Maui reviews.

Puamana 240-3 - I really liked the unit, it was clean and large enough to accomodate our family of six. The location is the best with regard to swimming and surfing in the ocean. A couple of suggestions I would have for the owners are:
fix shower door in master bath. It is a very heavy peice of glass and difficult to open. It is also coming off it's hinges which is unsafe. Second item - small thing, keep a blow dryer in the master bath. They are usually in hotels and rentals these days so I don't bother bringing one along. This unit didn't have one so I really noticed it!. They had lots of fun water gear; boogie boards, snorkle gear etc. It was nice to have all of that at the unit and not have to rent more stuff.

Overall we really enjoyed it.
Thanks

Hale Lahaina - After having visited Maui many times before, we flew in our two children and their families from both the East Coast and the West Coast to stay with us for a week at Hale Lahaina to celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary! One of the best things about this home was its location on the beach, and also the fact that it has a pool, which proved to be even more popular than the beach, and the place where one could most often find the children and adults, when we were "at home." (....particularly since three of them have been or are on a swim team and/or is an L. A. County Lifeguard and/or is a swim instructor.) The location also made possible many enjoyable walks on the beach into the town of Lahaina!
The Master Suite at Hale Lahaina is quite lovely, but the idyllic setting was marred by the fact that a horrible smell was in the large closet and since the door had been left ajar, emanated out into the room to greet us upon our arrival. We were never able to get rid of the smell with deoderizers during our entire stay. Also a bedside table lamp there was broken when we arrived, and when it was removed later in the week, we were left with none. All of the beds in the place were comfortable, but all of the bedrooms (beside the master suite) were not created equal, due to ventilation problems (since there is no AC) and the fact that there was a large dark stain on the carpet near the entrance to one of them and that same room had a substandard bathroom, also. It was great to have each of the bedrooms have its own private bathroom, however!
Watching the sun rise on Lanai as we looked across the water at its shores each morning, as well as the lovely views of the neighboring islands, the boats and ships in the Lahaina Harbor with spectacular sunsets each day as the sun sank into the ocean, certainly ranked high on our list of enjoyable features.
A favorite evening was spent attending the Old Lahaina Luau with its good food and entertainment and Leilani's was especially enjoyed for tasty fare. Being able to just walk in to Lahaina to one of it s many restaurant locations for lunch was a great plus, also.
Sadly, the difficulties with the screen doors that we read about in a critique over a year ago have not been rectified, and the difficulty of closing some of the sliding doors as well as the screen doors is still irritating and needs to be addressed. In closing, I would suggest great care be taken in giving out current, not expired, combination numbers which are needed to access the rental upon arrival and during ones stay, since it can be quite disconcerting to have arrived but not be able to get into the property.
A special "mahalo" goes to Mary Kress for her time and patience in helping us to find Hale Lahaina!

Menehune Shores 320 - We liked the view from the unit (320) and the ammenities were nice, and we had a great time.

There seeme to be something wrong with the water presure in the gest bath shower, perhaps it was just a poor style of shower head, but we were unable to use that shower.

It was unfortunate that wrk was being done, but the workers were custeous, and we were able to move arouns them as needed.

Maui Beach Place - The house and location right on the beach were fantastic. the ulitmate beach experience!

However...several minor adjustments would take it from fabtastic to perfect:
1. Several large rats found inside kitchen...maybe screen doors with the double
entry doors might keep them out
2. Blender needs to be fixed or replaced
3. Toaster needs to be fixed or replaced
4. Unable to find beach toyrs for kids--mentioned in ad

Other than that--great time!!!

Kihei Kahakai- 3 bedroom - This rental was very nice! The location was within walking distance to local shopping and Kalama Park beach. The pool and yard are very nice. Maui has some great snorkeling spots - we had a blast snorkeling at Kapalua Bay. Most snorkelers tended to head to the left side of the bay but the right side was much better! We ate at Mama's Fish House - awesome. Next time out, I would eat more local banana bread and avoid spending so much time and money in restaurants (most were expensive with average food/service) in favor of spending more time snorkeling. To save some money, I would head to Walmart on the way to the rental (it's located between the airport and the rental) and stock up on food/supplies there. Relax and enjoy the Aloha spirit!

Maui Vista Resort 3208 - The unit was clean and neat and very well equipped. It was also very tastefully decorated. Everyone at Maui Vista was pleasant, friendly and helpful. The grounds were immaculate and attractive. We were there for our daughter's wedding, so things were rather hectic, but it was always nice to return to our quiet, peaceful condo. We did manage to get in some quality beach time and enjoy some sightseeing. We love Kihei and Maui Vista...can't wait to see you again. Thank you for making our stay so memorable.

Maui Vista 1125 - Convenient location, quiet and relaxing. We enjoyed snorkeling and our day trip to Oahu to swim with the dolphins. The best restaurant was Mamas Fishhouse or Tiffany's in Wailuku. The best picture was my mom wiping out on the boogie board. I can't wait to tell my friends EVERYTHING! My advice to someone else would be...stay longer! I would definitely recommend the submarine ride aboard the Atantis in Laihina. Best insider tip was Tiffany's restaurant in Wailuku. Next time we're going snorkeling at a secret spot we discovered...I'm not telling where. We loved our stay at Maui Vista! Thank you for everything!!! We'll be back!!!

Menehune Shores 320 - Aloha
We all had a great time in Hawaii. The appartment was great. The best was the big balcony overlooking the ocean. We sat there every night after Dinner for a couple of drinks.
I wish though that the beach at the complex was a little nicer. They cleaned up the beach every morning but the water is not clear and not very inviting. But it is a very small negative as there are so many beautiful beaches in Maui.
My friend got married and I have to say it was the most beautiful wedding I ever attended. 8 am in the morning, the beach all to ourself and the most beautiful surroundings you can wish for a wedding. If I ever ......
The best Restaurant we found was in the Wailea Beach resort at Wailea. It was called Humpalumpasomething. A long name it is. Can't remember. It is built like a classy Tikki Bar on top of a saltwater pool right next to the ocean. It has a waterfall and a couple of aquariums. And the fresh fish is niiiiiiiiiiiice.
Take the time to drive around the island. Don't just hang around where you stay. The north shore and the road to Hana are amazing. A must do. And of course the Haleakala in the morning. DO IT.
The best insider tip I got is about gorcery shopping. Go to Safeway and ask for their membership card. You safe about 1/3 on your shopping. This will leave you with more money to go diving and do all the fun stuff.
Thanks to everyone at Hawaiian Beach rental. They answered all my questions and were very helpful. They rock.
Mahalo plenty and I hope I will be in Maui again soon.
Seppe

Lahaina Roads 301 - While this unit looks kind of old from the road - the inside of our unit (#301) was very nice. Lots of upgrades etc. The very best part was the view!!! It was so wonderful. The gentlemen that takes care of these properties really keeps things looking nice. He works very hard and it shows!! We had a problem with the DVD player and the rental agents took care of the problem immediately.

I cannot speak to the condition of the other units as I believe they are all privately owned - I just know that 301 is one that we want to come back to again and again.

We will definately use Hawaiian Beach rentals again.

Hale Lele Villa - We loved the pool area and being so close to the beach. We also appreciated a dining room that seated 12. That's exactly how many people we had and it was great having everyone around the table! Scarlett was very helpful as well. There were lots of supplies and the "welcome" goodie basket was great. We miss the pineapples in the morning!

The customer service was great.

The best part of the trip was having all of our immediate family together for a week in such a beautiful home.

The best restaurant we found was the Waterfront Restaurant in Maalea. It is tucked away in a condo and we really
found the food and the setting wonderful. We also went with the whole family to the Old Lahaina Luau - although we have been a couple of times before it is always worth visiting again. The best picture we have is all of us at the Luau.

My advice to someone staying at this unit would be that although the house is lovely there is no direct access to the pool from the house unless it through a bedroom or the lower unit (or if you go outside and walk around).

The part of my (our) trip I would recommend is the bike ride down from the crater. We had some family members do this and they loved it! Be prepared - you have to be up and about at 2:00 a.m.! Also snorkeling off the beach by the house was great! Better than the snorkeling trip we paid for. The Pineapple Plantation was also fun. We learned how to open coconuts which was fascinating for the children - they came home and did a coconut opening for "sharing" at school.

I'm not sure we received any insider tips on this trip as we have been to the island a number of times but Scarlett was most helpful when our grandson needed a trip to the emergency room (nothing serious). We wouldn't have known where to go if not for her.

All in all, it was a wonderful time in a house that accomodated us all very nicely. A trip our family will always fondly remember.