Paradise on earth !

Guest: Geetha (Arlington Heights, IL, USA)
Date of Stay: 12/05/08 Review Submitted: 01/17/09

Dear Rob and Virginia, Thanks a million for letting us use your condo. We (two couples) thoroughly enjoyed our one week stay at your condo. What a marvelous experience it was! The condo is in an excellent location. The view is wonderful. The place was peaceful and serene. Your condo is very spacious, clean and has all the facilities and can accommodate a big family or two families. Everyone can have a great time. A fine place to escape from the busy and hectic life. It is a great place for a family vacation or for solitude. We love to go again in the near future. With Warm Regards, Geetha and Tom

Owner response:Dear Tom and Geetha, Thank you for the kind words concerning your stay at our place. You were a pleasure to work with and we wish you the very best. We look forward to working with you again.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Whale Watcher

Guest: Whale Watcher (Sacramento, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/01/12 Review Submitted: 01/30/12

We had a fantastic time and this was my second visit (and not my last) to this condo. The location is perfect and the views from the lanai are spectaculare, particulary during the migration of the whales. We had plenty of room for the 8 of us and took advantage of the spacious kitchen and BBQ's downstairs. We also took advantage of the Happy Hour provided by the Bar/Restaurant downstairs....too fun! The owners were great to work with and very prompt with every aspect of the booking. I would highly recommend this condo!

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Awesome time!!!

Guest: Amy (Minnesota)
Date of Stay: 01/10/12 Review Submitted: 01/24/12

I can't say enough good things about our stay! We had a party of 8 and there was plenty of room for all of us. We saw wales from our lanai daily and the sunsets were amazing. The condo had everything we needed and the beds were very comfortable. Everything in the condo was up to date and the decor was exactly what you'd expect being on an island. The staff at the Sands couldn't have been more helpful and polite. The grounds are very well kept and each morning we saw staff working as early as 5am but not once did they disturb guests. Dealing with Rob was a breeze and he answered every one of my emails through the whole process right away. Our 10 day stay ended way to soon, but the next time we visit Maui, Rob will be the first person I will look to for a place to stay. Thank you Rob and Virginia for sharing your amazing condo with our Ohana.

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

Excellent vacation property for large family!

Guest: Jennifer (Center Point, Iowa)
Date of Stay: 11/04/11 Review Submitted: 11/27/11

Thank you for allowing us to vacation at your wonderful condo. We were there for a week and enjoyed every minute of it. It was in a great location right on the beach. The views were beautiful and the kitchen was well equipped. The condo was very spacious, perfect for our large family. We really appreciated the extra help that Rob and Virginia provided so that we could meet the special dietary needs of our son. We were able to ship a box of food over so it was waiting for us when we arrived and we had directions to a speciality grocery store waiting for us at the front desk. The grounds of the Sands of Kahana were beautiful. The recently renovated children's pool was wonderful, and although we spent many hours there it was never enough for the kids. Thank you very much for the wonderful week. Many great family memories were made. We would highly recommend this property to all our friends and family!

Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Wow! Paradise Found

Guest: Husky Lady (Arizona)
Date of Stay: 07/11/11 Review Submitted: 10/21/11

Hi Virginia and Rob, Your condo is sensational! It's spacious and beautifully furnished. We loved just sitting on the lanai and looking at the gorgeous view of the ocean and sunsets. Being just 10-15 minutes from Lahina was great because we love the art galleries, history of the town and, of course, the restaurants and shopping. There were four of us and we loved all the amenities at the Sands of Kahana. Thanks for letting us share your paradise vacation condo. We can't wait to come back. And I got to swim with the turtles. Awesome all around. Pat and Ed

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Great condo to stay with a group

Guest: Vinita (Phoenix,AZ)
Date of Stay: 09/21/11 Review Submitted: 10/16/11

Thanks Rob and Virginia great condo you guys have and must say an excellent location right by the beach very good view of sunset and beach. Fully equipped kitchen, nice clean and spacious condo. We had lots of fun with our family and friends must visit place. The property is very well maintained inside and out. We all had a comfortable stay. Buy food from Costco as you land in Maui and there are few stores nearby for emergencies also a McDonald's for the little ones if you need. We had a memorable trip to Maui.

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

Great palce to stay with a group!

Guest: travelman (Salem, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11 Review Submitted: 09/27/11

What a great place to stay with a group! We stayed at the condo for a week and loved every bit of it. We have stayed at other condos before but this place was our favorite. Rob and Virginia did a wonderful (and accurate) job of explaining what the place looks like. The photos on this site are exactly as the condo is. The 3 bedrooms allowed for our group to get some alone time during the day and also have a very quiet bedrooms space at night. By the way, all the beds were very comfortable. The common areas are clean, well appointed, and provide everything a group needs for a stay on the island. The views are spectacular from each lanai and the air conditioning came in handy during the day when it got hot. We talked to other guests and many of the other rooms did not have A/C. At night, we turned it off and opened the sliding doors and took in the island air. The kitchen was functional and easily had enough plates, glasses, and silverware for the 7 of us. The two bathrooms were big enough and the water pressure was surprisingly good for the 5th floor. The Sands of Kahana resort is a nice place...two pools, an on-site restaurant with better food than we expected, a large hot tub, beach volleyball, and 4 different grills that are cleaned every morning by staff so that you can use them and not worry about was was left on the grill the night before. The resort is located about 8-10 miles north of Lahaina and is easy to drive to (about 15 minutes). North of the resort, a number of public beaches can be reached in a short 10 minute drive with great opportunities for snorkeling. A rental snorkel shop is right across the street from the resort Boss Frogs). If it is your first time on the island, take in the Old Lahaina Luau, it is worth the money and the evening is great. I am not a magic fan, but for the adults, the Warren and Annabelle's Magic Show is amazing and very much worth the cost of admission. Skip the overpriced milkshakes at the resort, and go across the street and one block down to McDonalds...you will thank me and so will your pocket book. Buy food at the COSTCO when you land and add local fruit from the local stands. Other than that, sit back and enjoy the paradise that this condo provides! Rob and Virginia, thanks again for such a wonderful visit...our family had the best time, made lots of great memories, and said over and over we had the best place to stay on the whole island! We cannot wait to come back!

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

Paradise Revisited

Guest: Bill and Katie (Reno, Nevada)
Date of Stay: 08/07/11 Review Submitted: 09/15/11

There were seven of us who stayed at this Condo from August 7th - 14th. Our whole experience that week was extremely family and child friendly. The unit was exceptional - spacious, airy and wonderful accommodations for everyone. The amenities in the unit and at the Sands of Kahana Resort were outstanding, nothing that one might want or need on vacation was missing. One plus, on-Island activities can be coordinated and arranged through the Sands of Kahana tour office and we found this the way to go. The sunsets on the lanai were breathtaking and the pools and the ocean right out the door were a big plus. Before we arrived we had requested and received area and resort information that was more than helpful when we were planning our days activities. The shopping in Lahina was abundant and we'd recommend the luau at the Royal Lahina Hotel as it was extremely family friendly and entertaining. The bar/snack bar at the pool was very handy and the prices unbeatable. In addition to the luau we did the dolphin watching excursion, "submarine" coral viewing trip, the aquarium and the Iao State Park rainforest. We highly recomment this Condo and the Sands of Kahana Resort for anyone who wants to see and live the Island lifestyle for even a short time - you have to see it to comprehend and appreciate its beauty and tranquility.

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

Outstanding Dream

Guest: Toto (New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 08/14/11 Review Submitted: 09/11/11

This was our second trip to Maui and the location of the property right next to the sea made it truly amazing. Getting up in the morning and seeing the wonderful colors of the sea, magnificent sunsets and a 180 degree rainbow made our trip truly worthwhile. There are wonderful beaches nearby and we for fortunate to see dolphins and turtles. The property is very large, well maintained and at no moment did we feel cramped. Thank you Rob and Virginia for making our stay so comfortable. This will truly remain an outstanding dream.

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

Ocean Front Paradise

Guest: Terry Norquest (Redlands CA)
Date of Stay: 04/28/11 Review Submitted: 05/31/11

Our family of nine spent 3 weeks at Rob & Virginia's condo. It is the most comfortable & fully equipped condo I have ever stayed in. Traveling to Hawaii every year we found The Sands of Kahana condo one of the best. The condo ihas everything you could possibly need for a great vacation. The A/c is great on a humid day but opening both sliding doors & letting the beautiful breeze flow is so refreshing. My favorite spot was sitting on the front lanai, there is a second on the side where my children found some alone time. Looking to the left off the corner lanai is the beautiful mountain range with a rainbow everyday & straight ahead is the most breathtaking view of the blue pacific. We sae whales & turtles right off the lanai.Rob & Virginia aare great to work with & so helpful with anything you need. Any age will ejoy this condo. The entire staff of The Sands was happy & helpful always with a smile & Aloha. The restaurant is great, fresh fish the best & happy hour drinks for half price. A truly wonderful condo to spend a greta vacation. Mahalo & Aloha, Rob & Virginia

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