Maui's Secret Gem

Guest: Lynse on Maui (Maui, Hawaii)
Date of Stay: 11/18/11 Review Submitted: 12/23/11

As someone who lives upcountry here on Maui, it is always enjoyable to stay down near the ocean every once in awhile. The Maui Kai property has always been my favorite as it is quiet, right on the ocean with plenty of places to eat & shop just a short walk away. This unit blows them all away! From the private large lanai to the exceptional, contemporary furnishings, this unit is a GEM! The kitchen was impressively stocked with pots, pans and dishware. Everything in the unit is in tip top condition, large comfortable bedroom & bath with great water pressure in the shower. The property's hot tub was always toasty warm! Our stay was a wonderful treat!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.

Great Condo and View Amazing

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/03/11 Review Submitted: 12/13/11

The condo is really really nice; with great kitchen, view, furnishings; and a comfy king bed.. The deck is large -- view from the condo were wonderful. Just go down the stairs one floor and you are already outside. I think the area is very nice; convenient to Lahaina town -- restaurants you can walk to down the beach or drive very easily. Great Pub called Dollys in Kahana area for a local flavour and great pizzas. Weather was abit cool and rainy but we still enjoyed it all!! Thanks Bonnie; I am also a travel agent so I will definitely recommend your great unit; the Maui Kai is a very very sweet property; simple and quiet yet close to so much should you desire. Sincerely, Laurie and Gary

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

This Truely was the Vacation of a Lifetime!

Guest: Rick (Tucson, AZ)
Date of Stay: 09/04/10 Review Submitted: 10/26/11

My wife and I were blown away from the moment we opened the door of this beautiful condo. We did some sight seeing but it was always great to back to this great condo. . We felt so at home here I have to say it was the most relaxing vacation ever. The kitchen is so well equipped that we even created a few great meals and enjoyed them on the amazing roof top deck. It was our first trip to Maui and it took me months to decide where to stay. I spoke to Bonnie on the phone and knew right then and there this was the place for us, she goes above and beyond. We do plan on returning to Maui and I would not even consider staying anywhere else. . Thank you Bonnie.

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

Wish we could rank it higher!

Guest: Traveler's Delight (Michigan)
Date of Stay: 02/14/10 Review Submitted: 10/24/11

Oh my goodness, what a wonderful place! My husband and I rented this condo for a short 4 days in February 2010 after a vacation in New Zealand, a dream vacation in it's own. The building is wonderful, everything you need and more is here. The roof top deck was my absolute favorite for a private place to read and sun bathe ... So Relaxing... My husband and I enjoyed wonderful dinners on the deck and stared for hours watching the whales and even sea turtles from the balcony. Forward a year later, we want to return! So much so that we moved our trip out a month just so we could rent this condo. And this time we will be staying for more than 4 nights!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.

Awesome!

Guest: mark (san jsoe)
Date of Stay: 09/16/11 Review Submitted: 10/04/11

If you are looking for a nice quiet place to stay in Maui, with a perfect sunset every night, then the Maui Kai is your place in paradise. But also, the condo is extra special. It has a great rooftop lanai that is perfect for morning coffee, where you can see both Lanai & Molokai, and outrigger canoes out for a morning ride. It is even better for that sunset glass of wine with the sun setting between the two islands. We even saw turtles & manta rays from the deck. Then inside the condo, it has all the comforts of home, with a well-stocked kitchen & bath. You don’t even need to bring a beach towel. Everything is there for you and the place is decorated very nice. I am very much keeping this condo at the Maui Kai in mind for my next visit to Maui. Thanks Bonnie! Mark & Elena, San Jose CA 9/2011

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

WOW! Expectations exceeded!!!

Guest: Kim (Idaho Springs, Colorado)
Date of Stay: 12/25/10 Review Submitted: 01/04/11

WOW! I just returned from an 8 day stay at Maui Kai and I am already online looking at dates to return! This unit exceeded my expectations and I truly had the best vacation of my life. After having a HORRIBLE experience with a Florida condo in September 2010, I emailed Bonnie and expressed my concerns that sometimes things aren't as they are advertised; she told me she lives 5 minutes from the condo and assured me she would make anything right that I found a problem with. I was blown away when I walked into the condo; it was immaculate, everything was as stated on the website and it was truly one-of-a-kind condo! There were days when I went from the lanai to the beach to the pool (and could have just stayed on the lanai all day). The views from the lanai were breath-taking (we saw whales and sea turtles) and the sunsets were simply amazing! Bonnie has gone out of her way to make the unit perfect! The furniture was extremely comfortable (and not that cheesy cheap beach furniture people seem to put in beach condos). The kitchen was completely stocked with everything you could possibly need. I truly could not find one thing wrong with this condo! I felt like I was home away from home (except the unit was much cleaner than my house...LOL)! Thank you Bonnie for helping create a truly memorable stay for us...this was our first "alone" vacation in four years (no kids, grandkids, dogs, sick/dying family members) and we are ready to come back!

Owner response:Aloha KIm, thank you for your great review, i am all ways pleased when my guests enjoy the condo. this is by far one of my personal favourite units!! Just can't beat the view and the roof top deck, i would spend my whole day just hanging ther myself. I hope to see you return, I have many repeat guests stay, they all love this unit!! I am happy we finally were able to get your review posted!! Mahalo! Bonnie

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+.

Fantasic view from a Great Condo

Guest: Chris (Jamesburg, NJ)
Date of Stay: 10/21/10 Review Submitted: 11/02/10

Let me start by saying this is a fabulous unit and you will be hard pressed to find a nicer unit for the price in Maui. The pictures and listing are 100 % accurate with the possible exception of the wi-fi Internet which the unit didn't really have. There were a number of wi-fi connections available to the unit but none seemed reliable and all had very poor performance. The Cable Modem worked well but I actually ended up buying a cheap wireless router at office max and setting that up for the week. The unit is spacious for Maui and the unit is well stocked. It could use a few smaller frying pans and some sharper knives but those are tiny nits. There were plenty of towels, dishes, extra pillows linens and really everything else you need for your stay. The unit was also immaculately clean. The property itself is an older property. (They had 40th anniversary celebration pictures and news articles in the lobby). This comes with the good and the bad. The good is that it is actually more spacious than most new units. The bad is that the building itself is showing some signs of age with some visible cracks in the walls and peeling paint on the ceiling that the private lanai looks out onto. The old cinder block construction of the building itself and the outside steps also give it a bit of a "motel" feel on the outside. It would also have been nice if there was a power outlet outside on the lanai. That's all the negative I can say. The unit itself is amazing. The views from the lanai and the living room are simply breath taking. Western facing it gives you some of the best sunsets and moonsets on the island. One of the high-points of my trip was getting a professional masseuse to come in to give me a massage while I listened to the waves crash onto the shore outside. The unit itself is pretty spacious with very comfortable couches and a comfortable bed. The unit is relatively disability friendly with the unit being close to the elevator, though navigating the entryway door before the door into the unit itself would be a bit difficult for someone wheelchair bound. The Lanai also has a step up that would benefit from a grab bar as would the shower. There is a nice supermarket right across the street so easy enough to stop there after checking into the unit. Bonnie was also a pleasure to deal with. She responded quickly and was extremely helpful. I highly recommend this unit to anyone staying in Maui.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.

Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/08 Review Submitted: 07/24/08

We stayed here on our honeymoon in October 2007 and had the time of our lives. This condo was absolutely beautiful and the perfect spot for some amazing memories. All those little extras we forgot about were right there in the wonderful welcome basket when we walked in! The view from the lanai was indescribable! We cannot wait to return again and again. We've been spoiled by unit #201 and wont stay anywhere else! Thank you so much making our honeymoon that much more special!!

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Guest: The Hauns (-)
Date of Stay: 07/09/07 Review Submitted: 07/09/07

What a lovely 'corner' of paradise! We enjoyed our week with our family and hope to return to this beautiful condo. Thank you for the welcome basket and all the necessities you so thoughtfully provided.

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Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/07 Review Submitted: 07/05/07

Bonnie, We really enjoyed our time in #201! Especially loved sitting on the lanai every morning having breakfast and the beautiful sunsets. Thanks for all your helpful advice in buying a camera and in finding a doctor for Don. We can't wait to come back.

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