totally equipped!
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Bev from Ozark, MO on 03/17/2012 said:
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The condo is beautifully furnished and toally equipped with everything you need for a perfect stay. Close to the beach, many ammenities,quiet and well kept.
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Best way to end 2011 and begin 2012 !
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Sand and Sunsets from Calgary on 01/13/2012 said:
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Clean, comfortable, modern condo. Excellent, easy check-in and online booking. Absolutely the best web-site. Owners keep you informed of your rental and any charges due.
Napili Bay Resort, the beach and area are wonderfully laid back and well cared for.
Even during the holiday season it was never too noisy. Beach chairs and boogie boards, cooler etc. help get you relaxing right away.
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Like a second home
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1dan1 from Los Angeles on 10/13/2011 said:
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Clean studio with chaise lounge couch and king-sized memory foam bed. Comfortable bed + sound of waves = great sleep. Kitchen has many appliances and cookware. Thoughtfully included a cooler and boogie board for guest use. Unit is tucked away from beach, facing a small yard and trees with small partial ocean view. beach-front property. Close enough to hear waves but not the beach guest noise. Would definitely rent this unit again!
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A great quiet place to visit Maui without going broke!
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great place to stay from Rochester MN on 08/07/2011 said:
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Our stay at unit 217 was not our first one. Jim does a great job putting together an environment that is very relaxing and has what a couple needs while staying there. This trip was in celebration of our 25th anniversary and we chose to come back here as we knew it would be a nice and quiet place to have as our home base while in Maui. Jim had a nice welcome basket waiting for us which was very much appreciated. There are only a couple of very minor things we would include here, just for Jim's awarenesss... Specifically he might want to add a couple of more storage containers to the condo... there were not many that had lids when we were there. A couple of additional cooking spoons to be used with teflon pots would also be great. We much appreciated having a full sized ironing board as well. My husband calls me crazy that I iron my clothes when on vacation, but I do... on that topic, the iron was a bit flaky and might be on its way out... just a heads up, but we did ok with it while there. Otherwise, not a problem. The wireless was great to use to do homework on the next days activities and the bed was ultra comfortable. Thanks again Jim for having such a great spot!
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The best choice of the trip!
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Honeymooners from Joplin, MO on 07/06/2011 said:
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Great room, great owner (very organized and easy to work with.. no problems at all.), and a great beach!!!
We drove all over the island... if you want a slightly secluded sleepy relaxing bay area to kick back and not worry about life... this is it! And I'm very picky.
Seriously, no complaints. It was wonderful, and we will return.
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Whale Watching in Maui
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ShrumK from Pleasant Hill, CA on 07/06/2011 said:
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Awesome Condo. I will definately return. I will be telling friends and family.
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Loved it
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Heaven from Mission, BC on 06/21/2011 said:
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Loved the studio apartment. The bed was comfortable and we could sit on the lanui and watch the ocean. Just a few steps to the beach. Great beach for snorkeling and swimming or just relaxing reading a book. I used to sit under this grand nut tree.
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Hard to fault anything!
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Graeme and Kim. Beach Lovers from Sacramento, CA on 05/10/2011 said:
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What a cozy, clean, modern unit with all the comforts of home. A high end king size mattress(same as we have at home) was a pleasant surprise and dreamy. The kitchen lacked virtually nothing you wouldn't have at home, we had privacy and a comfortable environment to relax in. Ceiling fans and well vented windows at both ends of the unit made it easy to find a good comfort level, day or night. Although the unit wasn't "ocean front", it might as well been. You still had ocean views from the lania or a 1 minute walk through the small, secure complex to get your feet in the sand. Perfect!
After numerous stays in Maui, usually in a motel type room in some resort setting with crowds, this was a breath of fresh air and we'll be back again in the future for sure. Napili Bay was an amazing, beautiful, safe bay for snokeling, swimming, bogie boards or just relaxing to watch the sunsets in one of the beach chairs provided with the unit. They also provided boggie boards, big beach towels to use and even a small cooler to keep your things cold on the beach. Unexpected pleasures you just can't bring with you.
Being originally from New Zealand, I consider myself a good judge of nice beaches and the Napili Beach/Kapalua Beach area is as nice as almost anything we have at home and the best I've seen on the island!! You owe it to yourself to spend those valuable vacation dollars and time in a unit and area like this. Resturants and a well stocked General store in easy walking distance.
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Great Condo as Expected
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Mike J. from Folsom, CA on 05/04/2011 said:
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Having stayed at Napili Bay Resort previously we new what to expect. Condo 217 lived up to oue expectations of having a wonderful, comfortable stay on Napili Bay. first time in 217 and think it is a great value in our favorite location ever. We can't wait to return. Appreciated the quiet, well maintained condo and dealing with aloha condos was a breeeze.
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Perfect place in Maui
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Melanie from munich on 03/29/2011 said:
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We had a wonderful time in maui in our condo 217! The place is very nice and had all we need. Thank you so much for the welcome basket- the fruits were delicious.
We hope to come back soon...
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This was a delightful temporary home.
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Bauers from Tacoma WA on 03/10/2011 said:
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The unit was wonderfully compact and complete. All basic needs had been anticipated. For the large part, it was quiet, yet within reach of stores and coffee and, of course, great beaches. On the one rainy day, we just burrowed down with books. It was great!
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Perfect little getaway
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Kim from Nanaimo, BC on 02/20/2011 said:
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We spent a week in unit 217 and were delighted to arrive to a gift basket and lovely presentation . Spotlessly clean, with the exception of the duvet cover. Nice furnishings, extremely comfortable bed, very cosy and private. The lanai has a good view of gardens and the ocean waves too. Loved the sound of the surf and birdsong. We will be back! Napili Bay is quite busy but the mornings and evenings are wonderful on the beach.
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Everything we wanted + great value
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mwilliams2 from Olalla, Washington, USA on 01/24/2011 said:
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This condo was perfect - a great value for the location. Nothing fancy or pretentious - just a nice relaxing place (which is the whole point of Maui, isn't it?) Better equipped and more comfortable than home. Easy walkng to 2 great beaches was a big plus. Tip: if snorkling is your thing, walk up to Kapalua beach (just north) - it's even better than Napali.
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Location, value, quiet and clean = great vacation.
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jim from Kirkland on 12/23/2010 said:
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Great beach, cozy condo, quiet area, clean facilities and great weather allowed us to celebrate our anniversary with comfort and convenience.
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What an amazing place to stay!
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Jordon in Arizona from Phoenix Arizona on 10/18/2010 said:
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There isn't anything bad I can say about Unit 217 at The Napili Bay - the location is amazing, the beach is the best i've ever spent time on.. loved swinning with four giant sea turtles right outside the condo and most importantly, the condo is outstanding, very comfortable and just enough ammount of rustic-ness to it to make it charming.
I will be back one day soon to 217!
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Love it.
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Kamala and Bodhichitta from 1633.C. Wanaao rd. Kapaa 96746 HI on 08/23/2010 said:
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We had a really good experience with aloha Condos. When we arrived there was a basket with fruit and chokolate and there was nice and clean. We felt very welcome. The Condo is very near shopping facilities, and in a reasonable distance to Lahaina where there is plenty of nice and cosy restaurants. Napili beach is a really beautiful beach, and we fell a sleep to the sound of the waves. We definately recommend this aloha Condo.
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Will be back!
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Jungwirth Family from Oshkosh, Wisconsin on 08/08/2010 said:
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Our 9 day stay at Napili Bay condo 217 was everything we had hoped for. The condo had everything we needed. The whole process was super smooth and easy. The wi-fi was excellent for picking out places to eat. The area with the washer/dryer, soda machine and tourist info was nice to have. The coziness and quietness of the condos is second to none. A huge plus is the beach access. It was so nice to have such a short walk down to what we thought was one of the best, if not the best beach on the island. Other then the walk to Kapalua, we had a hard time finding parking at some of the other beaches in the area. We spent a lot of time just hanging out at Napili Bay. One morning we woke up and our ceiling fan had broke overnight. We called, and within a couple hours, the onsite management, Lee I believe was there to fix it while we were at the beach. Him and his wife, and everyone else we dealt with for that matter was extremely friendly and willing to help. Spent a lot of time researching before booking this. If you're looking for a smaller, reasonably priced, quiet vacation with great beach access, this is the place for you. Will definitely try to get back to Napili Bay condo 217
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Very Pleasant and affordable on Best West Maui Beach
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CorgiMom from Walnut Creek, CA on 08/08/2010 said:
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I found this place 10 years ago from Frommer's-listed as a great, inexpensive option for Napili. First time stayed beach front and center, upstairs. This time far back, on the side, partial beach view (upstairs). I prefer the front and center beach view, but if you want to be a little removed from the hub-bub, you may prefer 217.
Jim is very organized, sending periodic emails about your upcoming stay. I like these and found them helpful and gave me peace of mind that everything was taken care of.
The room was perfectly clean on arrival. This unit does not have some of the upgrades I saw in other units (granite counter tops, newer appliances), but it was fine. Guests here tend to be quiet-definitely not a party spot, which I love. There is some early morning noise from the surrounding birds and sprinkler system. Since the birds can't be controlled maybe the sprinklers could go off a little later (8 instead of 7?). The on-site manager is super-friendly. Hot water can be a little iffy, but generally was fine-just a few times it took a while to come on. The exterior of the building could use a paint job. Jim leaves you a binder of info about the area, which is helpful.
Location is super. Napili Beach is great (although a little too crowded) and the sea turtles around the corner make it all a perfect spot.
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excellent accomodations
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Galigirl from Niagara Falls, NY on 06/03/2010 said:
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Very relaxed atmosphere. Everyone we met at Napili Bay was very friendly and gave us some great recommendations for restaurants, etc. Loved all the handy guides left in the condo. Living space was a little smaller than I expected, but was not a problem. The beach in front of the condo was really nice!
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Fair for the price- A review from our honeymoon april '10
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The Bennison Family! from Prairie Village, KS on 05/27/2010 said:
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The Good- Reasonably priced, Safe, Nice furniture, Clean, Nice beach out back, local phone, cable, dvr, towels, boogie board, fully stocked kitchen and dish washer, welcome basket, Laundry on site.
The Bad- Room is cleaned at the beginning of your stay only, No a/C, Size is appx 400 SF,
The Ugly- Condo owner lives in Kauai and accused of being too messy, which is not true. We had to call and email several times to get the matter worked out and get our full security deposit credited back. We did get our full deposit back a little over two weeks from the last day of our stay.
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Manager response:
“
Aloha Honeymooners:<br />
<br />
I've been managing my 5 vacation rentals in Hawaii since 1998 and have been very fortunate to had less than a handful of guests like these. <br />
<br />
As part of my process of charging guests for reservations, I run a security deposit authorization before their arrival and only convert that authorization to a charge if there are problems. <br />
<br />
In this case here are the problems and how the guests could have avoided them:<br />
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1. Early Check-In<br />
The standard check-in time is 3PM and these guests checked in at 11:30AM - 4.5 hours early - thereby causing problems for our cleaners. Guests can choose to pay for an early check-in of 9AM at booking and avoid causing problems.<br />
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2. Late Check-Out<br />
The standard check-out time is 11AM and these guests checked out at 12PM - 1 hour late. This caused our cleaners to get a late start and truly scramble to get ready for the next guest party that checked in at 3PM. Guests can choose to pay for a late check-out of 6PM at the time of booking and avoid causing problems.<br />
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3 State of Condo on Departure<br />
These guests left the condo in a disaster state when they left. All of the dishes had been used and none were washed. There was sand everywhere and no trash had been taken out. We don't require our guests to do their dishes but hope that they provide some consideration for the cleaners - start a load in the dishwasher, take their shoes off before entering the condo, take out their trash frequently. Leaving trash in the condo will only bring in pests and there is a dumpster very close to the condo to dispose of trash quickly and easily.<br />
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4 Consideration of Others<br />
After I spoke with these guests about the problems that were found in the condo they denied them all. They did accept the facts that they checked in early and checked out late but didn't seem to understand the negative impact on others of their actions. <br />
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After 4 long (and sometimes terse) phone conversations with them, I felt it was best to refund them the $50 that I has charged and show them consideration above and beyond what many - especially my cleaners! - felt was justified.<br />
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It was their honeymoon after all and I guess if you're going to have a time in life when you should get extra consideration, this would be one of them. Hopefully they will have a long, compassionate and considerate relationship with each other through the years.<br />
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With Aloha,<br />
<br />
Jim Dornfeld, Owner, Napili Bay Resort, Condos 201 & 217
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Beautiful Napili Bay
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East Coaster from Atlanta, GA on 05/03/2010 said:
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Our condo. at Napili Bay Resort was clean, the towels were new and clean, we had a beautiful basket full of snacks and fresh fruit as a welcome gift which was a very nice touch. The only thing that I think people should know before they stay at Napili Bay is that there is very little privacy. Since there is no air conditioning windows are open in everyones unit, you can hear your neighbors sneezing, eating, using the shower etc. You can also hear any conversation. If you like to be quiet and want to sit on your porch and not say anything to your travel mate that you do not want to share will your neighbors then you are fine. There is a common area with grills and washers and dryers which is well maintained but the amenities have very obviously been around and not updated sine the early 80's. Overall very shabby chic.
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Manager response:
“
Aloha and Thank you for your review.<br />
<br />
The Napili Bay Resort is a wood structure and all of the condos are studios with the same size. There are two buildings that together form an L shape. The beachfront building (condos 101-109 & 201-209) sits directly on the beach (lower portion of the L) and the beach view building (condos 110-118 & 210-218) sit perpendicular to the beach and ocean. I own condos 201 and 217.<br />
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When staying in the beachfront condos the sound of the ocean drowns out most of the sounds between the condos and the people on the beach - it depends up on how strong the waves are. With the beach view condos, the ocean sounds are not as prominent as other sounds - like your neighbors, the song birds and the wind through the trees. <br />
<br />
Fortunately for guests who stay in condo 217, each of the condos adjacent to it - 216 and 218 - have occupancy restrictions so that no more than 2 persons can be in those condos just like with 217. <br />
<br />
In my experience staying in condo 217 - probably a total of 1 year of time in the 10 years I've owned it - I've once or twice asked my neighbors to keep to keep their voices down. Every time they have been respectful of keeping it peaceful for everyone in the resort and I didn't need to ask them again.<br />
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This is very typical of the type of persons that stay here - they come for the low density and to get away from the hustle and bustle of the other areas in Maui. Over the years, I've found our guests at The Napili Bay Resort to be very considerate and respectful of others and maybe that is another one of the reasons that guests keep coming back year after year.<br />
<br />
Thank you again for your feedback.<br />
<br />
Jim Dornfeld, Owner, The Napili Bay Resort, Condos 201 & 217
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What can I say about the most beautiful place provided by the mo
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Anne Marie from St. Louis, MO USA on 04/16/2010 said:
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I was most pleased with the accomodations, everything was as it was presented, and more. The welcoming gift basket was not only a nice surprise, but an added statement about this owners desire to provide his guests a true Magical Maui visit. The condo itself is well appointed, the island location and beach access excellent, and it attracts the kinds of people, locally and visitors alike, you would call 'friend.'
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Perfect!
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GL from Calgary, Canada on 04/14/2010 said:
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I had read many great reviews of this condo, but it lived up to them all! The condo is breezy, clean and wonderfully set up. I really appreciate the good quality bed, nice sofa, TV even pretty nice cookware! Napili Bay is truly a small piece of heaven and I will be back!
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Napili Bay Resort - Good bang for your buck
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Derek from Vancouver, Canada. on 03/17/2010 said:
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Condo 217 was is a great condo to stay in. Newly updated, this condo was quite comfortable and very reasonable priced. The garden view (with partial ocean) was worth the savings, rather than being in a direct ocean view condo. This unit had no AC but wasn't needed. The TV was nice to have at night because Napili Bay is in a quiet location.
Thing to note when concidering Napili Bay:
1. Vehical rental is a must.
2. Driving time is substantial to other parts of the island.
3. The beach is beautifull but may not be suitable for small childern, due to the surf conditions.
4. Napili Bay is not in the dry area of the island(it could rain briefly).
5. Leave your kids at home for this unit! 2per-max.
6. An absolute stunning beach.
7. Beach is semi quiet.
8. Good for boogie boarding.
9. Resturants on either sides of the beach(the Gazebo is tops for breakfast, but be early or wait). Access from "The Shores" or beach.
10. Groceries are a 10min walk away.
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Getting away from it all
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Keko from Vancouver BC on 03/11/2010 said:
“
My wife & I enjoyed the semi-isolation of Napili
Bay. This bay is beautiful!
The place was quaint, had a view of the ocean from
the lania, a very comfortable bed and was well
equipped with modern appliances, an HD TV & PVR. I
must point out though, someone prior to our visit
fumigated the place using a common over the
counter spray like Raid. It was a rude awakening
to discover as soon as we entered the condo. It
absolutely reeked!
To tell you the truth, my wife must have been
really tired as I was surprised she didn't refuse
to stay the night. We both had sore throats and
numbed tongues the next morning. The smell
lingered for the next few days. For this reason, I
am reluctant to ever book this condo again as I
found this an unacceptable practice.
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One More Week, Please!
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Scadaboy from Washington State on 01/20/2010 said:
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Contrary to what you might think, being 50 yards from the beach is preferred to being right on the beach. Great privacy from your lanai without losing the whole beach affect. You can eat your meals in your boxers if you so desire!
The room has everything, including a view, home ammenities, a great bed, a great lounging couch, a nice HD LCD tv on the wall. I wouldn't change a thing. (Especially the price. It is a bargain!)
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What a great place to welcome the new year!
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J&P from Calgary, CANADA on 01/16/2010 said:
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We stayed in unit 217 over the new year and it was a fabulous experience.
Initially, I was a little worried that the resort and beach would be noisy and
crowded, as we were traveling at a very busy time of year, but it wasn't. The
beach was busy, but never crowded and the resort itself was quiet and
relaxing.
Our unit was so clean and had everything that we needed. We really
appreciated the beach chairs, the boogie boards, the beach towels and the
little cooler. The bed was very comfortable and had a good selection of
pillows to choose from. It was never too hot in the unit, even though there
is no A/C. It would have been nice to have a little battery operated light for
the outside table, as we ate outside each night.
We loved that we could walk to so many places. Just steps to the beach, the
breakfast place, the restaurant for drinks at sunset. Even the grocery store,
bank and post office were only a 15 minute walk away.
This was our first Hawaiian holiday and we are totally hooked and want to
come back next year.
”
Good job, some suggestions for new additions
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Mohit from Seattle on 01/11/2010 said:
“
First of all let me thank you for the wonderful studio you provided for our stay in Maui. I was very impressed by your attention to detail for providing all the small things like water filter, aluminum sheet for oven, beach towels and the special gift for us.
My wife has a very sensitive stomach and as such avoids eating outside. Your well equipped kitchen provided us with most of the things we needed for our light cooking during our stay. Kudos for a good job. I would also like to suggest some more other additions that may be worthwhile for some of your future customers:
1. Providing (for a fee) a "kitchen basket" for those who are staying 2-4 days. This kitchen basket may have some vegetables like onion, cucumbers, tomato; small cooking oil bottle, butter, yogurt, milk, eggs etc. Basically, I felt if you are going to stay for a week or so, you would do these groceries yourself, if you are going to live for a night or two probably you won't bother with this. However, if you are somewhere in between, an option to avoid the grocery trip with some of the bare essentials for a fee is something that some of the folks will be interested in.
2. Providing a "share your leftovers location". We did some groceries but were unable to finish all what we bought in our short stay. We are an eco-sensitive couple and do not like throwing/wasting food items. There were some groceries that we wanted to buy but did not because even the smallest packaged item was more than what we needed for our trip (e.g. cooking oil, red pepper, eggs). We would have bought some of these had we known a place where we could just leave our left over knowing that someone in need can pick it up from there.
I understand you may be concerned about some legal implication because of food hazard of expired items, but I believe you can start off this with non-perishable items with appropriate waivers. Something simple like a refrigerator in an open area or a container near the barbeque area should serve the pu
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Perfect getaway
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Lorna from Vancouver, British Columbia on 11/12/2009 said:
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My boyfriend and I stayed at 217 Napili Bay and we really enjoyed the suite, It really felt like a home from home. The owners left a gift basket of local fruit and snacks which was such a lovely thought and well appreciated after a 5 hour flight. The suite is beautifully decorated in modern style, very clean and everything you could need was there from a flat screen tv and wifi to simple but useful things like plastic food containers and a cooler box for picnics, and even dishwasher powder. Also the washer/dryer area and the bbq nearby was very handy.
The only thing we felt would have been useful was a small battery operated lamp or something similar as we tended to eat dinner on the lanai at night so a little more light would have been really handy.
Being so close to the beach was perfect and we definitely miss the routine of grabbing drinks, snacks and beach chairs to go watch the sunset.
We'd like to thank the owners for a lovely, perfect stay and would definitely stay here again.
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Great condo, great location, good for honeymooners
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Honeymooners'09 from Oregon on 10/12/2009 said:
“
My wife and I stayed in unit 217 for 4 nights in late September/ early October, 2009. The condo appeared just as I had seen it on the Aloha Condos website, and matched the reviews I had read on Trip Advisor.
Although initially pleased with the condo, it seemed to grow even more cozy the longer we stayed. The condo owner has supplied virtually everything you'll need on your stay within the unit, including beach towels and boogie boards. The unit is recently re-furnished, with a very comfortable visco-elastic mattress and nice couches, tables, and night stands. It even has an HD flatscreen tv for watching television or movies.
Nearby the condo (about .5 mi up the road) you'll find a convenient store plaza off the main road. It has a grocery store, two coffee shops, and places to catch a meal like Maui Tacos. If you're in the mood for grillin', the condo shares two large Kenmore BBQ grills that are more than adequate.
One word about noise: from this unit location, the wave noise is almost nil (I was worried the units directly on the beach would get too much wave noise) and there is very little people noise (especially in comparison to the beach front units). On the other hand, there is quite a bit of bird noise in the morning (or, at least while we were there). I guess it depends on how you like to wake up!
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Great place at a very reasonable price
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newlyweds from California on 08/20/2009 said:
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The condo had a very comfortable bed, DVR, prompt maid service, excelent kitchen appliences -- pretty-much everything you could want from a vacation home. It was well-kept and the manager was very polite. We could not be happier with where we spent our honey moon.
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Great Stay at Napili Bay #217
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PacNW from Tacoma, Washingtin on 07/30/2009 said:
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Loved this condo. Great location with beautiful Napili Bay beach steps away and great snorkeling nearby at Kapalua Bay and Hololua Bay. We loved the natural "AC". This condo had everything we needed for our stay. Great communication from Jim throughout the process. We'll definitely stay again!
”
Beautiful location and condo!
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kwpoirier from Seattle, WA on 07/09/2009 said:
“
The condo was amazing and perfect for what we needed. Napili Bay is the
best beach we saw while we were in Maui. You couldn't ask for a better
location. The kitchen was very well stocked except I would bring some
ziplock containers if you plan on making a lot of your own food. There were
a few containers but not enough for us. We ate breakfast and lunch at the
condo most days and went out for nicer dinners in the evening.
We did have one small problem with bugs (termites) one day, but it was
handled swiftly by the staff and we were able to continue our vacation
relatively hassle free.
Overall, this condo was the best condo and location for the price we found
anywhere. We still think so! The bed was even nicer than our own and we
thought ours could never be beat.
One small note about food, don't bother eating at the Gazebo. It's rated
high on tripadvisor but the food is average and birds will land on your plate
without hesitation (gross!). Definitely eat at Roy's (incredible food and about
2 miles south of the condo).
”
Most comfortable vacation ever
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janeklau from San Francisco, California on 06/18/2009 said:
“
If we had known the condo was so comfortable and there's so many more things to do in West Maui, we would have stayed couple more days.
The price for the condo was very reasonable. It was clean and equipped with everything we need. I was surprised it even had 2 beach chairs, 2 boogie boards and 2 beach towels ready for us to enjoy the beach which is just behind the condo.
The simplest thing sometimes is the most important. The bed sheets, comforter, and the bath towels were soft, the pillows were firm. We slept so well every night. Even though there were many restrictions in the condo such as you can't hang anything on the patio railing to dry your wet swimwear or towel, there is a cloth liner in the bathroom for you to do that.
At first I wonder if we would stay cool in the condo with just 2 ceiling fans but to our surprise, it kept us comfortable through the night. With the free Wi-Fi internet, we were able to access the internet to search for near by restaurants and to get directions.
Lastly, I regret not writing in the guests book. Most importantly, I forgot to read the guests book because many previous guests had left very important travel information such as the best beach to hang out, restaurants, and shopping.
Thank you for the wonderful experience
Baptista
”
Loved Napili Bay Resort
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BC from Seattle from Seattle, WA on 06/04/2009 said:
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Lovely condo, wonderful to stay within steps of a beautiful beach. A very good value with a nicely furnished condo, everything we needed. Would definitely stay there again.
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#217 - Perfect again!
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atechalk from Los Angeles, CA on 05/22/2009 said:
“
This was the second time my husband and I stayed here; the first
being last July for our honeymoon. #217 is perfect because it's very
private, but still steps away from the beach. It's close enough to
everything (Front Street is only a few miles away). Jim is an excellent
host and left us a really nice basket with fruit and candy - the
managers onsite are also great, they checked in with us a few times
when we arrived to make sure we had everything we needed. The
unit is clean, has new furniture and is very cozy. We cooked a lot of
the time on the barbeques downstairs this time; the last time we
ate out a lot but we felt the food was so much better when we
made it. There's a great ethnic market a few miles away where we
got a lot of great seafood really cheap and grilled it. The beach was
semi-crowded, but never overly so. (it's a private beach). I would
highly recommend this unit for 1-2 people; it's a studio condo and
not huge but roomy enough with a fully stocked (utensils and stove,
dishwasher, etc) kitchen, private lanai outside, and swimming gear
like boards and floaties. If you prefer being around tons of people
and like more touristy hotel settings, then this wouldn't appeal to
you. But if you like your privacy and don't want to feel like you're up
to your ears in people, this is an excellent choice.
”
Wonderful quiet week close to the beach
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Hawaii Traveller from Switzerland on 04/24/2009 said:
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After 30 hours travelling we appreciate to come in a clean, nice
property. The wonderful rich fruit basket, we got as welcome gift,
made our first breakfast delicious.
Breakfast on the lanai with ocean view what do you need more to start
a day in paradise:-))
We liked the condo, clean, welcome gift, ocean view, close to the
beach no street to cross and last but not least an attractive price.
Perfect
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Malia's Maui Experience
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Malia Morgan from Lincoln, Nebraska on 04/24/2009 said:
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My brother booked this property for all of his wedding party and our family. We had an absolutely wonderful experience and would love the opportunity to return. Lee was very hospitable toward us and does an amazing job of keeping the property looking beautiful & immaculate. The location is wonderful and Napili Bay beach is beautiful. It was great having that beach feel like "our" beach. There is enough to do there if you don't want to go exploring around the island, and it's wonderful to be right on the beach so it's easy to take snorkel gear, etc. with you from your room. It was wonderful that we had a welcome package waiting for us in our condo, and there was snorkel gear, beach chairs, & other equipement there for us to use. The condo was very nice, even better than in the pictures. We felt very safe in this location, and at such an unbelievable price! If we ever do have the opportunity to return to Maui, we will make every effort to book with Aloha condos.
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Fantastic Stay
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Charlie1 from Boston, Massachusetts on 04/24/2009 said:
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We had the most wonderful time in Maui, and this condo was the perfect place to come back to from our explorations. It was clean, cozy, open, and the kitchen and bath were really nice. Swimming with the sea turtles out in the bay right in front of the condo was a nice plus.
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Great Property!
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Mike Humbke from Alberta on 04/24/2009 said:
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Beautiful condo! Well equipped....close to beautiful beach.....quiet
location. BBQ on site was nice. Clean and organized living space.
Perfect for 2. Thanks for the great vacation spot!
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The beach is sooo close
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roccitman from Central Oregon on 04/23/2009 said:
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Napili Bay is simply amazing. Nice little beach with great boogie
boarding and sunbathing and snorkeling. The condo had everything
we needed and was very well put together. We shopped at a grocery
store that was just up the road, and were able to make all of our meals
(including cocktails, more below) at the condo. Jim had beach towels,
and beach chairs for us along with two boogie boards that we
"shredded" with :)
I was also able to keep up with my work with the wireless internet
connection (as well as making our friends jealous with pictures), while
sipping fresh kona coffee from the lanai.
Every evening at Napili Bay the residents take cocktails and beach
chairs out onto the beach to watch the sunset. Truly magical.
Thanks Jim!
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Great stay
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dmhonthego-123 from Dearborn, MI on 04/19/2009 said:
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This was our forth stay and we really enjoy the plae. It is quiet, clean and has a great beach. the unit is well equiped and comfortable. It's a great place to chill.
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Excellent location, super clean
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pearlujam2 from miami, fl on 04/16/2009 said:
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We absolutely loved our stay in 217. The bed was extremely comfortable, the kitchen was stocked with everything you could possibly need and most of all everything was impeccably clean. You can't beat this location either - footsteps away from the best beach in Maui. When we return we will defintely stay here again. Mahalo.
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Excellent relaxing holiday
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David from New Zealand on 04/10/2009 said:
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We have stayed at Unit 201 Napili Bay on a number of occasions. The location, right on the beach, is superb. We enjoy the sound of the sea, and the proximity to the bay. The unit, although smallish, is neat and tidy, and owner Jim Dornfield is most obliging. Highly recommended.
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Great Quiet Getaway
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wsh from Oregon on 04/07/2009 said:
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Found the Napili Bay through tripadvisor.com and had read many consistent reports, so my wife and I thought we'd give it a try. We were not at all disappointed.
First of all, the location is fabulous. We never needed to leave Napili, and the bay is wonderful. If you get tired of snorkeling and swimming in Napili Bay, you can always make the 10 minute walk over to equally stunning Kapalua Bay.
The property itself is small, quiet, and you literally walk out onto the sand. There are a few peculiarities, which we quickly got used to. It might take a night or two to get used to the noise of the pounding surf. The condos are always open....no glass, only screens and shades. No A/C but we never needed it and enjoyed the openness. The condos are only about the size of an average hotel room, but that's all you need. Kitchens are fully functional, well-stocked, and clean and new. Stop at Costco (by the airport) or Safeway (Lahaina) and get your groceries and you won't need to leave. There's a small grocery store with a few other stores (including Boss Frog snorkel rental) just up the road.
In a sense I hate to write such a positive review, cause I really don't want the Napili Bay to become hard to get into. It's not a big resort, not for kids, and not super elegant. It's just an excellent quiet place for a couple to get away and be lazy! We love it and are returning soon.
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perfect peacefully located condo
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Bret from Anchorage, Alaska on 04/07/2009 said:
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We loved staying in Napili! This condo, for us was in the perfect location, we liked this beach much better than the touristy ones near Kaanapali. The huge sea turtles in the reefs near this beach were awesome. The condo itself was also perfect for us, not extra luxuries, just set up with everything you would need, even boogie boards..The grounds managers were also very helpful and nice. When we go back to Maui, we will definitely try to book a condo in Napili Bay again. Thanks!
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NO GREATER PLACE
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Heidi from SAN DIEGO CA on 04/07/2009 said:
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I have stayed there many times and have never had a bad time.It is so much more relaxing than a big hotel and nicely kept up.I am planing to go again this oktober .
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Great location, good price
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susanm from Santa Monica, CA on 04/06/2009 said:
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We loved the proximity of this place to the beach and the unit itself was comfortable.
We forgot the code to get in the door so we had to stay at the hotel next door for one night. The owner of the condo called us back the following morning with the code, but we had already been charged for that night of course (even though we didn't use the condo). We wished there had been someone on the island who could have helped us at the time- our perhaps a number that we could have called after hours to get the code.
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Manager response:
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I am sorry that you didn't have the information you needed to get into the condo upon your arrival. I've not had this problem with guests since your stay in 2005 and always try to do my best to make sure it doesn't happen.<br />
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Detailed check-in information is provided to all of my guests, along with local contact information in case of problems, at least one month prior to their arrival. <br />
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I've also started contacting my guests within a week of their arrival day to double-check with them and make sure that they have everything that they need to get into the condo.<br />
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With Aloha,<br />
Jim Dornfeld, Owner, Napili Bay Resort, Condo 217
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Fabulous Fun!
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cre8tivlender from La Quinta, CA on 04/06/2009 said:
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We love Napili Bay and certainly enjoyed the special discounted rate! The studio is perfect for a quiet low key get away. We will return as often as possible!! LOVE IT!
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Napili
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Napili from Gold River, CA on 04/05/2009 said:
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This was almost perfect. Very reasonable, 10 minutes from Kaanapali, and Lahaina. It is right on the beach. Wonderful view of the neighboring islands, Lanai and Molokai. Paradise.
The only thing that stopped it from being perfect was the tiny little ants on the countertops. Couldn't do much food preparing, but everything else was awesome.
I loved it.
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