Condo 105 | Kaleialoha Resort

Family Vacation

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Ling from San Francisco on 08/01/2010 said:

“ Hi all, We had a blissful time at Kaleialoha. The view from condo 105's lanai is just amazing. Each morning we look out and see Molokai and Lanai islands and greet the green turtles at the condo beach. At night the sunset was so beautiful! We all felt so relaxed and at peace. We came with young girls and they had a terrific time. They are not strong swimmers and when we were at the condo they tended to use the pool, which is very comfortable. We would recommend this place without reservation. Mahalo to Cheri. ”

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Nice place, good value

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Bob and Alma from Long Beach, CA on 07/23/2010 said:

“ Nice clean first floor condo opens to grassy area to seawall. Genereally pretty quiet, wxcept for the roar of the waves. Access via steps to beach close by; the beach here is submerged during high tide. Ocean bottom is sandy with rocks protruding, and more rocks offshore for snorkeling. Living room/kitchen is bright and cheery. Kitchen is reasonably well equipped, and there were also a few basic spices and coffee items, paper goods, and the like. Good place to cook you own meals (also Bbqs close by). Bedroom is kind of dark, since windows there open to enclosed entry area. About a mile to convenient supermarket, and strip mall type restaurants close by. Not luxurious, but for the price, excellent location, and nice unit, it's a great value. ”

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Perfect for the price

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Josh from Portland, Oregon on 06/23/2010 said:

“ When we go to Hawaii we want to spend as little time indoors as possible. This condo was a great place to stay for people who are not interested in fancy pants hotels. On the minus side it could use an air conditioning unit for the hotter months and the internet was out. There was no cleaning spray for the counters in the kitchen and insufficient soap in the bathroom for the length of our stay. Finally, the shades on the bedroom window were basically homemade, kept falling down and allowed the obnoxious outdoor passage lighting to beam in at night and keep us awake. ”

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Beautiful & comfortable

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Cheryl from Aloha, Oregon on 06/04/2010 said:

“ Comfortable and beautiful decor, well equipped kitchen, beautiful view, nice people, a lovely basket of goodies at check-in! ”

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Enjoyable

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Rich and Mary Kay from Folsom, California on 05/12/2010 said:

“ The condo is lovely. It has some nice "extra" touches. We loved the mirror on the patio wall. It's also wonderful to listen to the sound of the surf all night. Extremely quiet there, also. That's a big plus. Definitely somewhere we'd stay again. ”

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The view says it all!

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The Boyers from La Ronge, Saskatchewan, Canada on 04/09/2010 said:

“ We stayed in Condo 105, and we couldn't ask for anything else. We had our 20 month old baby with us, and it was perfect. She loved the grass to play on and she loved going down to the beach. Everything was very clean. The Farmer's Market was an easy 5 minute walk, with a playground right across the street. One of the mornings we were having breakfast, and a pod of whales were showing off about 150 yards away. One of the many highlights of our trip. Thank You! ”

 

Nice location - plenty of whales to watch

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SDBill from San Diego on 04/07/2010 said:

“ We had the condo for a week. We appreciated the nice welcome basket and the location facing the ocean was great. We literally watched whales jumping out of the ocean right from the patio. We also saw sea turtles come right up to the sea wall. The ground floor location had some access advantages, but was also often noisy with people walking right in front of you and playing catch, etc. in a way that really invaded our perceived space. Nothing that could really be helped. The condo has a nice (though out-dated) kitchen, although some of the teflon pans have deep scratches that are not healthy & should really be replaced. The furniture inside & out was all pretty out-dated and well worn. The condo comes with internet, but we never did get a connection to it, which was a disappointment. The bedroom was small, but we thought the bed was comfortable and storage was adequate for our needs. The furniture in the living area was just not very comfortable - fortunately, we did not spend that much time there. The TV was pretty old and small - which normally would not be that big of an issue since we like to be elsewhere most of the time, but it was the NCAA basketball tournament. We were provided a motion detector, which made us concerned for security, and we discovered it was so sensitive it was an annoyance & we didn't use it - just locked up at night. With noise around us on the lawn, it was just as well. Proximity to Lahaina was good - some nice restaurants and beaches are nearby. We have been to Maui many times, so it goes without saying that Maui is a truly wonderful place, and this is a very nice part of the island to stay. I suspect next time we would stay elsewhere in Maui, although overall, we did have a pleasant time here. ”

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What a View!

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03.02.2010 from St Louis Missouri on 03/17/2010 said:

“ Other than the airplane ride to Hawaii, our experience at the condo was wonderful. The people within the complex are super people and very inviting. They made us feel we were still home and just having a neighborhood party every day at 5:00 in time for the sun to set. The condo itself was perfect for the two of us. The convenience of being on the first floor was nice. Open the patio door to the lanai and heaven was waiting for you.Steps away from the water and the sea turtles that visited every day were so exciting. The convenience of grocery stores and places to walk within a short distance was also great. We highly recommend for those who are looking for relaxation and the quiet side. ”

 

Our 2nd Honeymoon and our 1st Babymoon

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ayla_pug from MN on 02/18/2010 said:

“ We loved the condo! Being that close to the ocean was spectular not to mention being able to walk right out to it. We listened to the waves all the time and really enjoyed watching the surfers ride the waves in front of the condo. The condo itself was perfect for us-we loved the bed! Usually when we leave home we say oh I can't wait to get back to our bed-this bed was the opposite-we wanted to take it with us! The kitchen was well appointed an it was great to have the washer and dryer in the unit. We would definitely stay here again-enjoy yourself the location is fantastic! ”

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Excellent time

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Monica and Glen and kids from Vancouver on 01/13/2010 said:

“ This was our second time to Maui as a family and we truly enjoyed our experience. The vacation rental was in a great location with a priceless view. Our suite was bigger then we expected - a king size bed and a washer and drier that I don't even think was mentioned in the website. It was exactly what a family with two small children were lookng for. The pool was clean and the parking was included! Highly recommended cheers ”

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Superb location & situation

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Husband and Father from Riverside, CA on 01/06/2010 said:

“ We loved unit 105. Its location was great and the others at the location were very friendly. It brought back fond memories of my stay on the same highway as a kid nearly 40 years earlier. The views every day and sunsets every night were stunning. The first floor location and ability to walk right out onto the lawn and overlook the shore made this condo functionally much larger than its actual footprint. Both adults and both kids (boys 8 and 2) thought it was terrific. The wifi access was a bit odd, with my laptop only occasionally getting a signal, but that was very minor. (After all, if you're on your laptop much with a view like that of 105, you're nuts!) ”

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Great place

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The Alaskans from Glacier View Alaska on 12/03/2009 said:

“ We loved this place. It's pretty, well set up, comfortable, great bed. It was wonderful being right on the water- you could watch the surf, the turtles, snorkel, walk the beach. It's close to coffee, shops, good places to eat, farmers market, beaches, the harbor, etc. Even tho' it's in the midst of lots of condos we still felt a sense of being secluded being on the lanai and looking out at the water. ”

 

Bad Hawaii

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sbraun0101 from Montana on 11/06/2009 said:

“ This unit is tastefully decorated and nicely furnished. However, upon awaking our first morning we were puzzled to see metal poles standing immediately outside the lanai door. Then upon further inspection tools, paint buckets, air compressors, and much more were strewn around the lanai. Since we are travling with a 2 year old this immediately meant that the lanai area was dangerous. At 8 AM a work crew showed up and closed off our access to the ocean-- both from the unit and the steps around the building-so much for all of the promises of ocean and 30 steps to the waves. After telephoning the owner we were immediately offered a 50% discount or the option to move out...considering that a day had already been wasted and we had already settled into the unit and that we had not traveled to Maui to spend all of our time searching for a new unit or packing and unpacking several times. Of course the owner, being an attorney and real estate broker, knew that she was in trouble. There is no excuse for not knowing what is happening at your own unit, especially since the construction had been continuing for several weeks. There are many other units in the same area as well as better locations in Kihei. In general the Big Island has much more to offer compared to Maui. ”

Manager response:

“ I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the work being done on the property. We were under the impression that you were quite satisfied with our offer of a half-price stay and would certainly have helped you find an alternate accommodation. The fact is that property management did not notify us of this project as they normally do. Had we been aware that work was to take place, we would have notified you immediately and made every effort to accommodate you. ”

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Beautiful location and very relaxing

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Nichole from Anaheim, CA on 09/28/2009 said:

“ My husband, 4 year old son and I stayed in unit 105 and had a wonderful family vacation. This ground floor unit was not only well equipped with everything we needed, it was also perfect for my son to play on the grass outside our lanai. The location and views were spectacular. The few steps down to the beach made for a nice quick jump in the ocean. We also saw many sea turtles just off shore. All the people we ran into at the Kaleialoha were very helpful and welcoming. We'd definitely stay there again! ”

 

A very comfortable and ideally located condo

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Keith&Sharon from Olympia, WA on 07/27/2009 said:

“ We had a wonderful stay in Condo 105 at the Kaleialoha Resort. Everything was as described and all of the amenities and accomodations were high quality. We were especially pleased with the king-size bed, which was extremely comfortable - something we can't say about every condo we've stayed in!! We had the trade winds, so there was always a nice breeze thru the unit. We couldn't have been more pleased with our stay and we would recommend this condo to anyone. ”

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Awesome view!

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Brittany, Rosie, Anthony, Seth and Micah from Fresno, california on 06/18/2009 said:

“ We enjoyed the fact that the ocean was right out the front door. It is not a real kid friendly beach but it was a nice vacation spot. It was only a short walk away from kid friendly beaches. ”

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Had a great time

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Nice Place from Morrison, CO. on 06/18/2009 said:

“ This is a great place to stay. The local environment is nice to be a part of, rather than the typical tourist trap stuff. It was so nice to be right on the ocean side. We saw and swam with the resident sea turtles numerous times during our stay. I would recommend bringing a suitcase full of food to save money. ”

 

Just what we needed!

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Jim Sherburne from Mount Vernon, WA on 06/04/2009 said:

“ We just spent a wonderful 10 days at Cheri's place on Maui and it was an ideal experience. This is the first time that we stayed in a vacation rental home in the U.S. -- and it was perfect.The condo was close to the beach and on the ground floor, just a short walk across the lawn to enjoy our morning coffee with Molokai, Lahaina and the Pacific to greet us. The manager had keys waiting for us on arrival. Everything was in order when we arrived, and we were pleased to learn that the pictures online matched the home. It's actually nicer than the pictures! We had to extend our stay 1 day early and Cheri could not have been more accommodating. We'd definitely recommend this condo - especially if you're looking to relax and want to spend a lot of your vacation at the beach. We cooked, on both the gas and the charcol grills and they were clean and ready to use. With stores in Lahaina and a local natural food store all our needs were met. We'll be definitely back next year. Aloha & Mahala Jim & Pam ”

 

Wonderful Place To Stay

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Anneli from San Jose, CA on 06/01/2009 said:

“ I really enjoyed staying at the Kaleialoha Resort. My condo unit was outfitted in a tropical motif, the livingroom was roomy and pleasant, the kitchen was appointed with most everything I needed, and the bedroom was very nice. My unit also had a small ice-chest, a beach umbrella, snorkels and fins which was a big plus. There were also 2 different kinds of plug-in fans which were definitely needed on the hot days (90 degrees plus). It was wonderful to open the glass doors, walk out onto the grass and sit in a chaise lounge, or eat at one of the tables, and look out onto the ocean. A beautiful experience! I would definitely go back to the Kaleialoha Resort. ”

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Beautiful!

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bob & lynn from Hemet, California on 04/24/2009 said:

“ We have stayed at Kaleialoha many, many times over the last 20 years. We have always found the units to be first rate. It is a place we love to returned to. We've also recommended it to many friends. ”

 

Loved Our Stay

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Carol from Arlington VA on 04/23/2009 said:

“ I had never been to Hawaii, had a business trip to Honolulu and had a few days to see another another island. I loved the 1st floor location; we could walk out our door and overlook the ocean. We were surprised to see a gathering outside our first night there (Monday), and discovered an informal potluck that occurs every Monday night. Everyone was friendly, made us feel welcome even thoughwe were short term, and recommended things to do and places to eat. I wanted to see whales and sea turtles and we were told to just look out at the water. We saw more whales (at a distance) than we did later on a whale watching boat trip. The condo was very clean and comfortable. My son and I would gladly stay there again. ”

 

Relaxing home away from home.

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Home away from home from Tucson, AZ on 04/23/2009 said:

“ Very quaint, clean and quiet condo space. The owner was avaiable to speak with prior to my stay. The manager was also available to us, although we didn't need them during the 2 week stay. The views from the patio were unobstructed and beautiful. As soon as I can get 2 weeks off again I plan to stay in the same codo. We had everything we needed...towels, kitchen stuff,music,comfortable furnishing... a great market to walk to, a grill on sight...It was wonderful! Safe area. We never felt nervous about being watched, robbed...( as there were 2 women staying )... great local restaurants near by too! Book it now! ”

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Safe and Convenient for Baby's First Trip

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GypsyMom from Calgary, Canada on 04/16/2009 said:

“ This cozy unit made our stay in Maui pleasant. As new parents, it was great to feel like we were enjoying it all (whales and Maui sunsets from the lanai or even the couch!) even though we needed to stay close to 'home' much of the time. The parking lot is small so it was so easy to tote baby and gear to and from the condo. We appreciated the nearby amenities as well such as a kids' playpark and supermarket. Having laundry right in the unit was very handy and a feature we will seek out at other destinations. The kitchen was so well-stocked that we even ended up making baby food there (the selection of 'bought' food wasn't great, even at Wal-Mart). Since the whole focus of this review has been the family-friendliness of Unit 105, I will mention that we did have enough room in the bedroom for a crib (great baby rentals on Maui!) but there is no bath tub, only a shower. Lastly, if you do go, make sure to take your garbage out frequently, in just a few days, creepy crawlies will come to visit. We felt so safe letting our little guy play because it's a ground-floor unit. The location is also very handy for setting out for other beaches in the area. We especially recommend taking a snorkel set out to Kahana Bay -the fish were fantastic! :-) ”

 

GREAT BEACHIN'

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janbert from Calgary, AB, Canada on 04/13/2009 said:

“ We had stayed in another unit at this location and really enjoyed the area. Found this unit via a google search - ground floor - made the stay much better. Unit contained all the amenities required, very clean and very comfortable. Definitely a possible unit for our next trip to Hawaii as it is close to everything, has access to a good beach, good snorkeling and plenty of turtles. Good location for whale watching later in the year. ”

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Sun and Sand

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Jim from Sechelt, BC on 04/09/2009 said:

“ A most enjoyable stay at this one bedroom condo. Clean with lots of room for two end equiped with everything you needed. The nice part was the ground floor unit was great for access to the beach area. The patio was in shade for most of the day once you have had enough of the sun. The people we met in the complex were most helpful and friendly. This was our first trip to Maui and we would highly recommend this unit. We just wish we were able to spend more time their, but maybe next time. ”

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Looking forward to next time!

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Mat from Philadelphia, PA on 04/05/2009 said:

“ Great spot and a nice condo. Close to lots of good Maui activities as well as all the necessities. Great view and walk out to an ocean-front view. Hard to beat! ”

 

Wonder condo

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Grayson from Lakewood, WA on 04/05/2009 said:

“ We had a wounderful time. It was just what we needed. The condo was on the gound floor, so make getting to the beach and the outside area for sunning and relaxing so much easier. Thank you for allowing us to use your condo. Roger & Cathie Grayson ”

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ron feedback

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ron from san francisco on 04/03/2009 said:

“ we have enjoyed are stays at 105 its a wonderfull place to relax. in 2008 we took our whole family to maui 12 people and it was cost effective to stay at kaanipali shores. for 2009 we will again stay at the shores again because in the package it comes to less than $100 dollar a day. ”

 

Excellent value

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Gary Russell from Calgary, Alberta on 04/03/2009 said:

“ I found this rental on the VRBO website and e-mailed the owner for additional info. She responded to my query promptly and helpfully. Everything about check-in went smoothly. The unit itself was about the best located in the condo. Oceanside and very quiet. The unit itself was spotless and had every amenity we needed. Particulary enjoyed swimming with the resident turtle about 50 feet directly in front of condo. Very handy to all services. Pool was always clean and hardly used. Overall we were extremely happy with our stay and look forward to again enjoying our next holiday there. ”

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friendly neighbors

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alabaster from tacoma, wa on 04/02/2009 said:

“ Really nice owner, gift basket, wonderful neighbors nightly gatherings to watch the sunset. This unit is right on the patio area. Great views of the ocean but limited privacy. Bed was fairly comfortable. The only negative would be the cockroaches. There were lots of them. This is a common problem on the islands. I would maybe consider this unit again but I would make it a point of seeing where the buildings were at with infestations. Again, it happens everywhere over there. ”

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first trip to hawaii

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debbie from Grants pass oregon on 04/02/2009 said:

“ This was the first time we rented a place on line and it could not have been better we rented through VRBO and would do it again in a second ”

 

Best Vacation Ever!

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Oregon Girl from Eugene, OR on 04/02/2009 said:

“ We stayed here for a week in April 2008, our first time to Maui and the first time not staying in a hotel, this couldn't have been a better experience! The condo (105) was just as described, the pictures found on their website (www.alohacondos.com) are exactly what it looked like and we really enjoyed being on the ground floor, just a short skip to the lawn chairs and BBQ. We bought groceries and cooked most of the time we stayed and this was an added plus, the kitchen was fully stocked with pots & pans, dishes, silverware, everything we needed and felt right at home. The condo isn't a part of the Kaleialoha Resort but the staff couldn't have been more helpful in answering questions and giving us information about best places to eat and visit (and so were the other tenants and homeowners). There's no beach directly in front of the resort but made no difference, the snorkeling was good, we had sea turtles not more then 5 feet away and it's a short walk to Black Beach. I highly recommend Aloha Condos and Unit 105, everything was perfect and we're planning another trip this year, will definetly stay here. ”

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Can't wait to get back......

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Mcnary's from Denver, CO on 04/02/2009 said:

“ We had a wonderful stay at this condo. The neighbors were all really friendly. We enjoyed the pool, the kitchen and the location of the beach right out our back door! ”

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Wonderful Holiday

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Ron and Shannon from Calgary Alberta Canada on 04/02/2009 said:

“ What a wonderful restful holiday we had at Kaleialoha Resort #105. The room was immaculate and the Aloha basket was very thoughtful. The well stocked condo had everything you could need, including beach chairs, Boogie Board and something they didn't advertise, a private washer and dryer.The Lanai is about 15 steps to the ocean, where every day we would watch the turtles feeding and the whales breaching. There is a small beach (went swimming there 3 times) but its probably more accessible in the Spring, Summer and Fall. The back off the Lanai is well grassed and lots of lounge chairs for sunning. If you are looking for parties and night life in you place of residence, this is not the place for you. If however you are looking for a quiet well kept little peace of heaven to recharge your batteries, this would be a great place for you to go. For us, it was just a wonderful restful 3 weeks. By the way, the golfing was fabulous. Aloha. ”

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Paradise

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Mark from Seattle, WA on 04/02/2009 said:

“ Our stay at Kaleialoha was both affordable and relaxing. We found the Condo and grounds to be perfectly kept and the support personel first class, with one of the most beautifull views in the islands. Our thanks to Willie for the whale watching boat ride. ”

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Gorgeous waterfront sunsets

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Todd & Bonnie from Abbotsford, British Columbia on 04/02/2009 said:

“ Wonderful suite with beautiful oceanfront location. Loved hearing the waves crashing at night. Quiet location as well. Have recommended it to others & will definitely stay there again if it's available. ”

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Paradise

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Nancy Ragan from Lake Forest, Ca on 04/01/2009 said:

“ This is paradise. Only 25 feet to the lounge chairs to relax in the sun. A few feet away are the stairs to the sand and water. A first floor condo is the only way to live. I've stayed twice at Kaleialoha 105 and hopefully again in Sept 2009. The pool is solar and its wonderful. The bbq area is wonderful. The guests and residences are very friendly. A short drive to Lahaina for excellent tacos and happy hour at the Blue Lagoon. Longs Drugs store is the place to purchase beverages when you run out. Did I tell you about the turtles, hootie the seal and dolphins? Big/huge turtles swim right up to the waters edge, hottie swims by occasionaly and we've seen dolphins in the distance. I recommend this unit 1000%. Have a grrrreat time. ”

 

Private, Perfectly Amazing

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Alaskans starving for summer from Kenai, Alaska on 04/01/2009 said:

“ We enjoyed everything about this condo, from the birds visiting on the lanai to the front row seat on the ocean (which crashed over the wall one night - exhilerating!) to the exclusive view, all the amenities and an affordable price. We consider it our home away from home and long to return one day. From our lawn chair perch with feet up on the wall we watched the turtles and whales and soaked the sun and were lulled by the waves and the soft breeze. You will love this place, but I'm hesitant to say so, because the schedule will fill. ”

 

Beautiful view and relaxing

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Vicki B. from Milwaukee, Wisconsin on 04/01/2009 said:

“ This was our third stop and our favorite stop in the islands. We loved the condo as it was right on the ocean and quiet. It was near areas we wanted to expoler and made our visit extra nice. We did not get a chance to cook on the grills but I would like to do that next time - yes, next time. The gift basket was full of wonderful treats and very thoughtful. My husband and I have recommended this condo to others and hope to get back there ourselves. Maui was our favorite island because of the beauty and peacefulness for a relaxing vacation. ”

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