pleased to find that it was quiet and peaceful in the evening. I would recommend.

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 08/06/08
Review Submitted 08/06/08

This condo is in the best area in Kihei. Everything is within walking distance, whether it be a good cup of morning coffee and a surf lesson or two,or a stroll around the various markets nearby. The condo is a really good size and with the double lanai, the views are a pleasure to wake up to every morning. We will definitely be back, and a huge THANK-YOU to Dorli (and her brother)for letting us have the use of their condo. All the beaches are within easy access, whether by car or foot. Our favourite restaurant was Cafe O'Lei, and our kids loved the Local Boyz Shave Ice Shack. We will definitely be back!! S. Hurrel

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Guest steve childers
Date of stay 06/11/08
Review Submitted 06/11/08

What a perfect way to spend a vacation.. inside, this condo really feels like home -- comfortable furniture (and beds!), plenty of space, in-unit laundry, nicely decorated, and everything you might need in the kitchen. That is, it feels like home, if your home was in a quaint, quiet beach town on the beautiful sunny south side of Maui! The location is perfectly central in Kihei -- nothing beats a morning walk to the nearby Bad Ass Coffee Shop! And from the lanai, you have a postcard view of a park and the ocean. As an added plus, the owner has beach and snorkel gear available in the unit free to borrow. Dang.. writing this has made me wish I was back there now! We'll definitely stay here again.. hopefully soon!

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Guest family sun lovers
Date of stay 04/10/08
Review Submitted 04/10/08

This unit is absolutely incredible. It has spectacular ocean views from every where in the condo. When we stepped inside, my wife, (also in her 50's) started jumping up and down, she was just so happy that I found such a wonderful Unit. Everything was very well done. Decoration nice, furniture beautiful, beds veryu comfy, even my 2 adults sons where happy to be able to come and go anytime. (Seperate door is great, night live too!) The beach is wonderfuy and we saw turtles many times. we spent almost every evening watching the beautiful sunsets of the lanai. We loved walking to all the wonderful restaurants. And my wife's favorite was the flea market 1 block up, she bought ALL the christmas presents for the family back home and nothing was more then $25 ea.) She is a bargain shopper and this was a perfect place for her. I loved the Kona coffe house right there and just hung out with great Hawaiian music. It was a fabulous vacation, thanks to your wonderful condo. WE WILL BE BACK! Mahalo, the Weber family

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Traveler Reviews (24)

In Love With Maui

In Love With Maui

Had an amazing time in Kihei, and would definitely stay here again.

Had an amazing time in Kihei, and would definitely stay here again.

Home Away from Home

Home Away from Home

Incredible view, Fantastic Condo!!!

Incredible view, Fantastic Condo!!!

happy with Maui

happy with Maui

Maui Oasis

Maui Oasis

Amazing (loved it)

Amazing (loved it)

SWEET!

SWEET!

Sunsets in Paradise

Sunsets in Paradise

Review for 1 bed/1 bath unit

Review for 1 bed/1 bath unit

a clean, comfortable, and homey place to spend a maui vacation!

a clean, comfortable, and homey place to spend a maui vacation!

So wonderful

So wonderful

Great Experience!

Great Experience!

January 2011 Stay at Property #123748

January 2011 Stay at Property #123748

WOW. LOVED IT!

WOW. LOVED IT!

Great Christmas Escape

Great Christmas Escape

A Good Economical Condo

A Good Economical Condo

Great condo

Great condo