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Guest: J&L (Nashville, TN)
Date of Stay: 11/09/11 Review Submitted: 11/27/11

We had a great stay in Maui and this condo was everything it was advertised as and so much more. The accommodations are all top notch and the interior decorations make you feel you are staying in someones lavishly furnished apartment. Marianne is so easy to work with and provides you with all of the information you need to make your stay very enjoyable and relaxing. The grounds are meticulously kept clean daily and the ocean is literally feet from the balcony. We snorkeled just off the beach and even swam with turtles. The weather was beautiful most of the time were there and even if rained in the morning, we'd see full rainbows over the ocean once the clouds cleared. Some nights we would eat out while others we would barbecue and eat dinner on the balcony. The farmers market just down the road is a great place to get fruits and vegetables and pineapple scones. We would definitely stay here again.

Owner response:ALOOOOHA JOHN & LORRIE!!! I KNOW HOW BUSY YOU ARE SO I THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART FOR YOU TO EVEN TAKE MORE THAN ONE MINUTE OUT OF YOUR BUSY DAY TO MAKE THE TIME TO WRITE THIS FABULOUS REVIEW FOR US ABOUT OUR MAUI CONDO!!! YOU SENT SUCH A BEAUTIFUL EMAIL THANKING ME ALREADY THAT I WAS SO SURPRISED TO GET THIS TOO!!! YOU ARE THE PERFECT GUESTS AND YOU ARE WELCOME BACK TO YOUR 'HOME AWAY FROM HOME' ANYTIME!!! BIG ALOHA HUGS!!!! Marianne

Recommended for:Romantic getaway.

Better than a 5-star hotel.

Guest: Island Hopper (Portland, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 09/24/11 Review Submitted: 10/20/11

My husband and I are very picky travelers, and this was one of the most wonderful vacation stays we've had in a long time. Everything in the condo was very high quality, from the linens on the beds to the kitchen utensils provided. And most importantly, everything was impeccably clean- I didn't see any dust or bugs the entire week we stayed there. This is the best condo in the entire complex, hands down. The website pictures do not do it justice-- it's gorgeous and very well-maintained. The location of this condo is also amazing-- far enough away from the crowds and tourists so that it's quiet, but only a short car ride away if you want to stroll Lahaina to do some shopping or have dinner. The beach feels very private- we were often the only ones on it! You can swim with the turtles every morning, and have a romantic balcony dinner watching the sunset in the evenings. And during the daytime you get to choose between the floating in the kidney-shaped saline pool or snorkeling in the crystal clear ocean. What could be better? We are already planning to stay here again next year. Thanks again to Dean & Marianne for sharing such an amazing piece of paradise!!! Aloha!

Owner response:ALoha Jamie!!! Oh lordy!! ~ thank you for the FABULOUS review!!! You know, I have over a dozen of reviews that I have not been able to take the time to add on this site but after reading this it made me vow to MAKE myself get to them since I know that you are soooooo busy too and you took precious time out of your hectic day to write this review for us so I must do the same!!! (Although, if I were to add all the 'thank you emails' and guest comments from my 12 guest books collected over the years then I think this area would be quite full but I do not like to do 'owner comments' as I feel like they are just, well, lets just say that I feel like it is more genuine coming directly from guest - not from me from guests - ya know....) I thank you soooo much and look forward to your return!! I have never asked a guest to go here and add a comment since, well, I just feel funny doing so I MUST say that I am soooo excited to get this from you and when you do want to go back I will definitely be giving you a 'special rate' as an 'appreciation' gift!! XOXO BIG MAUI HUGS AND MAHALOS!!! Marianne & Dean too

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+.

Paradise away from home!

Guest: HumuNuku Lovers (Vancouver British Columbia Canada)
Date of Stay: 08/07/10 Review Submitted: 08/20/10

WOW....really....that sums it up....the minute you step into the condo...wow!!! 5 stars doesn't do it justice! Everyone was talking about how nice our condo was and the immaculate condition and design put into making it comfortable and luxurious! We were so happy to have all the "odds n ends" at our beckon call....baggies; soap; paper towels; towels; comfy pillows and beds; spices; you name it....so handy to have! We made slushies every day with the blender...and had a constant supply of ice cubes. That lovely bathroom....wow! LOVED the design...gonna copy some of those ideas! We went home with many Honu items to decorate our hot tub area with...not to mention the Humu fish! That aloha decorating bug hits you hard! LOL! This place is close to everything you need; grocery stores; venues; but far enough away from all the concrete jungle of humans by Kanaapali....we ALWAYS ended up going back to H Nikko for snorkelling and relaxing....people spent a fortune on catamaran snorkel trips...we just drove to Honolua Bay for free....and STILL ended back at our own beach for the best snorkelling...we will miss our favorite turtles...stubby(missing a fin); tumor(he has bumps all over him); giganto(bigger than us!) and many others...we saw an octopus; eel; and so many fish-the books couldn't do the ocean floor justice! My kids swam in the ocean out front EVERYDAY; THEN they swam in the pool til 9pm! They had fun finding the geckos and playing in the sand. What a beautiful place...I felt safe with us all in the water; and safe in the condo...we left the screens open everynight when we went to bed....never a problem. Safe and secure area. The other guests were friendly and we shared stories; places to go; and wandered into each other's place for a peak...EVERYONE loved our condo the best(wtg Marianne and Dean!). size; decor; and comfort....and there's everything you could ever need in there! We sat with all the other guests on thurs night for pu pus....it was fun! We sat on the lanai EVERY night...ate; watched sunset; stargazed; had early bedtimes; early morning rises; watched the rainbows; got sunscreened up and out to Lanai; all snorkel areas; Napili Beach; Honolua Bay and the blow hole! Haleakala crater was awesome at 5 am too! You can drive to all places with ease from this location. Exquisite. Beautiful view... comfy place....we will be back for sure! It was truly a dream vacation! Thank you Marianne and Dean for sharing this wonderful condo!

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

Guest: Nidhi & Brian (Mansfield,MA)
Date of Stay: 09/15/09 Review Submitted: 09/15/09

My new wife and I spent our honeymoon in Marianne & Dean's condo at Hoyochi Nikko. In fact, we're still here, but we love it so much that we wanted to get to writing our review. We reserved the condo based on reading other positive reviews, and they were by no means inaccurate. This place is fantastic. I am typically the type who gets bored of being on vacation after 5 days, and I usually want to go home. Not here! We're currently 7 days in, and I am honestly wishing it were still 7 days ago. We've done so much, and had so much fun - and we still have 4.5 more days! Marianne's service is outstanding. I am not sure I have ever encountered a vacation rental owner so outgoing, and so willing to offer her excellent advice on what to do and what to see while in Maui. Marianne provided us with a full book of things to do, based on her own experiences (and on the feedback of others). The condo was very clean upon our arrival, and the updated kitchen & bath is great (was it really necessary to install Viking appliances in a rental?? We don't know, but we are thrilled that you did!) The view from the lanai is like no other - on a clear day, you can see 2 islands, and my wife received a massage from Makai Massage on the lanai. What an experience! We have nothing but great things to say about staying here. We spent a few day just hanging out in the back, swimming in the ocean and the pool, grilling food, having drinks in the sun... and many other days ziplining, jet skiiing, at a luau, on a dinner cruise, at nice restaurants on the ocean, etc. An awesome vacation and most definitely a place that I would come back to. We got an amazing deal on the condo as Marianne is a wonderful woman! Thank you so much... we are beyond satisfied. Nidhi and Brian

Owner response:First off ~ CONGRATS on your new life of BLISS of being married!! Secondly, Oh goodness! This 'comment' made me cry with happiness!!! Thank you! Usually I write a long reply to my guests online comments but ~ wow ~ I am just so humbled! All I can say is THANK YOU! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

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Guest: Theresa and David Campbell (Roseville, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/04/09 Review Submitted: 06/04/09

ALOHA - Oh my goodness, where do I start. Probably with manners first. Thank you so very much for making your home away from home available to us! We had an absolute wonderful time. First off, the view of the ocean from the lanai is absolutely breathtaking! The condo was super duper clean - I would even say meticulous! You and Dean did not skimp on a single thing in the condo. Upgraded appliances, utensils, etc. You even have great baggies to use for packing lunches for those day trips! The decor was beautiful! I am totally going to copy you on the shower floor! Your book of things to do is awesome! You have already done the homework! All anyone needs to do is show up and begin their vacation! I especially loved the snorkeling out in front of the condo! Who needs Black Rock! I swam with a turtle, I saw a small white eel looking thingy with black dots, a black puffer fish with white dots and lots of fish with stripes! It was so great! Oh yeah not to mention the nightly visits from the turtles by the sea wall! They just swam around and bobbed there heads above water as if to say howdy! I named those two turtles Maui and Zippy. (I am a freak - but who cares!)We loved having dinners on the lanai and watching the sunset almost every night! The mornings are so beautiful too! What a great way to wake up and be alive! The condo/grounds are well groomed and quiet! It was like our own paradise! Anyone reading this - really needs to look NO FURTHER! This condo has it all - even laundry soap! Are you kidding me? Who does that?! I am so happy I found this ad. We will be back. In fact - Can I just live there? I will be your bestest pal ever! LOL - Mahalo Mahalo and many thousand more Mahalos! We loved it! Take care - Theresa and David.

Owner response:Homeowner Response: Thank you!! You know, I tend to retain great friendships with the majority of my Maui guests but I HAVE to say that I am SO ELATED that we have met!! You are a sweetie! You know how I do not like 'bad energy' in my properties and I know that I NEVER have to worry about that with you! No negative attitudes allowed!! hahah Thank you for the 'appreciation' of clean! It is really a lot of work to make sure that it is so perfect for every guest so I truly do appreciate when people notice! Even with today’s economy, you will never have to worry about any cut backs on quality of cleanliness of condo or anything else in general! I have had so many comments that so many of the 'little things' like kitchen utensils, plush towels, and million dollar soap dispensers (inside joke - haha) just amaze guests. But, the little things are, personally, what makes the HUGE difference especially if you are comparing condos. For instance, and as you know now, the ‘ocean equipment’ that I left for you, etc. end up saving you hundreds of dollars that I do not advertise about at all! I want people to WANT to stay at our places because they LOVE IT and not just for the freebee things! Those things are just bonuses!! Again, I apologize to all the husbands that have remarked that their 'great deal in Maui staying at our condo rather than a more expensive hotel' that actually ended up costing them more money since they have had to remodel their kitchens and baths once they return home from our condo due to their wives loving our kitchen and bath upgrades and decor! But I am sure all of the wives deserve it!! Hint-hint David!! haha I have had so many guests raving about all the great snorkeling out front in the past few months! I LOVE it! Yes, we have had soooooooooo much turtle action in front of the condos for years now! I have named a few turtles, manta rays, dolphins and sea munks myself. I love all the really big ones! I am glad the Tide soap made you happy! See – the little things!!! I have to agree that I do not know of many other owners (which are, also, friends) that leave all the little things like I do ~ i.e. floating noodles, baggies, foil, boogie boards, garbage bags, etc.. Not that that is a bad thing since, honestly, sometimes it is a big hassle to make sure all those things are stocked and sometimes every single thing that I like to provide for guests. So, I just consider all those kind of ’little things’ bonus items for my guests that allo

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Guest: Anne V. H (Beaverton, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 12/07/08 Review Submitted: 12/07/08

Thank You so much Marianne and Dean for sharing your piece of paradise with my family. This comment has long been over due from me...but then again I have been in denial ever since returning back to the main land ;) We had a great time spending my husband's 3 week sabbactical/40th birthday in Maui. Our girls had a blast playing everyday in the VERY private pool and beach. It felt like the whole complex was our very own little island. Absolutely heaven for all of us! It has been four months since we were there in August and still wish we could be there. Thank you for taking great care of us and doing all you did to ensure our stay was to our liking. We can't wait to be back again and be a part of your vacationing families ;)

Owner response:Aloha Anne and Family!!! First off, thank you so much for including me to your list of receiving updates for your family website.. Being able to communicate with family and friends via internet is so wonderful!!! Actually, the majority of our guests have been ending up being our friends which has been fabulous since you can never have too many friends!! BUT, you and your family are DEFINATELY at the top of our list!! Three weeks is, personally, the perfect holiday time frame for us too... It takes us 4-5 days AT LEAST to wind down from our crazy lives on the mainland ourselves. Smart lady! I agree that this comdo / complex does make you feel like the island is ALL yours - huh!! BLISS!! You are welcome to return to 'your home away from home' anytime. PLEASE book early since it is December 2008 and I have 41 days already booked (and has been for over 4 months) for February/March of 2010!! I DEFINATELY see the difference since upgrading and making our condos 'FIRST CLASS EVERYTHING' that even when the economy is bad that our nicer places still and always stay rented... Your email is, also, making me stop procrastinating and finally adding approximately 20+ 'comments from guests' that I have been needing to add to this online guestbook.... You are making me get my mind out of 'La La Maui Land' and complete lots of MUCH overdue work that needs to be done so - Thank you!!! Happy HOLIDAYS to you and your whole family from Dean and I and we will be in touch!!! Mele Kalikimaka!!!

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Guest: Pamela Pack (Victoria, British Columbia,)
Date of Stay: 02/25/08 Review Submitted: 02/25/08

Thank-you so much for providing such an awesome place for us to vacation in. Your condo is great with beautiful special touches. My family...daughter (15 yrs) son (19 yrs.) had a ball and we were thrilled to be able to include my mom on our second week. The boys loved playing many of the golf courses close by while the girls enjoyed snorkelling with the turtles out front and watching lots of whales from the lanai. We also enjoyed a fabulous snorkel cruise with Maui Island Adventures and saw spinner dolphins, many whales and snorkelled at two beautiful spots. What amazing memories we have made in such a beautiful place. We will be back and are so thankful for such wonderful hosts of this awesome condo. You were definitely a bonus in making this a very special time. Thanks Marianne and Dean for all your personal touches and making us feel so comfortable in your vacation home. Your place and you two rock!! Aloha, Lloyd, Pamela, Alan, Barbara Barbara Senior Victoria, B.C. Canada

Owner response:Maui is the BEST PLACE ON EARTH in February with all the baby whales born and the abundance of whales in the Channel so close to the condo!!! I NEVER get sick of seeing whales breaching and playing in the ocean right out front!!! My FAVORITE month to be in Maui.... You are welcome back anytime.. I am so happy for you and your family to be able to make so many family memories to cherish in Maui.. Maybe we can be in Maui at the same time next year (we can stay at our smaller condo) so that we can enjoy Maui together!! Aloha!!!

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Guest: Denise and Paul (Simi Vallet,CA)
Date of Stay: 02/03/08 Review Submitted: 02/03/08

Dear Marianne and Dean, WOW!!! What an AMAZING condo!!! It is EXQUISITELY decorated and IMMACULATE!!!! We loved all the first class touches... the flooring, granite, ceiling fans, the comfortable pillows and beds, and the million dollar view. This was by far the nicest place we have ever rented. The boys loved the loft. It is spacious and you can hear the ocean. Thank you for sharing such a gorgeous home!!! We saw whales from the lanai every day!!! We hope to return! Thank you for answering all my emails. If you ever consider selling this condo, we are More than interested!!! Mahalo!! Denise, Paul, Weston, and Spencer. January2008.

Owner response:Aloha!!! I am so glad that all of you had such a fabulous time!! Having the largest condo in this complex has really been a bonus for my guests who have children!!! The extra square footage PLUS the extra large loft really makes it more comfortable for everyone.... You are welcome back anytime!! Thank you for leaving our condo so clean when you left!! You would be considered every condo owners 'perfect guests'!!!! We appreciate your consideration and respect for our condo more than you know!!!

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Guest: Gene & Pamela (California)
Date of Stay: 01/25/08 Review Submitted: 01/25/08

Aloha Dean & Marianne, WOW!!! Your condo, the pool, and the entire complex are absolutely fabulous. It felt so much like home we wished that we could stay forever. The location is superb and the "views" are simply breathtaking! We really enjoyed the peace and quiet that separates Hoyochi Nikko from the larger condo complexes. This was the best vacation that Pamela & I have ever taken. We had it all...georgeous weather, cruisin' in our convertible, fabulous dining experiences, lots of whales, unbelievable snorkeling, helicopter to Haleakala, and 12 hours on the "road to Hana". Your "Aloha Book" came in really handy and your recommendations were "right on". We cannot thank you enough for the part that you have played in helping us to create such wonderful memories. Aloha & Mahalo, Pamela & Gene (California) ps...I knew I should have taken those extra 4 days!

Owner response:Thank you ~ thank you ~ thank you!!! I can just see you and your wife now ~ cruisin' down the Hana Highway!!! You have the ALOHA spirit ~ baby!!! You two are welcome back anytime and make sure you add those 4 days on next time!! I know how dreadful that last day can be when you have to leave!!! That is why I tell my guests that how ever many days that they are planning to be in Maui ~ to take that number and add 3 or 4 days onto that and THAT will be the PERFECT time frame for your vacation.... Although I NEVER want to leave!! Someday soon I won't have to.... I can't wait!

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Guest: Nancy23 (Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 01/05/08 Review Submitted: 01/05/08

What a wonderful place to spend Christmas!!! We had such a lovely stay in this wonderful condo. The condo is immaculate. The view is divine. Body boarding off the condo's own beach in the morning and snorkeling and swimming in the afternoon was great. I went down to the Hyatt in Kaanapali for a massage at the spa and was horrified with the hoards of people crowded around their pool. No problem with crowds at Hoyochi Nikko! We practically had the place to ourselves. We can't wait to come back. It's a wonderful place!

Owner response:We LOVE Christmas in Maui also!!! I know how busy you are so Thank You for taking the time to leave your sweet words in our online guestbook. I get lots of 'thank you' phone calls (which I also soooo appreciate) but by adding your comments in my guestbook gives all my future guests the opportunity to see how happy and satisfied my guests are and the reassurance that THIS IS THE CONDO TO STAY AT!!!! You probably noticed that our condo is the nicest condo in the complex BY FAR. (Not bragging - just very proud!) Now you will never want to stay anywhere else!! haha - oh darn - huh?! Also, thank you for leaving our condo so clean when you left!!! You are welcome back ANYTIME!!! Aloha & Mahalo!!! Marianne

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