Vacation Rentals by Owner

Great location, great price

Guest: Terri G. (Buckley, Washington)
Date of Stay: 05/05/12 Review Submitted: 05/15/12

We were originally planning to stay for five nights but after we arrived we decided we needed more time so we contacted Lisa and requested two extra nights which we got with no problem. The property was in a great location for driving to all parts of the island. We loved spotting turtles out in the water from the lanai. Wrong time of the year for whales but I can imagine how much fun it would have been to see them too. The apartment was clean and well equipped, perfect for our stay. We ate at Buzz's and The Beach Bum, both nearby, enjoyed the food at both. The aquarium was very nice, although a bit pricey. If you snorkel you will see about all the same fish, but for free.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

OK, Place to stay

Guest: Chris and Sandy (Newport, OR)
Date of Stay: 04/18/12 Review Submitted: 05/05/12

We've been to Maui many times and this is the first time we stayed using VRBO. The location of the condo was a good central location. Easy to get to all areas of the island. You diffenately need a rental car to stay here. View from the Lanai was perfect. The grounds and parking were very very nice. The condo itself needed updating, it was well used and showed it. We were comfortable though. BTW this is the windiest area of the island.....

Recommended for:Age 55+

Spouse

Guest: Mother Superior (College Place)
Date of Stay: 02/10/12 Review Submitted: 03/21/12

Just as we had expected to find, our Condo for the week, was perfectly "homey" and clean. It had all the things to make our accomodations super. It was acurately described in the ad and the owners were very helpful & a gracious in helping us to celebrate our 50th Ann. We had a Great time! Mahalo!!

Recommended for:Age 55+

January 2012

Guest: bbach (ND)
Date of Stay: 01/02/12 Review Submitted: 01/09/12

Decent condo. The whole building, in fact the whole area, is dated. That's not necessarily bad. The area is an ok area and very central. I'm an older person but I found the condo area to be too quiet even for me. The beach is further away than you might think, and not a good swimming beach, but once you get there, you can walk forever. Walk all the way around to Kihei or Wailea if you really want to. I took some long morning walks along that beach. Dining is lacking in the area. The Waterfront is closed, Beach Bums does not know how to cook a steak, and the restaurant at the Ocean Center closes by 3 pm or so. Buzz's Warf is great however. Great fish, great steaks, just plain great and you can get a decent pizza at the shops by the Ocean Center. It's a short drive to Wailea for some more upscale shopping and swimming beaches and Kihei is just great fun on a budget and restaurants galore so staying in Maalaea is not all bad. I recommend you have a rental car when staying here though so you can head on out to some fun zones. The condo is set up decent with some beach towels and beach toys in the closet. The view is really nice. Don't be concerned about the view from the lanai. It's all it's cracked up to be. Great place for your morning coffee to wait for the sun to clear the mountains. You could throw a rock and hit the ocean from the lanai. It's that close. The harbor is right there for your scuba or whale watching excursions. The neighborhood goes to bed about 8 pm so don't look for much nightlife there. Since 8pm Maui is midnight my time, that really wasn't a big deal. Overall, yea, alright place to stay. I'd call it a good bang for the buck kinda thing.

Recommended for:Age 55+

September Holiday

Guest: Hawaii born (New Mexico)
Date of Stay: 09/01/11 Review Submitted: 09/17/11

We found everything we needed, or hadn't even thought would be included, such as snorkeling gear and two coolers for our lunches or groceries. The kitchen is very well-equipped; it is clean and well-maintained. The sound of waves lulled us to sleep. This condo is centrally located on the island for day trips in either direction, near shopping, secure, and on the fourth floor so no one is making noise over head. The pool is large and maintained every day. Parking below ground kept the car cool.

Recommended for:Age 55+

Absolutely Wonderful Experience

Guest: Bill & Robin (Alabama)
Date of Stay: 02/28/11 Review Submitted: 03/24/11

This condo property was everything as advertised plus more. We were there two weeks and enjoyed each day. Unit very clean, fantastic views from lanai, exceptionally quite, and covered parking quite nice. Entire property is well maintained. Very nice resturants within walking distance. We have been to Maui several times, mostly staying in resorts. This condo will again be our next stay in Maui !!!

Recommended for:Age 55+, romantic getaway.

25th anniversary in maui

Guest: Angela (Byron, Il. U.S.A.)
Date of Stay: 02/01/11 Review Submitted: 02/15/11

My husband and I spent a wonderful week in this fabulous location. We spent every morning looking at the ocean and a bounty of whales. Talk about spectacular!!!!!! The condo is very clean and has everything you could possibly think of. Barbara was wonderful to work with,(thank you for the delicious bottle of champagne left at our doorstep). We even cooked steaks after watching the super bowl(Go Pack GO)on the outdoor grill. It is located right in the center of everything. Not a far drive to lots of attractions. We could not have loved it more. Don't miss out!!! Angela

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

Spectacular View

Guest: Honeymooners (Regina, Sk- Canada)
Date of Stay: 10/14/10 Review Submitted: 11/02/10

My husband & I have stayed here twice and enjoy it here. The condo is well kept and clean. We enjoy the beautiful view from the lanai and next time we come, we will plan it during Whale Season, so we can see the whales from the lanai! Thanks Lisa for the use of your condo & we plan to return :-)

Owner response:We look forward to your return!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway

Guest: Peter35 (vancouver, bc)
Date of Stay: 08/12/09 Review Submitted: 08/12/09

Aloha Lisa, Thanks for your providing us the accomodation. We like the location, it is convenienct to go everywhere. The room is very clean, the washing machine and drier are all very good and convenient. The beach and park , shops are all just nearby , in walking distances. All our family enjoyed the stay and we are expecting to come back sometime in the future.

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Beautiful View - We are coming back !!!

Guest: Jim & Wendy (Regina Sask. Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/04/09 Review Submitted: 09/09/09

The view is so beautiful from the Lanai . The Condo is very clean and we just felt like we were at home from the first day we arrived. Lisa is so helpful and always easy to contact if we needed her. We loved it so much we are returning for another stay in paradise. Highly recommend this condo..........Thank you Lisa for renting us this beautiful condo.....Jim and Wendy Regina ,Sask. Canada

Owner response:Thanks Jim and Wendy, We look forward to your return!

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

We will definitely keep your condo in mind

Guest: B H (Oregon)
Date of Stay: 11/23/08 Review Submitted: 01/21/09

Aloha Lisa, We had a wonderful trip and the condo was great. It was nice that it was on the water. The games were fun as well, although Oregon only won one of the three games the played. We went to Roy’s in Kahana for Thanksgiving and it was great. We had dinner at the Waterfront Restaurant our last night. I miss the warm sunny weather and getting up each morning and hearing and seeing the ocean. We also didn’t see any whales, but I suspect it was a little too soon. Thanks again and we will definitely keep your condo in mind on our next trip.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/08 Review Submitted: 04/19/08

My husband and I had a wonderful stay (3/31 to 4/6/08) at this condo! It was even nicer than what you see in the online photos. Everything from the views (including whales in the bay), the grounds, the parking, the convenient location, to the fully equipped unit were fantastic. Also it was a pleasure dealing with Lisa. A wonderful experience overall! We totally recommend staying at this place!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/08 Review Submitted: 04/14/08

We have just returned from 3 weeks at this condo. Ma'alaea Bay can best be described as "HALF WAY TO EVERYWHERE" while staying on Maui. Maui traffic is getting very busy (we have been a number times over the years) and from this location you can save a lot of travel time while touring. There is an award winning rest. in the building ( not a noise factor, you would never know it's there). You are also near (5 min. walk) to the fishing / charter boat port of Ma'alaea Bay which has rest's, shops and the Marine Aquarium of the Pacific. The condo facility and grounds are kept in very good condition by Mark and his staff and the barby's on the ocean are great. The underground parking is a major plus as it's so nice to enter your vehicle that has not been sitting in the sun. The unit is as pictured and we found it very comfortable. We would stay in this unit again. Thanks again Lisa. Stan and Wendy...

Owner response:The traffic on Maui is getting busy, but being “HALF WAY TO EVERYWHERE” cuts the time down on all your day trips! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your return. Aloha and Mahalo, Lisa

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

We just got back from our trip to Maui and wanted to tell you what a great time we had! You were so right about the whales-all we did was stand at the lanai doorway and look for a spout and get out the binocs and watch the Moms teach the babies to breach, pound their tails, flip their flippers--really neat! The condo was very clean and comfortable-- we sure miss hearing the surf when we go to bed. Hope we can get back at this time of year and, if we do, we will try for your place again. Thanks, Nancy and Carl Guastaferro

Owner response:We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to your return! Aloha and Mahalo, Lisa

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Guest: Sam K
Date of Stay: 12/27/07 Review Submitted: 12/26/07

Lisa just wanted to let you know the condo was perfect. We had a great time and would stay there again anytime. Sam

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Guest: Stacey & Jerry Welton (Not Specified)
Date of Stay: 10/01/07 Review Submitted: 10/02/07

Dear Lisa and Curtis, Thank you for the very nice stay in your lovely condo. We loved the view of the water and the rustle of the palm trees from the balcony. The condo was very clean and well equipped with everything we needed and close to great restaurants, gift shops, and a great bbq and pool on the grounds over looking the water. We can not wait to come back! See ya next year! The Weltons

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Guest: Louise M. (Not Specified)
Date of Stay: 09/01/07 Review Submitted: 09/26/07

Hello Lisa! Our vacation was wonderful!! Your condo is very comfortable and in a great location! So glad we picked it! The bed and pillows were also very comfortable! Loved the parking in the basement garage and carts to bring up groceries. The restaraunt is exquisite, but a little expensive. We found a fish market in Kihea, bought some fresh fish and brought it back to grill. The grills were also great with lighting to see at night. Anyway, loved your condo and location - away from the traffic and more laid back/secluded location on Maui. Thanks again and best of luck to you both!

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Great Vacation Place

Guest: Go (Granada Hills)
Date of Stay: 05/15/07 Review Submitted: 04/06/08

This is the best place to go and kick back and relax. I spent 5 days just lying on the beach or by the pool, shopping and just doing nothing. The view form the balcony is so beautiful day or night it is indescribable. You can sit on the balcony or in the living and just relax and listen to the ocean and smell and feel the ocean/tropical breeze. A+

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

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/06 Review Submitted: 08/16/06

What a beautiful condo you recently bought, Lisa and Curtis! Thank you so much for the opportunity to stay in such a well-furnished, clean, comfortable, and centrally-located condominium. For the excellent location on Maui, the condo was worth far more than what we paid. We loved hearing the surf just off our 4th floor lanai, loved having a reserved covered parking spot for our rental Maui-mobile, and really enjoyed the convenience of being about to explore Maui without ever having to deal with traffic. We really found the people in the Ma'alaea area very kind and personable. It was peaceful and delightful! Wish we were there now... Thanks so much, The Hills, July/Aug 2006

Owner response:Mahalo

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Guest: Dennis & Karen Fox
Date of Stay: 03/01/05 Review Submitted: 02/28/05

Thank you so much for everything! The condo was awesome---the views, snacks, wine, accomodations were the best!Can't wait to come back again. You made it so special & wonderful. Mahalo, Dennis & Karen

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Guest: James Long
Date of Stay: 02/22/05 Review Submitted: 02/21/05

We just want to thank you soooo much for opening your beautiful condo to us (Feb 8th-15th, 2005). You made us feel so welcome with your gifts and wonderful preparation of your condo. We saw whales off the lanai every day. We very much enjoyed your CD's. We even used to barbeque on Valentine's Day. We are attaching a few photos of our stay at your place. Hope you enjoy. Thank you for your hospitality. We hope to see you again very soon! Jim and Debbie

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