| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 16 positive, 0 negative]
|
| 09/15/09 |
Positive
|
My new wife and I spent our honeymoon in Marianne & Dean's condo at Hoyochi Nikko. In fact, we're still here, but we love it so much that we wanted to get to writing our review.
We reserved the condo based on reading other positive reviews, and they were by no means inaccurate.
This place is fantastic. I am typically the type who gets bored of being on vacation after 5 days, and I usually want to go home. Not here! We're currently 7 days in, and I am honestly wishing it were still 7 days ago.
We've done so much, and had so much fun - and we still have 4.5 more days!
Marianne's service is outstanding. I am not sure I have ever encountered a vacation rental owner so outgoing, and so willing to offer her excellent advice on what to do and what to see while in Maui.
Marianne provided us with a full book of things to do, based on her own experiences (and on the feedback of others).
The condo was very clean upon our arrival, and the updated kitchen & bath is great (was it really necessary to install Viking appliances in a rental?? We don't know, but we are thrilled that you did!)
The view from the lanai is like no other - on a clear day, you can see 2 islands, and my wife received a massage from Makai Massage on the lanai. What an experience!
We have nothing but great things to say about staying here. We spent a few day just hanging out in the back, swimming in the ocean and the pool, grilling food, having drinks in the sun... and many other days ziplining, jet skiiing, at a luau, on a dinner cruise, at nice restaurants on the ocean, etc.
An awesome vacation and most definitely a place that I would come back to. We got an amazing deal on the condo as Marianne is a wonderful woman!
Thank you so much... we are beyond satisfied.
Nidhi and Brian |
| |
Nidhi & Brian, Mansfield,MA
|
|
Homeowner Response:
First off ~ CONGRATS on your new life of BLISS of being married!! Secondly, Oh goodness! This 'comment' made me cry with happiness!!! Thank you! Usually I write a long reply to my guests online comments but ~ wow ~ I am just so humbled! All I can say is THANK YOU! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
|
|
| 06/04/09 |
Positive
|
ALOHA - Oh my goodness, where do I start. Probably with manners first. Thank you so very much for making your home away from home available to us! We had an absolute wonderful time. First off, the view of the ocean from the lanai is absolutely breathtaking! The condo was super duper clean - I would even say meticulous! You and Dean did not skimp on a single thing in the condo. Upgraded appliances, utensils, etc. You even have great baggies to use for packing lunches for those day trips! The decor was beautiful! I am totally going to copy you on the shower floor! Your book of things to do is awesome! You have already done the homework! All anyone needs to do is show up and begin their vacation! I especially loved the snorkeling out in front of the condo! Who needs Black Rock! I swam with a turtle, I saw a small white eel looking thingy with black dots, a black puffer fish with white dots and lots of fish with stripes! It was so great! Oh yeah not to mention the nightly visits from the turtles by the sea wall! They just swam around and bobbed there heads above water as if to say howdy! I named those two turtles Maui and Zippy. (I am a freak - but who cares!)We loved having dinners on the lanai and watching the sunset almost every night! The mornings are so beautiful too! What a great way to wake up and be alive! The condo/grounds are well groomed and quiet! It was like our own paradise! Anyone reading this - really needs to look NO FURTHER! This condo has it all - even laundry soap! Are you kidding me? Who does that?! I am so happy I found this ad. We will be back. In fact - Can I just live there? I will be your bestest pal ever! LOL - Mahalo Mahalo and many thousand more Mahalos! We loved it! Take care - Theresa and David.
|
| |
Theresa and David Campbell, Roseville, CA
916-834-4064 |
|
Homeowner Response:
Homeowner Response:
Thank you!! You know, I tend to retain great friendships with the majority of my Maui guests but I HAVE to say that I am SO ELATED that we have met!! You are a sweetie! You know how I do not like 'bad energy' in my properties and I know that I NEVER have to worry about that with you! No negative attitudes allowed!! hahah Thank you for the 'appreciation' of clean! It is really a lot of work to make sure that it is so perfect for every guest so I truly do appreciate when people notice! Even with today’s economy, you will never have to worry about any cut backs on quality of cleanliness of condo or anything else in general! I have had so many comments that so many of the 'little things' like kitchen utensils, plush towels, and million dollar soap dispensers (inside joke - haha) just amaze guests. But, the little things are, personally, what makes the HUGE difference especially if you are comparing condos. For instance, and as you know now, the ‘ocean equipment’ that I left for you, etc. end up saving you hundreds of dollars that I do not advertise about at all! I want people to WANT to stay at our places because they LOVE IT and not just for the freebee things! Those things are just bonuses!!
Again, I apologize to all the husbands that have remarked that their 'great deal in Maui staying at our condo rather than a more expensive hotel' that actually ended up costing them more money since they have had to remodel their kitchens and baths once they return home from our condo due to their wives loving our kitchen and bath upgrades and decor! But I am sure all of the wives deserve it!! Hint-hint David!! haha
I have had so many guests raving about all the great snorkeling out front in the past few months! I LOVE it! Yes, we have had soooooooooo much turtle action in front of the condos for years now! I have named a few turtles, manta rays, dolphins and sea munks myself. I love all the really big ones!
I am glad the Tide soap made you happy! See – the little things!!! I have to agree that I do not know of many other owners (which are, also, friends) that leave all the little things like I do ~ i.e. floating noodles, baggies, foil, boogie boards, garbage bags, etc.. Not that that is a bad thing since, honestly, sometimes it is a big hassle to make sure all those things are stocked and sometimes every single thing that I like to provide for guests. So, I just consider all those kind of ’little things’ bonus items for my guests that allows them to spend that money on Mai Tais or Pina Coladas instead!
Our homemade Aloha Book of all of our personal favorites and not so favorites is a HUGE asset and everyone seems to love it! That ‘info pamphlet’ started off being just 3 pages of information to now being approximately 4+ inches now of Maui- -fest heaven! Send me pictures!
Aloooooooooooooha! Marianne
|
|
| 12/07/08 |
Positive
|
| Thank You so much Marianne and Dean for sharing your piece of paradise with my family. This comment has long been over due from me...but then again I have been in denial ever since returning back to the main land ;) We had a great time spending my husband's 3 week sabbactical/40th birthday in Maui. Our girls had a blast playing everyday in the VERY private pool and beach. It felt like the whole complex was our very own little island. Absolutely heaven for all of us! It has been four months since we were there in August and still wish we could be there. Thank you for taking great care of us and doing all you did to ensure our stay was to our liking. We can't wait to be back again and be a part of your vacationing families ;) |
| |
Anne V. H, Beaverton, Oregon |
|
Homeowner Response:
Aloha Anne and Family!!!
First off, thank you so much for including me to your list of receiving updates for your family website.. Being able to communicate with family and friends via internet is so wonderful!!! Actually, the majority of our guests have been ending up being our friends which has been fabulous since you can never have too many friends!! BUT, you and your family are DEFINATELY at the top of our list!! Three weeks is, personally, the perfect holiday time frame for us too... It takes us 4-5 days AT LEAST to wind down from our crazy lives on the mainland ourselves. Smart lady! I agree that this comdo / complex does make you feel like the island is ALL yours - huh!! BLISS!! You are welcome to return to 'your home away from home' anytime. PLEASE book early since it is December 2008 and I have 41 days already booked (and has been for over 4 months) for February/March of 2010!! I DEFINATELY see the difference since upgrading and making our condos 'FIRST CLASS EVERYTHING' that even when the economy is bad that our nicer places still and always stay rented... Your email is, also, making me stop procrastinating and finally adding approximately 20+ 'comments from guests' that I have been needing to add to this online guestbook.... You are making me get my mind out of 'La La Maui Land' and complete lots of MUCH overdue work that needs to be done so - Thank you!!! Happy HOLIDAYS to you and your whole family from Dean and I and we will be in touch!!! Mele Kalikimaka!!!
|
|
| 02/25/08 |
Positive
|
Thank-you so much for providing such an awesome place for us to vacation in. Your condo is great with beautiful special touches. My family...daughter (15 yrs) son (19 yrs.) had a ball and we were thrilled to be able to include my mom on our second week. The boys loved playing many of the golf courses close by while the girls enjoyed snorkelling with the turtles out front and watching lots of whales from the lanai. We also enjoyed a fabulous snorkel cruise with Maui Island Adventures and saw spinner dolphins, many whales and snorkelled at two beautiful spots. What amazing memories we have made in such a beautiful place.
We will be back and are so thankful for such wonderful hosts of this awesome condo. You were definitely a bonus in making this a very special time. Thanks Marianne and Dean for all your personal touches and making us feel so comfortable in your vacation home. Your place and you two rock!!
Aloha,
Lloyd, Pamela, Alan, Barbara
Barbara Senior
Victoria, B.C. Canada |
| |
Pamela Pack, Victoria, British Columbia,
250-479-3004 |
|
Homeowner Response:
Maui is the BEST PLACE ON EARTH in February with all the baby whales born and the abundance of whales in the Channel so close to the condo!!! I NEVER get sick of seeing whales breaching and playing in the ocean right out front!!! My FAVORITE month to be in Maui.... You are welcome back anytime.. I am so happy for you and your family to be able to make so many family memories to cherish in Maui.. Maybe we can be in Maui at the same time next year (we can stay at our smaller condo) so that we can enjoy Maui together!! Aloha!!!
|
|
| 02/03/08 |
Positive
|
Dear Marianne and Dean,
WOW!!! What an AMAZING condo!!! It is EXQUISITELY decorated and IMMACULATE!!!! We loved all the first class touches... the flooring, granite, ceiling fans, the comfortable pillows and beds, and the million dollar view. This was by far the nicest place we have ever rented. The boys loved the loft. It is spacious and you can hear the ocean. Thank you for sharing such a gorgeous home!!! We saw whales from the lanai every day!!! We hope to return! Thank you for answering all my emails. If you ever consider selling this condo, we are More than interested!!! Mahalo!! Denise, Paul, Weston, and Spencer. January2008. |
| |
Denise and Paul, Simi Vallet,CA
805-526-5751 |
|
Homeowner Response:
Aloha!!!
I am so glad that all of you had such a fabulous time!! Having the largest condo in this complex has really been a bonus for my guests who have children!!! The extra square footage PLUS the extra large loft really makes it more comfortable for everyone.... You are welcome back anytime!! Thank you for leaving our condo so clean when you left!! You would be considered every condo owners 'perfect guests'!!!! We appreciate your consideration and respect for our condo more than you know!!!
|
|
| 01/25/08 |
Positive
|
Aloha Dean & Marianne,
WOW!!! Your condo, the pool, and the entire complex are absolutely fabulous. It felt so much like home we wished that we could stay forever. The location is superb and the "views" are simply breathtaking! We really enjoyed the peace and quiet that separates Hoyochi Nikko from the larger condo complexes. This was the best vacation that Pamela & I have ever taken. We had it all...georgeous weather, cruisin' in our convertible, fabulous dining experiences, lots of whales, unbelievable snorkeling, helicopter to Haleakala, and 12 hours on the "road to Hana". Your "Aloha Book" came in really handy and your recommendations were "right on". We cannot thank you enough for the part that you have played in helping us to create such wonderful memories.
Aloha & Mahalo,
Pamela & Gene (California)
ps...I knew I should have taken those extra 4 days!
|
| |
Gene & Pamela, California |
|
Homeowner Response:
Thank you ~ thank you ~ thank you!!! I can just see you and your wife now ~ cruisin' down the Hana Highway!!! You have the ALOHA spirit ~ baby!!! You two are welcome back anytime and make sure you add those 4 days on next time!! I know how dreadful that last day can be when you have to leave!!! That is why I tell my guests that how ever many days that they are planning to be in Maui ~ to take that number and add 3 or 4 days onto that and THAT will be the PERFECT time frame for your vacation.... Although I NEVER want to leave!! Someday soon I won't have to.... I can't wait!
|
|
| 01/05/08 |
Positive
|
| What a wonderful place to spend Christmas!!! We had such a lovely stay in this wonderful condo. The condo is immaculate. The view is divine. Body boarding off the condo's own beach in the morning and snorkeling and swimming in the afternoon was great. I went down to the Hyatt in Kaanapali for a massage at the spa and was horrified with the hoards of people crowded around their pool. No problem with crowds at Hoyochi Nikko! We practically had the place to ourselves. We can't wait to come back. It's a wonderful place! |
| |
Nancy, Seattle, WA
|
|
Homeowner Response:
We LOVE Christmas in Maui also!!! I know how busy you are so Thank You for taking the time to leave your sweet words in our online guestbook. I get lots of 'thank you' phone calls (which I also soooo appreciate) but by adding your comments in my guestbook gives all my future guests the opportunity to see how happy and satisfied my guests are and the reassurance that THIS IS THE CONDO TO STAY AT!!!! You probably noticed that our condo is the nicest condo in the complex BY FAR. (Not bragging - just very proud!) Now you will never want to stay anywhere else!! haha - oh darn - huh?! Also, thank you for leaving our condo so clean when you left!!! You are welcome back ANYTIME!!! Aloha & Mahalo!!! Marianne
|
|
| 10/06/07 |
Positive
|
I can’t tell you how nice it is to hear back from you and your personal touch in the response! We are really looking forward to this and are so pleased to work with YOU as you are amazing to take the extra time adding a few words and exciting updates. You are really an exception to the normal condo owners working with the public on a regular basis! I appreciate the level of comfort you give me in all aspects of the trip! THANKS so much and I mean that very seriously! Tami
Tami Eggett
District Sales Manager
|
| |
Tami
|
|
| 06/20/07 |
Positive
|
| We have been vacationing in Maui for the past five years and Dean and Marianne's condo is by far the best. The luxury appointments were A++. The privacy and intimate setting was just what we were looking for. Great snorkling just steps from the room. We'll be back! |
| |
Glenn & Candy Plahy, Placentia, Ca |
|
Homeowner Response:
Thank you & MAHALO!!!!! You are welcome back anytime!!!
Marianne
|
|
| 06/09/07 |
Positive
|
Aloha Dean and Marianne,
Even though we were lucky enough to stay from March 1 through March 25, it was not long enough. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the condo is absolutely beautiful, clean and well appointed. The complex gives the feel of your own piece of paradise. We hope to come back. The whale watching was amazing. Thank you so much for sharing your little piece of paradise with our family. Bob, Celesta, and Courtney Ernst |
| |
Celesta Ernst, Conifer, CO 80433
3038388399 |
|
Homeowner Response:
Aloha Celesta & Family!!!
I have a feeling that we are going to be fighting over the month of March for now on!! hahha One of the few ABSOLUTE BEST MONTHS for the whales!!! I'll flip ya for it! Aloha!! Marianne
|
|
| 05/04/07 |
Positive
|
| We just returned from a stay at the condo a few weeks ago and I cant stop my boys from asking "when are we going back to Maui?". After several days at hotels in Kaanapali and Wailea, it was so enjoyable to stay at the Grezlak's amazing condo. It is sized perfectly and allowed our kids to have some room to spread after being cramped in a hotel for 5 days. The size of the complex made it feel like we were at our own private beach house, and the snorkeling right off the back was great. We will be staying there again, hopefully soon! |
| |
Devin & Joslin Wright, Salt Lake City, UT
|
|
Homeowner Response:
Aloha Wright Family!!!
Thank you for your generous guest commemts... I LOVE that my guests feel so comfortable in our condo. AND when I say "our" condo ~ I literally & TRULY mean ALL OF OURS!!! We love to share our 'lil piece of paradise' with all of our guests. Therefore, I consider our condo ALL OF OURS.... So many treasured family memories have been made here in Maui and I love the fact that I have so many guests that feel so comfortable here and that they keep coming back year after year. There are so many of our original guests that we now truly and sincerely feel are a part of our 'extended family members'... I can already tell that I going to have to buy a couple more ocean front condos just to keep all of my returning 'friends and families' accomodated!!! We will be in touch.. Aloha & Mahalo,
Marianne
|
|
| 03/15/07 |
Positive
|
Thank you so much. We were on our honeymoon!!! We were married in Chicago and went right away to your condo. We were on Maui for our best friends wedding two years ago, so we had to come back.
We had an absolutely great time at your condo! We were trying to decide what the best thing we did was and we really couldn’t decide, the volcano was pretty cool thought!
Thank you so much for sharing your home away from home with us, we has a fabulous time!
Vince & Megan
|
| |
Vince & Megan |
|
Homeowner Response:
You are welcome!!! You are welcome to come back for your 1 year anniversary!!! I give discounts to my returning brides......
|
|
| 07/27/06 |
Positive
|
Aloha! I think your condo is in one of the greatest propery's on West Maui, the
location is excellent the size of the property is small and quiet with a great
swimming pool and the steps that lead you down to the beach make it so easy to go
snorkeling and surfing. Your unit is GEORGEOUS and yet still homey! The new kitchen
and bathroom turned out so nice we love the way you did the loft bedroom with the
big fans and the decoraing is impecable. The granite in the kitchen and bath really
made the unit classy. I would rather stay at this condo than any of the first
class hotels especially for the price. Watching the sunset from the large lani is a
major bonus and beeing able to watch the whales and turtles is incredible. Thankyou
so much for making our vacation the most memorable trip ever. We'll be back. Mahalo
The Egans!
|
| |
The Egans |
|
Homeowner Response:
Aloha!!
Dean and I are very fortunate to be able to own a condo in this complex. Being such a small complex gives our guests so much privacy. You don't have the 20 rows of 40 lounge chairs with tons of noise at the pool like many of the surrounding hotels - thank goodness!!! Our guests love the easy access to the ocean also. Dean and I literally roll out of bed some morning and practically sleep walk down to the ocean to snorkel with the sea turtles and fish! Life just doesn't get much better than that!!! We kayak, in the ocean right in front of the condo, during whale season into the AU AU Channel (only yards away) and the whales will come up to you (with their babies)and check you out. That is the most exciting (and scariest)thing that my husband and I love to do in Maui. We look forward to it every year. Lets plan a time together next year, during whale season, that we can meet up in Maui and go out there together. You will LOVE IT!!!
Marianne
Marianne
|
|
| 07/12/06 |
Positive
|
Dear Dean and Marianne Grzelak,
I wanted to write and thank you for the wonderful time my family and I had while vacationing at your condo on Maui. The condo was beautiful and was perfect for our family with the large loft. My wife and I brought our two kids with us and we all loved your place. I am so glad I found your listing with VRBO, and it is "the best".
The kids loved being right on the water. They had a blast snorkeling and my son tried to surf for the first time. The direct ocean access made our teenagers very happy, they both love the water! The location was perfect, so close to everything. And thank you for the activity advice. We went on a whale watch and saw tons of whales (funny thing is we saw even more just sitting on the lanai having coffee in the mornings then we did on the watch). I cannot thank you enough for sharing this little piece of heaven with my family.
From, The Andersons |
| |
Todd Anderson , Ellenton, FL
|
|
Homeowner Response:
Aloha Anderson Family!!!
You are so welcome! I LOVE TO HEAR about guests making lifetime family memories at our 'little slice of heaven' in Maui!! Let me know if you still plan on being one of our annual guests so that I can block off your preferred dates, during whale season, ahead of time since that is such a popular time of year to be in Maui. Also, PLEASE always let me know if there is ANYTHING that I can do or purchase (for the condo) to make your stay more comfortable. I will be in touch soon. Aloha & Mahalo, Marianne
|
|
| 06/29/06 |
Positive
|
Wow – this place was fabulous! I can’t believe how close we were to the ocean. Thank you so much for sharing your “home away from home” with us. This was our first experience renting a privately owned condo (rather than staying in a hotel or resort) and we will never again be staying in a regular hotel. The privacy and luxury of your condo far surpasses anything a hotel could offer. I told you a little bit about how I am a "neat freak" and your place was so clean it definitely passed the test. We felt so relaxed and really enjoyed every moment of our vacation. The condo had every amenity we could have ever desired. The location was perfect, it is close to everything. And the quality of everything was soooo first class. We were able to see the sea turtles out feeding on the rocks every morning while we sat on the lanai and had breakfast. We also saw tons of Manta Rays while we snorkeled out in front of the condo. Please keep us on your email list for all your wonderful specials; we will definitely be returning next year!
Thanks again! Jennifer & Emmanuel |
| |
Jennifer , San Diego, CA
916-363-4865 |
|
Homeowner Response:
Aloha Jennifer!!!
We are very proud of our places and take great pride in them. Thank you so much for your kind words. Hopefully, you will become one of our many annual returning guests. You have been bitten by the Maui bug and now, like many of us, have to return to Maui as soon and as much as possible!! Aloha & Mahalo, Marianne & Dean
|
|