Reviews for Puamana Vacation Rental - VRBO 71633 - 3 BR Lahaina Townhome in HI, Elegant 3 BR Oceanfront, Golf, Tennis, Beach, Walk to Lahaina

Excellent Property

Guest Irish888man
Date of stay 04/04/13
Review Submitted 04/16/13

This is a great gated community that simply put, removes the feeling that your in a resort area. If your into paddle boarding or surfing this is an ideal location. Be sure to wear foot protection. Sea Urchin's are plentiful and painful if the quils get into your skin. Definitely returning and likely will never stay anywhere else.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

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family get together

Guest T and R
Date of stay 03/09/13
Review Submitted 03/22/13

Our family stayed in this house for a get together,as we all live in different counties now.There were 8 of us but we were very comfortable in the house.The kitchen was very well set up, the bedrooms, lounge room and laundry were as well. The back of the house faces the ocean. There was a beautiful view to look at each day and hearing the sea each night was a treat. Having the ocean so close we decided to rent a stand up paddle board and some boogie boards. We only had to cross the grass and step down to the sea and then ride the waves.There was a sandy beach a few steps away for the boogie board riding but the stand up board could be ridden out the front of the house. We often walked to Lahaina and it was a good option for those who did not drive.There was a cheap taxi ride if you didn't want to walk back. The occasional road noise was the only thing that stopped me from putting the overall mark as excellent,however the view made up for it.

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

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another perfect getaway!

Guest Dean and Deb Knudsen
Date of stay 02/21/13
Review Submitted 03/08/13

Awesome, again! We had previously stayed at this condo 2 years ago, with our kids. When we decided to come back to Maui, we had to come back to Puamana. The area is a sedate, gated community, so traffic is non-existent and quiet. Proximity to Front Street Lahaina couldn't be easier, either by car or foot. The condo is amazing and the photos do not do it justice. It is hard to imagine how close to the waves you are unless you see it. Morning coffee watching whales, afternoons watching paddle surfers. All amenities are first rate. As before, the owners couldn't have been easier to work with. We will be back!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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An unforgettable trip!

Guest Jodie
Date of stay 01/20/13
Review Submitted 01/30/13

A family first - my sisters (and significant others) and my 71 year old dad decided to take a vacation together. 6 adults in total (2 couples, 2 singles). Wanting it to be perfect and spacious, we chose this property and we were so very happy we did. The unit itself is great - unbelievably close to the ocean we enjoyed our morning coffees with a beautiful backdrop of waves, surfers, paddle boarders and many whales. And the same beautiful routine every evening for happy hour watching the sunset. We are a varied group, so being in Lahaina gave everyone options on what to do every day. After touring around the island for the week, we all agreed it was the best location for the group (over staying in the stretches of resorts). The property is even better than the pictures look. And Karen is a wonderful owner - always very prompt and patient in answering our questions. For me, the highlight was the quiet pool that is practically in the ocean. I'm not a big beach person, but you get the best of both worlds with this set up. The view is stunning. It definitely felt more like staying in a friend's lovely home than a rental property. Thanks again to Karen for the hospitality! We will be talking about this trip for a long time.

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Christmas 2012

Guest Bob
Date of stay 12/23/12
Review Submitted 01/13/13

We stayed here Christmas week 2012. This unit provided a carport parking space and we had no problem finding open space parking nearby for a second car. The unit was in very good condition with the first floor having an open kitchen that flows into family room/front room area with a table and large corner couch and chairs. There is also a half bathroom off the kitchen area as well as a stackable washer/dryer unit. While we didn’t watch much TV it did have access to HD stations. The second floor has a nice master bedroom with its own bathroom and then a second bedroom that has access to 2nd bathroom just outside the door. The third floor is a loft with a regular double bed. Believe the family room couch folds out into a convertible bed which we did not use. The best part is the outdoor patio with a table for at least 6 where one can spend most the time and eat all meals. The master bedroom also had a nice porch with chairs and a table which one could read or enjoy the view. From the patio one looks out over 20 feet of green grass, nicely spaced palm trees about a 5 foot drop to the ocean and there was constant breaking surf (mostly small) that provided a great sound. Through the palm trees the island Lanai was is constant view. The best beach use and surfing place was a grassy walk of about 200 yards toward the clubhouse area where there was easy access to the beach and one could stop there or walk another 100 yards stopping anywhere (we found that in front of the unit the water was very shallow). Where the waves broke the best (small but good ride on the boogie boards) the water was the waist to chest high but the bottom was rocks and coral. We found that buying coral or water shoes (Walgreens for $11 to $12 or the surf shops for $15) was a very good investment. One concern could be that the unit backs up to the main highway. However when out on the patio, porch or in the unit the noise of the surf was all you could hear. At night we used the good A/C unit in 2nd bedroom which had the same effect. All in all, the entire unit and our week stay were better than we imagined and I highly recommend a stay there.

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children.

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Anniversary group

Guest Cindy
Date of stay 10/20/12
Review Submitted 10/30/12

We had a wonderful vacation in Lahaina and renting this townhome was the icing on the cake. It was exactly as described in the listing. It was furnished beautifully and was clean and well-maintained. When we contacted the owner regarding questions before we arrived in Maui, they were extremely helpful and their final instructions on entering the property and how to operate everything related to the townhouse was great. It was heaven hearing the ocean from the townhouse every morning! The townhouse is located very close to Lahina and the shopping district. We had rented cars so we drove to most of the activities we scheduled but a walk to Lahina would have been very easy. We shopped in Lahina and took off on submarine and sailboat excursions right from the town. Everything you need is close by and many activities are avaliable in Lahina or nearby. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us!

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

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Happy Group

Guest D
Date of stay 07/22/12
Review Submitted 08/01/12

We were a mixed group (2 couples and 3 singles) and it worked out great. Everyone had there own space and bathrooms! The ocean is right off the Lanai and you can even surf right there too! Clean and spacious and a great kitchen. You can hear the cars on the highway at the back of the house, but nothing at the front.... just the waves! The complex is good too, tennis courts and 3 pools..... everything is also very secure! The owners were very helpful and accommodating and responded to emails very promptly. I would definitely go back.

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

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BEST VACATION IN AGES!

Guest T.S.
Date of stay 06/26/12
Review Submitted 07/09/12

We arrived to the condo, opened the front door and were absolutely blown away by the beautiful scenery awaiting us! The photos of this condo don't do it justice. We are a family of 6 - parents with 3 college age children and a preteen. We came for a much needed getaway as a family - to bond and to relax. We had many tour type excursions planned and ended up only doing two - horseback riding and ziplining. The kids decided they wanted to hang out at the condo, boogie board the surf, swim and visit local Kaanapali beaches to snorkle. It was the most relaxing vacation any of us has had. Waking up to the spectacular view of the ocean & waves from the masterbedroom glass door, reading and napping on the oceanfront lanai, cooking in the completely upgraded and beautiful kitchen, sitting together on the cozy sofa, watching movies together on the huge flatscreen tv......ALL OF IT....The owners of the condo were extremely friendly and accommodating. As a family, we have agreed that we will now make THIS condo our new home in Maui away from home. We are trying to plan for two to three weeks for next summer (instead of our 10 days this year). It is THAT good here. We truly believe that the main reason our vacation was so restful, peaceful and enjoyable was because of the amazing accomodations and location. It is out of the touristy areas and you feel secluded and private...although all you have to do is jump in the car and drive a few minutes to downtown Lahaina for great restaurants. Don't think twice if you are thinking about renting this place. THIS is the best place you will find. We won't ever look anywhere else. Thank you so much for the best family vacation in years!

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

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Beautiful Aloha Memories and Views

Guest Bruce F.
Date of stay 05/26/12
Review Submitted 06/16/12

We had a wonderful time in this beautiful, well-equipped, and very nicely decorated home. My wife was amazed that the unit was not like a typical rental condo. It was like staying in the home of a close friend or relative, with every convenience and amenity available. The grounds are great and very-well maintained. We sat out on the patio and backyard-- overlooking the ocean-- for sunsets each evening. What a great view! The gated community of Puamana is first class and the pools, clubhouse and other facilities are very, very nice. Everything depicted in the listing photos are accurate and reflect the quality of this unit. Everything in the home is very nice, clean, and well-maintained. The owner was very responsive and helpful in giving us all the info we needed upon our arrival. The handbook in the unit is very useful and contains many helpful suggestions and recommendations for restaurants and activiites. We really loved the new Lahaina restaurant on the water, called Honu. The pool by the ocean was very nice. The Asian seafood restaurant in Lahaina, Star Noodle was outstanding. Be careful as Big Beach-- if you go-- it's actually quite a way-- south of Makena Beach. Unexpected very large waves can appear out of no where. The Pride of Maui snorkeling excursion to Molokini was very good and highly recommended. We would strongly recommend this unit (and Puamana in general) to anyone wanting to have a home (and community) like experience-- with quite and safe surroundings. Aloha and Mahalo to our host!

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Beautiful view

Guest Tarbear
Date of stay 01/09/12
Review Submitted 03/19/12

We were told by a friend to stay in Puamana for our Maui holiday and we were not disappointed. Puamana is a beautifully kept oceanfront property that was a joy to be at. Our daughter was nearly one year old at the time and she had so much fun learning to walk around the property and swimming in the pool. The home is nice and spacious with a fantastically equipped kitchen (although the ice maker was broken). The huge glass doors opening to the lanai with the ocean just steps away was definitely the best part of this home. The master suite was nice with the balcony overlooking the ocean, but the other bedroom was not the best as it is on the other side of the house that faces the highway which is basically about 20 feet from the front door. The loft is a nice space, but again it faces the highway as well. The beds and the linens were nice, and the decor a predictable island feel (palm trees and pineapples!). There was a fairly new table and chair set on the lanai which was nice, but the other patio furniture was broken and rusty and quite frankly unacceptable for a property in this price range. But overall we were really happy there- I just wish that I had known how close it was to the noisy highway (all of Puamana is near the highway but there are many units that are much farther away from it where you would most likely never hear it). We would absolutely stay in Puamana again without a doubt.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: Maintaining a property so close to the ocean takes much abuse from nature and the elements. We personally visit the property every 3-4 months not only to enjoy our home but to take care of deferred maintenance, make repairs, and replace things that need to be replaced that we have originally provided. We take great pride in our property and want all Guests to have a memorable experience. Visitors often buy beach chairs, umbrellas, snorkel gear, etc. and leave it at our home. I never know what I might find when I arrive that I did not purchase. When we are there we discard anything not in pristine condition. March of 2012 two fold up lounge chairs were purchased to replace the rusted chairs. Let me clarify that the ice maker is not broken. It makes ice. The ice dispenser is not operable which is disclosed. We had it repaired 3 times and the ice dispenser does just not want to dispense the ice!

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Amazing Condo!

Guest Angela
Date of stay 12/26/11
Review Submitted 01/05/12

This was our family's 7th trip to Puamana in last 10 years. Without a doubt, this was our best condo. Nothing was broken, everything was stocked as decribed. Even the neighbors next door was wonderful (unit 4). We loved this unit and want to thank Karen for letting us ring in the New Year at her beautiful condo.

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

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Greg

Guest Greg
Date of stay 12/05/11
Review Submitted 12/23/11

Very nice property with great views. Well stocked and large enough for big groups. Well located on island with walking distance to lahaina. Beautiful sunsets....

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

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Thanksgiving in Maui

Guest JM
Date of stay 11/19/11
Review Submitted 12/09/11

We had a wonderful time during the Thanksgiving week. Our son, daughter in law and daughter and our two beautiful grandsons (7 total) all enjoyed the experience. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook our thankgiving meal, the rooms were comfortable and laid out perfectly. The sunsets were perfect and the overall facility is beautifully maintained. Steps to the ocean and the deck off of the master had wonderful views as well. This condo was wonderfully furnished. The week went too fast. We will be back again.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

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Puamana Paradise

Guest Bibi
Date of stay 10/02/11
Review Submitted 10/15/11

This condo was first class all the way! The owners were very easy to work with and very helpful. My family of 5 adults stayed here for 9 nights and were extremely pleased with the decor and all the extras that made this property so outstanding. The pictures do not do it justice. The kitchen is a cooks delight! I was pleasantly surprised by how close the ocean is....you truly are about 25 feet from it and having coffee on the lanai every morning listening to the waves and watching the surfers was just pure heaven. We also enjoyed the pool area right on the ocean. Front street is a 5 minute drive and the major highway #30 was even closer so the convenience of being centrally located was very nice. I would highly recommend this condo to anyone and thought it offered great value for the money. I am a travel agent and have stayed all over the world in very nice hotels and resorts and was impressed by the quality of this home.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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BREATH-TAKING VIEW GET-A-WAY

Guest Patty
Date of stay 09/08/11
Review Submitted 10/06/11

My husband and I spent the most wonderful vacation at this beautiful home in Puamana. We thought we had arrived in Paradise. The townhouse was very comfortable and nicely stocked of linens etc. The kitchen is any woman's dream and fully stocked with cooking and serving items. The lanai backed right up practically to the ocean and semi-secluded gave us the impression that we were on a remote island with only a few surfers and sea-turtles for entertainment. Everyone we met was just wonderful. We will definitely book this luxury hide-a-way again.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

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Guest Rhonda
Date of stay 07/17/11
Review Submitted 08/01/11

By: Rhonda Vardeman My husband and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary in Maui and were fortunate enough to have found this beautiful townhome located in Puamana near Lahaina. We brought with us our two sons, my sister, her granddaughter and our church friend. The townhome was perfect for the seven of us with plenty of privacy, great views of the Pacific and a comfortable, clean place to stay for the week. I was surprised that the ocean was just a few steps away from the lanai. In addition to the breathtaking view, the grounds are lush and tropical. I would definitely stay there again if we are able to take another paradise vacation.

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

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Excellent family holiday

Guest Mark
Date of stay 07/08/11
Review Submitted 07/23/11

This was the perfect holiday. Lahaina is on the sheltered side of the island and is a great little town with all the things you need from restaurants, shops and groceries. Puamana is well set up with pools, tennis court and the club house. The house itself is fantastic, with great views and very well equipped. The kitchen has everything you need for your stay and Karen has provided good information on the house and local area. Sunsets on the lanai were the best part, it's a great view. All the bedrooms were very comfortable and the bathrooms were good. We had 2 adults and 4 kids ranging fro 19 - 14, all enjoyed themselves from surfing, swimming, sun bathing or laying around on the couch when we weren't out touring. The box of goggles, snorkels and flippers was handy and a nice touch. We highly recommend a stay.

Recommended for: Families with teenagers

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Superb beach house

Guest Bill
Date of stay 06/20/11
Review Submitted 07/19/11

This place far exceeded our expectations, and was the best VRBO home we've ever stayed in. There are two places for surfing in Puamona, one opposite the pool and the other out our front door at the far end of Puamona. We ate all our meals on the patio with waves crashing maybe 10 yards away and watched all of the surfers ( including our own) doing their thing right in front of us. We had our cocktails each night on the ocean front balcony above the patio. In addition to the surfing our group enjoyed the lap pool, the tennis court and biking, and some of us just enjoyed hanging out on the patio with a book. Karen has put together an extremely useful guide book; the restaurants she recommended were all very good. Whenever people asked where we were staying and we said Puamona, they said you're so lucky; it's the best place around here. We plan to come back soon.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, sightseeing.

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great place to view turtles and whatles

Guest patty
Date of stay 06/03/11
Review Submitted 06/18/11

very nice place to stay.. very close to water and road access..

Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

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Maui Treasure

Guest Chris
Date of stay 04/02/11
Review Submitted 04/19/11

In the dictionary the definition of "well appointed" is to provide with COMPLETE and usually appropriate or ELEGANT furnishings or equipment. Karen has certianly achieved this with her remodel. The space planning and surfaces are well thought out with easy comfortable beach living in mind. From the luxurious towels and linens to the well stocked kitchen (it almost begged me to come in and cook) to the background music of the ocean. Life just doesn't get much better than this. We walked the beach, literally steps from the patio, every morning. Used the boogie boards and relaxerd in the lounge chairs always keeping and eye on the ocean showing off for us. Karen was truely friendly and professional to work with. And yes, it is all that she says and more.

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

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Fantastic Place to Stay!

Guest Scott
Date of stay 03/03/11
Review Submitted 03/13/11

It was fantastic to wake up each morning and look out at the water from the lanai. We were able to watch the surfers, whales and cruise ships go by each and every day. And there were turtles that would pop their heads up for air 5 feet into the ocean in front of the unit when there was no-one in the water. The unit is very well appointed, comfortable, and clean. We had 5 adults and one 16 month old baby in our group and the unit was perfect. The kitchen has everything you need to cook and eat your meals looking at the ocean (which we did). The A/C units keep the unit cool so it was easy to sleep. The complex has 3 pools and is close enough to walk into Lahaina - especially for ice cream which tastes better in Maui than anywhere else. I would still recommend a car as there is much to see and do on the island. The aquarium was a big treat for our little one. I already miss eating breakfast, lunch and dinner on the Lanai watching the ocean waves, the paddle surfers, and the cruise ships go by. I would highly recommend this to friends and relatives. The owners were very responsive to emails and even provided us with a pack and play for our baby, even though it was not in the unit previously.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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You can't get any closer to the ocean unless you're on a boat!

Guest Karen
Date of stay 01/28/11
Review Submitted 02/05/11

- Puamana is a great neighborhood, and this house is on the ocean with a super view of SUPpers (Stand-Up Paddlers) surfing just off shore - welcome gift of Mac nuts is a really nice touch - info book is helpful and has great recommendations - kitchen is well-equipped and we found it well-provisioned in terms of spices, detergents and paper products - loved the toys and surf shoes left on lanai (shoes very handy for the stony beach) - TV great and couch very comfy - check in/out was easy

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The only bad thing was that we had to leave:(

Guest teresa
Date of stay 09/15/10
Review Submitted 10/10/10

This rental is AWESOME! We had everything we needed. We stood for 2 weeks! We wish we would of rented it longer! The turtles would swim by and greet us every night! Our 4 year old son would go crazy! with excitement! The view is remarkable. Having a cup of coffee & breakfast on the beach was Pricelesss! We will be back soon! The walk to Lahaina was exactly one mile! Costco is right next to the airport! we just picked up or supplies and relaxed. I have not boogie boarded since i was a kid! The ocean was so beautiful I couldn't resist! MAHALO!

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: We welcome you back any time and stay longer!

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The perfect Holiday!!

Guest Tammy
Date of stay 08/21/10
Review Submitted 09/09/10

Our family has just returned from a perfect holiday in Maui, Puamana is an awesome location with the sound of the surf at your door. We surfed off the deck with sea turtles and enjoyed sunset after sunset. We cannot wait to come back next year! Thank you!!!!!!!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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wonderful location for family vacation

Guest jeff
Date of stay 07/21/10
Review Submitted 08/02/10

this condo was a wonderful find for our family vacation. wife/two children/two friends and a grandson were very happy with everything. The location right on the beach was incredible! The house had everything we needed to fix fantastic meals everynite. We sat on the lawn feet from the surf each night and watched the sunset. I've already recommended this to friends and would tell anybody considering this unit, "you won't be disapointed!" Jeff, Oregon

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

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Peace and Serenity

Guest sticca
Date of stay 05/21/10
Review Submitted 06/10/10

We spent seven glorious days in a beautiful, fully equipped condo, right on the beach. Seven adults and one grandchild basked in the sun, sand and surf. I debated about the oceanfront condo but it far exceeded our expectations. The place was easy to keep clean and well equipped with kitchen utensils down to board games and squirt guns along with boogie boards. We snorkeled and watched dolphins from the Trilogy (excellent), zip=lined in Kannapali, and enjoyed all the festivities at the Feast of Lele. This was the most relaxing and fun-filled vacation our family has ever had. We woke up to the peaceful sound of waves and went to sleep with the same soothly sound. We highly recommend this vacation paradise. If you ever want to experience a wonderful vacation home this is the place. We loved it and were blessed to always have this memory.

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

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Maui-fied

Guest Maui-fied
Date of stay 04/23/10
Review Submitted 05/10/10

Absolutely amazing stay. The layout inside (and out) were perfect for families or small groups. Sun, Surf, Sand AND Grass just out the back door, LITERALLY. All amenities required, and then some. Close to anything but far enough from everything. I have and will continue to recommend this villa to anyone heading to Maui.

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

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A Little Slice of Heaven

Guest Maui-fied
Date of stay 04/23/10
Review Submitted 05/06/10

A PERFECT spot for a little rest and relaxation. The sound of the waves crashing on the shore lulled me to sleep at night. The amenities were lacking nothing. A well stocked kitchen meant we could cook in any meal. If we were being lazy, a quick trip to Lahaina offered almost unlimited food and drink options. Perfect for families or groups of friends who want to kick back and enjoy sun, surf and sand.

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

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 03/16/10
Review Submitted 03/16/10

The townhome was very lovely and well equipped for our stay. We enjoyed the quiet neighborhood and beautiful surroundings at Puamana. It was wonderful to sit on the lanai and watch the whales! We were able to watch our son boogie board at the beach near the home from the lanai! The location is great. We had such a wonderful time, can't wait to return!

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Guest Tye S.
Date of stay 02/10/10
Review Submitted 02/10/10

Incredible place to stay. The ocean is literally 50 feet from the lanai. We went to bed with the windows open every night and fell asleep to the sound of the waves rolling ashore. The first morning we were there, I woke the whole house screaming "A whale, a whale" as I saw the first humpback whale of my life surface a few hundred yards from the lanai. By the end of the week, we laughed at how silly I must have sounded to all of the neighbors after we realized that the whales could be seen all day, every day from this location. Puamana is a very nicely kept, gated community. We had no concerns about our children playing outside and saw many small kids playing in the yards and riding scooters down the street. After being there, we realized this unit has the absolute best location in Puamana because of how the beach lays out. The beach is sandy in front of this unit, but becomes rocky as you travel north up the beach. Also, it looked to us like this unit is closer to the water than any other unit. The inside of the unit is all modern and well kept, making for a clean, friendly atmosphere. We cooked on the grill several times and really enjoyed the view from the lanai. In the past, we have rented "no pet" units only to have our children have allergic reactions. Two in our group for this stay are allergic to cats and dogs and neither of them ever had any reaction that would make us think there had ever been any pets in the unit. We had seven in our party and the place was plenty big enough. Could have easily accomodated one more person. We highly recommend this home and look forward to returning as soon as possible.

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Guest Dean and Deb Knudsen
Date of stay 01/14/10
Review Submitted 01/14/10

This was our dream location for vacationing. It was spacious and gave our family enough room to relax. The location was gorgeous and the furnishings of the home were also. A very welcoming kitchen that was outfitted with everything we needed--even the appliances were nice! We were very sad to leave.

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Guest Chris & Tim Scott
Date of stay 12/26/09
Review Submitted 12/26/09

Words are hardly enough to describe this wonderful paradise! The house is so inviting, perfect for a family gathering. We saw whales right outside the lanai as we sipped our morning coffee. What a treat! Thank you for letting us share this tropical treat.Mahalo!

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Guest The Borcherts
Date of stay 12/01/09
Review Submitted 12/01/09

We just returned from 9 glorious days at this condo. Like others have said,the pictures do not do it justice. You could not be much closer to the water than this.The home is so well furnished I can not think of anything missing.The owners have spared no expense in their remodeling and the items furnished with the home. The kitchen is well stocked with any appliance or cookware you would need. The weather was so perfect,we did not even need the air conditioners. Even the loft was very comfortable with the breezes blowing through. The location is excellent as well. Very close to everything,but yet removed from the crowds. We walked into town quite often. Also, with 3 of us runners, all we had to do was cross the highway and follow the path that runs along the east side of the road.Some day we would love to come back and stay at the same place. Except a longer stay! Karen was very professional and great to work with! Thanks to the Sommers' for sharing their home with us. The Borcherts from Sun Prairie,Wis.

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Guest Arthur Berkell
Date of stay 11/04/09
Review Submitted 11/04/09

The condo was clean, neat, modern, and provided almost every imaginable amenity. The close proximmity to Lahaina was great but the feeling was still tropical and somewhat secluded. After 8 days here in October we'd love to go back.

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Guest Al Rittenhouse
Date of stay 10/27/09
Review Submitted 10/27/09

Very nice place with a great patio view of the ocean. The waves are right at you feet 9 steps from the patio. Inside furnishings are great. Kitchen is furnished to cook meals there and the grocery stores are within 2 miles. I would go back again tomorrow, we had a wonderful time. Al

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Guest Thad Allen
Date of stay 09/29/09
Review Submitted 09/29/09

September 5th, 2009 This was our first trip to Hawaii and we celebrated our 56th wedding anniversary. What a wonderful place we had to stay in your condo. It was truly perfect. The furnishings were so complete and really felt like a home. The view was spectacular with the ocean just a few feet from the patio. We would get up early in the morning to just sit, watch,listen to the ocean and have our coffee. There is no other place we would want to stay next time. Thad and Dorothea

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Guest Richard Smith
Date of stay 08/17/09
Review Submitted 08/17/09

We had the best stay in Maui in all of our trips to that Island. We had 4 adults and found the accommodations to fit all of our needs. Especially liked the outside gas barbecue grill and the quiet time just sitting on the lanai. Le Ann was especially helpful and all the staff of the association were very friendly.

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Great location

Guest JJRGJ
Date of stay 07/24/09
Review Submitted 08/15/09

We just got back from a fabulous 3 week vacation and loved staying in your home away from home for two of those weeks. We are a very active family and found that your location was perfect. My 10-year-old hit the waves on his surf board every morning and we could easily watch him ride the waves from your beautiful patio. Being close to Lahaina was a huge plus...Lots of dining and shopping options and virtually any excursion that you can think of leaves from there. Your kitchen was well stocked and made us feel right at home. The condo complex is beautiful, secure and quiet. Thanks for a wonderful vacation...We hope to return next year for more excitement and rest!

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

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Guest Reynolds1
Date of stay 07/19/09
Review Submitted 07/19/09

We travel quite a bit every year (Mallorca, St Croix,Peru,England Ireland etc). Every other year we take our two daughters (25 & 28) so we try to find a mix of things to do, evening activities and include down time. I did a lot of research before we made this trip. However, all of my research does not do this location, Condo and people justice. First the location, RIGHT ON THE BEACH! 15-20 feet away, we thought we were close in St. Croix last year but this was as close as you can get without being in the water. The girls surfed every day. The Condo had everything you could need and if you had questions (or needed sweetner) you resource was two doors or a quick phone call away. The town was a 15 min walk and the activities and people were great. We went to Mama's Fishhouse and had the best meal possible. We took the "Road to Hana" and had a great time seeing and jumping in the many waterfalls (Road to Hana CD is at the Condo).There were 6 of us and we had space as well as great meeting areas that allowed us to talk, listen to our iPods or play games. Thanks for the great time anyone would have a hard time finding a better place.

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Guest Marti Quisling
Date of stay 07/10/09
Review Submitted 07/10/09

Staying at this beachfront condo was a real treat for our family. Accommodations were really nice and they had a great kitchen with all the utensils you'd need. Since we were literall on the beach, we could enjoy all our meals on the patio and take in the ocean and the sun set. Only negative was the upstairs bedroom....its better suited for children as the ceilings are very low nnd angeled and it is very hot if the cooler isn't on at all times.

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 06/19/09
Review Submitted 06/19/09

This was our first family experience in Maui and the trip was awesome! The Home is very nicely furnished (better than expected), TV, iPod dock, very well furnished kitchen (everything looked and felt new), and the deck with the sliding glass doors and the sunset views are worth the price! Our party was two adults and 3 kids. There was plenty of room for everyone and we never felt crowded. There was a great gas grill on the back patio along with a great table and chairs. We spent the majority of our family time there! We had 1 van and parking was easy and the drive into town was just a few minutes. Also, we played tennis every morning and used the pools - outstanding in every way. Overall, a great place and a great stay! It felt like home. Karen is the best and the staff on site were awesome. We can't thank you enough for an outstanding vacation!

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Guest The Jagusztyn Family
Date of stay 06/08/09
Review Submitted 06/08/09

Everything you would expect from a stay on the beach in Maui. Great views from all rooms, recently renovated and close to downtown Lahaina. Karen was very professional and easy to work with. The family did not want to leave.

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Guest The Sippens
Date of stay 05/29/09
Review Submitted 05/29/09

Such a lovely property! We especially enjoyed sitting on the lanai and watching the whales and surfers. At night we left the sliding doors open to the second floor deck and fell asleep to the sound of the booming surf. At the time of our visit, there was a full moon shining over the ocean all night. This is a wonderful place for a couple or family to enjoy a peaceful, relaxing vacation!

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 03/01/09
Review Submitted 03/19/09

This was my first VRBO experience, so didn't know what to expect...but simply put, pics don't do the property justice! Home is very nicely furnished (better than expected), wi-fi, TV, iPod dock, very well furnished kitchen...everything! Our party was two couple and another 2-3 singles (6-7 in total), and accommodations were quite comfortable. Also, if it's your thing, they have a great gas grill on the back patio that opens directly onto the lawn (and beach access). So if surfing and grilling up some food in the sun is your idea of a perfect Maui vaca, you WON'T be disappointed! Our party had 2 cars, parking was easy and the drive into town was just a few minutes. Also, pretty decent tennis court and getting time was easy. Overall, a great home and a great stay! Oh, and Karen was great to work with - very helpful and responsive.

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 12/01/08
Review Submitted 12/20/08

The Sommers Puamana home is "No Ka 'Oi", which means "the best" !!! Our family loves it, and can't wait to return. It's by far our favorite vacation spot. Mahalo, The Hobach Family.

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 12/01/08
Review Submitted 12/13/08

We recently spend 10 glorious days at this elegantly finished and spacious unit. You cannot beat being 10 ft from the ocean and we took full advantage of the surfing directly out front (also enjoyed watching it from the master shower!). Would not hesitate to recommend this unit and would add that the owners were a pleasure to deal with.

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 11/01/08
Review Submitted 11/15/08

Our family of 6 adults had the pleasure of spending 5 wonderful nights in this lovely home....The Sommers were great to work with. Their home became our home.. It is fun now looking at the pictures after being there..... and longing to go back. The house is very nice and very comfortable.

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 08/01/08
Review Submitted 08/19/08

This is an absolutely lovely home. The pictures do not do it justice. The view could not be better. It is literally right on the water. The renovation is beautifully done. The unit is extremely well-appointed. Our family of five just spent 15 of the most enjoyable days together in the Sommers renovated Maui home. We are hoping to return!

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 02/01/08
Review Submitted 02/26/08

Wow...What can I say? The pictures say it all. They are accurate, but being there is far beyond what the pictures can tell. The whales were almost in the yard (not quite..?) The sound of the surf was constant and wonderful. Everything was there for our use (except the fresh mahi mahi which we got at the store).... We hated to leave. We will return.....!

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 08/01/07
Review Submitted 08/15/07

Everything was as advertised and the Sommers were professional and easy to deal with. What more can be said other than we plan on coming back every year!!

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Excellent Property

Excellent Property

family get together

family get together

another perfect getaway!

another perfect getaway!

An unforgettable trip!

An unforgettable trip!

Christmas 2012

Christmas 2012

Anniversary group

Anniversary group

Happy Group

Happy Group

BEST VACATION IN AGES!

BEST VACATION IN AGES!

Beautiful Aloha Memories and Views

Beautiful Aloha Memories and Views

Beautiful view

Beautiful view

Amazing Condo!

Amazing Condo!

Greg

Greg

Thanksgiving in Maui

Thanksgiving in Maui

Puamana Paradise

Puamana Paradise

BREATH-TAKING VIEW GET-A-WAY

BREATH-TAKING VIEW GET-A-WAY

rvardeman@sm-energy.com

rvardeman@sm-energy.com

Excellent family holiday

Excellent family holiday

Superb beach house

Superb beach house

great place to view turtles and whatles

great place to view turtles and whatles

Maui Treasure

Maui Treasure

Fantastic Place to Stay!

Fantastic Place to Stay!

You can't get any closer to the ocean unless you're on a boat!

You can't get any closer to the ocean unless you're on a boat!

The only bad thing was that we had to leave:(

The only bad thing was that we had to leave:(

The perfect Holiday!!

The perfect Holiday!!

wonderful location for family vacation

wonderful location for family vacation

Peace and Serenity

Peace and Serenity

Maui-fied

Maui-fied

A Little Slice of Heaven

A Little Slice of Heaven

Great location

Great location

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