Paradise Found in My Maui Palace!!!

Guest: Deborah (Bloomington, MN)
Date of Stay: 01/18/12 Review Submitted: 02/02/12

Dear Sam and George, Without a doubt this has been one of the most outstanding vacations I have ever experienced! The vacation started with your exceptional guest care, from the first inquiry to our booking, and even to checking out at the end of our stay. Your warmth and hospitality is the true definition of Hawaii/Island spirit! The packet you sent on the property, the area, and the things to do was outstanding in assisting us in what we chose to do in Maui. The first moment we turned the key and opened the door, we started our "WOW" time. Everything in the property was selected and cared for with great TLC; it felt like coming home! The patio was open and the sounds of the surf was overwhelmingly beautiful! To sit on the lanai and hear the surf, to see whales breaching without having to leave the lanai, and to snorkel in the most beautifully clear water where we saw dozens of varieties of fish, rays, and the most amazing sea turtles I have ever seen! The condo offers everything that we would have in our own home, even a cooler for those excursion out and about in Maui! Jon & I chose the loft for our bedroom because we wanted to go to sleep and wake up with the sound and sight of the ocean..nothing more soothing. Next time, we may have to swap rooms with Harmony; the great news is the master bedroom is just as awesome. Your design of this property and the two other properties, My Maui Palace I & II are as breathtaking, designed to include the inside and outside as one! We are already anticipating that as soon as Jon has his vacation information in front of him, we will be contacting you for our next vacation in your most beautiful Maui Palace. The other incredible thing is that we can walk out our door, walk down the block and be shopping in 5 minutes at the local Farmer's Market, a Great Coffee shop, and tons of other stuff, and across the street the most beautiful public park with access to the ocean! One would never have to leave the neighborhood to have a great time...but, might I say, Maui is world experiencing!!!! Thank you for your hospitality, thank you for offering such gorgeous properties, thank you for making our Maui experience fit for a princess, or prince, in your palace! We will definitely recommend your properties to family, friends and others, as long as it is not the vacation period we want! Ha!! We look forward to coming home again very soon! Mahalo!!! Deborah and Jon

Owner response:Dear Deborah and Jon, First, we would like to thank you for the fantastic review. We do strive to make our guests feel at home and we are very pleased that you had a wonderful time. Thank you, and we hope we will, and would love to, have you for our guests again. Sam and George

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

It's Turtle Time!

Guest: Mary & Ron (Morrison, CO)
Date of Stay: 12/04/11 Review Submitted: 12/29/11

While this trip to Maui was our first, it won't be our last! Without a doubt, we will try to stay at this same condo on our next trip. Sam & George are the perfect hosts. They made sure we had some basic necessities upon arrival like a supply of TP, a fresh bar of soap, a fresh sink sponge, etc; there was nothing we needed to shop for which is not always the case when you are renting a condo or home. The condo was nicely appointed with all the appliances and kitchen gadgets you could want including a coffee grinder so we could sample some of Hawaii's finest coffeee beans. We could easily have moved right in and not needed a thing (hmmm). Prior to our arrival, Sam had provided us a listing of things to do and places to eat. She will not steer you wrong! Take that information with you; whether you are on a budget or living it up, her restaurant recommendations were "spot on" and we came to rely upon her list to avoid any disappointing meals. Many of the eateries were within walking distance of the condo and you don't need to worry about variety... many different types of food available, or if you would prefer to cook in your well equipped kitchen, there is a Farmers Market (on M-W&F), a fresh fish market, and a supermarket, just down the street. Best deal in town: Aloha Mixed Plate on Front Street; casual, local food, and absolutely to die for. Location, location, location... couldn't be better. The condo is well situated at the north end of town. So while you have easy access to shopping and the night life, you have peace and quiet in the evenings to rest up for your adventures the next day. The sunset each day took on it's own personality and we never tired of the view; our ritual was to enjoy cocktail hour, riveted to our chairs on the deck and just watch the incredible light show play on the islands of Lanai and Molokai. While it was early in the season, we did get to see a whale on one occasion at sunset. Mornings at the condo were another story... turtles! everywhere! and right in your backyard. All the tourists want to see sea turtles, and honestly, we spent a lot of time on and in the water and you will not see more turtles than in the water right on your own beach! Get your snorkel gear and get out there between 8 AM and 10 AM; just past the reef break, everyday. At one point, I counted about 6 just frolicking in the surf; amazing and graceful creatures. Mahalo, Sam and George! See you next year, Mary & Ron

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

We're Hooked!

Guest: Mike B (Vancouver, WA)
Date of Stay: 11/20/11 Review Submitted: 12/08/11

This was our first trip to Maui and Hawaii in general. Our stay at Maui Palace II was absolutely amazing. Sam and George have given it a true personal touch. We were very comfortable and felt right at home. The unit was well appointed with a great kitchen. The bathroom was so nice, with two sinks and a large walk in shower. The building itself has two levels with only 12 units. It sits in a very private location. There is a nice grass area with lounge chairs. There is a beautiful volcanic rock wall right on the beach! Just walk down the steps and you are on the beach and in the water. The snorkeling is great on this side of the island. Dave at the snorkel and surf shop down the street told me that that our condo is located by a reef with a large green sea turtle population. Yep, I found them! We could also see the turtles from our lanai. Their heads would pop up and they would cruise by in the shallow water. The condo grounds are well maintained. There are beautiful tropical plants and birds all over. The zebra doves are so gentle and not a bit shy. The mynah birds are great for effect. Their calls make you feel you're in a tropical rain forest. The condo is within close walking distance of a great farmer’s market, snorkel/surf shop, gift shops, a deli, and of course the ever-present ABC store (all over the islands) which has everything from gifts to toiletries. Lahaina Town (how locals call it) is just 10 minutes to the South. Parking at Maui Palace II is very easy and pack light because there is a nice laundry room right on the premises. Sam and George, Mahalo! We will return as soon as we can save some vacation days. Aloha, Mike & Teri

Owner response:Aloha Mike and Teri, I cannot begin to tell you how delightful you are to work with...or shall I say fun right from your first email and phone calls. We were so very, very pleased to be on the island during your visit. What a loving, and fun couple you are to spend time with. Thank you so much for all the wonderful compliments on our condo, and property. It really is paradise and I am so happy I could fulfill your expectations. Sam

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

A Little Bit of Heaven on Earth

Guest: Gord (Delta, British Columbia, Canada)
Date of Stay: 10/22/11 Review Submitted: 11/08/11

Dear Sam & George. Reluctantly we had to leave Palace 11 to return home to the real world. We have been to Hawaii many times and to Maui on 4 prior occasions but never have we enjoyed our accommodation and location as much as we did at Palace II. Having also stayed at Palace IV in Glendale, AZ we knew what to expect. Everything about Palace II is first class and exceeds expectations. Our daughter and son-in-law were with us and we all enjoyed every minute of the two weeks we were there. Should have stayed for the month as we originally planned. We feel right at home at both locations and could not ask for anything more. We are now looking forward to our next visit to Palace IV in Glendale next March and plan to go back to Maui and will be in touch for dates at Palace II early next year. We have never met in person but feel we know you as friends just from our telephone contact. Hopefully we will meet soon. You are most helpful with recommendations on where to eat, what to see and do and everything else in between. We have and will continue to recommend friends and relatives to contact you for accommodation should they want to visit Maui or Glendale. With Kindest Regards Gord and Jeannette Maroney

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

Eugene K.

Guest: Tsbanking (Hyannis, Cape Cod)
Date of Stay: 10/18/11 Review Submitted: 10/26/11

Simply amazing. Its very private- there are only 12 units in that building. You can snorkel write in front of your condo- we even saw turtles. Bedrooms are nice especially master bdrm. Beutifull sinks in the bathroom( wanned to take them with us :)) ). Huge kitchen has everything you need to cook. And of course- lanai!!! Fantastik view. We were there only 5 days but didnt want to leave.

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

Waui Maui!

Guest: Kathy (Portland, Or)
Date of Stay: 07/30/11 Review Submitted: 10/02/11

Dear Sam and George- We were so blessed by your Maui Palace in August 2011. It was absolutely wonderfull! The view from the Lanai was spectacular, the Turtles were there almost constantly and the vegetation on the property was gorgeous. Turtles would swim right up to us. The only time we saw the turtles run away is when a guy was chasing it and touching it. Please warn all your quests not to touch them. The Condo itself was like home away from home and your decorating taste is ellegance mixed with Maui. The kitchen was so spacious and had everything you can think of for cooking. Just like you said. So I was challenged to find something that wasn't there like a cookie sheet when I made cookies and there it was. I loved the ease and confort of cooking in such a beautiful kitchen while watching the ocean. I cooked most of our meals there. The Palace and seawall was quiet and relaxing. The area was nice because you can walk right over to farmers market, store, coffee shop and the store with the snorkeling equiptment. We rented the equiptment by the week and snorkeled right at My Maui Palace II and at Kapalua bay. Never the less we never had far to go to Lahaina or Kapalua. And you are right about the pineapple bagels and lilikoi spread was a fave. We wish we would have had more time for laying out by the ocean sea wall. And you were so right to stay for 9 days instead of 7 because we did not want to leave and it took quite a transition. After we got home we kept thinking that we need to be on our Lanai in the morning watching turtles, drinking coffee (oops it almost sounded like the turtles were the ones drinking coffee) LOL! and out by the sea wall at night before going to bed. It was hard. We still are talking about how bad we wish we were there right now!. Thanks again for sharing a little peace of heaven with us (I did mean peace) and for being so pleasant and fun to work with and share with. Your recommendations were so helpful and my favorite breakfast you recommened was at Lu lu's -benedicts and marys were wonderful. The Malasadas were a must and upgrading to the kim chee rice also a must. The Doane Family

Recommended for:Families with young children.

Unbeatable

Guest: M & L (Davis, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/05/11 Review Submitted: 09/21/11

My wife and I aren't terribly picky, but we do appreciate it when we can taste the finer things in life at a value-price. The owners were both personable and helpful and bent-over backwards to ensure that we would not be disappointed. Such service and attentiveness is rarely found. The setting was restful and serene; the decor was nearly perfect and reflected thoughtfulness and the upgrades shown in the remodel reflected high-taste. This was a Best-of-Maui experience, and certainly the best of West Maui. We will be back.

Recommended for:

My Maui Place

Guest: Paul (Colorado Springs, CO)
Date of Stay: 03/19/11 Review Submitted: 08/17/11

Absolutely beautiful, fun and so wonderfully relaxing expereincing Hawaii from this beautifully appointed home. We just treasure our Maui Adventure and in working with Sam and George to book and live on this island for two weeks. These two folks know how to make their wonderful condo your home for the entire stay. We truly enjoyed the sunsets and beautiful beachfront property. George built a spectacular upper bedroom which served our son and his girlfriend well simply by allowing them to hear the ocean surf all evening through the open oversized patio door. We could see the whales jumping and large sea turtles swimming just off shore. Lahania is so close, just three miles down the road where we rented a deep sea fishing commercial boat and brought home a Mahi Mahi which we grilled on the BBQ out along the sea wall just below our condo. Truly a most wonderful 13 days as my son and friend went deep sea diving and I and they swam in the surf and lounged on the beach. We will be back!

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

Would definitely stay again

Guest: Travis (Seattle)
Date of Stay: 07/01/11 Review Submitted: 07/13/11

I stayed at MyMauiPalace for a week with my girlfriend and 2 of our friends. Three of us had been to Maui before and were coming back for seconds. Everything was great with the condo! It is newly renovated and the owners did a great job!! The location is great because it's a very short drive to all the resorts and front street where all the action is. My friends and I found that the beach right at the condo is a great place to snorkel, they saw several turtles and a lot of fish. We all couldn't get over the view we had waking up every morning. Eating breakfast on the lanai was one of the best parts of my vacation. I would definitely stay here again.

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