Here is what people who have stayed at Maui Kai 301 are saying...

The word "Paradise" seems to be over-used when talking about Hawaii in general, but to us, our stay at the Maui Kai unit #301 lived up to that description. What a rare thing it is in this day and age to have reality meet expectation! We booked the unit directly from the owner at Awake To Waves, and by the time the booking was taken care of and we were ready to depart on our trip, we felt as if we knew Shayla, the owner. She and her husband took painstaking effort to make sure we had the best experience possible, offered ideas of where to go and what to do, and followed up along the way. The unit itself is updated and nicely appointed. The owners have included all the recreational gear you'll need for playing in the water, and there are lots of guidebooks in the unit and previous guests suggestions galore. As others have said, sitting on the lanai of this corner unit condo makes you feel as if you are directly on the water, it is so close. Sleeping under the stars on the lanai futon and listening to the waves just has to be experienced. We will for sure be staying at #301 again in the future. Location, price and owner care is simply the best value around. By the way, Maui Kai got a very good rating from the book "Inside Maui", which no visitor to the island should be without. — Phil and Lu

Home away from home - Corner unit 301” #301 View from the lanai looking north. After extensive online research, we found this wonderful unit (301) at the Maui Kai. On Google Earth we saw that the Maui Kai is a great beach-front property, but is unique in its smaller, more intimate size. We had great plans to wander all over Maui - however, once we arrived at our home away from home, we found no reason to leave - sun, surf and sand right there on one of the best beaches on Maui! And every evening, we enjoyed a spectacular sunset on our private balcony (lanai). Our unit was newly remodeled, nicely appointed, and very clean. Most enjoyable was falling asleep on the lanai futon, looking up at the stars and listening to the waves break against the shore. We plan to stay here again and... — Highly Recommend It!!

"My parents and I stayed at the Maui Kai unit 301 from Feb 16-26, 2009 for our first trip to Maui. We booked directly with the owners, Shayla and Mark Middleton via their website. I am a Travel Agent, and started doing research about where to stay in Maui about 9 months prior to departure. I chose locations based on distance to the beach, price, parking fees, Internet access and location on the island. I decided on the Maui Kai when I started reading reviews on it. It has better reviews than any other property I was interested in, and people kept mentioning unit 301. Maui Kai has free parking (usually $10.00 per day at other resorts), and free Internet access at the pool cabana with a printer (wireless is available in the unit if you bring a lap top). The unit is beautiful, exactly like the pictures on the website. The king bed in the master was great because it is a Sleep Number bed. I slept on the pull out couch and have never slept better in my life. Bathroom is gorgeous. We all loved the shower. We did have a problem with it being clogged one night, but a couple of pumps on the plunger and it was fine the rest of the stay. Kitchen is great, nicer than the one I have at home. The lani is to die for. Great chairs and futon made sitting on the lani comfortable. The condo is well equipped with everything you need. Some things we weren’t sure would be there but were happy to see: paper towels, tin foil, plastic wrap, garbage bags, salt and pepper. Of course, to be a good condo renter you need to replace anything you use. Linens and towel are also provided. We did laundry, which is located on each floor. No issues there, costs $1.00 in quarters. I would definitely recommend this unit or the Maui Kai in general to anyone. It is on a great beach, with great calm snorkeling spots near by (when we were there it was unusually windy and couldn’t snorkel in front of the unit). We were able to watch whales, turtles and dolphins from the lani. It was hard to get anything done because someone was always out there yelling to come see the whales. The worst part about staying at the Maui Kai is having to leave. It was definitely a hard day that I hadn’t been looking forward to since getting on the plane in Toronto. Once home, our security deposit was refunded in about a month. If you have any questions about the Maui Kai, Unit 301, or any activities on Maui let me know. I am happy to share information about the best vacation I have ever taken!" - Julie, Ontario Canada

"We bribed our young adult sons to spend some Xmas holiday time with us by taking them to Hawaii. The bribe worked! We all had a fantastic time snorkeling, watching the waves and hanging out on the lanai. It was a perfect set up for us with three separate sleeping areas. You thought of everything - a wonderful basket of treats to welcome us, snorkel equipment, plenty of towels, well stocked kitchen and comfortable bedding. The location couldn't have been better. We walked next door for happy hour and a few meals. It was also a close drive to Wailea. We enjoyed some of the wonderful restaurants nearby, a few fantastic hikes (check out the swinging bridges) and meandering around the town. I couldn't believe how close the condo is to the beach! As someone who works hard in my private law practice, it's so important to get away and spend time together as a family. Thanks so much for your graciousness and sharing your beautiful hideaway with us. We can't wait to return. Maybe there will be six of us next time! Thanks again!"

We absolutely LOVED your place at the Maui Kai! the view was unbeatable, we saw so many whales and their babies, the weather was great and the Condo, we could not want for anything more! I wished we would have stayed there longer~ Next time. We are looking at comming back next Jan sometime, I will keep your information. We loved Maui so much... Thanks again, - Laurie R

You were right!! -- We loved it!! We had such an incredible time -- but I have been trying to curb my enthusiasm because I have told so many people about #301 that I'm afraid that if we get to return, one of my friends or their friends will be there ahead of me!! — T. decided that he would ignore the Maui legends and take some lava & assorted volcano rocks home -- he then lost his glasses, had our rental cars tire go flat, dropped the digital camera & broke it & then locked the keys in the car on check-out day!! -- Pele at work!! I drug that bag of rocks to the beach north of Kaanapali and dumped them under a tree — we made it to St. Louis in one piece. - D. & T., Kirkwood, Missouri, USA

Yes, our visit did exceed our expectations. We have never enjoyed ourselves as much as we did during this visit. And, we would like to return sometime during either March or April for, hopefully, a longer time. We never used the air-conditioning, we opened up the windows and pulled back the screens and let the air in...The very first time that we came to Hawaii we stayed at the Maui Kai --and that is how we got hooked. We won that at a Charity auction. We ate many of our dinners at the Condo because the Sunset is SOO spectacular. - We thank you!!! - V. & F., Camarillo, CA, USA

We are back from Maui and had a great time. The condo was great and we found everything we needed there. We got a lot of use from the snorkel equip. Sleeping out on the lanai was the best part....we are thinking of rebooking for next year too! thanks again. - B. & J., Los Angeles, California, USA We had a very nice stay and enjoyed the condo very much. Mark and Shayla have done a wonderful job of provisioning the condo with all of the essentials and everything was in great condition. - B. & M., Santa Cruz, California, USA

I don't know if I mentioned how much we enjoyed the CDs that were in the condo. We have become fans of Marty Dread and bought his CD since getting home. We found out the night before we were leaving that he performs every Monday night at the Hard Rock Cafe. Unfortunately, it was too late for us to see him but maybe next time! :o) I also enjoyed the books that were in the condo. In fact, the little book called "Ohana" impressed me enough to go buy a copy while I was there. Wendy

We thoroughly enjoyed staying in #301 at the Maui Kai. And thank you so much for the fruit basket. Our eyes lit up when we saw the view! It made for a fantastic 25th wedding anniversary for us. We enjoyed all of the facilities, including the snorkeling gear. You have a great place on Maui and we hope to return in the future. - D. & C., St. Louis, Missouri

Shayla we had a great time!! There couldn't have been a better location. Mahalo. PS - our friends slept on the Lanai and loved the "awake to waves".... - S.C., Holladay, Utah, USA

I must say our trip was wonderful and the condo was great. The view was spectacular!! …we enjoyed the wonderful accommodations. We look forward to visiting the Maui Kai again. Thanks again for contributing to a our memorable stay! - M.M., St. Paul, Minnesota, USA

We had a super time. Liked the convenience of your condo. It work very well for our needs. - F.W., Sacramento, California, USA

We truly enjoyed our stay in 301 and look forward to possibly returning for a month next January. We found the unit very spacious for two and the corner unit is truly beautiful. We spent every morning on the computer staring out at the ocean. The location afforded us convenient access to five beautiful golf courses. You really have done a wonderful job anticipating your guest's needs. Thanks again for the accomodations and the hospitality. The visit was awesome – great views, lots of fun. Only wish we were there longer. - D.B., Guelph, Ontario, Canada

What a view- we had a great time!!! - M. & L., Somonauk, Illinois, USA

The visit was awesome – great views, lots of fun. Only wish we were there longer … - L. S., Scottsdale, Arizona, USA

What a view- we had a great time!!! - M. & L., Somonauk, Illinois, USA

You have created a fantastic hide-away in Maui. We had a wonderful time on our short stay and will be back very soon again. We took the advice of one of your other guests and ha dinner at Momma's Fish House. It was out of this world! Took a day trio to Hana. Beautiful. If you go make sure to plan some time to hang out on Hamoa Beach. We spent the night on the porch and really "Awake to Waves". SEE YOU SOON AGAIN! - M. & M., Seattle, Washington, USA

Our week on Maui was unbelievable, couldn't have been more perfect. Staying home in the beautiful condo, exploring the waters and having a glass of wine on the lanai made wonderful memories. We hope to return. - V. F., Camarillo, California, USA

The condo was great and the views incredible. Thanks for all the beach toys. I will recommend this place to all my friends. - K. & A., Snoqualmie, Washington, USA

Your place couldn't have been more perfect for our family while we were in Maui. It almost felt like our own home because we did not want for anything. We loved the snorkeling gear and found a most beautiful place to explore. An eel even jumped out at us!! : We took a sunset cruise and guess where they parked the boat for the sunset? Yep- you guessed it, right outside 301. We could have stayed on the lanai and saved the money. We jumped off the rock at the Sheraton and felt 20 something again. The kids really loved that. We loved your place so much that after a week we sent our kids home to family and had 2 days to ourselves. We had so much fun. We definitely hope to stay again next year and congratulate you on owning such a lovely place on Maui. Thank you for all your hospitality while we were here! - G. T., Fullerton, California, USA

Thank you for all the details… the beach toys (for kids and grown ups!) the very well equipped kitchen and the fabulous views. We had a wonderful time with our 2 boys and look forward to a return visit. - G. & J., Chico, California, USA

Maui Kai #301 was a wonderful 'home' for our family during our stay in Maui. Thank you, Shayla and Mark, for the excellent accommodations, and helping to make our trip comfortable, memorable and relaxing. We especially enjoyed the Lanai, eating most of our meals there; reading late into the evenings, and gazing at the lovely views, sunrise and sunset. We gave our boys, aged 7 and 9, the bedroom so we could sleep on the lanai every night! What a treat! We made good use of the kitchen, no nicely equipped and clean. The décor throughout the condo was much to our liking as well. We have been to Hawaii many times but this was our first trip with our boys, and we appreciated the kid-friendly atmosphere and activities available. The location, the quiet, the long walks and swimming, it was all delightful, a trip we will never forget. We will certainly be happy to recommend Maui Kai #301 to anyone considering a trip to Maui. - K., D., B. & C., Santa Cruz, California, USA

We had such a fantastic vacation here in Maui. This was our first visit to Maui and it could not have been more perfect! Maui Kai #301 offered us everything we needed for a great tropical vacation. The view from the lanai is breathtaking! Thank you for providing us with such a wonderful place to relax and rejuvenate. We look forward to recommending this spot to our friends and family.- M. & B., Woodbury, Minnesota, USA

We are so sad to be leaving - heading back to St. Louis winter! We were celebrating my 60th birthday - oh wow! We had a wonderful time seeing all of Maui that we could from one end to the other - but every time we returned to #301 we would say, "The Best is Here!" - although I do admit I also tremendously enjoyed powered hang-gliding from Hana and my husband loved the Volcano Tour and snorkeling! All the efforts you put into this "home" made our stay A#1! Big Mahalo for all you did and for the lovely "Birthday Fruit Basket" that greeted us! - D. & T., Kirkwood, Missouri, USA

Huge thank you for sharing your beautiful condo. We couldn't have stayed in a better place or better location. We will recommend your condo to everyone visiting Maui and hope to return ourselves. We couldn't have had a better honeymoon! - C. & H., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

This has been the best visit yet to the Maui Kai!! You guys have thought of everything! We left some books, olive oil and spices. W e earnestly desire to return in the Spring… and will connect with you on the internet about this. Our heartfelt thanks for a week of bliss… - B. & J., Los Angeles, California, USA

We too, were here celebrating our one year wedding anniversary- even toted the frozen top of the cake all the way here - and had a wonderful time! We loved watching sunsets from the lanai and sleeping out there with the sound of the waves and gentle breezes. The peace we found here was just what we needed. Thank you so much for your hospitality- we loved coming home to our place after our busy days. Hopefully, we will again some day.- B. & J., Austin, Texas, USA

Thank you for the opportunity to use your condo. We had a fabulous time. Our one year anniversary went great. Thanks for the fruit basket! - S. & N., Scottsdale, Arizona, USA

We thoroughly enjoyed staying in #301 at the Maui Kai. And thank you so much for the fruit basket. Our eyes lit up when we saw the view! It made for a fantastic 25th wedding anniversary for us. We enjoyed all of the facilities, including the snorkeling gear. You have a great place on Maui and we hope to return in the future.
- D. & C., St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Shayla we had a great time!! There couldn't have been a better location. Mahalo. PS - our friends slept on the Lanai and loved the "awake to waves".... - S.C., Holladay, Utah, USA

I must say our trip was wonderful and the condo was great. The view was spectacular!! …we enjoyed the wonderful accommodations. We look forward to visiting the Maui Kai again. Thanks again for contributing to a our memorable stay! - M.M., St. Paul, Minnesota, USA

We had a super time. Liked the convenience of your condo. It work very well for our needs. - F.W., Sacramento, California, USA

We truly enjoyed our stay in 301 and look forward to possibly returning for a month next January. We found the unit very spacious for two and the corner unit is truly beautiful. We spent every morning on the computer staring out at the ocean. The location afforded us convenient access to five beautiful golf courses. You really have done a wonderful job anticipating your guest's needs. Thanks again for the accomodations and the hospitality. The visit was awesome – great views, lots of fun. Only wish we were there longer. - D.B., Guelph, Ontario, Canada

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