Testimonials

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2009

Lovely condo.

- Donna M. Portland, Oregon. 12/12/09

2008

We had a wonderful visit! The good things: location (easy travel to Lahaina and Kapalua), layout (the balcony, spacious living area, washer/dryer), snorkeling between the reefs just offshore, the barbeque, honokawai neighborhood, etc, etc.

- Hal and Marcie H. Irvine, California. 3/8/08

We have come to Papakea many times and love it here. You unit was the location and view. We felt very at home. It was so nice being next to our friends. We hope to be back for many years to come.

Favorites: Kimo's on Front Street, Plantation House for lunch, and Hawaii Jewelers.

Aloha and Mahalo,

- Dee and Jim K. Alameda, California. 2/27/08

2007

We were here for our honeymoon. Your condo is very welcome and comfortable with an idyllic setting. Perfect weather, wind, and waves! We had a fantastic experience, thank you. We shall be back again.

- Rick and Michelle G. St. Tropez, France. 12/20/07

Back in Milwaukee: 15 degrees fahrenheit. Seattle: rain flooding I5. Your condo and Papakea were the brightest spot of our all times on Maui. Your condo is the best equipped of any we've been in. Loved the view and met lots of great people from other condos. Thank you for your beautiful place.

- Connie K. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 12/8/07

It was quite by accident that I found your Maui home. I was driving and stopped into the real estate office across the street. Unfortunately, I had to spend my time here alone. Even so, there is no better place where I would have been able to reflect on my life, and where I would like to be in the future. My visit was peaceful and comfortable. I hope to return in the future with the love of my life and share all this beautiful property, country, state has to offer! Thank you very much!

- Murray D. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. 10/3/07

Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us. Feeling the breeze, hearing the waves and waking to the sounds of the many birds is heavenly. Your views exceeded expectations. We've left a copy of the narrated Road to Hana CD on the TV shelf for other guests to share. Breakfasts at Soup Nutz and Java Jazz are great, and David Paul's is the best. Trading pine trees for palm trees has been a blast -- hope to make it back for a fourth trip soon. Mahalo.

- Steve, Donna, Mike & Tim S. Colorado. September 2007

Mahalo! Such a wonderful home away from home. Thanks so much for the opportunity to share this wonderful place... Sorry to leave and we'll be back!

- Kelly, Duane, Claire & Jimmy O. 9/1/07

A heartfelt thanks for sharing your home with us. Our friends were envious of our accommodations. Enjoyed water aerobics staff. Everything is so inviting. Excellent place and way to reenergize and prepare to go back to the rat race. God bless you and your home. Mahalo!

- The Walters family. Rosemead, California. 8/20/07

Thank you for sharing your beautiful condo with us. As first timers, we were especially taken with the view and all the amenities in your home. We came for a wedding and most of the guests and wedding party stayed at the Papakea. Our friends were envious of your home and how beautiful you had decorated it. Thank you again for sharing your home. It made our first trip extra special.

- The Hiraki family. Campbell, California. 8/9/07

We had a great stay. The view was spectacular. The room was nice and cool. We also enjoyed boogie boarding and snorkling on the beach. We also ate a great pizza place called BJ's Pizza and Mexican food called Nachos Grande, by the caves. We enjoyed your place. Thanks.

- Angie, Darrell, Colton, and Kaylee C. Arizona. 7/14/07

What can we say? We love the location, the view, the pool, and having the market and stores within walking distance. You are very fortunate to have a place like this and we do appreciate being able to call it "home" for a week. Note to those who read this -- the fish tacos across the street at the fish market are fantastic. We also fell in love with Sansei Sushi up in Kapalua. If you like Sushi it's a "must go"! Aloha and Mahalo.

- Diane and Semler N. Portland, Oregon. 6/22/07

We're first timers here in Maui and we couldn't imagine staying at a better place. Close to Lahaina, close to the pool, and especially close to the beach! Fabulous view! Thanks so much!!

- Jennifer F. and Allan D. Milpitas, California. 6/14/07

First time in Maui, beautiful, peaceful and enjoyable. We loved everything about it. Condo is the best way to go. We used kitchen the most. Thank you and God bless your home.

- Ricardo, Elena, Christine, Evelyn, Amanada T. Las Vegas, Nevada. 5/27/07

Wow! I loved it here! The decor is amazing. I enjoyed everything, but my favorite memory is grabbing a book, drinking an ice code Corona, and sitting on the porch reading with the waves crashing in the distance.

- Miguel R. East Los Angeles, California. May 2007

We were here to celebrate our 32nd anniversary and had an awesome time! God bless you for your willingness to allow others to use your property when you are not here. Frankly, I was very skeptical of when I found the property on the Internet. It was beautiful, but sometimes pictures aren't current. The minute I stepped on the property, I relaxed. Every was exactly as depicted in the pictures. I was thrilled!! Your place is beautiful and we cared for it as if it were our own. The facility is fantastic also. Everyone was friendly and willing to help however they could. We met some great folks! We will return. Mahalo, mahalo, mahalo, and bless you!

- Thom and Dorothy D. 5/1/07

Thank you so much for sharing your home with us. As were are here for our 30th anniversary, what better place to be! Your home is so tastefully decorated. The view is spectacular from sunset to moonrise. (We took some moonrise pictures and hope they turn out!) We love it here at the Papakea, we came here for our 25th anniversary as well. We love everything about Maui, the weather, the beaches, food, the people, the shopping of course! What a magical, wonderful paradise. Once again, mahalo for everything.

- Jeff and Jennifer Q. Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. 3/3/07

Thanks so much for once again letting us use your home away from home. The view is awesome and calming.

- Greg and Lisa F. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. 1/26/07

2006

Your home is so lovely. Thanks for sharing it. The vistas are breathtaking. We loved the sound of the surf! Mahalo and thanks for a "Maui Christmas"!

- Joanne and Marc B. Cutchogue, New York. 12/17/06

Had such as marvelous time. Your condo is absolutely beautiful, so tastefully decorated. It made me feel like my home away from home. The view is spectacular, the weather is perfect. Thank you so much for allowing your home to be open to enjoy with others. Even lovelier than the pictures on the computer. We had a great time and enjoyed back to the condo in the evening.

- Helen S. and Mary W. Custer, Washington. 12/9/06

Had a wonderful time! The time spent on the lanai was the best -- wonderful breezes and great views. Grounds were spectacular. Mahalo for sharing your special place with us.

- Michael and Linda M. Apple Valley, Minnesota. 11/12/06

When you hand out your Visa number to book a family vacation you are always concerned; however, Maui and your condo unit has given our family a memory for life. So many things to do -- snorkeling, swimming, sightseeing, enjoying the sun, shopping, etc. Opening the bedroom windows and the lanai sliding door and side windows provided a wonderful cross breeze for relaxing home. We took care of your home as if it were our own. We can't wait to return! Thanks.

- Bruno, Rita, Natasha, Christian G. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. 7/8/06

You have a beautiful place!! We have definitely enjoyed our time in Maui. Mahalo!

- Cuong, Le, Tham, Jack, and Khoa. Canada. 6/24/06

Thank you SO much for letting us come into your lovely home. It was such a blast! The view was amazing... we even saw a whale, well we think it was a whale at least. All of the stuff, adventures, and sites could not be seen in one trip. So you can bet I'll be back in the future! Thanks you.

P.S. the little farmer's market up the street (north) has yummy stuff. One of our favorites: French vanilla almond granola. Salsa too!

- Christine S. Helena, Montana. 6/14/06

Thank you for letting us stay at your wonderful home in Maui. Our first try at vacationing alone was a huge success. It was great to have such a special place to come back to each evening. We swam every day and enjoyed the beach and the garden. We both needed some down time, mission accomplished! We managed to get all the tourist stuff done, too. Thanks again for everything! Aloha!

Fondly,

- Carol, Joanie, and Holly M. San Francisco, California. 5/10/06

Aloha! Your home is extremely warm, welcoming, and comfortable. The books add an extra touch of making us feel even more at home (I myself was able to finish two books during my short stay!). The lanai is great and your view is gorgeous. Thank you very much for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home!

Mahalo and Aloha,

- Jose, Agnes, Joseph, and Emmy A. 4/19/06

Thank you so much – this was the perfect birthday surprise – a wonderful beautiful spot. We all had a great time and enjoyed the wonderful weather, beaches, and snorkeling.

- The Matthews Family. Bainbridge Island, Washington. 2/9/06

Two brothers, one from Virginia and one from Oregon, came to Hawaii this winter with their wives. Remembering their Florida boyhood, they walked the beaches, delighted in the whales, and gazed at the sunsets. This vacation joins the list of favorite trips. Aloha!

- Mark and Cindy H., Virginia. Howard and Andrea H., Oregon. 2/7/06

Mahalo –

Had a great time. Wonderful place to spend time with family. Thanks again.

- The Woosleys. Grass Valley, California. 2/4/06

Such a pleasure to be a part of this lovely spot for two weeks! Thanks and God bless you.

- Pat M. January 2006

Mahalo from all of us. What a wonderful spot to regroup. This was way above our expectations. You are so wonderful to share this magic spot with us all.

- Luanne and Charley H. January 2006

2005

Aloha!

Thank you so much for sharing your home in paradise. You have a wonderful home with great views. Christmas Day we biked down Haleakala. It was a great experience and I would recommend it to anyone. We used Mountain Riders and they were great.

Mahalo!

- The Watson Family. Grand Junction, Colorado. December 2005

Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful home. We enjoyed our stay in Maui… Luau, Warren and Annebelle, snorkeling at Kaanapali Beach, Haleakala exploration, hiking, shore walking and of course the wonderful warm sun!!! We loved our stay here and the view is great for both sun rise and sunset. Mahalo…

- Tom and Sherry V., Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Ken and Diane H., Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 12/5/05

Aloha friends of Maui,

We had a wonderful time here on Maui. What a piece of paradise! This setting makes it hard to leave. We loved the location, the view, the condo, and especially the great weather. Thank you for sharing. We would love to come again. The Maui Invitational was great. Go Zags!

Mahalo,

- Marilyn, Richie, Diane, and Ashley W. Spokane, Washington. 11/27/05

Aloha!

Thank you for allowing us to use your home. We had such a great time, it’s hard for us to leave. We can understand why you live here. Thanks again.

- Jason, Rosanne, Caleb, and Garret H. Maria and Arthur A. 11/18/05

Aloha,

Thank you so much for letting us use your beautiful home. We enjoyed our visit and the beautiful sunsets. It was a very nice vacation honeymoon. We also got married here while we were here so it was very wonderful.

Mahalo.

- Dave and Dianna H. Roberta, Wisconsin. Darren and Karen. Savage, Minnesota. 11/2/05

Aloha!

We have enjoyed our stay in your beautiful home very much. Several of our friends also stayed at Papakea and said your place was decorated the nicest they had seen! It was so relaxing sitting on the deck enjoying the view, or even sitting inside enjoying the view! If we come back we’ll almost certainly request your home again. Thank you for sharing!

- Ken, Kristy, Kara and Kreh F. Rose Hill, Kansas. 10/25/05

We don’t want to leave. We truly enjoyed our stay here, thank you.

- Bob, Waneeta, George, Syliva, Faye and Sheldon. 10/8/05

What a lovely home in paradise! We’ve stayed at Papakea three times before and this is the best!

- Frank and Lisa. Sacramento, California. 10/1/05

What a wonderful find! So relaxing. Thank you very much for sharing your fantastic place with us! Our only regret is that we didn’t stay for an extra week. Mahalo!

- Mike, Cindy, and Hailey. Seattle, Washington. 9/20/05

Your condo was home away from home with all the comforts one needs. This with a little extra thrown in. To see and hear nature at its best, all from your condo. There’s the rolling sound of the sea, and the sunset, bringing us to the end of another perfect day, and may I say a memorable holiday. Thank you so much for sharing your condo with us.

- Bernard and Dorothy. Chester, England. 9/20/05

Thank you so much for sharing your home with us. This was our first trip to Maui and a memorable one. My sister, cousin, and I came for my nephew’s wedding. Your home was perfect with the beautiful sunset right off your balcony, the pool, ocean, and all the accommodations. Your location was perfect since we had no idea how we were going to find places. The wedding was at another resort just 15 minutes away further up 30 West and we just took 30 East to do all our shopping. Thank you again for sharing your home with us and making this a memorable experience.

- Loretta H., Sarasota, Florida. Lorrain N., Sarasota, Florida. Phyllis H., Prospect Park, Pennsylvania. 9/12/05

Aloha,

I loved the condo. The beds were perfect. The pool was perfect. The food, everything, was perfect.

- The Coopers. 9/25/05

Aloha,

Your house is one of the most beautiful places our family has ever been to. The inside decor is just as spectacular as the incredible sunset we were lucky to view every evening.

Mahalo,

- The Edmondson Family. United Kingdom. August 2005

Aloha,

We so loved being in your home! Thank you for sharing paradise! This was our first official vacation! We’ve made “life long” memories here.

- Hal, Kathy, Sasha, Dylan, and Camille L. Vista, California. July 2005

Mahalo for letting our family stay in your home. The scenery is breathtaking! This has been the vacation of a lifetime for us. We have been to Florida and South Carolina for several beach vacations but this is one has by far been the best. If any other guests do nothing else, take the bike ride down the volcano. The views and experience are awesome!

Mahalo,

- David, Kelley, Katie, Mary, Kevin, and William H; and Nathan M. Bowling Green, Kentucky. 5/31/05

Thank you so much for your letting us stay at your condo. We loved the beautiful sunsets, the garden, and ocean view. The warm weather did us well, as we are from Newberry, Michigan, the Upper Peninsula. Our family enjoyed our vacation here.

- Bob and Shirley H, Wayne and Lana D, Missy K, Debbie B. Newberry, Michigan. 5/14/05.

We enjoyed our stay in your beautiful condo. The sunsets from the lanai were so beautiful! The weather was perfect and we will definitely be back to Maui. Its hard to leave this awesome sunny place!

Mahalo!!

- Kenny and Michelle M. Andover, Minnesota. 5/7/05

We enjoyed our stay on Maui very much! Thanks for the wonderful view and we loved your lanai.

Mahalo,

- The Scudders. Denver, Colorado. 4/30/05

Thank you for sharing your beautiful Maui condo with us. We had a wonderful vacation and were blessed with perfect weather. We so enjoyed your ocean views and spent hours on your balcony.

Mahalo,

- Cal and Bunny C. Newport Beach, California. 4/21/05

We have had a fantastic vacation and enjoyed the beautiful sunset from the balcony which is perfectly located. Your condo is perfect for a family vacation. And our relatives from Denmark (Grandma and Grandpa) had a wonderful experience, so did the rest of us.

- Kenneth, Marianne, Sebastian, and Frederick. Portland, Oregon. Edith and Per. Copenhagen, Denmark. 4/12/05

What a beautiful sunset from this balcony… overlooking the ocean. They say Maui is the best of all the Hawaiian islands – No Ko Oi = “is the best”. This family certainly agrees!

- Brian, Shawn, Diedre, Kiernan, and Jillian J. Green Bay, Wisconsin. 4/5/05

Dear friends of Maui,

What a blessing to share your home on this beautiful sacred island. This is our seventh trip to Papakea and this year was the most incredible ocean view. The mountains were the perfect backdrop for many breakfasts and dinners shared with our son and his new wife (even though it rained). There is still no place on earth like Maui.

Mahalo,

- Mike and Donna B. 4/1/05

We love your beautiful condo! The whales right outside our lanai was wonder wonderful. What a great place to bond with family. Thanks so much, we’ll be back!

- Kuster, Graison, Hayden, and Avery A.. LaGrande, Oregon. March 2005.

2004

"Thanks for a great condo which made our vacation trip to Maui one of the best vacations we ever had.  It was perfect and we commend you for a first rate property.  The only complaint was having to leave after nine days. I hope we have the occasion to visit again.  In any case, we will certainly refer you to anyone we know who is contemplating a vacation on Maui."

- John and Nancy K., Eagle River, Alaska. 3/15/04

2003

"We loved it!!! We told our family and they want to come."

- Bryan and Melanie P., Sacramento, California. 8/30/03

"Thank you for having a wonderful home away from home."

- Jim C., San Rafael, California. 8/21/03

"Loved it!"

- Janice S., San Francisco, California. 8/19/03

"We enjoyed the stay and the beautiful view. Thanks!"

- Lou W., Marina del Rey, California. 7/14/03

"This is about our 80th trip to Hawaii and roughly our 60th trip to Papakea. We truly love it here. Your unit is wonderful. Tastefully furnished and decorated, and very nice in every way.

Papakea is one of the few resorts left in Hawaii that has beautiful natural grounds, a perfect ocean view, low rise buildings, and the ability to walk the beach for about one and a half miles to the south.

I daily enjoy walking to the park south of here and then getting into the ocean to swim further south to the Black Rock by the Sheraton Hotel.

Thanks for sharing your home in Maui with us. You have helped make our stay this time a very perfect one. Mahalo."

- Gwen and Lou W., Honolulu, Hawaii. 6/21/03

"We have enjoyed our stay in Maui. Especially letting us stay in your condo. It's beautiful! The days we stayed here were too short, but we're on our way to Oahu for another week! We'll definitely be back to Maui! Thank you again! The view was perfect! Mahalo!"

- Annalee, James, Gemma, Thomas, and Sheila, San Diego, California. 5/28/03

"We can enjoy the stay pretty much! The is first time for us at Maui. The environment and atmosphere is so nice in here. We relaxed and stretched our body. And we appreciate your preparation in this room, there are perfectly installed things. Many thanks."

- Ataru, Yui, Mayumi, and Shinichi M., Yokohama, Japan. 4/4/03

- Marlon, Sharla, Ben, Amy, and Joe J., Auburn, Washington. 3/16/03

"Mahalo! We enjoyed our stay very much. We brought our daughter and her boyfriend to Maui with us. He had just returned from Afghanistan serving six months in the Army there. This has truly been a rest and renewal for us all. They become engaged while here -- after a helicopter to Hana at the top of a beautiful rainforest waterfall.

We will never forget this trip and will always remember the beautiful view from your lanai."

- Tom and Bobi K., Santa Cruz, California. 2/9/03

"What a great way to begin a new year! We appreciate the use of your condo. It was very nice and has been well kept. We enjoyed sitting on the lanai having our coffee and watching the waves roll in.

We hope to come again. There is a good feeling (spirit) in this unit. A feeling of family and love. We also enjoyed reading the entries in your journal! Thank you."

- Ben and Sharon M., Bruce and MaryJane K., East Palatka, Florida. 1/18/03

"My wife and I deeply thank you for the use of your condo for our honeymoon. It was better than the pictures and descriptions on your web site; it was more comfortable and relaxing than we expected; and working with you in getting this set up was enjoyable. We had a honeymoon that was completely unforgettable and I just wanted to let you know personally that you had a part in all of it. Thanks again and you can trust me, I will be sure to give high praise and recommendations about your condo. In fact, I already have to a few of my friends."

- Shawn W., San Francisco Bay Area. January 2003

2002

"We arrived yesterday and everything is great--even more beautiful than the pictures!"

- Andrew G., New York City. 8/10/02

"Just wanted to let you know we enjoyed your condo very much! There is such a beautiful view!"

- Diann R., Missouri. 7/18/02

"What magnificent views of sunsets, whales, and rainbows we saw from your lanai (deck). We appreciate the extra little touches in your home which make it feel so comfortable. Thank you for sharing your lovely home."

- Tom and Jayne L. 2/25/02

"We'd like to rent for two weeks next year!"

- Mike K., Minnesota. 1/20/02

2001

"We had a wonderful time on the island, and thank you very much for the use of your condo. My parents, husband, and I have all fallen in love with Hawaii and hope to return again soon. What a lovely view!"

- Rod and Terry W. 11/17/01

"We had a wonderful time here in beautiful Maui. Maui has hooked us. We will definitely be back. Your home is just beautiful. Thank you for making it available to us. We are already looking forward to our next trip to Maui."

- Jim and Jennifer M., St. Louis, Missouri. 9/8/01

"Thank you for sharing your home -- we had a wonderful stay. Papakea is beautiful and the staff is outstanding."

- Greg and Nica W., Ronhert Park, California. 1/20/01

"We all loved your home. The neighbors are quiet and friendly. We snorkeled on the reef outside the door, it was sweet. Hope to return soon, because Maui is the best (much more laid back than Oahu and Waikiki). Thank you for your home, it was excellent."

- Matthew K. 1/12/01

"Good view, convenient location, nice that it had the travel guy onsite, BBQ, facilities were nice and well kept. Overall we had a very nice time and would recommend to our friends and consider returning."

- Don H., Houston, Texas. 2001

"Thank you for the use of your beautiful condo. We had a relaxing time in Maui."

Andy and Wendy H., Reno, Nevada. July 2001

2000

"We also would like to express our thanks for the use of this home. The view is absolutely wonderful. The sunsets are pretty, we've seen whale spouts, and it's been quiet."

- Susie L. 12/26/00

"Thank you so much for the use of your home. It has been wonderful."

- Maye and John D. 10/16/00

1999

"Everything exceeded expectations -- it was superb!"

- Bill and Inge D., Huntington, New York. 2/4/99

All testimonials come from the guest book in our condo, and via comment cards and emails sent to us.