Overall we really enjoyed the condo and the location
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Sandra from Beaufort, SC on 03/03/2010 said:
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The one problem both of us experienced was with the shower. A hand held shower generally is more hepful and certainly more versitile. Even more important, the shower was inconsistant. One second we were freezing and the next we were being scalded. That was a serious problem. I almost fell trying to escape the hot water. The location was excellent. The grounds were beautiful. Parking was good. The whales provided much entertainment. With the exception that I mentioned, our experience was very positive.
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waves
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alohaboy from wheat ridge, co on 02/06/2010 said:
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could you possibly do any thing about the noise the waves make when they reach the shore? my wife was really upset.
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Condo 207
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John from Brisbane, Australia on 12/23/2009 said:
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Condo 207 was well appointed with good facilties e.g. comfortable bed, good shower, good cooking facilities. Fans were effective and the louvred windows/doors are very efficient in cooling the apartment. The view is sensational and Napili beach is one of the quietest places in the area - which is saying something. The little touches were a surprise and much appreciated - fruit/chocolates on arrival, beach towels, boogie boards. Saw whales, turtles and there was some excellent surf one morning on the point.
Booking was also easy and convenient.
We are two very satisfied customers
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great location but bare bones condo
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Megan from San Francisco on 11/08/2009 said:
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Napili Bay is a fantastic location, with great snorkeling and swimming. Condo 207 has a wonderful view of the bay and was very clean, but there were a few problems. All of the kitchen knives need to be replaced. We could not cook AT ALL and ended up throwing out a lot of expensive groceries because all of the knives were so dull. We happened to be on Maui during a particularly hot time, and the condo was sweltering. A portable fan is needed in this unit. We knew there was no air conditioner, but the small ceiling fan did not circulate the air near the bed -- and the layout of the building prevented the natural breezes from cooling this condo. We loved the location, and although the condo and the property are older, they were comfortable. If you are looking for a bare bones property as a jumping off point for your adventures, this is the place, but if you want to spend a lot of time at the condo or do any cooking, look for someplace recently updated and better equipped.
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Manager response:
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I’m glad you enjoyed the view and I do apologize for the dull knives in the drawer and the warm temperatures.
Our local contact would have been happy to provide you with some sharp knives and a portable fan.
I wish we had been afforded the opportunity to better serve you.
Chuck Buser, Napili Bay unit 207
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Trip of a lifetime
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Happy daughter from CA on 11/04/2009 said:
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I recently traveled to Maui with my 73-year-old mother. This was her first trip to the islands and it was a lifelong dream. She was not disappointed. Our condo was clean and had all the amenities to make our stay very comfortable. There is a little shopping center five minutes away that had everything we needed for our stay. The view from the lanai is breathtaking. Being lulled to sleep at night by the ocean waves and awakened by the singing birds was phenomenal. We enjoyed our morning coffee on the lanai and then enjoyed the setting sun from the beach in front of our condo. Our time at Napili Bay Resort was fantastic. If we make it to Maui again we will no doubt stay at the same location. Thank you so much for making my Moms dream trip come true.
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Exceptional location, Great amenities for the price
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Saatek from Montreal, Quebec, Canada on 10/09/2009 said:
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The condo was very nicely furnished. Neighbors are great, very friendly, and
you have access to the BBQs outside. You will find anything you need inside
the condo, from dishes to beach chairs, including all the little things like a
cork screw, etc. The location can't be beat. Great beach, calm waters in the
bay, no high rise buildings... Great snorkeling, we saw turtles and manta rays
right in front of our place (it's really cool to see a turtle just 20 steps from your
building when others drive for hours for a chance to do the same thing). I
have to admit, the little gift basket we got at the beginning really sold us from
the start; they had us at Hello...
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beautiful location, comfortable accomodations
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Sara from San Francisco on 09/01/2009 said:
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We came to Maui for the first time and stayed in condo 207. What a find! After much internet research we booked our vacation at Napili Bay through Aloha condos based on the great photos and testimonials of those vacationers that had gone before us. We were not dissapointed and now it's our turn to describe how our expectations were exceeded.
If you want to stay in a big fancy resort with a pool and a spa, this isn't the place for you, however, if you want to be directly on a gorgeous, intimate beach with the sound of the ocean waves crashing and the convenience of your own kitchen to cook delicious meals and eat them on the lanai as the sun sets, well you have probably stumbled upon a little piece of heaven.
The kitchen had everything we needed. The only issue was that the water filter needed to be changed in the fridge but I am sure the owners have attended to that since we gave them a heads up about it. There were beach chairs in the unit as well as boogie boards which we certainly used and had lots of fun with. We never had trouble parking and in general our stay was peaceful, relaxing and better than I had expected. We would definitely recommend this condo and are hoping to come back next year!
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Great relaxing
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Gori from Milano, Italy on 08/21/2009 said:
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Napili Bay is a wonderful, quiet place! If you are looking for the alternative to commercialized resort then this is your place! Very clean and relaxing place, not super fancy but well kept with a nice kitchen and nice appliances and utensils. We stayed in Unit 207 which is a beach front end unit with an excellent view of the ocean and Molokai. The view is amazing and you are really close to the ocean. These studio units are just perfect. It was so nice to have a kitchenette in your suite so you could cook and take lunches down to the beach or enjoyed eating on the lanai. There were beach supplies which we used everytime we went to the beach. The place was very clean. Despite the temperature of Hawaii, the condo was generally cool due to the nice ocean breeze that came in through the wood blinds. There's also an electric and ceiling fan to keep the condo cool. These wooden blinds are also great for keeping the sunlight out in the morning. There are also books, cds, and movies in the room. There's TV, a vcr and dvd player. The free wireless internet was great and we never had any problems with it.
Very convenient location overall- Napili is less commercial then Kaanapali or Wailea, more nestled in a sort of residential area, so it's cozier and more quiet but really close by is a little general store (2 min walk) and Napili Plaza with a regular sized grocery store and is short drive away. It is out of the hustle and bustle of Lahaina, but still very close to go for dinner or lunch.
We would not hesitate to recommend this to anyone, providing you're not looking for a higher end hotel. This is much more relaxing.
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207
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judya1 from Oklahoma on 08/06/2009 said:
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I already posted my review on the web site for room 207 and for Napili Bay.
Please contact me if that review is no longer online and I will send it again.
(My review was very positive :-)
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Paradise on the Beach
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Maui Babe from Portland Oregon on 08/05/2009 said:
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My stay at Aloha condos was very nice as Napili Bay is exquisite! If you like walking down to the beach this is the place for yo. I did not read my confirmation so I was a bit out of the loop on the checkin as you need to let yourself in via the lockbox combo on the door. Read your confirmation. If you are a person that really needs a/c this is not the place for you. Hot time 4-8 pm but it's summer so winter months are probably more bearable. The view is well worth all of this!
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location, location, location, we went to snorkel, and found the
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Walkd from Portland Oregon on 06/04/2009 said:
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If you are looking for 5 star rooms with spa's and pools, this is not the
place for you. If you are looking for a 5 star location with a 10 star
view and a prime beach you've come to the right spot.
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Great Location - Great Condo
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BC Island Guys from Gabriola Island, British Columbia, Canada on 05/02/2009 said:
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The Napili Bay complex is a great place to stay. We've spent two vacations there and loved them both.
Unit 207 offers lots of amenities, it has everything you could possibly want during your vacation. It's clean and relatively spacious. The lanai offers absolutely spectacular views from sunrise to sunset. It's a quiet complex at night (other than the pounding surf), we rarely heard noise from other guests past 9:00 PM.
The only two negative things we have to say about unit 207 is that it's time for a general updating, fresh paint, updating the shower/bathroom area - that kind of thing. The other minor criticism is that there needs to be a decent set of kitchen knives - the ones that are there just "don't cut it". We ended up doing a lot of our own cooking this year to save some money and decided to buy a few knives to use while there.
In our opinion the area of Napili Bay is the best location on Maui. You don't have the crowds and bustle of Kihei or Lahania - but they're both close enough when you're ready for that! The north-west part of Maui offers the best snorkeling on the island, much of it in Napili Bay or the two neighbouring bays Honokeana or Kapalua - couldn't be closer.
This year we gave up waiting for 30 - 45 minutes to get into the Gazebo restaurant (right next door in Honokeana Cove) for breakfast (holiday time is way too precious to be standing waiting to get into a restaurant). Instead we went to the other end of Napili Bay to the Sea House Restaurant which is part of the Napili Kai resort. We were surprised to find excellent value (breakfast for two $20), outstanding service, and delicious food. All of this with no wait to get in and an outstanding ocean front view.
There are cheaper places to stay on Maui, but if you're looking in the Napili area for an ocean front condo, you'd be hard pressed to find better value. We've done lots of looking around at similar units and the Napili Bay still comes out ahead of many others.
Mahalo!
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Aloha
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Paul from Chicago on 04/24/2009 said:
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We had a great time! Great location, beautiful sunsets and great accomodations. If you need air conditioning this condo is not for you but the ocean breezes keep it cool at night.
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Aloha Condo 207
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ChadDee from Bloomington, Il on 04/23/2009 said:
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The Aloha Condos were great. This was the first time we had stayed in a place other than a hotel and have found that to be a great experience. Hotels will definitely be our second choice from here on. Theproperty was very nice, fairly secluded and right on a beautiful beach. We had a great time watching turtles swimming in the bay, although the snorkleing was a little better down the road. Swimmming was great and we got the chance to see an amazing rainbow from our deck!
Didn't find any eating places nearby that were overly impressive so it was nice to have a kitchen available.
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Great place - fantastic whale watching
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Alicia & Joe from Santa Rosa, California on 04/20/2009 said:
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Usually we are more than ready to head home after two weeks but our stay at Napili Bay Resort Condo 207 was so enjoyable that we hated to leave. We found the condo to be quite comfortable and well situated. It was very clean and adequately furnished. There were no foul or musty odors and we did not see any critters. We saw numerous whales, several turtles and a school of dolphins from our lanai. We hope to spend another two weeks at the condo next year and we have recommended it to others. We loved it and we thought the price was right.
Thank you, Geo and Alicia
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Nice get away!
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Runnertodd from Anchorage, Ak on 04/16/2009 said:
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Napili Bay Condo #207 was fabulous! Has all
the necessities a person on vacation needs.
The place was clean, peaceful, and had a
spectacular view. The sunsets (on the sunny
days) were great!
I would love to go there again! :)
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Best Condo and Beach on Maui!
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kkrauseus from Argyle, TX on 04/09/2009 said:
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My mom and dad used to own a condo in this complex, so when we decided to return to Maui, there was only one choice as far as we were concerned! Aloha Condos do a great job--reservations are easy to make, and everything is taken care of once you arrive.
Napili Bay is one of the nicest beaches in the world (look it up!), and this resort is perfectly situated. Wake up, take twenty steps and you're living the good life. Look forward to amazing sunsets. Fall asleep to the sound of the ocean waves. Heaven on earth--we can't wait to go back!
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Absolutely heavenly :) We can't wait to go back!!!
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bsm from Nanaimo, British Columbia on 04/07/2009 said:
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My husband and I stayed in #207 in October 2007 for seven nights. We were lucky enough to get married on the beautiful isle of Maui on our 2nd day there... and then we enjoyed a week of fun, sun, and lots of R&R. This condo was worth every penny! It was perfectly equipped, cozy, and very comfortable. We didn't get much sleep the 1st night because the waves were so loud!!! But we quickly adjusted and loved every minute of it. We thoroughly the views and the beach. We often talk about our morning coffee and crib games on the lanai... we can't wait to go back!!!!! :)
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Excellent Vacation Home
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Lyall Nash from Calgary , Alberta-Canada on 04/07/2009 said:
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Our November 2008 stay was every thing you
would want in a short holiday, relaxing and
not wanting to leave after a week. We enjoyed
being on the beach and going to sleep to the
sound of the waves. We look forward to coming
back again.
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Third stay at Napili Bay - still great
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K + S Chicago from Chicago on 04/05/2009 said:
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This was our third stay at Napili Bay (first time in this unit). We have
always stayed on the 2nd floor overlooking the beach (in 1999, 2001,
and 2008). We love the view and sleeping to the sound of the ocean.
The beach is a perfect, beautiful, calm crescent. The units are simple,
but more than adequate for our needs. They may not be elegant, but
are well-stocked with the basics one needs to live comfortably. There
is no need for A/C, given the constant breeze off the ocean. In
general it is a quiet, family-friendly area, but the locals enjoy this
stretch of beach as well, and one night we were kept up until the early
morning by some folks hanging out in front of the property (all
beaches in Hawaii are public property - so this might be a problem
wherever one stayed). This was the first time we knew about the
gazebo restaraunt two properties down the beach. They have the best
breakfast food I have ever eaten - and the long lines to prove it! Do
not miss it!!
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Napili Bay a paradise
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The Campbells from Fremont, Nebraska on 04/05/2009 said:
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We selected this condo because of our son's island wedding on July 7, 2007. Not only was that a very lucky number for us, it proved to be a paradise of casual Hawaii with the beachfront location, complete with the rolling waves, gentle breezes, and fabulous view.
From our first positive impression with a gift of Hawaiian fruit, candies and nuts, this was a perfect spot for several families to gather. The manager, Lee, was always very courteous and friendly and made us feel very welcome, especially with our nightly gatherings at the grill area for family meals and fun. The grounds were also well groomed and tidy.
The private beach access found us loving the ocean waves and an uncrowded, uncluttered beach for sunning, strolling, and exploring.
We will definitely return in the future, hoping to find the condo facility as clean and as well kept as before! It was a perfect getaway, with all the comforts of home, and then some! And there is easy access to a small shopping mall nearby.
The only drawback was limited parking, but the place was full, which is a good indicator of a visitor's satisfaction to Napili Bay Resort, one away from the more tourist-driven ones. Our experience there enabled all of us to feel the Aloha spirit.
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Right on the Sand!
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davidfromsandiego from San Diego, CA on 04/01/2009 said:
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The Napili Bay oceanfront condos are a hidden gem. The surf and sand is right at your doorstep. Great snorkeling and swimming on a very friendly beach. Stayed there twice now: always quiet and low key.
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Nirvana Found
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Mike from Santa Clarita, CA on 04/01/2009 said:
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The rooms are clean. The view is spectacular. The amenities are comfortable and accessible.
This is not high rise Maui...but that's why we stay here. It's Maui as it should be...friendly, cozy and welcoming.
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We Loved Our Maui Condo!
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Anne from Seattle on 04/01/2009 said:
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This was our second visit to Aloha Condo Napili Bay and once again we had a great time. The view is gorgeous and the beds are comfy. I like having a full kitchen and the location is perfect! We snorkled right off the beach and saw lots of fish and a huge turtle! No need to go on a expensive raft trip! We would love to visit again.
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Slice of Heaven
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HisAgapeLove from Northern CA on 04/02/2009 said:
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Every comfort of home, in a setting so beautiful that no picture can do it justice. Your eyes just have to see it.
Located on the second floor, it offers a wonderful view of the beach and ocean, nothing blocking the view.
The property is small, so not too crowded or much noise. Everything was so clean and well kept from the parking lot, to the beach itself, and of course the inside of the unit.
If you enjoy low key beaches, being near, but not IN the "night life", and having a place that really feels like you live there...this is the place for you.
Can't say enough about it, even wrote a review on TripAdvisor.com about how much we love it. My husband and I went there on our honeymoon in Aug. of 2007. I'd been to the resort before, but a different unit.
Honestly, this resort is our next "dream" vacation, and hopefully, we can rent this particular unit again. It was THAT good.
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Lovliest spot in Hawaii
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bobw from Kailua, Oahu, HI on 04/02/2009 said:
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Our unit was very clean and comfortable. The view from our lanai is
the lovliest in all Hawaii with the surf breaking just yards away. Napili
Bay is a real gem. Snorkeling is good over by the point. Sunset with
pupus and drinks on the beach with other residents is a great
tradition. Wideband wireless internet connection in the unit was an
added plus. We will return again.
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Great View,Really on the BEACH in secluded bay
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Mr & Mrs. J.F. from New York City Area on 04/01/2009 said:
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We really enjoyed the beach front view, our room was facing the beach and only maybe 100 feet from the water. At night we could listen to the sound of the waves rolling up on the beach and enjoy a moonlit walk along the crescent shaped beach.The bay itself was excellent for snorkeling and swimming as well as for light scuba diving.The studio like room was nicely kept and quiet from the adjoining rooms.The kitchenette was also a plus for cooking as well as the outdoor BBQ and washer/dryer in the common area.I highly recommend this condo for those who don't need all of the five star luxuries of a large hotel. Our stay was part of our honeymoon...We loved Hawaii...
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Great Ocean Front Condo
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Len and Linda from Minneapolis, Minnesota on 04/01/2009 said:
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We especially enjoy the fact that this condo is RIGHT on the beach and literally a stones throw from the ocean. The condo when clean and in good repair and had great views of the area. We enjoyed morning walks near the well known local golf course and the Pineapple plantation area.
One suggestion; it would be nice if the Lanai furniture had bar stools rather than regular chairs since the existing chairs are too low to sit on and see over the lanai wall.
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Beach Heaven in Maui!
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Paul & Judie Verrips from Danville, California on 04/01/2009 said:
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We have stayed at Aloha Condos for several years now. We find it to be a safe, friendly & relaxing place, away from the usual "touristy" areas. The condo is always clean & well supplied with all of the cooking necessities you would need. Grocery stores are within a 20 minute walk or a short drive. There is some great "fast-food" nearby & some first-class restaurants a short drive away.
The beach is just a few steps from the condo & beach towels, beach chairs & various toys are supplied with the condo. We use the on-grounds BQQ several times a week to cook dinner. This is a wonderful convenience for us! I also like having a coin washer & dryer available for the guests as our stay is usually 2 weeks. It makes the packing much lighter!
We would recommend a condo at Aloha Condos to any anyone! Enjoy!!
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Unbelievable
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Yoda from Tucson,Az.,Puerto Penasco,Mx. on 04/01/2009 said:
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My wife and I traveled to Maui with a group of friends. We chose to stay at the Napali Bay condos as opposed to the higher priced place our friends stayed at. We were the only ones with an Ocean front room and the most incredible view as well as a welcome basket! With the full kitchen and outdoor bbq, we felt right at home. There's just something about sitting on the Lanai, with the breath taking view while having your BBQ steak dinner. Our room was very nice and included free wi-fi. We are planning another trip back and will rent the same room again,we loved it!! Renting at the Napali Bay was a pleasant experience. Thank You.
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I am still amazed that I found this condo by sheer luck on the Internet. It is exactly as represented on the Web site. If you want a fancy hotel, then look else where. If you want the feel of Maui, the sound of the ocean, beautiful scenery, kind people, and memories to last a lifetime...Napili Bay Resort is your destination. Other people search the island just to find a beautiful beach that we had directly in front of Condo 207. We truly felt as if we had been invited by close friends to use their condo for a week. The "Sounds of Silence" made a huge impression on us. The guests all seemed to respect the "quiet time"... from about 10 p.m.-8 a.m. the dominant sound was the waves breaking on the shore. The units had televisions, but in the week we were there, I never heard a single one turned on. It was glorious to actually soak in the sounds of nature. The laundry facilities are clean and extremely convenient. Be sure to eat breakfast at the Gazebo on the south end of the bay, and dinner (and breakfast) at the Seahorse Restaurant on the north end of the bay. In the town of Napili, there are good restaurants that are in the little shopping center. Also, Napili has a great grocery store which we didn't realize was there until half way into our stay...we had been driving into Lahiana. The store in Napili is somewhat hidden in the corner of the shopping center and we thought it was a convenience store...but it was an outstanding full service grocery store.
My only regret? That I don't have enough money to rent several condos at Napili Bay and share the experience with my children and their families. I would love to come back in the near future and I would certainly look to see if condo 207 was available. We loved our experience at Napili Bay!!! — Judith Ackerman July 2009
My husband and I spent seven beautiful days in Unit 207 at Napili Bay Resort. While there is a world of activity in Maui, we were happy to find that there was also much to do within the resort. This condo's lanai has a jawdropping view of the ocean and Molokai. We did some great wildlife watching from our lanai, observing dolphins and humpback whales. On several days, we snorkeled at the beach -- literally at our feet -- and swam with colorful fish and green sea turtles. The condo included a fully equipped kitchen and nice extras like boogie boards, beach chairs, dvd/vcr, videos, a common barbecue area, and free parking. The neighborhood is quiet, lovely, and not overdeveloped like Kaanapali but yet convenient to Kapalua, Kaanapali, and Lahaina. The management is very nice and courteous. Props to Chuck, you are great. All in all, we had a really fantastic vacation and would highly recommend Napili Bay Resort. — Richa December 2008
Condo 207 – Napili Bay Resort on Maui
