| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 13 positive, 0 negative]
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| 08/06/09 |
Positive
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This was our first trip to Hawaii and we continue to be in awe of all that Maui has to offer. From the moment we booked our stay at Jerry and Judy's condo, all of our needs were taken care of. Jerry kindly offered his recommendations about the island, which made for a pleasant and fun trip. Some of our most gorgeous photos (and there are hundreds of shots to choose from) are from right off of the lanai...GORGEOUS!
Jerry and Judy, thank you for all of your help, guidance and care. You truly made our honeymoon a wonderful and beautiful experience! |
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Brandi and Steve, Fort McMurray, AB CANADA |
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| 07/01/09 |
Positive
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| Our stay at Jerry's condo was perfect. We had a terrifically relaxing time. Maui grows on you. When we left Seattle, we thought it would be a pleasant one-time visit to see Hawaii. Now we're talking about when we'll return. The land and the constantly changing weather are like nothing we've experienced. The people are universally courteous--we didn't encounter one person with an attitude, which struck us as amazing. |
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Richard and Renee, Issaquah, WA |
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| 05/31/09 |
Positive
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We spent two wonderful weeks on Maui from April 15-April 29, 2009 at Kahana Reef ocean front condo #411 with its splendid unobstructed view of the ocean, Molokai and Lanai in the distance. We were treated to ever changing vistas including whales cavorting, windsurfers, and kite surfers, fishing boats, and occasional cruise ships passing by. From the veranda in the morning we enjoyed fresh pineapple and papaya in the cool breeze, evenings spectacular sunsets, and beautiful moonlit nights. Accommodations were clean, comfortable, and well equipped for cooking and serving. There were gas grills and convenient laundry facilities. The inviting pool area and immaculate grounds were beautiful with tropical flowers and plants. Location was handy to restaurants, stores, and the farmers market. We enjoyed long walks with a variety of views and vistas. The owners and neighbors were friendly and helpful which contributed greatly to our serene and uplifting experience. We can hardly wait to return!
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Bob &Dee Craig, Livermore, CA |
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| 05/04/09 |
Positive
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Memorable Remarkable Unforgettable
How can we better describe our experience than what has already been written by previuos guests.
My wife, and our 18 month old daughter had one of the most wonderful experinces of our lives staying at Kahana Reef. We had never been to Maui and never imagined just how beautiful and uncrowded it truly is. The location is fantastic, quiet, yet close to restaurants and stores. We especially liked Old Lahaina Town. The accommodations are well maintained, very comfortable, clean, and well equipped with everthing you could ask for, top of the line gas BBQ grills, clean swimming pool, laundry facilities, etc. The little touches like books, beach towels, are a true reflection on the owners.
The oceanfront view is spectacular, truly breath taking. We sat on the patio every morning and evening looking at the ocean and the islands of Molokai and Lanai. with a constant cool breeze flowing through the condo. It is located in a quiet area, yet is close to restaurants and stores. The neighbors are friendly and the property is well kept from the owners to the wonderful management/grounds staff. The owners, Judy and Jerry, make you feel at home, and they are kind, honest and sincere. Maui is now one of our favorite vacation spots and Kahana is the very best part of the island. A fabulous spot, and we will also be back. When we return, we plan to stay in this unit again. We too felt like guests in a friend's home. Truly first class!
Thank you Judy and Jerry for making our stay memorable.
Aloha and Mahalo! |
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Ron, Valerie, Halle, Central Coast California |
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| 04/22/09 |
Positive
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| Maui is one of our favorite vacation spots, and Kahana is the very best part of the island. Your condo on the coveted 4th floor of Kahana Reef is the ideal location, great view of Molokai and Lanai, as well as whale-watching right from the lanai. It's beautifully appointed, comfortable and convenient. A fabulous spot, and we'll be back! Aloha and Mahalo! |
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Dick and Rae Duffus, Livermore, Ca,, 94550
(925) 447-8215 |
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| 12/06/08 |
Positive
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| We spent two of the best weeks of our lives in this unit from Nov.8 - Nov. 22, 2008. The pictures of the condo are very accurate. The condo is well appointed and very comfortable, especially the king size bed. Every minute of the day we would be looking at the ocean or the islands of Molokai and Lanai. There is constant breeze flowing through the condo from the front to the back (mountains). It is located in a quiet area, yet is close to restaurants and stores. The owners, Judy and Jerry, make you feel at home. A beautiful home away from home!!! Better than luxury hotels at a reasonable price. |
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Ghislaine and Michel Robineau, North Bay, Ontario Canada
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| 11/23/08 |
Positive
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We have been vacationing in Maui since our honeymoon, 25 years ago, and have stayed in many different condos from Wailea and Kaanapali to Napili. Jerry & Judy's is by far our favorite; it's quiet, well maintained, nicely decorated & furnished and has gorgeous views. The bed in the master bedroom is so-o-o comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked and had everything we needed to feel right at home. We just returned after a ten day vacation and can't say enough about this unit and the Kahana Reef complex as a whole. Bob and Rose, the neighbors, are a delight, very warm and welcoming. Over all we rate this condo a "10" and will definitely be staying there again. Thank you Jerry & Judy for helpng to make our 25th anniversary trip so very special. Maholo and Aloha!
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Bob & Leslie Brazier, Vista, CA |
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| 11/08/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
After spending three weeks in Honolulu on Waikiki Beach, we arrived in your well-appointed condo in Maui. What a relief from the 24-hour noise of the big city! We enjoyed the peacefulness of Kahana, the warmth and comfort of your condo, its special touches (ceramic tiles, candles, flowers, ceiling fans, etc. and especially the proximity to the ocean – only 30’ from the lanai. Your kitchen is well-appointed/equipped and has a dishwasher. The condo is close to stores, restaurants and super golf courses. The pool is warm and clean and the grounds are well-groomed.
It was, indeed, a pleasure to meet you and Judy and to experience your sincerity and honesty. Your condo was certainly a “home away from home” which we will remember always.
Ungrand merci de votre ge’ne’rosite.
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Michel and Ghislaine Robineau
North Bay, Ontario, Canada
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| 07/22/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you so much for sharing this lovely condo. We’ve been coming to Maui for over 20 years and your place, by far, is the most comfortable. Hopefully we’ll be returning in May 2009 and hope to be able to stay here. Mahalo –
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Keith and Carol Krupke
Gresham, Oregon
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| 04/01/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
WOW! Great place you have -- and the view -- and sounds of waves – so relaxing! Thanks for the extras in your place – cushions, beach towels, well-equipped kitchen. We were so comfy. Nice to meet you, Jerry. We would really like to come back. Even though it’s April, we saw whales from the lanai. Your recommendation of the Plantation Restaurant for a special breakfast … superb. Went on to Fleming Beach – lovely. Saw turtles while snorkeling! If Geoff looked any more RELAXED – he’d be comatose! Thank you! You’ve done a super job in making this a very nice, clean, comfy vacation home. Yes, we’ll pass the word on… All the best to you –
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Geoff and Judi
Vancouver, B.C. Canada
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| 12/22/07 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
What can we say? Christmas in Maui will be our one of the most memorable in our lives! It was even more wonderful due to the awesome hospitality your unit provided us with. The accommodations are fabulous and all the little touches found everywhere are a great addition… the books, guides, instructions, everything! Truly, it was like coming home – everything we needed was there.
And the view!!! You could not ask for more. Our only sadness is only spending one week and not getting the opportunity to meet you face-to-face. Thank you – We will be back and will recommend you to all our friends & family. Harold
Christmas without snow was awesome – even with the rain! So much different from the weather the folks back in Wisconsin were experiencing while we were here! Next time, could you ask the whales to come a little closer?! We were very lucky to be able to see the whales right from the balcony and Harold was such a good spotter! Thanks so much for sharing a little piece of paradise with us – we look forward to our return!
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Harold and Kathy Henneck
Southern,CA
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| 09/10/07 |
Positive
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We had a fantastic vacation at this condo. The views were world class, and the owners went to extreme lengths to make us not only comfortable, but completely well versed on the island. The recommendations for trips and activities were also top-notch and we were never disappointed.
If you are looking for a condo situated close to main attractions with all the relaxation Maui can offer, you would be wise to stay here. It's comfortable, relaxing, breathtaking, and well-equipped to make you feel like you're on vacation. Thank you, Jerry and Judy... |
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Crystal and Garin, Sacramento, California |
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| 09/07/07 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
My boyfriend and I arranged a last minute trip to Maui in July of 2007. The opportunity to stay at Jerry & Judy's beautiful condo made the trip a very serene and memorable vacation. The condo is appointed like a nice hotel. I have traveled the world and stayed in 4 star hotels and can sincerely say the combination of the view, the quiet location, the clean grounds, and the neatly organized high quality condition of the condo was a treat.
When I return to Maui I will plan to stay in this unit again. I felt like a guest in a friend's home. I can't imagine this is typical for vacation rentals.
It was a treat to stay in this unit. The location is nicely removed from the chaos of the big hotels and Lahaina. Having Honaloa Bay and all of the great swimming and snorkeling beaches within 5 minutes in either direction made the location the perfect spot if you are seeking a slice of quiet paradise.
Take good care of this condo. The owners are clearly offering it as a rental that does not feel like a rental.
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Lisa Wacker
San Clemente, California
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| 08/21/07 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thanks so much for helping to make our stay in Maui so comfortable. Your condo is lovely and we really appreciated all the “comforts of home”. We had another wonderful Hawaiian vacation and can’t wait to return.
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Dave & LuAnn Mulica
Newark, Ohio
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| 08/07/07 |
Positive
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My wife, Ingrid, and I spent a week at Kahana Reef in mid July, 2007 to celebrate our first anniversary. This was our second stay at Kahana Reef #411. We have been all around the island and this particular location has the best view we have seen anywhere on Maui. The waves gently splashing on Kahana Reef combined with the the view of Molokai from the lanai create a setting that is truly a paradise.
Ingrid and I spent some time relaxing at the condo but also took advantage of some of the local activities. Honolua Bay is just a few miles north and offers great snorkeling. Kaanapali Beach is just a few miles south and is one of the best beaches on Maui. Black Rock, a good diving location, is also located at Kaanapali. We did some scuba diving with arrangements made through the Maui Dive Shop located in the shopping center at Kahana. The MDS staff was friendly and professional. Lahaina is a short drive south and offers great shopping, dining, clubs and shows.
Our only complaint about our stay at Kahana Reef was that our stay was too short! We love it there and are already planning our next trip. Aloha.
Kevin & Ingrid
Livermore, California |
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Kevin Duffus, Livermore, CA
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| 06/22/07 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you for providing this beautiful place for our vacation. It was great waking up to this “million dollar view” every day. The tips you gave us were really helpful. Everything about Maui was phenomenal. We had a great time at the beaches and went crazy with the pineapple. Our stay was great and we wish to come back again. We’ll recommend your unit to all our family and friends back home.
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Avijit & Chitra Moitra
Palo Alto, California
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| 05/08/07 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We thank you for making our first visit to Hawaii so memorable You both provided such great suggestions and great touches to welcome us. We would love to come again to explore Maui even further – we would recommend this unit to our friends
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Tim & Debbie Dean
Exton, Pennsylvania
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| 05/04/07 |
Positive
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We very much enjoyed each of of our three magical 3-week vacations in condo #411. Many nights we moved to the living room sofa bed, with lanai doors open, to fully enjoy the sounds of crashing waves below the condo. Wonderful!
The views! #411 has a truly spectacular top-floor 180-degree view of ocean, sunsets, and other Hawaiian Islands. We frequently enjoyed watching kite-boarders and heavy Hawaiian canoes nearby. We also appreciated the many excellent music channels on TV, the lack of air conditioner noise, and the delightful ceiling fans. The trade winds blew nearly continuously through our locked front screen door.
The Kahana commercial area, just a brief walk away, has a mix of excellent stores (e.g. Whaler's General Store) and fine restaurants. We often ate at our favorite Chinese restaurant just across the street from the condo. Their custom General Tso's fish is uniquely delicious. We also enjoyed daily hikes around the lovely Kahana area.
The helicopter tour of Maui and Molokai was awesome, particularly the magnificent eastern part of the north coast of Molokai.
The Maui Ocean Center and Aquarium was superb, and drew us back three times. TV travel programs rate it as the best tropical aquarium on earth.The transparent tunnel under the stingrays was awesome. Later while snorkeling in the ocean, we even saw the same type of prehistoric fish we had seen in the aquarium. (Color photos and descriptions of some 340 spectacular species of Hawaiian fish are illustrated in the excellent paperback book, "Shore Sishes of Hawaii", by John Randall, available at the aquarium.)
Condo #411 was always in first-class, immaculately clean condition. Hawaiian Airlines was always particularly pleasant compared to other airlines. |
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Henry and Charlene, Vancouver, WA
360-687-8608 |
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| 04/23/07 |
Positive
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Okay....where to start???
We have nothing to say but a whole lot of possitives about this unit, area and owners.
1st off, the unit was very clean and had whatever was needed to go about your vacation in Maui. Great BBQ's for all to enjoy, and have a great meal either down by the water or from the great lanai. Which is where I can say that we spent 50% of our time just relaxing, reading or watching the whales, sunsets, rainbows, turtles and amazing watercraft that would pass by!
The area is close to everything that you would need as far as shopping, excercise or just plain fun. We drove and walked to any # of places nearby to snorkle or hike etc. So close to Napili, and Kaanapali and not that far from Lahaina either.
About the owners...well they were just about as helpful as one can be and very knowledgable about the area and units, and great things to go do and see.
So we will definately come back to this place for not only a great place to stay, but also at a great value!
Thanks again Judy and Jerry for making this such a wonderful trip for my husband and I! |
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Traci and Will Broad, Beckwourth, Ca
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| 04/04/07 |
Positive
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We have stayed at Kahana Reef over 20 times in the last 27 years. We once owned a unit for 20 years. This particular unit is on the 4th floor and has an unobstructed and marvelous view of both Lana'i and Moloka'i. Kahana Reef is on the Lower Honoapiillani HWY and it's quiet. No big hotel hustle and bustle. We have seen whales and turtles and watched the wind and kite surfers. This unit is clean and neat and has several owner installed changes that make it nice. The grounds are well kept. It's close to Kaanapali and Kapalua. The beach at Napili Bay is one of the top 10 in the world and offers great snorkeling and swimming.
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Jim Westerheid, Texas
214-585-0053 |
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| 04/02/07 |
Positive
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We highly recommend Jerry and Judy's condo at Kahana Reef. It is wonderfully situated, close to the resorts at Kaanapali and just 15 minutes from Lahaina, but without the crowds and noisy bustle. The views are breath taking. Every morning we watched whales breach, pods of dolphins and sea turtles right fom our Lanai. Several mornings a bright rainbow appeared right over the water, closer than I've ever seen.
The condo itself is cheerful and bright and, importantly: very clean. The care takers were very reponsive to our needs.
Also Jerry and Judy were a delight to deal with, honest and very helpful. We're planing to make this our home in Maui when we return in the future.
Feel free to contact me, Thomas, with questions or for more information. |
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Thomas Tietze, Portland, Oregon
503-708-5930 |
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