Our Maui experience

Guest: John and Connie (Steinbach, Manitoba Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/04/12 Review Submitted: 01/15/12

Your condo is everything we'd hoped for and more. The location is great, close to everything we need and we never tire of sitting out on the lanai with its magnificent views. We saw whales every day! It is wonderful being this close to the ocean. The condo itself is well-stocked and very comfortable.

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Menehune Shores Fabulous!

Guest: Barb (Renton, Wa)
Date of Stay: 05/10/11 Review Submitted: 05/27/11

I can't say enough nice things about this location. WE LOVED IT! The unit was VERY nicely furnished and equipped. FABULOUS! It was convenient and very well maintained. Anything that I needed to cook was there. It was nice that some spices and seasonings were available. The photos showed it exactly as it is. Loved the Hawaiian Quilt bedspread, my favorite colors, too! The owner was extremely helpful on information. We liked the Big Wave Restaurant (nearby) and Fred's Mexican Restaurant (a little farther away). Don't often eat burgers, but Fred's has a fabulous cheeseburger. We loved visiting the Tedshi Winery, had an elkburger there (nearby gift shop and food). Our first time for that, and we both liked it. We've been to Maui several times and have been to Hana (if you drive it yourself, would recommend the rental of GPS. The last time we did it, we rented a tape to play in the car pointing out all the points of interest along the way), the Iao Needle (significant historical site) and to Haleakala, even at dawn, once. During the day, Haleakala resembles a moonscape, dawn is wonderfullably indescribable. We are recommending this location to all our friends whether or not they're planning a Hawaii trip in the near future.

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

Super view!

Guest: Doug (Texas)
Date of Stay: 03/17/11 Review Submitted: 05/12/11

This was the best equipped condo that I have ever rented! The furnishings were clean and up-to-date,with a kitchen that was fully furnished. We spent most of our evenings sitting on the lanai enjoying the sunsets and evening breeze.Nothing like a great glass of wine and a Hawaii sunset! I would highly recommend renting this unit.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.

Couldn't believe it when we walked in!

Guest: Love Maui (Ft. Worth Texas)
Date of Stay: 04/15/11 Review Submitted: 05/11/11

OH my goodness, when we walked in we felt like we were on a boat. All we saw was water, and that is what we loved the entire time we stayed there. Besides the fabulous view, the unit is also upgraded, with all tile floors, granite kitchen counters, updated appliances, including washer/dryer and ice maker. The owners were very responsive, and all the information provided for the stay was accurate. We felt right at home, able to surf the web, watch DVD's provided, listen to music, and use the books that were available to guests. The books were especially helpful in finding where to snorkel, eat, and visit. The bed was comfortable, and the ceiling fans were nice to move the air. We had a wonderful vacation, swimming right out back, walking for miles on the beach, watching the sunsets on the lanai, and basically kicking back and relaxing. We plan to return, and will tell all our friends and family, this is the place to stay!!

Owner response:Thank you so much for taking the time to do a review. We'd love to share our place with you again sometime. Gayle

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

Wonderful oceanfront experience

Guest: parhar (Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/01/10 Review Submitted: 03/08/11

Gayle's place was excellent, with a central Kihei location near many fabulous beaches. It had everything we needed to enjoy Maui to the fullest. Kitchen was modern and well equipped. Rooftop bbq's were a great place to cook and meet other Canadians escaping from winter. Gayle also provided good advice on sightseeing and local attractions. Everything we needed to see and do was very close by. The "old" traditional Lahaina Luau had very good food & entertainment. Other good stops would be Stella Blues Cafe and Jawz (fish tacos). The snorkel trip to Molokini was very worthwhile. The photos Gayle has posted are very accurate. The lanai was simply fantastic and needs to be experienced. We'll never forget waking up that first morning and seeing our the local sunrise after a long flight from Canada. Sunsets & whalewatching were also special treat @ Menehune Shores in January. The peace and quiet of Kihei suited us perfectly. We will definitely come back and stay here on our next trip to Maui.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway.

Guest: Debbie and Jim (-)
Date of Stay: 03/18/10 Review Submitted: 04/20/10

We just had to let you know that your place was absolutely perfect. Several times we said to ourselves, we could not have done any better. When you said don't pack anything extra, I wish I would have listened. You were exactly right. Everything we needed was already there. We've shown many pictures and told many people about your place. So don't be surprised to see some more Southern Illinois people headed your way. I know your busy and I won't take up anymore of your time. We just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed the stay there. We're already talking about a return trip in the future. Once again we'll be staying at the Menehune Shores Condo in Kihei, #416. Thanks for being such a great person to deal with also.

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Guest: John and Marci (-)
Date of Stay: 04/02/10 Review Submitted: 04/20/10

HI Gayle,. We only just got home a few days ago after a bit of an extended honeymoon! We cannot thank you enough for a simply wonderful stay. We loved your condo and can't wait to go back to Maui. We can't seem to stop talking about what a lovely place you have and how much we enjoyed our stay. We are looking forward to returning to Maui and will be in touch then to see if you have vacancies at that time. All the best and Mahalo

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Fantastic View and Very Oceanfront

Guest: Gregpo (Anchorage, Alaska)
Date of Stay: 02/15/10 Review Submitted: 02/28/10

This condo was everything and more that the listing description describes. We enjoyed the view from the lanai every morning, and we watched the whales and the sunsets from the lenai and the roof top in the evenings. The tile floors make for easy clean up and give this unit a modern look and feel. The condo was clean and had all the amenities we needed. The kitchen was updated and the appliances were great. We enjoyed the pool, walks on the beach and the overall location to activities like scuba diving and snorkeling right in front of the condo. Lahaina has a comedy / magic show called Warren and Annabelle's that was very entertaining. I would recommend this unit to family and friends. The owners were great to work with and we plan on returning.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.

After Thanksgiving getaway 2009

Guest: maggiepoo (Bellingham, Wa usa)
Date of Stay: 11/27/09 Review Submitted: 02/01/10

We were so happy to land in Maui and even happier when we got to our accomodations. Great beaches all around and the view from the condo was wonderful. We saw turtles and whales. The snorkeling is not real good in front of the condo unless you like turtles. There are plenty of these. Two must sees are the aquarium right up the road and Warren and Annabelle's magic show in Lahaina--get tickets for the magic show ahead of time. The condo itself is modern with new furniture. Lots of fans. Everything was provided for cooking. The elevator saved on legs and we enjoyed driving to different sites and the beaches on the way to Lahaina. You can not miss for a nice place to stay for the price. We loved it and did not want to come home!! And , you cook park right out in front. Shopping carts provided ti haul your groceries upstairs. Beach chairs, umbrella, lots of towells, and ice chest provided.

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

Awesome Condo, Privacy and Romance!

Guest: Doug (Texas)
Date of Stay: 07/23/09 Review Submitted: 09/28/09

We had our honeymoon in this beautiful condo and couldn't have asked for more. The owners said we would love it and they were right! The kitchen, (we enjoy cooking) had everything needed to make great meals, and preparing on granite counters, while I watched the ocean, was just great. We also used the gas BBQ's but brought the food back to our private lanai. There was no lack of privacy and romance in this unit. One can feel so close to nature when residing here. Close to restaurants, wonderful beaches, and shopping. Safeway is just 1 mile south of the unit, and they have a great selection of seafood and wine. Ceiling fans cool you off with no problem, and we left the floor to ceiling doors open 24/7. I felt like we were living outside, which felt very special to me since we are from Canada. It was truly a spectacular place to stay for our beginning life together. We'll be back for some anniversaries.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.