Guestbook Comment

Guest: Dan & Melody Lamphear (Gentry, Arkansas)
Date of Stay: 05/01/07 Review Submitted: 05/21/07

What a comfortable place and beautiful surroundings. On the ground level, it made it easy to access through the front and the lanai. The pond was just outside and it was just a few steps to the pool, grills and ocean. A beautiful sunset awaits just outside the door. This had by far the best equipped kitchen we've ever had in any condo we have ever stayed in before. Papakea is a great place and having Expedia right there made it very easy to purchase tickets for the many tours we wanted to take. We would definitely stay there again.

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Great location.....home away from home!

Guest: bkpage (Kaysville, Utah)
Date of Stay: 11/15/11 Review Submitted: 12/06/11

The location of this rental was great. We were within walking distance of the farmer's market, video rental store, grocery store and gift shops. The ABC market had some great souvenirs that actually were just as well priced as the swap meet we drove over to on Saturday on the other side of the island. Snorkel Bob's, also within walking distance, was very helpful and supplied us with great equipment for the week. We had contacts through friends at home to set up activities; however, Andreas with Tom's Barefoot Tours was able to get us the best price on all the activies we wanted to do: zipline, Luau, biking, etc. The condo on the ground floor was great with kids....easy access in and out to get to the pool and beach. I would probably stay higher up if it was just adults trying to relax. Stopping at Costco and WalMart when we first arrived saved us a lot on food. The grills at the pool were great and we used them several times. Thanks Jan!

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

Maui delight @ the Papakea

Guest: elfimaus (Roseville, CA USA)
Date of Stay: 05/11/11 Review Submitted: 05/24/11

Just came back on May 18, 2011 from a lovely, relaxing stay for 7 days at the Papakea in Maui. Our condo and everything we could think of, and then some. We had a ground floor unit, right across from a tranquil koi pond, and beautiful exotic plants and flowers. While we spend several days sightseeing, we could have just as well spent that time at the resort. You have both the ocean with a lovely beach, as well as several pools to choose from. Jan who owns the condo was super helpful and very informative. We've been to Maui several times, and this visit was one of our best - the 2 bedroom condo, with air conditioning to boot and a great kitchen made it all the better. You'll feel right at home in this awesome tropical retreat.

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

Maui Lovers from Alaska

Guest: Rebecca (Alaska)
Date of Stay: 04/19/11 Review Submitted: 05/02/11

This unit is in an ideal location. The unit itself exceeded our expectations. This is not a big fancy-schmancy cement resort. It is a moderately-sized. garden facility with a very homey feel. The unit itself is smartly & comfortably furnished & equipped w/ everything you'll need for your stay including beach chairs, a couple small ice chests, beach mats, beach towels & beach toys for small children. The pools @ Papkea are lovely & are surrounded by a number of gas-powered bbqs for your use. We loved our stay in this unit. . One thing to keep in mind tho is that this is NOT a beach-front resort but an OCEAN-FRONT facility. One of our favorite things was the sound of the waves crashing against the sea wall. We could hear this from our unit. There is grass right up to the sea wall & that was a favorote spot for many having their morning coffee or evening cocktails. The gardens & Koi Ponds @ Papkea are phenomenal - everything you'd expect in Maui. There are lovely beaches close by w/ snorkling only a few feet from shore (Old Airport was our fave). There is a grocery store less than a quarter mile away as well as other shopping. If you are a diver, I would suggest Jan's husband's dive company - absolutely top-notch w/ top of the line eqpt. Papakea is about 5 miles from downtown "Old Lahaina" but well, well worth the trip (multiple times). I cannot say enough good things about this unit. We had 4 adults & a one-year old and had plenty of room. The second bathroom is full-size. The washer & dryer in the unit was also a plus. We'd suggest Cheese Burger in Paradise for a phenominal burger, Buzz's Wharf for outstanding seafood, Fat Daddy's (in Kihei) for bbq. Most importantly, Jan was very accomodating & was always very prompt in answering our questions before arrival. No unpleasant surprises! You can't ask for more for your vacation experience.

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

Great stay at Papakea J-104

Guest: Susan (Bakersfield, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/06/10 Review Submitted: 10/24/10

We had never been to Hawaii so it was hard to pick an accommodation. I am so glad we found Papakea J-104! The resort is the perfect combination of comfortable and laid back, with great pool, bbq grills, mini-golf course, and a gorgeous koi pond - right outside our lanai! The unit is spacious and the furniture is comfortable - we stayed 10 nights, and it was important to have comfy living room furniture and comfy beds. I was hesitant to stay on the first floor because of privacy, but now I don't think I'll stay anywhere else. Just walking out the door to the pool or ocean was so convenient! The unit was well-equipped, the kitchen easy to work in, nice to have an ice chest for picnics. Really, it was great. If we come back, we are staying there.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.

Family - Portland, Oregon

Guest: Portland Family! (Portland, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 07/20/10 Review Submitted: 08/04/10

Recently returned from a very relaxing stay at this Condo in Papakea Resort. Condo was very clean and had everything we needed even down to boogie boards, beach umbrella and beach chairs. The kitchen was very well equipped and it was fun to be able to use the gas grills set up around the pool. Great to have a cooler available to take lunches out with us on our days out. Nice to have the condo on the ground floor making it very easy to come and go to the pool, putting green (using the golf club also provided!) and to the ocean front to watch the spectacular sunsets. Location is great - love being able to walk across the street to the grocery store, coffee shop etc. or follow the path along the ocean and on to the beach. Jan, the owner strives to make sure you have everything you need in this condo for a very comfortable stay - there is plenty of room for a family and she is so helpful in providing information on nearby activities, best places to eat, best beaches to visit. I would definitely recommend this condo to others!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.

Guest: Mary & Dave Niemuth (Oshkosh Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 02/07/10 Review Submitted: 02/07/10

We stayed in J104 the month of January, 2010. It was nice having a condo on the first floor, easy access to pool, office, parking, etc. The condo had everything you could want from beach towels, a golf club, golf balls, boogie boards, to sand toys if you had youngsters. Also Jan, the owner, was available to help in any way she could. We would recommend this to anyone wanting to stay in Maui at an affordable price, and would stay here again if we get a chance to return.

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Guest: The Collins Family4 (Edson, Atla, Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/20/10 Review Submitted: 01/20/10

12/20/09 to 12/31/09 we Stay in J104 For the christmas season this year we have two children and found the condo to be perfect for us. it had all the amenities of home, from toys for the beach to a smoothie maker. The best part is it's situated on the ground floor so our kids to run back and forth from the pool or golf course without the use of stairs. I recommend this condo for anyone looking for a relaxing place to stay with a family. thanks Jan. see you next year.

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Guest: David115 (Los Angeles)
Date of Stay: 10/17/09 Review Submitted: 10/17/09

Papakea Resort J – 104 My family enjoyed our best vacation yet at this beautiful and conveniently located 2 bedroom condo in Papakea. J- 104 is the perfect place to stay to really get the most of the Island. We found ourselves so close to everything we wanted; beaches, great restaurants, hotels, Front Street, and tons of shopping. Everything anyone could ever need is either in the condo or a few steps away at one of the near by shops. The condo itself was perfect for us. We enjoyed coffee on the patio every morning and getting a first look at the ocean. The rooms are spacious and clean and all amenities are provided. The location is truly superior for convenience. We managed to hit a different beach everyday. With 2 infants, we found this location to be ideal in terms of safety and convenience. Jan is an owner’s owner. She is amazing providing virtually anything you need to complete your vacation and have the experience exceed your expectations. She has her heart invested in your stay and she went to great lengths to assure our stay was perfect. When I return to Papakea it will not be on my schedule, rather it will be when this unit is available again.

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Guest: Russ & Danna Mock (Sutherlin, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 06/09/09 Review Submitted: 06/09/09

We stayed in J 104 for our family vacation to Maui. This condo met our every need and accommodated our family of 5 very comfortably. We would not hesitate to stay here again when we return.

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