David K.
July 2024
This was our first time staying in the Mauna Lani area, we’ve visited many times but never stayed. There are many facilities available, coffee shop, supermarket, restaurants etc, plus great views of sunset, Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa and Haleakala on Maui. A beautiful place to stay in Hawaii!
Marsha D.
June 2024
Perfect for our family. Updated kitchen with new appliances. We purchased food before arriving, never left the resort. Wonderful view from the balconies, private balcony for the master bedroom. Felt like floating above the water, right on the large fish pond, excellent view of the ocean. We ate all of our meals on the balcony, friendly birds begging for crumbs, fun to feed. Catfish in the pond happy for scraps. Never used the AC, just turned on the ceiling fans and opened the doors and closed the screens. Just need to make sure the screens are closed or the birds will come into the house looking for crumbs. Our vacation is all about swimming in the ocean. Wonderful access and terrific fish and eels to see on the coral reefs. Also has an orange bouy off the beach and bait fish gather, drawing blue fin Trivolie and small sharks - fun to watch. The beach is great access for timid swimmers and children, but great access for advanced swimmers to go out to the reefs. Will be back!
Paula A.
April 2024
Convenient and perfect location! Quiet and well equipped. Would definitely stay again!
Hendrik B.
October 2023
Loved the condo. Exactly what we wanted for the two of us. Great location. We spent most of our stay in the Lanai.
Kitchen had everything we needed.
Would definitely stay here again
Kirsten H.
October 2023
Don't hesitate to book this condo, it's magnificent. The views, the lanai, the furnishings, all the thoughtful touches. It feels luxurious but friendly. Mike is great at communicating. The location is superb, allowing for 5 star snorkeling without a drive or paying for a boat. Couldn't ask for more.
Mark J.
August 2023
We've stayed in many units at Mauna Lani Terraces over the last few years, and this unit was a fantastic spot for a couple. The E building is well-situated -- far enough from the hotel to preserve a feeling of quiet and privacy, yet close enough to the ocean to make it easy to slip out for a swim at any time of day. Michael's unit was furnished with everything that we needed, and his communication was excellent throughout. We'd gladly stay here again on our next trip to the Big Island!
lesley r.
August 2023
Mike's place was just perfect for the two of us. It was incredibly quiet with a beautiful view, and so close to the beach and Mauna Lani. We used the bikes and loved sitting on the lanai. We only swam in the ocean, but the pool looked really nice, and Mike has so many beach supplies for people to use.
Janet K.
August 2023
Very nice place in Mauna Lani Terraces. The owner was super responsive and helpful. The place was well stocked with all that we could need (from coffee makers to beach equipment and towels). It was super comfortable and homey. We appreciated the break in price as well. We'd absolutely stay there again.
Jennifer M.
August 2023
This place has everything you need! Gorgeous sunsets. Peaceful quiet area. Close to good restaurants and beautiful beaches.
Would stay again in a heartbeat.
Victor K.
June 2023
Had to change my dates a few weeks ahead of my stay due to a medical issue. The owner was absolutely fantastic about accommodating my situation.
Janet R.
May 2023
Everything came together like clockwork. Fully stocked and ready to go. View, pool, beach club wonderful. Hope to be back again soon!!
Lynn W.
October 2022
My family of four loved staying in this condo. King bed and sofa bed were comfy. We ate in the Lanai everyday. The view is amazing and so quiet. Communication with Mike is great, wonderful host!
Jim L.
July 2022
The condo is beautifully remodeled and has everything we need for the stay, including fresh tasting filtered water! The view from the condo is wonderful. A group of birds hanging around the tree right in front of the balcony provides constant entertainment. There is breeze all the time and it feels very comfortable without turning on AC. Highly recommended!
Cami E.
June 2022
Beautiful view of Mauna Lani, overlooking fish filled pond, and out to the ocean. Condo includes all amenities including beach chairs and beach towels. Walking distance to private beaches and next door to Auberge resort. Market, shops, restaurants very close. Great unit!
Deirdre S.
January 2022
We loved every minute of our way too short stay in Mike’s beautiful condo. The view is magical and the condo has everything you could possibly need - including quality snorkel gear. The resort is lovely and there is so much to see and do - we could easily have spent a few more days here. Mike was super helpful and responsive - an absolutely fabulous host - mahalo Mike! And thank you for sharing your little piece of paradise!
Robert E J.
November 2021
A lovely condominium with view over the lagoon toward the ocean. It has generous sized living, dining room and master bedroom and bath plus a second bath and fully modern kitchen with ample kitchenware. It has three lanai facing the lagoon. It is very tastefully furnished with plenty of gear to make the stay more enjoyable and has two TVs and Wifi (though we are not TV watchers). The owner was prompt in responding to any questions or concerns we had. There is air conditioning throughout but during our visit we found the breezes and ceiling fans kept us very comfortable. We had stayed a number of times at the nearby Mauna Lani hotel and love the snorkeling at the beach club (5-10 min walk) and the paths along the beach and around the fish ponds are delightful for walking. The snorkeling is generally excellent except on a few days when waves stir up the sediment. The hotel was purchased by new owners, which renovated it in a way that made the ambiance less desirable for us and then they doubled the prices. Thus it was so great that we could find this terrific place to stay in the same area. Highly recommended
Reina M.
September 2021
It was an absolute pleasure staying at this condo. The owners go above and beyond to make sure their guests feel at home and informed about all the amenities inside the condo and the surrounding area.
The location has convenient access to beaches, groceries, restaurants (many within walking distance) and short drives for day excursions to other towns.
We made great use of their beach chairs, beach umbrella, coolers, ice packs, snorkle fins, bicycles, and the many beach towels they made available to us.
Our favorite part was the huge lanai with the gorgeous view of the pond, palm trees, and the ocean. It is spacious, quiet and private. My favorite time to sit on the lanai was early morning with a cup of coffee, enjoying the view and the cool breeze, listening to the sounds of the ocean waves and the birds singing.
An overall 5-star experience. Mahalo to the owners Mike and Lorie for making our trip to the Big Island so enjoyable.
Glenda H.
August 2021
This property was even better than advertised! It was very nicely furnished, very clean and the view from the lani was incredible. The host was super responsive to any questions we asked. We highly recommend this property!
Nicole M.
August 2021
Lovely condo close to the beach comfortable bed and well appointed kitchen. Enjoyed our week so much!
Natalia S.
July 2021
This is my fourth stay at this condo. Everything was as expected and perfect as it could be. Friends are asking me why I am staying in the same place again and again... my answer is simple : just because this is my dream vacation place. I am coming here as to my vacation home.
Everything I need is here . I don’t need to worry about anything.
Thank you Mike!
Gigi L.
June 2021
My husband and I have been coming to the Big Island every other year since 1993 and this is one of the best condos in Mauna Lani that we have stayed in! It has everything….amazing views, beautiful clean accommodations, short walking distance to shore, beach club, stores, restaurants , lovely pool and outdoor kitchen/BBQ area, responsive and gracious hosts! We loved it and will definitely plan to come back!! Mahalo!!
Garrett W.
June 2021
Absolutely loved staying here! The location is beyond fantastic and the home is fully equipped with your vacation needs. My wife and I have plans to definitely stay here again. We took advantage of all the beach equipment and using BBQs down at the pool. The owners are very good at communication. Amazing place!
Jennifer S.
March 2016
When we walked in I thought we were in the wrong place, because this unit was so much nicer than I expected! This truly is a LUXURY unit. We were greeted with a fruit basket and chocolates. So yummy! Mike was so easy to work with and so responsive. He went above and beyond to make sure our stay was amazing, and it was. The unit is stocked with everything you could ever want and more. The view is just amazing. We really enjoyed relaxing on the lani with a glass of wine. The beach access is great. A short walk South to the beach with cabanas and a great restaurant. Bring the beach access card to get a cabana, So Nice! A short walk in the other direction brings you to the Mauna Lani Resort with restaurants and shops. There is an excellent spa and more shopping and restaurants about a 10 minute walk inland.
November 2015
This was our second stay at this condo unit and as previous reviewers have written, everything you need is here. The kitchen is well stocked with a coffee maker, coffee grinder, blender, rice cooker, etc. There is lots of beach gear as well: beach chairs, towels, umbrellas, boogie boards, snorkel gear, and coolers, plus ice blocks for the coolers in the freezer. The view is to die for and one of the main reasons we like this particular unit. Looking out from the lanai, the view is just as shown in photo except even more breathtaking in person. Another reason we love it here is the quiet. We rarely heard anything else in the mornings except the birds, the breeze and the ocean waves. Also, it’s just a short 10 minute walk to Makai’wa Bay (or you can drive and park) where the beach club card included in the condo allows usage of the cabanas and beach chairs.
One of the best things about renting this condo is the owner’s responsiveness. When we arrived late on a Saturday afternoon, we discovered the A/C was not working and while that would be fine during the day, it would have been much too hot to sleep at night. We contacted Mike and he had someone out within an hour to look at it. Unfortunately, a part had failed and would not be able to replaced until after the weekend. So Mike paid for us to stay at the Mauna Lani hotel and after that, a different condo unit, until the A/C was fixed. He texted us regularly with updates and checked to make sure we were doing okay. I cannot say enough positive words about his responsiveness and concern that we were comfortable and able to enjoy our vacation while this was happening. He went above and beyond our expectations. We recommend this condo unhesitatingly and plan to be back again next year.
Kim W.
July 2015
Mike and Lorie’s condo (E202), the Terrace complex and the Mauna Lani Resort are all simply wonderful. The condo was beautifully decorated and comfortably furnished. The appliances, dishes and utensils in the kitchen were plentiful and of a high quality. Everything you need for a fun vacation can be found in the condo… snorkel gear, coolers, chairs, beach towels, etc. On top of all of this, Mike, is very responsive and easy to work with. You will not be disappointed if you rent this lovely condo. I wish I was back there right now!
June 2015
The views are just magical -- the palms swaying and their reflections shimmering in the fish pond with the ocean waves breaking beyond. The summit of Haleakala (on Maui) is visible in the distance above the clouds. Sunsets are stunning. The unit is superbly equipped and very comfortable, as other reviewers have commented, and Mike is extremely helpful and responds very promptly to email. This was our second stay here, and we'll be back next year.
veronica g.
March 2015
This place is one of the best condos we've ever stayed in. Mauna Lani is a beautiful, family friendly place. The condo was a short drive north from the kona airport and was easy to find. It was amazing to be greeted, on arrival, by such wonderful sunset, as the lanais all have glass doors. Kitchen was well equipped, coffee maker and grinder, a blender, even a rice cooker. We enjoyed a lot of strawberry margarita from the blender and freshly ground kona coffee from the coffee maker/grinder. The condo is also impressively big, the pictures doesn't give it justice. We have 2 girls that enjoyed feeding the fish in the pond off the lanais after breakfast. The beach, the pools and hot tubs are all less than 5 min walk. We enjoyed watching whales come really close at the edge of the coral reefs. Snorkelling is not bad either. The condo had all the essentials of a comfortable home (towels,beach stuff, extra sheets/pillows, d/w soap etc). It was clean and appliances/furniture appears new and well maintained. And it's great to know that Mike and Lorie is just a phone call away if we need them.
colleen j.
February 2015
The only thing bad about this condo . . . is leaving! We have already booked it again for next year.
The lanais overlook an ancient Hawaiian fish pond, with fish in it. Beyond that you will see palms. Beyond that you will hear and see the ocean.
It is a short 4 minute walk to the safe, clean and full of tropical fish, beach. Help yourself to the many beach towels in the linen closet here at the condo.
Mike and Lorie have thought of everything. You really only need shorts, tops, swim suit and toiletries. And all equipment works - problem free vacation. We prepared almost all of our meals in the well-stocked kitchen. There is a very good market, long walk or short drive, from the condo.
The condo itself is beautiful. Beautiful natural stone floors throughout and counter tops (kitchen & bath).
But the clincher is the view. One really does not need to go anywhere. Just sit on the lanai and look out.
Gale S.
January 2015
We loved our stay at this condo. It is very well equipped with furniture, kitchen amenities, supplies, washer and dryer. The location was fabulous. Balconies were set up very comfortably and had a great view over the fish pond and looking out to the ocean. They were quiet and private. The bed was comfortable. You can hear the ocean waves at night. It is a short walk to the beach and to the shoreline path. Shopping, groceries and restaurants are within walking distance or a short drive. The owner was very accessible - everything was so well set up we didn't need to contact him but he checked in to make sure we had everything. We didn't get a chance to try the pool or the barbeque area. The ocean was too inviting. I hope we get a chance to return.
November 2014
As owner of this condo, I personally will make sure that all of our guests feel like they got their money's worth while staying at our condo. My phone is on 24/7. People travel great distances to visit Hawaii and I'm willing to provide comfort and assurances in any way!
Mike
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