Vacation Rentals by Owner

Property as described, accurate, helpful

Guest: Brenda (Prince Rupert BC)
Date of Stay: 03/17/12 Review Submitted: 03/24/12

The picture says it all--it was great to be a such a clean and quiet (quiet in the condo) place! My mom loved the view and the sounds of the ocean from the condo--it was so nice for her that I could leave her there to go surf & snorkel; knowing she was happy with the view, pool and amenities. The binoculars were used every morning to watch the mother and baby whales. It was only windy the last few days of our stay--but then we expected more wind. It was a great comfort to stay here and to see my mom enjoy her first trip to Hawaii. Thank you

Owner response:Aloha Brenda, Mahalo Nui for your positive feedback. We are so happy that you enjoyed our oceanfront condo. We are also very happy that you enjoyed all of the amenities that we provide. Mahalo for your business. We look forward to your next visit to Maui. Until then.....A hui hou. Tim

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

Nice view

Guest: Mary Lynn le (Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 03/05/12 Review Submitted: 03/11/12

Thank you for letting us stay at such a nice condo. The view was beautiful and the patio was my favorite part of the condo. However, there were a lot of ants crawling around in the kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom throughout our stay. Also, we ran out of toilet paper for the last night and I didn't want to pay extra for the maid service for one day. Overall, nice place.

Owner response:Aloha Mary Lynn, Mahalo for your feedback. We really appreciate our guests and strive to make our guests experience the best it can be. In regard to seeing ants, we spray our units every month for insects. This keeps the bugs away. However, occasionally, if food is left out uncovered for any length of time or condiments are not stored properly, it can attract what we call ghost ants. They are microscopic in size and are rarely ever even seen. We inspected the unit upon checkout and found no ants. Even though, we found no ants, we had the unit sprayed again. If you would have notified us upon seeing insects, we would have had the problem rectified immediately. In regards to supplies, all short-term vacation rentals provide a "start up" supply of all soaps and paper products. This is advertised on our website. It is up to the guest to replenish these items as they run out. Aloha and Mahalo for your business, Tim

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Great Property...completely happy with our stay there!!

Guest: Jon (Canada)
Date of Stay: 02/06/12 Review Submitted: 02/17/12

We were very happy with the property, very clean, well maintained, and great location. Great ocean view..we had a great time watching the turtles and humback whales right in front of the condo. The BBQ's poolside were a nice touch and very well maintained, and it was really nice having things like beach chairs, a cooler, and an umbrella available for us. The only thing that was a surprize, was that it was even nicer than it was described. We had a great family vacation here!!...we would definetly come back...and would definetly recommend Thanks.

Owner response:Mahalo Nui Jonathan for your positive feedback. We strive to provider the utmost is luxurious accommodations on Maui at affordable rates. When you deal owner direct you get assured that the property you are looking at is as nice as possible because of owners pride. We look forward to your next stay on Maui. Tim Hailey

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

A Home Away From Home

Guest: Yvonne D.
Date of Stay: 12/22/11 Review Submitted: 01/06/12

This condo is everything Tim said it would be and answered my questions, some silly, very promptly and accurately . It's in a very convenient location, no car required, we took the bus, you can download the bus maps from mauicounty.gov/bus, just note that they run once per hour, but they are also only $1 each way. We found the condo complex to be very quiet with the occasional bird squawking, (we thought it was someones pet in the complex) so you will find it never a problem with reserving chairs at poolside or on the grass area. All of the little touches of beach towels and chairs, binoculars for whale watching, a full size kitchen and fridge , IPod docking station and balcony table made it feel like we were at home. We especially enjoyed meeting the local folk; Travis and Dale at Beach Bums, Lyndsay at the Tradewinds who gave us a movie to watch from her own collection, the Milowai gardener who was super friendly, even one of the local Taxi drivers Sandy who drove us when a bus wouldn't do. We arrived on Maui a day early and stayed at the Maui Seaside Hotel (Tim's suggestion) then in the morning went for groceries at Whole Foods, walking distance from the hotel, then took a $35 cab to the condo, it worked out really well for us and we found that Whole Foods had everything we needed for the week including liquor items. This was a very nice treat for my husband and I over Christmas and we would not hesitate to come back to this same location.

Owner response:Aloha Yvonne, Mahalo Nui for your positive feedback. We really appreciate each and every guest that stays with us and strive to provide the most deluxe accommodations on Maui at affordable rates. We look forward to your next visit to our beautiful island. Aloha and Mahalo! Tim Hailey Certified Maui Destination Specialist - Maui Visitors Bureau Certified Hawaii Destination Specialist (all islands) - Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau

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First Stay in Maalaea Bay

Guest: Mark S.
Date of Stay: 10/29/11 Review Submitted: 11/19/11

Condo has a great view and we liked the underground parking. We had an ant problem and finally resolved it ourselves with some spray. Condo was a good value, comfortable bed, living room furniture okay, only eating area was at kitchen counter or tiny table on balcony. We enjoyed dinning at Buzz's Wharf, great food, and Beach Bums Bar & Grill is good for sandwiches and drinks, both are just around the corner. We have visited Maui 5 or 6 times, normally staying in Kihei, this being our first stay in Maalaea Bay. The wind here at the end of the valley is unbelievable, each day the weather reports would show winds of 15 to 30 MPH, but it felt much stronger than that. A short drive to Kihei and the wind was no longer a problem.

Owner response:Aloha Mark, Mahalo for your positive feedback and comments. We really appreciate our guests and work with them to resolve any issues which are very rare. I was contacted by the guest that ghost ants were seen in a couple spots in the condo. I called out our pest control people that spray on a monthly basis and they took care of the problem. However, insects can appear from time to time in this tropical climate. I checked the unit on check out and there were no insects anywhere. Maalaea gets a natural trade wind flow that can be a blessing. When the rest of the island is hot and humid, we get tradewinds that keep our condo very comfortable and the AC is rarely ever required. Aloha and Mahalo Nui Loa, Tim

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

Great condo

Guest: Jurgen (Eugene, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 05/31/11 Review Submitted: 06/16/11

My wife and I had a wonderful time in the condo. It had everything one could need, wonderful views, quiet, access to beach and water, and much more. Mallaea is very windy but other than that a wonderful place to stay.

Owner response:Mahalo Jurgen for your positive feedback. We appreciate your business and look forward to your next visit to Maui. I would like to make a comment on the statement about it being windy. Maalaea is in a part of the island that gets a natural trade wind flow which is a blessing. We rarely ever have to turn our AC on. It can at times get a bit windy if the trades are flowing heavily in the islands. However, it is generally windy most everywhere on the island when this happens. The only time we get stronger then normal trades in this area is in the early summer. The rest of the year, it is relatively calm.

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

Our favorite place to stay on Maui

Guest: Diane H.
Date of Stay: 02/03/11 Review Submitted: 08/05/11

We have vacationed in Hawaii for the past 14 years. Our favorite island is Maui and our favorite place to stay is in the Maalaea area. The owners condo is beautiful. It is clean, very well decorated, and is equipped with everything you need. The view from the lanai is spectacular and the location of the condo is great. We enjoy watching the whales from the lanai. It is within walking distance to restaurants, shops, Maalaea Harbor, and 5 mile beach.

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

June 17-June 24, 2010

Guest: Laurie (Temecula, Calif.)
Date of Stay: 08/01/10 Review Submitted: 08/15/10

My husband & I stayed at Tim Hailey's place on Maui, & we had a wonderful time. Great views, excellent food, fantastic snorkeling, & his condo is at a nice location on the water. We would definately go back to his place. Sincerely, Rick & Laurie Cullen California

Owner response:Aloha Rick and Laurie, Mahalo for staying with us and Mahalo for your positive feedback. We appreciate your business and look forward to seeing you on your next visit to Maui. Aloha and Mahalo! Tim Hailey

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

Guest: Mike Stewart (Mukilteo)
Date of Stay: 02/28/10 Review Submitted: 02/28/10

My wife and I spent our best Hawaii vacation ever at the Milowai 404 during the last two weeks of January 2010.That's something considering his was our 7th trip. The condo was everything that was promised, clean and in very good repair. The only suprise was that it was even nicer then the website shows. It was quiet and relaxing. We will be back. Thanks Tim!

Owner response:Mike, Mahalo for your positive feedback. We appreciate every one of our guests and look forward to your next visit to Milowai 404.

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Guest: Kevin and Angela (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/25/10 Review Submitted: 01/25/10

Hi Tim,We really enjoyed Christmas at your lovely condo. The tile floors, granite counter tops, fully stocked kitchen, in suite laundry facilities and a comfortable kind size bed (just to name a few) were all exactly as promised in the description of the property. This beautifully renovated condo is very clean with all the comforts of home. We were able to enjoy our meals on the large lanai with a breath taking views of the ocean and pool. We were fortunate to be able to see whales right from the lanai. We enjoyed the quiet location close to the Waterfront restaurant as well as the harbor. The complementary snorkel cruise was a nice touch! Tim Hailey, it was truly a pleasure working with you! We will definitely recommend this condo to our family and friends. Kevin & Angela Cochrane – Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Owner response:Aloha Kevin and Angela, Mahalo for your positive feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to comment on our condo and look forward to serving your vacation needs on Maui in the future. Mahalo Nui Loa, Tim Hailey

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A Truly Remarkable Property!

Guest: Kevin and Angela (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)
Date of Stay: 12/19/09 Review Submitted: 02/06/10

We really enjoyed Christmas at your lovely condo. The tile floors, granite counter tops, fully stocked kitchen, in suite laundry facilities and a comfortable kind size bed (just to name a few) were all exactly as promised in the description of the property. This beautifully renovated condo is very clean with all the comforts of home. We were able to enjoy our meals on the large lanai with a breath taking views of the ocean and pool. We were fortunate to be able to see whales right from the lanai. We enjoyed the quiet location close to the Waterfront restaurant as well as the harbor. The complementary snorkel cruise was a nice touch! Tim, it was truly a pleasure working with you! We will definitely recommend this condo to our family and friends.

Owner response:Mahalo for your wonderful feedback. We take pride of ownership in all of our Maui properties. We look forward to seeing you again next December for your return visit.

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

Guest: MJ & TL Cepicia (-)
Date of Stay: 12/17/09 Review Submitted: 12/17/09

12/10-12/15/09 Tim Hailey, your condo was precisely what we expected as represented by your web site. Thank you for accurately and completely describing the property through nice pictures and written descriptions, including amenities. We found the location to be perfect as related to activities we engaged in and the places we traveled. Our only regret is that we did not stay longer as we were so busily scheduled we did not leave ourselves enough "down time" at your condo and superb surroundings.

Owner response:Mahalo for your positive feedback. We really appreciate your business and look forward to your next visit to Maui.

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Guest: Alexandria from Modesto (Modesto, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/10/09 Review Submitted: 12/09/09

We stayed in the Milowai #404 condo for our honeymoon to Maui in Sept. 2008. It was the perfect location for all of our day trips around the island. The condo was like our home away from home while we were there. We were able to hit the nearby grocery store, stock up on supplies (a.k.a seafood and wine!) and make our own romantic dinners, which we enjoyed on the lanai at sunset. There is a bbq on site, and we barbecued a few times. One of the other nice things about having the condo was that we were able to pack light and do laundry. That way we had more space in our bags for gifts! We can't wait to visit again! The Regilios

Owner response:Mahalo, Alexandria for your positive feedback. We look forward to having you as our guests on Maui for your next visit.

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Guest: Julie129 (-)
Date of Stay: 11/24/09 Review Submitted: 11/24/09

We had a wonderful honeymoon here in Maui. The condo and view from the lanai was prefect. The snorkel cruise with Aloha Blue Charters was excellent. The crew is awesome. We loved this place and hope to come back again. Thanks for a great vacation!

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Guest: Tim & Iris Wilson (Orangevale, Ca. 95662)
Date of Stay: 11/21/09 Review Submitted: 11/21/09

Loved the condo and the incredible view from the lanai. Matty and the crew from Aloha Blue Charters made this a very enjoyable trip. We saw lots of tropical fish and sea turtles. The condo was well equipped and had everything we needed. Thank you for sharing it with us Tim.

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Guest: Sonny E Fertile (Pickering, Ontario)
Date of Stay: 08/25/09 Review Submitted: 08/25/09

We could not have made a better choice for our stay on our honeymoon. The people were great to deal with, the apartment was the perfect size, fully equipped, very clean and bright with a spectacular view of the ocean and the mountain and no surprises at check out. We spent hours just talking on the balcony listening to the waves over many home cooked and barbequed meals that saved us a fortune in time and funds which we could spend on all of the many attractions to do and see on the island. Not to mention the most incredible sea food restaurant on the island overlooking the bay right there on the premises down on the first floor. We will definitely be back! Thanx for everything!!!

Owner response:Aloha Sonny, Mahalo for your positive feedback. We are so pleased to have had you as our guests and look forward to your return visit.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/09 Review Submitted: 04/16/09

We loved our stay at the lovely Milowai condo. It was by far the best vacation we have EVER taken. So much to see and do on the island with the condo centrally located. The condo had everything we were looking for which including a nice kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, and beautiful lanai overlooking the ocean. Staying in a condo like Milowai was the best decision made when making plans to visit Maui.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/01/09 Review Submitted: 02/16/09

I just wanted to drop a line and say thank you for the use of the wonderful condo. It is in a great location and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. When we come back, we will definately want to stay here.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/30/07 Review Submitted: 12/24/08

Hi Tim Thanks for letting us stay in your beautiful condo. Your condo had everything we needed. I did not want to come home! I will be back! Thanks Marla

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/01/07 Review Submitted: 12/29/07

Hi Tim Thanks for letting us stay in your beautiful condo. Your condo had everything we needed. I did not want to come home! I will be back! Thanks Marla

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/22/07 Review Submitted: 12/24/08

Just wanted to let you know that we had a wonderful time at your condo. It was nice to see a well taken care of unit (updated). The view was fabulous and we spent a lot of time watching the whales. The location of your place is ideal. We were able to walk to restaurants, snorkeling trips, shops, etc. We would go back in a heartbeat. Thanks for sharing your paradise with us, Marilyn and Don

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/01/07 Review Submitted: 02/21/07

Just wanted to let you know that we had a wonderful time at your condo. It was nice to see a well taken care of unit (updated). The view was fabulous and we spent a lot of time watching the whales. The location of your place is ideal. We were able to walk to restaurants, snorkeling trips, shops, etc. We would go back in a heartbeat. Thanks for sharing your paradise with us, Marilyn and Don Sposato

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/29/05 Review Submitted: 12/24/08

Aloha, Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed your condo. It was wonderful! I've never rented one so well stocked, with such nice neighbors and such an amazing view! I especially appreciated discovering the shopping carts for lugging groceries and luggage up to the 4th floor. Just loaded the cart, rode up in the elevator and wheeled it down to the front door. Easy as pie! Rosemary in the rental office was great too. Easy check in- easy check out. Mahalo nui loa, and I hope to become a regular! Roberta

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/05 Review Submitted: 09/28/05

Aloha, Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed your condo. It was wonderful! I've never rented one so well stocked, with such nice neighbors and such an amazing view! I especially appreciated discovering the shopping carts for lugging groceries and luggage up to the 4th floor. Just loaded the cart, rode up in the elevator and wheeled it down to the front door. Easy as pie! Rosemary in the rental office was great too. Easy check in- easy check out. Mahalo nui loa, and I hope to become a regular! Roberta

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/09/05 Review Submitted: 12/24/08

What an incredible view of the ocean, Haleakala, Molikini, and Kaho'olawe. The best whale watching on the island can be found from your lanai. This location is so central to all activities. 2 weeks was not enough. We will be back to visit you on Maui.

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Guest: John and Linda O'Malley_HAC30129 (Snohomish, \Washington)
Date of Stay: 06/01/05 Review Submitted: 06/08/05

What an incredible view of the ocean, Haleakala, Molikini, and Kaho'olawe. The best whale watching on the island can be found from your lanai. This location is so central to all activities. 2 weeks was not enough. We will be back to visit you on Maui.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/26/05 Review Submitted: 12/24/08

Just wanted to say thanks for a wonderful week! Everything was absolutely perfect. Your condo is so beautifully decorated and so well-appointed. We enjoyed the lanai - it was the perfect place for every meal - we didn't go out to eat much at all, preferring to bbq and enjoy the view. The last two nights the full moon was shining off the bay. The location was great for exploring both sides of the island. We found "the" perfect beach at "Big Beach" - incredible to say the least! Thanks for a wonderful week in paradise!

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Guest: Scott & Vickie Wilson (Big Bear, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/01/05 Review Submitted: 04/25/05

Just wanted to say thanks for a wonderful week! Everything was absolutely perfect. Your condo is so beautifully decorated and so well-appointed. We enjoyed the lanai - it was the perfect place for every meal - we didn't go out to eat much at all, preferring to bbq and enjoy the view. The last two nights the full moon was shining off the bay. The location was great for exploring both sides of the island. We found "the" perfect beach at "Big Beach" - incredible to say the least! Thanks for a wonderful week in paradise!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/04/05 Review Submitted: 12/24/08

We've just returned from our incredible trip to Maui and Kauai. We loved the condo and really appreciated it's central location - you're literally 15 minutes away from fun, food, and sandy beaches!!! The condo is really pretty and the amenities are superb. We brought our 10-month old son and it was roomy enough for a playpen for him to sleep in beside the bed. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous view, the sweet smells of the island and it's convenient location.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/05 Review Submitted: 12/24/08

We absolutly loved our stay in this condo. Were fortunate to go to Maui several times a year-this is the best yet! Everything was just perfect and really clean too! Thank you!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/05 Review Submitted: 03/03/05

We've just returned from our incredible trip to Maui and Kauai. We loved the condo and really appreciated it's central location - you're literally 15 minutes away from fun, food, and sandy beaches!!! The condo is really pretty and the amenities are superb. We brought our 10-month old son and it was roomy enough for a playpen for him to sleep in beside the bed. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous view, the sweet smells of the island and it's convenient location.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/05 Review Submitted: 02/28/05

We absolutly loved our stay in this condo. Were fortunate to go to Maui several times a year-this is the best yet! Everything was just perfect and really clean too! Thank you!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/01/05 Review Submitted: 12/24/08

We spent a week of our honeymoon at fabulous Milowai Maalaea #404. It was paradise! The views are spectacular and you can't get much closer to the ocean! Everything was beautifully decorated and so comfotable. The central location was perfect for all the Maui sightseeing we did. We can't wait to come back!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/01/05 Review Submitted: 01/31/05

We spent a week of our honeymoon at fabulous Milowai Maalaea #404. It was paradise! The views are spectacular and you can't get much closer to the ocean! Everything was beautifully decorated and so comfotable. The central location was perfect for all the Maui sightseeing we did. We can't wait to come back!

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Guest: Owner
Date of Stay: 01/29/05 Review Submitted: 01/28/05

Vicky and I want to thank all of our wonderful guests for staying in our unit. We take great pride in offering the very best in luxury accommodations on Maui and want our guests to feel at home in our property. Please feel free to add your comments after staying with us. Mahalo for your business and Mahalo Nui Loa for your Kokua. Maui No Ka Oi. Tim and Vicky Hailey

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/28/05 Review Submitted: 12/24/08

Even though I was travelling alone I made elaborate meals in the beautiful kitchen and ate out on the lanai every day. What a view. Nice central location for getting anywhere on the island. Mahalo for doing such a nice remodel and decorating job.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/05 Review Submitted: 01/27/05

Even though I was travelling alone I made elaborate meals in the beautiful kitchen and ate out on the lanai every day. What a view. Nice central location for getting anywhere on the island. Mahalo for doing such a nice remodel and decorating job.

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