| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 30 positive, 0 negative]
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| 09/27/09 |
Positive
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Susan and Mark show real pride in their condo and K109 reflects it. It is truly a great home base whether you prefer to stay close or come and go, it is lacking in nothing. Beautifully decorated in the island flavor, to the well equipped kitchen, to the beach accessories, to the private and quietness of the lanai. They really want you to have a relaxing vacation (in house safe and the washer and dryer are a bonus) This is our second visit back to Maui and K109. As soon as we turned the key in the door and entered we knew we were back at our "Maui Home" Susan has a Guest book and it provides tips, tours and restaurants that others guests have written about which is very helpful. A nice touch is Susan always follows up with a phone call to see if all is well.
The Beach is a short scenic walk and is good for snorkeling, swimming, boogie boarding and sunning. There is a playground for children located in the park. Bring your beach chair down or go for a walk in the evening and take in the spectacular Maui sunsets.
The well maintained grounds and pools of the Maui Kamaole condo complex, to the friendly and helpful staff at the office and your "Maui Home" K109 are a place where memories will surely be made and will beckon you back again. Paradise!
Thanks again Susan, Mark and Stephan and for staying in touch.
Carol and Wayne, Orleans Ontario Canada
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Carol Cameron, Orleans Otario Canada
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| 09/15/09 |
Positive
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My friend and I stayed in K109 in April 2009. It was wonderful! The condo was more than we thought it would be. The pictures on here dont do it justice! The unit was spacious, perfectly clean, well stocked and had a relaxing feel to it. Beautifully decorated and everything you needed was there. Including laundry soap!
The walk to the tropical pool was literally seconds. We used it daily. We loved driving the few minutes to the Wailea/Makena Beaches. So beautiful. Our favourite beach was Makena Beach, it was very quiet all the times we went, had full washrooms and showers for rinshing off sand and salt. A typical day we would spend 3-4hrs at the beach, then head back to the pool and lounge there.
We ate twice at Fred's Mexican restaurant, great fajitas, walking distance from the condo. Make sure you sit on the patio. Other days we drove to Lahaina to shop, ziplined in Kaanapali (highly recommend it!) and drove the road to Hana. We also drove into the 'Iao Valley on our last day and was amazed with the breathtaking scenery. A beautiful look at the interior of the island.
This condo was a great homebase for exploring the island and served as a quiet place to relax. When you get into the Hawaiian vacation mode, you need time to relax frequently! The complex was blissfully quiet and meticulously landscaped. There were so many trees and flowers I had never seen before! I also recommend the Old Lahaina Luau, especially if you are a first timer. They treat you wonderfully, complete with a fresh flower lei, tropical drink in your hand and bountiful buffet....all before the spectacular show began!
If you choose to book this condo, you wont be disappointed :). I hope to return one day. |
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Karey Moran |
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| 08/31/09 |
Positive
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| We just got back from staying one week in K109. The Maui Kamaole condo grounds are beautifully landscaped and maintained. Susan and Mark have provided a wonderful condo with pretty much all the amenities that one could ask for. Just like K103 which we stayed in last year. K109 is clean, spacious, nicely decorated and quiet. We made regular use of the beach gear including boogie boards. And the coolers came in very handy as well. The air conditioning was very welcome but we turned it off when going to sleep as it was a little loud. But that was fine, as it was then cool enough and we know of the high cost of electricity on Maui. I also appreciated Susan calling us during our stay at K109 just to make sure everything was ok. I can highly recommend either of Susan & Mark's condos. |
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Jeff Ferguson, Mississauga, Ontario |
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| 08/01/09 |
Positive
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Susan,Mark and Steven,
We just returned to Alaska after two weeks in your
beautiful condo. When we arrived everything was in
order and the condo was very clean. We felt right at
home in your condo. We were so pleased with all
the thoughtfulness you have put into your unit
K109. We have stayed in another condo in the past
but nothing measures up to your condo. We will be
coming back to your beautiful condo again in the
future. Until then, Mahalo...Ted, Helle and Heidi |
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Helle Hansen, Wasilla Alaska |
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| 07/21/09 |
Positive
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Susan & Mark ~Aloha!!! We are back in Virginia Beach and wanted to drop you a line regarding your beautiful home. Your condo of K109 exceeded our expectations! Your home is very spacious for a one bedroom unit and the gourmet kitchen was completed with plenty of tools for use! We enjoyed many mornings having coffee and fresh fruit on the lanai and many afternoons sipping wine listening to the tradewinds (Hawaiian AC) Your home is decorated lovely and we hope to replicate some of the design trends at our home here. Your condo is centrally located to many areas and away from the "timeshare row" of other parts of Maui. We loved the fact that we could walk to KAM III each evening to watch the sunset and feel like we were part of a huge family. The area of South Kihei is very convenient! Even for a quick snorkel off the beach at KAM III to be greeted by turtles :-D
We want potential customers to know that we did receive the best communication and advice from you through out our planning process and HIGHLY recommend your home. We not only planned our vacation, but with your input and suggestions allowed us to plan a wonderful wedding in Hawaii as well. Our only regret is that we were not able to rent K103 for our teenage boys (it was already rented) However, your complex was very accommodating in recommending other units close by for the boys to rent.
Your unit was large enough for us to host our reception dinner in with all 5 of us!
We sincerely appreciate you allowing us to stay in your home away from home, and we hope that we can stay again for an anniversary(after the 3 teenage boys graduate from college)
Much love and Mahalo! David & Teresa |
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David & Teresa Link, Virginia Beach Va
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| 07/02/09 |
Positive
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| Susan, Mark & Steven, thanks so much for allowing us to spend time in your K-109 condo. The condo is in a wonderful location, and the condo itself was fantastic. The photos on your site represented it very well, and the condition of everything was excellent. We were also impressed with all the kitchen utensils and gadgets, which made it very easy to cook up whatever we wanted. We really loved all the grounds, especially the upper pool. The whole facility is very well cared for by the staff at Maui Kamaole. We hope we will have an opportunity to visit Maui in the future and would definitely love to stay at your place again if possible. |
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Dave, Sarah, Abby & Adam Anspach, Waynesville, Ohio |
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| 04/26/09 |
Positive
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| K-109, a unit in the Maui Kamaole complex, is a VERY nice place to stay. Maui Kamaole can't be beat; we've seen nothing that compares. K-109 is absolutely gorgeous, very well equipped throughout, and has lots of stuff for the beach trips. The upper pool and your parking spot are only a few steps away. This is a large unit and can easily handle four people. The flat screens, Bose music, and Internet cable should not keep you from enjoying the beautiful grounds, pools, and nearby beaches. |
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Jim & Margaret, Port Angeles, WA. |
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| 03/21/09 |
Positive
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| My husband and I returned from an awesome three week stay in K109 on March 5/09. The unit is nicely decorated and contains everything needed for cooking and beach/pool activities. This is our second year to stay in this unit and Susan is wonderful to work with regarding bookings and any special requests. The unit is conveniently located near the pool and new Weber BBQs. Lots of shopping and restaurants nearby. I would highly recommend renting this unit. We hope to return again in 2010. |
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Donna Gillespie, DeWinton, Alberta
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| 02/15/09 |
Positive
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My partner and I just returned from a week's stay in K109. We found it to be clean, comfortable, and just as described. The complex is the nicest one in the area. The location is perfect. The condo is very well appointed, with all that we needed. We would definately recommend it and we hope to stay there again in the future!
Cathy and John |
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Cathy Holbrook, Portland, OR |
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| 02/08/09 |
Positive
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| We have just returned from spending two and a half weeks in K109 Maui Kamaole...wow is it a super condo!!! You know sometimes you look at the photos of condos offered and they look super and then when you get there, you shake your head and ask yourself, just when were those photos taken, like 20 years ago??? Well not with K109!!! It looks exactly as the photos show. It is a very well equipped condo with everything you need for a relaxing vacation. It is literally steps from the pool and the location is very quiet and private. Oh also there is a lovely beach just across the road with a lovely walking trail along the shore, really good for watching fabulous Maui sunsets. The condo is super clean. I really can't say enough positive things about it. Last year we were in Mark and Susan's other condo unit and it too was equally as nice. We are regular visitors to Maui so we know it well and have stayed in lots of condos there over the years. Mark and Susan's offer the best units for the best price that we have found. Next time we go back to Maui, we will for sure stay in one of their units. Book K109 with confidence, it is great. |
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Pam McKinnon, Delta, B.C.
604 943 4553 |
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| 01/15/09 |
Positive
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Our family visited Kihei, Maui, from Dec. 27/08 through Jan. 9/09. K-109 was all and more people have said it was. It was convenient and extremely well furnished. I also had occasion to view other units in the complex and this by far had the most beautiful decor and was very comfortable. The washer/dryer combo was well used. I would have no hesitation in recommending this unit to anyone visiting Maui for a stress-free soak-up-the-sun vacation!
Jackie Moore
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
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jackie moore, edmonton, alberta
780-461-2236 |
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| 10/22/08 |
Positive
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My boyfriend and I just got back from a fabulous 10 day stay in Mark & Susan's K-109 unit. We absolutely loved it!! Not only is it beautifully furnished, it is in a PRIME location. It's right by the pool with the waterfall and the hot tub with a sand bottom. The BBQs are so close, we used them almost every night! The whole complex is beautiful! I had a chance to check out some other units that friends were staying in and by far this one is the nicest!!
I also loved how there are shops and restaurants near by too. It seems like you can get anywhere in about 5 minutes...and the beach is in walking distance, right across the street!
I definetely recommend it!! |
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Lindsey, Lakewood, CA. |
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| 09/30/08 |
Positive
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09/11/08 We just spent 9 glorious days in Kihei, Maui at Susan and Mark's condo, K-109. What a beautiful home away from home. It was very comfortable, clean and lacked absolutely nothing in the amenities. The courtyard off the bedroom and the lanai off the living room were private and quite. The location is close to the Kamaole beaches (loved boogie boarding), shopping and some great restaurants. The grounds are beautiful, the pools are great and the BBQ's are close by.
We would HIGHLY recommend Susan and Mark's condo as somewhere to stay if visiting Maui. Thanks so much for all your recommendations, and your patience in answering our many questions. This was our BEST vacation ever! |
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Carol And Wayne, Ottawa,Ontario, Canada |
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| 09/29/08 |
Positive
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My hubby and I just came back from the most amazing trip to Hawaii. Staying at this condo was such a pleasant experience....it had all the comforts of home and we really appreciated all the personal touches that Susan and Mark included in our experience. (phone call to make sure everything was all right, all the additional information that a newbie tourist to Hawaii would find useful and especially the beach equipment!) The condo was spotless and had everything we were looking for and more!
Thank you for your part in making this one of the best vacations ever! We plan on coming back to K103 in 2009!
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Tanja, Ottawa, On |
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Homeowner Response:
For other potential guests reading these comments I thought I'd point that you actually stayed in K103. Thank you so much for the nice comments Tanja, we enjoyed having you.
Mahalo, Susan
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| 09/21/08 |
Positive
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K109 lives up to all the positive comments in this guestbook. It's beautifully decorated, very comfortable and extremely well equipped - we particularly appreciated the beach umbrella and chairs.
As guests coming from outside of the US we found Susan very helpful - she accepts credit cards for payment (unlike some of the other condos) and she went out of her way to arrange with the condo front desk to just take a swipe of our credit card for the deposit, rather than us having to pay the deposit and then receive it back as a US dollars cheque, which you can't then cash if you don't have a US bank account!
The position of the condo within the complex is great - very close to one of the pools (the nicer of the two in the complex in our opinion), but not so close that you're disturbed by noise from the pool (not that it was noisy when we were there). It's also away from the busy road, so is wonderfully peaceful.
If we're ever lucky enough to come back to Hawaii again one day we'll definitely come back to K109. |
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Karen Richards, London UK |
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| 09/03/08 |
Positive
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Susan,
We had a terrific time. 10 days turned out to be just about right. Since we went to the beach most days, we appreciated the close location to the south Maui beaches, particularly Kam 1 & Wailea. We made good use of your beach umbrella & beach chairs. We were glad we rented a lower-level unit so close to parking & the pool/hot tub combo. Should we return to Maui in three years for my 60th birthday, we would be happy to stay at your place again.
My wife made good use of your kitchen & we enjoyed eating on the lanai outside the living room. We appreciated using the washer & dryer as well.
Thanks for keeping in touch with us throughout the year to make sure everything went smoothly.
Mahalo,
Marc |
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Marc Thomas, Moab, UT
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| 07/27/08 |
Positive
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| If you are looking for an OUTSTANDING condo to rent in Maui.....look NO further!! This unit has EVERYTHING! The location is wonderful; close to upscale Wailea, near to the airport and Costco, in laid back Kihei, 5 minutes from the BEST snorkeling beach on Maui (Ulua), 2 minutes from amazing white sandy beaches, and the list goes on and on. Susan and Mark's unit is all that you could ask for and more. Surround sound, Hawaiian CD's, new HD flat screen TV's, a library of books, beautiful art work and furniture, washer/dryer, beach chairs, toys and umbrella, amazing pool right outside the door, manicured grounds, parking extremely close to unit,and a totally stocked kitchen. There is even a SAFE for your valuables (held 2 laptops, jewelry and there was still room for more). You will NOT BE DISAPPOINTED in this condo!! Thanks for everything, Susan and Mark. |
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Peggy Marcoline, Tempe, AZ
480-345-0996 |
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| 07/05/08 |
Positive
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| K109 is absolutely fabulous! My fiance and I just returned from a ten day stay there and we did not want to leave! Private, peaceful, quiet, and serene are just a few words to describe this unit and its particular location within the Maui Kamaole complex. Adjacent to the beautiful beaches and upscale community of Wailea, Maui Kamaole and K109 are a fantastic value, I would highly recommend this unit to anyone. (Much nicer than the nearby property Kamaole Sands.) The owners, Mark and Susan Simpson, have taken obvious pride in their "home away from home" and they are dedicated to making sure your Maui vacation is everything you've dreamed of....From the beautiful island decor and Hawaiian wall art, to the comfy, cozy furnishings, and beach necessities, not to mention the tropical pool and waterfall a few steps outside the front door, you will find everything you need in K109. We can't wait to go back! |
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Cindy Dounce and Marc Ridley, Steamboat Springs, CO
970-879-2127 |
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| 06/23/08 |
Positive
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| Let me begin with Hawaii wasn't on my top 10 list to visit, but it's now on my top 5 list to return to, and only if I can return to K-109. We have always stayed in a hotel, or at an all-inclusive. this was our first stay anywhere, renting a condo. This one "felt" like home! Beautiful decore, comfy cozy, and close to everything. It was clean, and well looked after. It was one of the best ones there. There were 6 other couples staying at this condo complexe, and we organized a condo crawl (a drink at everyones condo). By far, this was the nicest. You can tell that the owners look after this property. We did a snorkel trip, and we have to recommend Blue Water Rafting, but make sure you request Brad and Deven(the Dog!). They were funny, accomodating, and made for some of the best ambassadors that we ran into on the Island. If you have never snorkeled, this is the place to try it, georgous! Okay back to the K109 condo, and relax...... aaaahhhh. Believe me after a day on the beach, snorkleing, out touring around, you want to come bck to a place you can kick back and put your feet up. Right outside your front door, 15 steps to the right, you are at the pool. You have to love it. If you are looking at renting this beautiful little get away, take it from two people that weren't sure they could believe the website pictures, you get exactly what you see, and it will feel like home for you too. |
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Robin Mitchell and Lynne Chambers, Calgary Alberta
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| 06/10/08 |
Positive
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| We just returned from 10 days in Maui where we stayed at Susan and Mark's condo. The condo was great. It had everything we needed, was very clean, and beautifully decorated. It was private but close to the pool and hot tub. We were very comfortable and didn't want to leave! Susan was great to deal with and we would definitely recommend this condo to others. |
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Rick & Kim Dametto, Surrey, BC |
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| 05/25/08 |
Positive
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5/23/08
We just returned from spending a week in Susan's
condo and we couldn't have been more pleased.
The condo was well stocked and beautifully
decorated. We rented another condo in the same
complex on a previous visit to Maui and found
Susan's condo to be just as nice for a more
reasonable price. Susan could not have been more
attentive and was easy to contact when we had a
question . A big plus for us was that the condo is
located right across from the boat dock which is the
departure point for many of the dive boats. The
condo is also very close to the best beaches on
Maui. When we return to Maui we will definitely
consider renting this condo again. Carol and Frank
Duke |
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Carol Duke, Cincinnati , OH
513 505 0689 |
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| 05/20/08 |
Positive
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| We absolutely loved the condo. The location next to the amazing pool is great. The condo is fantastic, everything we needed to relax and cook great meals was there. We had nearly every meal on the lanai which was nice and private. The beach gear in the closet was a nice feature. We can't wait to return and we'll definitely stay at Maui Kamaole again, hopefully at Mark & Susan's condo!! |
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Ed & Joni Louwerse, Langley, BC
778-878-2729 |
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| 02/05/08 |
Positive
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| Just returned about a week ago from almost 2 weeks in K109. We had a fantastic time and have nothing negative to say about this unit. We have stayed in several other condos in the Kihei area and this is the only one we have been to that we will try to get in again. Condo was very well supplied. Great location. Very close to the upper (nicer) pool. Minutes from several nice beaches. Even watched the sunset from within the complex when we didn't feel like going to the beach. This was our first experience dealing directly with an owner and Susan was a pleasure to work with. No complaints at all regarding any aspect of our VRBO experience. |
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Bill Norton, Connecticut |
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| 01/16/08 |
Positive
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| We just returned home to Lincoln from Maui...we were sad to leave such a beautiful place and such a great condo. We have stayed at this property before but this condo was by far our favorite. It's comfortable, very nicely decorated and very clean. There wasn't anything we needed, it was all there! Mark, my husband loved the TV (thanks, now he'll be wanting one). Susan your call to us was very much appreciated, it goes to show you care about the comfort of your guests! Mahalo for everything! |
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Tracie & Steve Klassen, Lincoln, Nebraska
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| 11/08/07 |
Positive
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| We just returned home from spending a glorious week in Mark and Susan's condo. It far exceeded our expectations. It was very well equipped and spotlessly clean. The two outdoor seating areas were very enjoyable and easy access to the tropical pool was great. We would highly recommend this unit to anyone looking for a comfortable, beautiful, private condo with reasonable rates. |
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Scott & Maggie Campbell, Victoria, B.C. Canada
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| 10/02/07 |
Positive
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Staying at Susan's and Mark;s condo was extremely pleasant. We been in Maui Kamaole apartment complex several times and we can say that we liked this one the most.
All the amenities, the surroundings and the overall atmosphere were great.
Condo is spacious, having all we expected to enjoy our stay including the beach gear (which we greatly appreciate).
When we get back to Maui we will definitely get back to K109.
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V&S, Kirkland, WA
9209663444 |
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| 09/28/07 |
Positive
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| The Condo was beautifully decorated, complete with all the amenities. Thank you for your special care. This was our first time to Hawaii, and our 1st to stay in a Condo. There is so much to see and do. It was a fabulous experience to top off and our celebrate our 30th Anniversary! Thank you so much! |
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Ray & Teresa Young, Allen, TX
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| 09/05/07 |
Positive
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This condo made our vacation all the more memorable. What a great place to unwind and relax. It had all the comforts of home - fully stocked kitchen, things for the beach, washer/dryer. By cooking in the condo, we were able to spend our money on other activities, e.g. dinner cruise, snorkeling excursion. It was also nice to see the birds hang outside the lanai. What an overall experience!
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Dennis & Erica Riray, Pittsburg, CA |
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| 08/09/07 |
Positive
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| What a beautiful condo and a perfect location. Short drive to the beaches at Kiheh. We have two teenagers and the pull-out bed work well. Lovely pool right outside our door. The beach equipment was a great extra, beach chairs, cooler, umbrella. Our first experience in Maui and the owners gave us everything they promised! |
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Ed & Nancy Tassi, Louisville, Ky.
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| 07/18/07 |
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| This unit was a pleasant surprise. It was very nicely appointed confirming that only the owner had used it before. It had a nice breeze flow and the air conditioning was appreciated in the bedroom. We will be back as it is better than any of the other 8 units we have rented in Kehei. |
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howard wilson, Livermore, California
925-449-5070 |
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