Kihei Sands A6, 1 Bedroom Beachfront condo in Sugar Beach, Maui

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~Guest Comments and Reviews~

"TripAdvisor and HomeAway" Reviews

" Hidden Island Gem "

5/5 Stars
Review by James O., W. Palm Beach, FL, Dec. 2008 -Jan. 2009, posted to homeaway.com/188019

After hours and hours of searching for the perfect place for our honeymoon, I came across this hidden gem! The location was excellent, allowing us easy access to both sides of the island for all of the activities we had planned. It has all the comforts of home and then some!!

The kitchen has everything you can possibly need. Some days we cooked breakfast and dinner, which we ate on our private lanai or patio by the beach! The bed was very comfortable and the bedroom had plenty of closet and drawer space to unpack and settle in. Tastefully decorated and very clean, there is also an assortment of CD's and books to keep you entertained! This is one of the nicest units in the complex. We met another couple on vacation and they were definitely jealous about how nice our unit was!

Coffee is served out on the patio every morning. The property managers, Maureen and Paul, are very friendly and the atmosphere was great.

The views from the beach are spectacular, with the West Maui mountains to the right, Mt. Haleakala to the left and Molokini to the south. It really gives you a sense of all there is to explore on the island! One special moment for us was sitting on the beach and watching the humpback whales breach the water!

Some of our activies included:
* Bluewater Rafting - owner's recommendation and probably the most fun of the trip!
* Blue Hawaiian Helicopter - West Maui mountains and Molokai tour
* Feast at Lele luau
* Driving - Mt. Haleakala summit sunrise, road to Hana, west Maui mountains
* Pony Express - was cancelled due to weather but looked unbelievable

Restaurants:
Grandmas - owner's recommendation, in upcountry. Liked it so much for breakfast we went back twice!
The Waterfront
Kobe Japanese Steakhouse
Eskimo Candy - awesome fish and chips

It was hard to say goodbye this unit. We miss the sound of the crashing waves while we sleep. We would definitely stay here again and have recommended it to everyone we know!! The owner's communication is outstanding and definitely goes above and beyond. Her recommendations were spot on and we absolutely had the time of our lives. If you are coming to Maui, look no further, this is the place to stay!!!

Recommended for: Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway

" A Home Away From Home "

5/5 Stars
Review by Dan. R. of Raymore, MO, Feb. 2009, posted to homeaway.com/188019

If you are looking for a place to stay in paradise that feels like your own "Home away from home", this is it!

It's on the ground floor (an aspect you'll greatly appreciate), it's clean, comfortable, nicely decorated, and very well provisioned. We never had to say, "we need a ....", and not find that it was already there! The owner of this condo unit has thought of everything! When she said, (other than food) "Just bring your clothes", she was not kidding.

You have your own lanai, and there's no adjacent condo jammed up right next to the unit, so it's quite private and a great place to have your morning coffee and enjoy an unobstructed view of the sunrise.

It's just a few steps to the pool, common patio, and the beach, and being located on the older, North end of Kihei, away from the bulk of the condos, apartments, and homes in Kihei, the area is quiet and our morning, sunset, and moonlight walks on the beach were very peaceful and romantic.

There's morning coffee provided on the common patio, if you don't want to make your own, and occasionally they'll have a pancake breakfast for all guests (the macadamia+banana pancakes were wonderful!). There's also an evening social hour with pupu's (Hors d’Oeuvres) where you can get to know all the other guests and watch the beautiful sunsets.

Generally, all the other guests, when we were there, were in the 45+ age group, which for us, was an added bonus. All of the people we met there were very nice, and became like good neighbors and friends that were all sharing the little slice of paradise that we called home, even if only for a short time.

We were so happy to have discovered this great place to stay on Maui. The owner is very personable and a real pleasure to deal with. We will definately be going back to stay there again!

Aloha!

Recommended for: Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway


" Awesome Kihea Sands "

5/5 Stars

Review by Denise G. of San Mateo, CA, Sept. 2009, posted on Tripadvisor

We had a perfect vacation in Maui staying at the Kihea Sands Beach Condos. Our unit A6 was extremely clean & the decor just delightful. We had access to every appliance imaginable, from microwave to ice cream maker. Upon our arrival we indulged in the sweetest pineapple. A gift left on the kitchen table from the owner.

At Kihea Sands you are literally steps away from the ocean. The grounds are meticulously groomed, with flowers & lawn. There's a bbq near the pool area that is always up and running. Good for those stay at home dinners. Coffee is served at the pool every morning.

The location is perfect for the best priced golfing & snorkeling on the island. Kihea Beach is minutes away with all the cool shops & restaurants to check out. We are planning to go back next year, same time same place!

Guest Comments from Visitors' Book


- from Scott and Jennifer, Portland, OR, August 2009

Elen:

Had a wonderful time! We were here on our honeymoon and it was my first (and definitely not last!!) trip to Hawaii. We couldn't have stayed in a nicer place - felt we had the place to ourselves! Learned to body surf, explored Paia, Lahaina, Wailea, Makena and hit the swap meet at the MACC for all our souveniers (thanks for the tip - saved lots of $s!) LOVED Dina's next door - great place for a sandwich & cold beer. Such friendly people! Already planning our next trip here - can't wait! Thanks again so much for all your advice and hospitality. We felt very much at home - Mahalo!!!


- from Jill and Scott, Simi Valley, CA May 2009

Ah! Kihei Sands! A hidden gem in Maui! I love the central location on the island. Perfect for our trip to Haleakala for sunrise, Road to Hana, visits to Lahaina Town and Kaanapali, and Wailea. We loved so many of the restaurants: 5 Palms for a sunset dinner, Paia Fish Market for the BEST lunch ever, Pita Paradise, the list goes on. We are officially hooked on snorkeling.

Thank you for sharing a piece of paradise with us.


- from Evonne, Dan, Kristen, Spokane, WA April 2009

Aloha and Mahalo Elen!

We had the most wonderful spring break here at your beautiful condo in Maui. Our weather was so beautiful each day, especially knowing that it was snowing in Spokane! We enjoyed our early morning coffee on the lanai and walks and runs on the beach. We also looked forward to our evening happy hour with all the friendly guests as the sun set over the magnificent Pacific.

In between we enjoyed the submarine tour, whale watching, church at Kihei Lutheran and yoga and snorkeling on the beach at Kihei. We enjoyed shopping in Lahaina and many fun restaurants, but Dina's at Sugar Beach became near and dear to our hearts.

Mahalo for letting us stay in your fabulous condo. We hope to make the trip back soon!

- from Judy and Hewitt, Calgary, Alberta, March 2009

Mahalo Elen!

What a great home away from home you have! We were comfortable the minute we walked in.

Your well stocked condo made everything so easy, right down to the Hana trip CD (what a great way not to get carsick on those roads). Beautiful island, we enjoyed everything including watching the amazing kite surfers going 30-40 ft in the air at Kahana. We hope to enjoy another stay in your great condo in the future. Mahalo!

- from Kenita and Veronica, Fairbainks, AK Feb. 2009

We had a lovely time. The condo and all the amenities were perfect! We felt right at home. The other guests (most of them regulars) were very welcoming. Whale watching from the beach side lanai was definitely a highlight.
Recommend Flatbread Pizza in Paia - delicious. Lahaina - Cool Cat Cafe for yummy fish sandwiches. Thank you for your hospitality! We are already planning our return trip!


- from guests Cliff and Monika, Calgary, AB, Canada, Dec. 2007-Jan. 2008
"Aloha, ....We particularly enjoy the closeness to the ocean of this condo unit. It's a pleasure to be lulled to sleep with the sound of waves slapping onto the beach... Having stayed here at Kihei Sands for almost 13 days we discovered it's a great "secret" place on Maui! Our condo here (A-6) has been a delight & hope to stay here again.."

- from a Travel Agent, Rodica M., Dec. 2007:

"Clark and Sumin had a great time in your condo. When I asked her if I should feel comfortable booking other people there, she said, "definitely." So THANK YOU very much for all your help. I will be sending more customers your way as they come my way and look for a place."

- from guest Anne I., Apr. 2008:

"Dear Elen - Amanda and I had such a wonderful vacation! I hope to come back and bring my husband sometime. Maui has Everything, and we tried to do it all! After talking with some of the other guests in the condos, it seems yours is much nicer, updated, etc.than some of the others. I don't believe in luck, and am especially grateful to the universe for sending me to you! Mahalo again, hope to talk to you again sometime soon. Anne & Amanda"

- from guest Kelly P., Sept. 2008

"Aloha Elen, I just wanted to send you a quick note of BIG THANKS! Your place and assistance were wonderful!!! My brother & I greatly enjoyed our 1st trip to Hawaii / Maui, it certainly will not be our last. Please know that the Kihei Sands and A6 are already being recommended to everyone! I guarantee you will hear from us again (hopefully sooner than later). I included a picture of us on the last evening, enjoying some of Nelson's great coffee and soaking in the amazing view! Mahalo! Kelly "

- from guests Ray and Tammy A., Spokane, WA, Oct. 2008

"Elen - What a wonderful time we had!! I feel blessed to have made contact with you, every suggestion you gave us was perfect. I especially enjoyed the town of Paia!! The condo was PERFECT in every way. We will never stay any place else. This entire community is a hidden gem!! We hope to come back soon. Thanks again Elen!! Peace, Ray and Tammy"

 

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