Mike Myers - World-of-Newave.info World-of-Newave.info http://www.world-of-newave.info/ 2008-12-02T11:19:52Z Latest news and articles about Mike Myers Copyright (c)2004-2008. All rights reserved. {NORTH AMERICA > LODGING} - MAUI , HAWAII CONDO PENTHOUSE ON THE BEACH (LAHAINA SHORES ) $199 1bd Thank you for your interest in my second home , I would rather be there than answering e-mails and going to work. You can find more information at www.vrbo.com/103392 and feel free to call me anytime at 408-476-0253. I am in California. I believe my condo is one of the nicest and best values in Maui for under $450 per night , my rate though is only $200 per night Read below for some reviews on my property from others tat have stayed there : Recent reviews first : REVIEW “Check out the Penthouse #706 - Why stay at any other hotel/resort? Detroit, MI Oct 29, 2008 • View out the kitchen - all newly remodeled ; like a pottery barn catalog We went there on our honeymoon in August 2008, and will definitely be back next time we visit Maui. We island hopped for a few days, a few other hotels (Westin, Sheraton..), and this unit blows them away. The whole resort is very nice and located on the edge of the strip in Lahaina - far enough to be quiet but just a short stroll to all the shops and restaurants. Kaanapali is just a short drive north, resorts and tall buildings, but you can retreat to 1500 sq ft in this penthouse. If you want spa/massage and all the fluff then a mega resort may be for you, but if you want your own amazing condo check this one out. www.vrbo.com/103392 The Penthouse #706 won't disappoint. I have to admit, my wife was a little leary going from internet reviews and direct rental off the owner, but she now knows it was better than even higher priced hotels and the transaction went seamless. Congrats to the owner for a well run unit. • This TripAdvisor Member: o Liked — Location and high quality furnishings =============================================================== “Outstanding Experience at Lahaina Shores Beach Resort” Knoxville Oct 29, 2008 Tom Meyers has a terrific place at this very nice resort. My wife is very particular about where we stay and it exceeded her expectations. It's beautifully furnished and well maintained. Tom's unit is Penthouse 706. Beautiful views ! We were there in May of 2008 and would definitely return. Tom's website is: www.vrbo.com/103392 • This TripAdvisor Member: o Liked — Value, beautiful furnishings, convenience to town REVIEW #1 Traveler rating: Lahaina: Lahaina Shores Beach Resort: "Penthouse # 6 at Lahaina Shores. AWESOME!!!" rprofancik, cleveland, ohio Jul 31, 2007 Hello. Our family stayed in Maui for the 4th of July week and stayed at Lahaina Shores because we wanted a condo with a kitchen. We contacted the owners of the condo directly and saved a lot. The place is beautiful. It isn't an ocean view, but the view of the mountains from the lanai is super, great for a morning coffee and sunrise or an afternoon cigar, Make sure you have plenty film in your camera. The unit is just recently decorated and looks like it came out of a magazine. We wanted to save some money so we shopped at Safeway (make sure you go to the customer service counter and get a shopping card to use instantly and save more), which is right up the street at the northern end of Lahaina, and we ate dinners in the condo. It has a full kitchen with everything you need. We also packed lunches for the daily snorkeling and sightseeing trips. It was right next to town for shopping and other ventures from the marina (parasiling, snorkeling, deep sea fishing, etc.). The concierge at Lahaina Shores was more than helpful in planning our week. The hotel was a little more relaxed than some of the other big places to stay, very clean hotel and friendly people, but it had all the necessities, closeness to shopping and fun, outside gas grills, smaller but noncrowded pool, quiet beach, good snorkeling right from shore, etc. If you want to contact the owner directly he has an e-mail and website; email : lahainacondo@yahoo.com website : WWW.SUNSETINMAUI.COM =============================================================================================================================== REVIEW #2 My experience with this property took place in: June, 2007 Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend? absolutely! Our family of 4 stayed in Maui for 10 days. We spent 6 days at the Westin Pool & Spa Resort and 4 at Lahaina Shores - Penthouse # 6. I'm not sure about the other rooms there but this penthouse was perfect for us. We all agreed, we wish we had stayed there longer. Not only was it half the price, but the room was 3-4 times larger than our room at the Westin and completely remodeled. The kitchen was nicer than mine at home, with granite & all new appliances. There was a comfortable king size bed and sofa bed for the kids. The 50" plasma TV and DVD player was perfect for late nights watching movies. We also loved the clean, nicely tiled bathrooms, one of which had a double shower. I thought I might be disappointed with the view of the mountains, but it was beautiful. I read some of the other reviews which mentioned the pool. To be honest, coming from the Westin, it didn't compare. If you're looking for a fabulous pool with water slides, this may not be the place for you. However, the pool was fine for us - It was an ordinary pool, but it was clean & NOT CROWDED. This you won't find at the Westin. It was also literally a few steps from the beach, which was narrow, but nice and also not very crowded. My favorite part about the place was its proximity to the town of Lahaina. We walked a half mile to town every night, which meant not having to hassle with or pay for parking. The restaurants and night life in Lahaina are fabulous. Great for families or singles. Our favorite place to eat was an inexpensive little place called Pasta Penne. Not much ambiance but the food was great, especially for picky kids. All in all, we would highly recommend this condo. To rent it, contact the owners, Tom & Anne Myers at lahainacondo@yahoo.com . It was definitely a good value which is hard to find in Hawaii. =============================================================================================================================== REVIEW # 3 Traveler rating: Lahaina: Lahaina Shores Beach Resort: "You MUST read this review ," tjandchris, Sunnyvale, Ca Apr 19, 2007 December, 2006 Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend? absolutely! We stayed at Lahaina Shores Beach Resort for Christmas and New Years what a wonderful way to celebrate the Holidays. Lahaina Shores is located right on Front Street with a wonderful Sandy beach right in front of the Condo. We booked our Penthouse directly from the owner which we found at sunsetinmaui.com we talked to Tom Myers the owner who was a great person to talk to and he gave us some tips on eating , shopping and Golf locations. My Husband enjoyed the 50" Plasma television in the living room along with the walk-in Shower in the Master Bathroom he is a large man and the oversize shower area was large and it had two shower heads. The swimming pool was a bit small but not used much so it worked out for the kids just fine , we did not have to worry to much about them it seemed like a great place to stay , we looked at other rooms while we stayed there and let me tell you we stayed in the best room at Lahaina Shores Penthouse 6 is a place we will tell all of our friends about and we will come back again . Thanks Again to all the nice people at Lahaina Shores and in general in Maui , you all made our stay extra special. Hope this review helps out someone else. Feel free to email me if I can make any suggestions for you while you are in Maui. I really wanted to thanks my Host of Penthouse 706 , The Myers Family , here is there email so you can take advantage of this offer and hopefully you enjoy your stay as much as We enjoyed ours . Lahainacondo@yahoo.com =============================================================================================================================== Review # 4 Traveler rating: Lahaina: Lahaina Shores Beach Resort: "Great deal--beautiful room!" latte, Redmond, Washington Apr 14, 2007 my experience with this property took place in: April, 2007 Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend? absolutely! I am surprised when I read reviews that complain about this property and Lahaina, in general. I stayed in the same unit as "avianman" and couldn't have been more pleased with the accommodations! I was a bit apprehensive since I had booked the unit from an ad on Craigslist, but was only pleased. The unit was recently renovated by its owners, Tom and Anne Myers, (lahainacondo@yahoo.com ) with beautiful tile floors, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen and a wonderful shower in the master. The lanai is huge and faces the mountains. Initially I was very bummed that the view was mountains instead of ocean, but they really are beautiful and since you are looking at the ocean all day long, it really didn't turn out to be a negative at all. The decor in our condo matched the "Tommy Bahama" style of the lobby and is very nice. The pool area is clean and nice, and although it is small, our kids had a great time playing in it for hours a day. The best part of this property, in my opinion, is that you can go from the lobby to the pool in 10 steps and 10 more and you are ON THE BEACH! We had some in our group that wanted to be on the beach all the time and others that wanted the pool, so it was very convenient that it wasn't a couple football fields away. The beach is narrow, but you don't need a large beach for the amount of people that are generally there. We were never crowded on the beach--and we were there during spring break. A big plus was sitting on the beach at 8:45 and seeing the fire dancers at The Feast at Lele's right next door--about 20 feet from us! We went to a cheaper luau (kids) but this one looks beautiful! This property is within easy walking distance to the busy downtown area--which we did every night for dinner. There are also wonderful restaurants right next door (IO and PacificO) if you want more expensive seafood/asian. We parked in the outside lot for a few dollars a day--because our SUV seemed too tall for the parking garage. Back to our condo: I can only speak for our condo (penthouse #6) but it was beautiful and I would definitely stay there again. The common areas of the property are very well maintained and the staff was very pleasant and helpful. This TripAdvisor Member: Liked: large size of condo and cleanliness ======================================================================================================================= Review # 5 Traveler rating: Lahaina: Lahaina Shores Beach Resort: "BEST deal on Maui, hands down!" avianman, Cleveland, OH Mar 29, 2007 My experience with this property took place in: January, 2007 Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend? absolutely! Lahaina Shores isn't for people who want to stay at the Hyatt - it wasn't meant to be. The rooms are nearly all different due to the fact that they are individually owned and the decoration is up to the owner. Because of this, online reviews can be VASTLY different, and you could easily get the wrong impression! We stayed in the penthouse unit. It was graced with granite countertops, tile floor throughout, luxury bath/shower in the bedroom and an additional bath/shower in the main hallway. The kitchen is full service (HUGE COST SAVINGS with a grocery store very nearby) with all new appliances as of January 07. The 50" plasma TV was great for a late night movie. The view from the Lanai (facing the mountains) was just awesome, and the sunrise takes your breath away. The Lanai (porch, for us mainlanders!) by itself was larger than the suite we stayed in at the Hyatt Regency the week before! The owner has some outdoor games, rafts and even some basic snorkel gear available for the tenants of this unit. Since Lahaina shores is easily the tallest building in Lahaina, the view from the penthouse unit is unobstructed. We got our unit directly from Mr. Tom Myers (lahainacondo@yahoo.com ) and it is the only one I can recommend, but I GUARANTEE I will stay again. Although rates are subject to change, we were able to book the room for less than half of what a double cost at the Hyatt, and this room if it were at the Hyatt would cost AT LEAST $1200/night! Yes, it is THAT good. Remember, you must contact Mr. Myers directly in order to get his unit. The town of Lahaina is within easy walking distance, even for the older traveller, and offers plenty of reasonably priced dining, as well as unreasonably price offerings for those who like to throw money at things (seems to be a lot of those in Hawaii...). Lahaina shores has a protected, but small beach that is clean and perfect for sunning. The water just off the beach is quite warm due to its shallow nature and protected sea wall. A quick swim offshore with my snorkel gear revealed beautiful butterfly fish, tobys and pufferfish - even a decent sized eel! (this is WAAY beyond where you would swim if you werent snorkeling) There are a lot of smooth stones in the water, so water shoes are reccomended. Because it is protected from the waves, it is calm (almost glass calm) 90% of the time, and is perfect for floating leasurly on a raft. There is a small pool and hot tub as well. There is also a activity service. The penthouse has protected, indoor parking available for a few dollars a day in the adjacent building. The staff was very, very nice. There were no issues of cleanliness or critters. Renovation was complete when we went in January, and the hotel is beautiful. Kaanapali is a short drive up the beach, not more than 10 minutes. Please contact me if you have questions and Ill answer them. How anyone could give this place a bad review is beyond me. (Unless you wanted the Ritz - but then, well, stay at the Ritz - but your room wont be as nice, and it will be 3 times the price!) I also have some photos of the unit I stayed in that I can email you. This TripAdvisor Member: Liked: Superior Value =============================================================== Review # 6 “Exceeded our expectations - home away from home!” Lahaina Shores Beach Resort – Penthouse 706 Jan 16, 2008 1/1 found this review helpful Tom Myers penthouse unit on the edge of Lahaina Town provides an excellent location within walking distance of everything in downtown Lahaina. We enjoyed the beach access and the pool area has a lot of room for lounging. Tom has done a great job of providing everything you need during a week's stay in Maui. The unit is in superb condition and we found it to be comfortable, accomodating, and up-to-date. The mountain view is excellent from the large lanai or from the unit's large living area / kitchen. The hotel staff was very helpful during our stay. Use of the parking facility provided with the unit was easy and convenient. We would definitely stay there again on our next trip. • This TripAdvisor Member: o Liked — Size of room and amenities provided with the unit o Disliked — Lahaina Shores Hotel is somewhat dated although the Penthouse 706 unit is excellent REVIEW # 7 “Loved it!!” Lahaina Shores Beach Resort Penthouse 706 California Jan 16, 2008 1/1 found this review helpful We loved the condo 706, it fit our needs for a family get away. The furniture was comfortable. Loved the bed. The bonus was the laundry room. This made thing nice when traveling with an infant. Tom was very helpful with making our reservations. Grounds include pool, jacuzzi, BBQ’s. Excellent shopping is available at nearby 505 Front Street Shopping Center, which offers award-winning restaurants, shops, and exciting nightlife. We would stay here again. John and Shona Bernal • This TripAdvisor Member: o Liked — The size of the condo, beach REVIEW # 8 “Absolutely loved Penthouse 706” Lahaina Shores Beach Resort – Penthouse 706 Jan 15, 2008 1/1 found this review helpful My daughters and I checked in to Penthouse 706 and walked in to the most beautiful, spacious place we have ever stayed on Maui. Everything in the condo was perfect. The furniture was beautiful and comfortable. The bedroom was gorgeous and there was more than ample closet/storage space for a full family. The bathrooms were well designed and we loved that there was a laundry room right in the condo. The state of the art kitchen was a delight to cook in. I had my morning Kona coffee every morning out on the lanai and watched the sun come up over the mountains. We walked into Lahaina every day. While we had a car we didn't really need it as we were so close to everything we wanted to see and do in Lahaina. The owner Tom Myers was wonderful to deal with and I booked our stay directly through him. He was easy to contact and more than willing to correct anything that might have gone wrong with our trip. Although nothing went wrong. I have stayed on Maui 5 times now and this has been my favorite place to stay. I can't wait until we can return and enjoy the Penthouse again. Our ten day stay wasn't long enough! • This TripAdvisor Member: o Liked — It was beautiful and comfortable and a great location. http://articles.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/san-francisco-bay-area/travel-and-tourism/lodging/maui-hawaii-condo-penthouse-on-the-beach-lahaina-20081173327.htm 2008-11-30T01:54:17Z 2008-11-30T01:54:17Z Sfbay.Craigslist.Org http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/vac/938603932.html MAUI , HAWAII CONDO PENTHOUSE ON THE BEACH (LAHAINA SHORES ) $199 1bd {new window}   Sfbay.Craigslist.Org - Thank you for your interest in my second home , I would rather be there than answering e-mails and going to work. You can find more information at www.vrbo.com/103392 and feel free to call me anytime at 408-476-0253. I am in California. I believe my condo is one of the nicest and best values in Maui for under $450 per night , my rate though is only $200 per night Read below for some reviews on my property from others tat have stayed there : Recent reviews first : REVIEW “Check out the Penthouse #706 - Why stay at any other hotel/resort? Detroit, MI Oct 29, 2008 • View out the kitchen - all newly remodeled ; like a pottery barn catalog We went there on our honeymoon in August 2008, and will definitely be back next time we visit Maui. We island hopped for a few days, a few other hotels (Westin, Sheraton..), and this unit blows them away. The whole resort is very nice and located on the edge of the strip in Lahaina - far enough to be quiet but just a short stroll to all the shops and restaurants. Kaanapali is just a short drive north, resorts and tall buildings, but you can retreat to 1500 sq ft in this penthouse. If you want spa/massage and all the fluff then a mega resort may be for you, but if you want your own amazing condo check this one out. www.vrbo.com/103392 The Penthouse #706 won't disappoint. I have to admit, my wife was a little leary going from internet reviews and direct rental off the owner, but she now knows it was better than even higher priced hotels and the transaction went seamless. Congrats to the owner for a well run unit. • This TripAdvisor Member: o Liked — Location and high quality furnishings =============================================================== “Outstanding Experience at Lahaina Shores Beach Resort” Knoxville Oct 29, 2008 Tom Meyers has a terrific place at this very nice resort. My wife is very particular about where we stay and it exceeded her expectations. It's beautifully furnished and well maintained. Tom's unit is Penthouse 706. Beautiful views ! We were there in May of 2008 and would definitely return. Tom's website is: www.vrbo.com/103392 • This TripAdvisor Member: o Liked — Value, beautiful furnishings, convenience to town REVIEW #1 Traveler rating: Lahaina: Lahaina Shores Beach Resort: "Penthouse # 6 at Lahaina Shores. AWESOME!!!" rprofancik, cleveland, ohio Jul 31, 2007 Hello. Our family stayed in Maui for the 4th of July week and stayed at Lahaina Shores because we wanted a condo with a kitchen. We contacted the owners of the condo directly and saved a lot. The place is beautiful. It isn't an ocean view, but the view of the mountains from the lanai is super, great for a morning coffee and sunrise or an afternoon cigar, Make sure you have plenty film in your camera. The unit is just recently decorated and looks like it came out of a magazine. We wanted to save some money so we shopped at Safeway (make sure you go to the customer service counter and get a shopping card to use instantly and save more), which is right up the street at the northern end of Lahaina, and we ate dinners in the condo. It has a full kitchen with everything you need. We also packed lunches for the daily snorkeling and sightseeing trips. It was right next to town for shopping and other ventures from the marina (parasiling, snorkeling, deep sea fishing, etc.). The concierge at Lahaina Shores was more than helpful in planning our week. The hotel was a little more relaxed than some of the other big places to stay, very clean hotel and friendly people, but it had all the necessities, closeness to shopping and fun, outside gas grills, smaller but noncrowded pool, quiet beach, good snorkeling right from shore, etc. If you want to contact the owner directly he has an e-mail and website; email : lahainacondo@yahoo.com website : WWW.SUNSETINMAUI.COM =============================================================================================================================== REVIEW #2 My experience with this property took place in: June, 2007 Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend? absolutely! Our family of 4 stayed in Maui for 10 days. We spent 6 days at the Westin Pool & Spa Resort and 4 at Lahaina Shores - Penthouse # 6. I'm not sure about the other rooms there but this penthouse was perfect for us. We all agreed, we wish we had stayed there longer. Not only was it half the price, but the room was 3-4 times larger than our room at the Westin and completely remodeled. The kitchen was nicer than mine at home, with granite & all new appliances. There was a comfortable king size bed and sofa bed for the kids. The 50" plasma TV and DVD player was perfect for late nights watching movies. We also loved the clean, nicely tiled bathrooms, one of which had a double shower. I thought I might be disappointed with the view of the mountains, but it was beautiful. I read some of the other reviews which mentioned the pool. To be honest, coming from the Westin, it didn't compare. If you're looking for a fabulous pool with water slides, this may not be the place for you. However, the pool was fine for us - It was an ordinary pool, but it was clean & NOT CROWDED. This you won't find at the Westin. It was also literally a few steps from the beach, which was narrow, but nice and also not very crowded. My favorite part about the place was its proximity to the town of Lahaina. We walked a half mile to town every night, which meant not having to hassle with or pay for parking. The restaurants and night life in Lahaina are fabulous. Great for families or singles. Our favorite place to eat was an inexpensive little place called Pasta Penne. Not much ambiance but the food was great, especially for picky kids. All in all, we would highly recommend this condo. To rent it, contact the owners, Tom & Anne Myers at lahainacondo@yahoo.com . It was definitely a good value which is hard to find in Hawaii. =============================================================================================================================== REVIEW # 3 Traveler rating: Lahaina: Lahaina Shores Beach Resort: "You MUST read this review ," tjandchris, Sunnyvale, Ca Apr 19, 2007 December, 2006 Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend? absolutely! We stayed at Lahaina Shores Beach Resort for Christmas and New Years what a wonderful way to celebrate the Holidays. Lahaina Shores is located right on Front Street with a wonderful Sandy beach right in front of the Condo. We booked our Penthouse directly from the owner which we found at sunsetinmaui.com we talked to Tom Myers the owner who was a great person to talk to and he gave us some tips on eating , shopping and Golf locations. My Husband enjoyed the 50" Plasma television in the living room along with the walk-in Shower in the Master Bathroom he is a large man and the oversize shower area was large and it had two shower heads. The swimming pool was a bit small but not used much so it worked out for the kids just fine , we did not have to worry to much about them it seemed like a great place to stay , we looked at other rooms while we stayed there and let me tell you we stayed in the best room at Lahaina Shores Penthouse 6 is a place we will tell all of our friends about and we will come back again . Thanks Again to all the nice people at Lahaina Shores and in general in Maui , you all made our stay extra special. Hope this review helps out someone else. Feel free to email me if I can make any suggestions for you while you are in Maui. I really wanted to thanks my Host of Penthouse 706 , The Myers Family , here is there email so you can take advantage of this offer and hopefully you enjoy your stay as much as We enjoyed ours . Lahainacondo@yahoo.com =============================================================================================================================== Review # 4 Traveler rating: Lahaina: Lahaina Shores Beach Resort: "Great deal--beautiful room!" latte, Redmond, Washington Apr 14, 2007 my experience with this property took place in: April, 2007 Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend? absolutely! I am surprised when I read reviews that complain about this property and Lahaina, in general. I stayed in the same unit as "avianman" and couldn't have been more pleased with the accommodations! I was a bit apprehensive since I had booked the unit from an ad on Craigslist, but was only pleased. The unit was recently renovated by its owners, Tom and Anne Myers, (lahainacondo@yahoo.com ) with beautiful tile floors, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen and a wonderful shower in the master. The lanai is huge and faces the mountains. Initially I was very bummed that the view was mountains instead of ocean, but they really are beautiful and since you are looking at the ocean all day long, it really didn't turn out to be a negative at all. The decor in our condo matched the "Tommy Bahama" style of the lobby and is very nice. The pool area is clean and nice, and although it is small, our kids had a great time playing in it for hours a day. The best part of this property, in my opinion, is that you can go from the lobby to the pool in 10 steps and 10 more and you are ON THE BEACH! We had some in our group that wanted to be on the beach all the time and others that wanted the pool, so it was very convenient that it wasn't a couple football fields away. The beach is narrow, but you don't need a large beach for the amount of people that are generally there. We were never crowded on the beach--and we were there during spring break. A big plus was sitting on the beach at 8:45 and seeing the fire dancers at The Feast at Lele's right next door--about 20 feet from us! We went to a cheaper luau (kids) but this one looks beautiful! This property is within easy walking distance to the busy downtown area--which we did every night for dinner. There are also wonderful restaurants right next door (IO and PacificO) if you want more expensive seafood/asian. We parked in the outside lot for a few dollars a day--because our SUV seemed too tall for the parking garage. Back to our condo: I can only speak for our condo (penthouse #6) but it was beautiful and I would definitely stay there again. The common areas of the property are very well maintained and the staff was very pleasant and helpful. This TripAdvisor Member: Liked: large size of condo and cleanliness ======================================================================================================================= Review # 5 Traveler rating: Lahaina: Lahaina Shores Beach Resort: "BEST deal on Maui, hands down!" avianman, Cleveland, OH Mar 29, 2007 My experience with this property took place in: January, 2007 Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend? absolutely! Lahaina Shores isn't for people who want to stay at the Hyatt - it wasn't meant to be. The rooms are nearly all different due to the fact that they are individually owned and the decoration is up to the owner. Because of this, online reviews can be VASTLY different, and you could easily get the wrong impression! We stayed in the penthouse unit. It was graced with granite countertops, tile floor throughout, luxury bath/shower in the bedroom and an additional bath/shower in the main hallway. The kitchen is full service (HUGE COST SAVINGS with a grocery store very nearby) with all new appliances as of January 07. The 50" plasma TV was great for a late night movie. The view from the Lanai (facing the mountains) was just awesome, and the sunrise takes your breath away. The Lanai (porch, for us mainlanders!) by itself was larger than the suite we stayed in at the Hyatt Regency the week before! The owner has some outdoor games, rafts and even some basic snorkel gear available for the tenants of this unit. Since Lahaina shores is easily the tallest building in Lahaina, the view from the penthouse unit is unobstructed. We got our unit directly from Mr. Tom Myers (lahainacondo@yahoo.com ) and it is the only one I can recommend, but I GUARANTEE I will stay again. Although rates are subject to change, we were able to book the room for less than half of what a double cost at the Hyatt, and this room if it were at the Hyatt would cost AT LEAST $1200/night! Yes, it is THAT good. Remember, you must contact Mr. Myers directly in order to get his unit. The town of Lahaina is within easy walking distance, even for the older traveller, and offers plenty of reasonably priced dining, as well as unreasonably price offerings for those who like to throw money at things (seems to be a lot of those in Hawaii...). Lahaina shores has a protected, but small beach that is clean and perfect for sunning. The water just off the beach is quite warm due to its shallow nature and protected sea wall. A quick swim offshore with my snorkel gear revealed beautiful butterfly fish, tobys and pufferfish - even a decent sized eel! (this is WAAY beyond where you would swim if you werent snorkeling) There are a lot of smooth stones in the water, so water shoes are reccomended. Because it is protected from the waves, it is calm (almost glass calm) 90% of the time, and is perfect for floating leasurly on a raft. There is a small pool and hot tub as well. There is also a activity service. The penthouse has protected, indoor parking available for a few dollars a day in the adjacent building. The staff was very, very nice. There were no issues of cleanliness or critters. Renovation was complete when we went in January, and the hotel is beautiful. Kaanapali is a short drive up the beach, not more than 10 minutes. Please contact me if you have questions and Ill answer them. How anyone could give this place a bad review is beyond me. (Unless you wanted the Ritz - but then, well, stay at the Ritz - but your room wont be as nice, and it will be 3 times the price!) I also have some photos of the unit I stayed in that I can email you. This TripAdvisor Member: Liked: Superior Value =============================================================== Review # 6 “Exceeded our expectations - home away from home!” Lahaina Shores Beach Resort – Penthouse 706 Jan 16, 2008 1/1 found this review helpful Tom Myers penthouse unit on the edge of Lahaina Town provides an excellent location within walking distance of everything in downtown Lahaina. We enjoyed the beach access and the pool area has a lot of room for lounging. Tom has done a great job of providing everything you need during a week's stay in Maui. The unit is in superb condition and we found it to be comfortable, accomodating, and up-to-date. The mountain view is excellent from the large lanai or from the unit's large living area / kitchen. The hotel staff was very helpful during our stay. Use of the parking facility provided with the unit was easy and convenient. We would definitely stay there again on our next trip. • This TripAdvisor Member: o Liked — Size of room and amenities provided with the unit o Disliked — Lahaina Shores Hotel is somewhat dated although the Penthouse 706 unit is excellent REVIEW # 7 “Loved it!!” Lahaina Shores Beach Resort Penthouse 706 California Jan 16, 2008 1/1 found this review helpful We loved the condo 706, it fit our needs for a family get away. The furniture was comfortable. Loved the bed. The bonus was the laundry room. This made thing nice when traveling with an infant. Tom was very helpful with making our reservations. Grounds include pool, jacuzzi, BBQ’s. Excellent shopping is available at nearby 505 Front Street Shopping Center, which offers award-winning restaurants, shops, and exciting nightlife. We would stay here again. John and Shona Bernal • This TripAdvisor Member: o Liked — The size of the condo, beach REVIEW # 8 “Absolutely loved Penthouse 706” Lahaina Shores Beach Resort – Penthouse 706 Jan 15, 2008 1/1 found this review helpful My daughters and I checked in to Penthouse 706 and walked in to the most beautiful, spacious place we have ever stayed on Maui. Everything in the condo was perfect. The furniture was beautiful and comfortable. The bedroom was gorgeous and there was more than ample closet/storage space for a full family. The bathrooms were well designed and we loved that there was a laundry room right in the condo. The state of the art kitchen was a delight to cook in. I had my morning Kona coffee every morning out on the lanai and watched the sun come up over the mountains. We walked into Lahaina every day. While we had a car we didn't really need it as we were so close to everything we wanted to see and do in Lahaina. The owner Tom Myers was wonderful to deal with and I booked our stay directly through him. He was easy to contact and more than willing to correct anything that might have gone wrong with our trip. Although nothing went wrong. I have stayed on Maui 5 times now and this has been my favorite place to stay. I can't wait until we can return and enjoy the Penthouse again. Our ten day stay wasn't long enough! • This TripAdvisor Member: o Liked — It was beautiful and comfortable and a great location.
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]]> {NORTH AMERICA > LODGING} - MAUI , HAWAII PENTHOUSE ON THE BEACH (LAHAINA) $200 1bd price is good through the end of February 2009 . Thank you for your interest in my second home , I would rather be there than answering e-mails and going to work. You can find more information at www.vrbo.com/103392 and feel free to call me anytime at 408-476-0253. I am in California. I believe my condo is one of the nicest and best values in Maui for under $450 per night , my rate though is only $269.00 per night which includes all the taxes , reservation fee and nightly front desk fee. Read below for some reviews on my property from others tat have stayed there : Recent reviews first : REVIEW “Check out the Penthouse #706 - Why stay at any other hotel/resort? Detroit, MI Oct 29, 2008 • View out the kitchen - all newly remodeled ; like a pottery barn catalog We went there on our honeymoon in August 2008, and will definitely be back next time we visit Maui. We island hopped for a few days, a few other hotels (Westin, Sheraton..), and this unit blows them away. The whole resort is very nice and located on the edge of the strip in Lahaina - far enough to be quiet but just a short stroll to all the shops and restaurants. Kaanapali is just a short drive north, resorts and tall buildings, but you can retreat to 1500 sq ft in this penthouse. If you want spa/massage and all the fluff then a mega resort may be for you, but if you want your own amazing condo check this one out. www.vrbo.com/103392 The Penthouse #706 won't disappoint. I have to admit, my wife was a little leary going from internet reviews and direct rental off the owner, but she now knows it was better than even higher priced hotels and the transaction went seamless. Congrats to the owner for a well run unit. • This TripAdvisor Member: o Liked — Location and high quality furnishings =============================================================== “Outstanding Experience at Lahaina Shores Beach Resort” Knoxville Oct 29, 2008 Tom Meyers has a terrific place at this very nice resort. My wife is very particular about where we stay and it exceeded her expectations. It's beautifully furnished and well maintained. Tom's unit is Penthouse 706. Beautiful views ! We were there in May of 2008 and would definitely return. Tom's website is: www.vrbo.com/103392 • This TripAdvisor Member: o Liked — Value, beautiful furnishings, convenience to town REVIEW #1 Traveler rating: Lahaina: Lahaina Shores Beach Resort: "Penthouse # 6 at Lahaina Shores. AWESOME!!!" rprofancik, cleveland, ohio Jul 31, 2007 Hello. Our family stayed in Maui for the 4th of July week and stayed at Lahaina Shores because we wanted a condo with a kitchen. We contacted the owners of the condo directly and saved a lot. The place is beautiful. It isn't an ocean view, but the view of the mountains from the lanai is super, great for a morning coffee and sunrise or an afternoon cigar, Make sure you have plenty film in your camera. The unit is just recently decorated and looks like it came out of a magazine. We wanted to save some money so we shopped at Safeway (make sure you go to the customer service counter and get a shopping card to use instantly and save more), which is right up the street at the northern end of Lahaina, and we ate dinners in the condo. It has a full kitchen with everything you need. We also packed lunches for the daily snorkeling and sightseeing trips. It was right next to town for shopping and other ventures from the marina (parasiling, snorkeling, deep sea fishing, etc.). The concierge at Lahaina Shores was more than helpful in planning our week. The hotel was a little more relaxed than some of the other big places to stay, very clean hotel and friendly people, but it had all the necessities, closeness to shopping and fun, outside gas grills, smaller but noncrowded pool, quiet beach, good snorkeling right from shore, etc. If you want to contact the owner directly he has an e-mail and website; email : lahainacondo@yahoo.com website : WWW.SUNSETINMAUI.COM =============================================================================================================================== REVIEW #2 My experience with this property took place in: June, 2007 Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend? absolutely! Our family of 4 stayed in Maui for 10 days. We spent 6 days at the Westin Pool & Spa Resort and 4 at Lahaina Shores - Penthouse # 6. I'm not sure about the other rooms there but this penthouse was perfect for us. We all agreed, we wish we had stayed there longer. Not only was it half the price, but the room was 3-4 times larger than our room at the Westin and completely remodeled. The kitchen was nicer than mine at home, with granite & all new appliances. There was a comfortable king size bed and sofa bed for the kids. The 50" plasma TV and DVD player was perfect for late nights watching movies. We also loved the clean, nicely tiled bathrooms, one of which had a double shower. I thought I might be disappointed with the view of the mountains, but it was beautiful. I read some of the other reviews which mentioned the pool. To be honest, coming from the Westin, it didn't compare. If you're looking for a fabulous pool with water slides, this may not be the place for you. However, the pool was fine for us - It was an ordinary pool, but it was clean & NOT CROWDED. This you won't find at the Westin. It was also literally a few steps from the beach, which was narrow, but nice and also not very crowded. My favorite part about the place was its proximity to the town of Lahaina. We walked a half mile to town every night, which meant not having to hassle with or pay for parking. The restaurants and night life in Lahaina are fabulous. Great for families or singles. Our favorite place to eat was an inexpensive little place called Pasta Penne. Not much ambiance but the food was great, especially for picky kids. All in all, we would highly recommend this condo. To rent it, contact the owners, Tom & Anne Myers at lahainacondo@yahoo.com . It was definitely a good value which is hard to find in Hawaii. =============================================================================================================================== REVIEW # 3 Traveler rating: Lahaina: Lahaina Shores Beach Resort: "You MUST read this review ," tjandchris, Sunnyvale, Ca Apr 19, 2007 December, 2006 Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend? absolutely! We stayed at Lahaina Shores Beach Resort for Christmas and New Years what a wonderful way to celebrate the Holidays. Lahaina Shores is located right on Front Street with a wonderful Sandy beach right in front of the Condo. We booked our Penthouse directly from the owner which we found at sunsetinmaui.com we talked to Tom Myers the owner who was a great person to talk to and he gave us some tips on eating , shopping and Golf locations. My Husband enjoyed the 50" Plasma television in the living room along with the walk-in Shower in the Master Bathroom he is a large man and the oversize shower area was large and it had two shower heads. The swimming pool was a bit small but not used much so it worked out for the kids just fine , we did not have to worry to much about them it seemed like a great place to stay , we looked at other rooms while we stayed there and let me tell you we stayed in the best room at Lahaina Shores Penthouse 6 is a place we will tell all of our friends about and we will come back again . Thanks Again to all the nice people at Lahaina Shores and in general in Maui , you all made our stay extra special. Hope this review helps out someone else. Feel free to email me if I can make any suggestions for you while you are in Maui. I really wanted to thanks my Host of Penthouse 706 , The Myers Family , here is there email so you can take advantage of this offer and hopefully you enjoy your stay as much as We enjoyed ours . Lahainacondo@yahoo.com =============================================================================================================================== Review # 4 Traveler rating: Lahaina: Lahaina Shores Beach Resort: "Great deal--beautiful room!" latte, Redmond, Washington Apr 14, 2007 my experience with this property took place in: April, 2007 Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend? absolutely! I am surprised when I read reviews that complain about this property and Lahaina, in general. I stayed in the same unit as "avianman" and couldn't have been more pleased with the accommodations! I was a bit apprehensive since I had booked the unit from an ad on Craigslist, but was only pleased. The unit was recently renovated by its owners, Tom and Anne Myers, (lahainacondo@yahoo.com ) with beautiful tile floors, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen and a wonderful shower in the master. The lanai is huge and faces the mountains. Initially I was very bummed that the view was mountains instead of ocean, but they really are beautiful and since you are looking at the ocean all day long, it really didn't turn out to be a negative at all. The decor in our condo matched the "Tommy Bahama" style of the lobby and is very nice. The pool area is clean and nice, and although it is small, our kids had a great time playing in it for hours a day. The best part of this property, in my opinion, is that you can go from the lobby to the pool in 10 steps and 10 more and you are ON THE BEACH! We had some in our group that wanted to be on the beach all the time and others that wanted the pool, so it was very convenient that it wasn't a couple football fields away. The beach is narrow, but you don't need a large beach for the amount of people that are generally there. We were never crowded on the beach--and we were there during spring break. A big plus was sitting on the beach at 8:45 and seeing the fire dancers at The Feast at Lele's right next door--about 20 feet from us! We went to a cheaper luau (kids) but this one looks beautiful! This property is within easy walking distance to the busy downtown area--which we did every night for dinner. There are also wonderful restaurants right next door (IO and PacificO) if you want more expensive seafood/asian. We parked in the outside lot for a few dollars a day--because our SUV seemed too tall for the parking garage. Back to our condo: I can only speak for our condo (penthouse #6) but it was beautiful and I would definitely stay there again. The common areas of the property are very well maintained and the staff was very pleasant and helpful. This TripAdvisor Member: Liked: large size of condo and cleanliness ======================================================================================================================= Review # 5 Traveler rating: Lahaina: Lahaina Shores Beach Resort: "BEST deal on Maui, hands down!" avianman, Cleveland, OH Mar 29, 2007 My experience with this property took place in: January, 2007 Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend? absolutely! Lahaina Shores isn't for people who want to stay at the Hyatt - it wasn't meant to be. The rooms are nearly all different due to the fact that they are individually owned and the decoration is up to the owner. Because of this, online reviews can be VASTLY different, and you could easily get the wrong impression! We stayed in the penthouse unit. It was graced with granite countertops, tile floor throughout, luxury bath/shower in the bedroom and an additional bath/shower in the main hallway. The kitchen is full service (HUGE COST SAVINGS with a grocery store very nearby) with all new appliances as of January 07. The 50" plasma TV was great for a late night movie. The view from the Lanai (facing the mountains) was just awesome, and the sunrise takes your breath away. The Lanai (porch, for us mainlanders!) by itself was larger than the suite we stayed in at the Hyatt Regency the week before! The owner has some outdoor games, rafts and even some basic snorkel gear available for the tenants of this unit. Since Lahaina shores is easily the tallest building in Lahaina, the view from the penthouse unit is unobstructed. We got our unit directly from Mr. Tom Myers (lahainacondo@yahoo.com ) and it is the only one I can recommend, but I GUARANTEE I will stay again. Although rates are subject to change, we were able to book the room for less than half of what a double cost at the Hyatt, and this room if it were at the Hyatt would cost AT LEAST $1200/night! Yes, it is THAT good. Remember, you must contact Mr. Myers directly in order to get his unit. The town of Lahaina is within easy walking distance, even for the older traveller, and offers plenty of reasonably priced dining, as well as unreasonably price offerings for those who like to throw money at things (seems to be a lot of those in Hawaii...). Lahaina shores has a protected, but small beach that is clean and perfect for sunning. The water just off the beach is quite warm due to its shallow nature and protected sea wall. A quick swim offshore with my snorkel gear revealed beautiful butterfly fish, tobys and pufferfish - even a decent sized eel! (this is WAAY beyond where you would swim if you werent snorkeling) There are a lot of smooth stones in the water, so water shoes are reccomended. Because it is protected from the waves, it is calm (almost glass calm) 90% of the time, and is perfect for floating leasurly on a raft. There is a small pool and hot tub as well. There is also a activity service. The penthouse has protected, indoor parking available for a few dollars a day in the adjacent building. The staff was very, very nice. There were no issues of cleanliness or critters. Renovation was complete when we went in January, and the hotel is beautiful. Kaanapali is a short drive up the beach, not more than 10 minutes. Please contact me if you have questions and Ill answer them. How anyone could give this place a bad review is beyond me. (Unless you wanted the Ritz - but then, well, stay at the Ritz - but your room wont be as nice, and it will be 3 times the price!) I also have some photos of the unit I stayed in that I can email you. This TripAdvisor Member: Liked: Superior Value =============================================================== Review # 6 “Exceeded our expectations - home away from home!” Lahaina Shores Beach Resort – Penthouse 706 Jan 16, 2008 1/1 found this review helpful Tom Myers penthouse unit on the edge of Lahaina Town provides an excellent location within walking distance of everything in downtown Lahaina. We enjoyed the beach access and the pool area has a lot of room for lounging. Tom has done a great job of providing everything you need during a week's stay in Maui. The unit is in superb condition and we found it to be comfortable, accomodating, and up-to-date. The mountain view is excellent from the large lanai or from the unit's large living area / kitchen. The hotel staff was very helpful during our stay. Use of the parking facility provided with the unit was easy and convenient. We would definitely stay there again on our next trip. • This TripAdvisor Member: o Liked — Size of room and amenities provided with the unit o Disliked — Lahaina Shores Hotel is somewhat dated although the Penthouse 706 unit is excellent REVIEW # 7 “Loved it!!” Lahaina Shores Beach Resort Penthouse 706 California Jan 16, 2008 1/1 found this review helpful We loved the condo 706, it fit our needs for a family get away. The furniture was comfortable. Loved the bed. The bonus was the laundry room. This made thing nice when traveling with an infant. Tom was very helpful with making our reservations. Grounds include pool, jacuzzi, BBQ’s. Excellent shopping is available at nearby 505 Front Street Shopping Center, which offers award-winning restaurants, shops, and exciting nightlife. We would stay here again. John and Shona Bernal • This TripAdvisor Member: o Liked — The size of the condo, beach REVIEW # 8 “Absolutely loved Penthouse 706” Lahaina Shores Beach Resort – Penthouse 706 Jan 15, 2008 1/1 found this review helpful My daughters and I checked in to Penthouse 706 and walked in to the most beautiful, spacious place we have ever stayed on Maui. Everything in the condo was perfect. The furniture was beautiful and comfortable. The bedroom was gorgeous and there was more than ample closet/storage space for a full family. The bathrooms were well designed and we loved that there was a laundry room right in the condo. The state of the art kitchen was a delight to cook in. I had my morning Kona coffee every morning out on the lanai and watched the sun come up over the mountains. We walked into Lahaina every day. While we had a car we didn't really need it as we were so close to everything we wanted to see and do in Lahaina. The owner Tom Myers was wonderful to deal with and I booked our stay directly through him. He was easy to contact and more than willing to correct anything that might have gone wrong with our trip. Although nothing went wrong. I have stayed on Maui 5 times now and this has been my favorite place to stay. I can't wait until we can return and enjoy the Penthouse again. Our ten day stay wasn't long enough! • This TripAdvisor Member: o Liked — It was beautiful and comfortable and a great location. fees associated with this are as follows ; Reservation Fee $75.00 for stays 6 night or shorter $50.00 for all others Nightly front desk fee $6.00 per night Cleaning Fee $175 Hawaii Tax 11.42% http://articles.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/san-francisco-bay-area/travel-and-tourism/lodging/maui-hawaii-penthouse-on-the-beach-lahaina-200-1bd-20081197318.htm 2008-11-15T02:59:02Z 2008-11-15T02:59:02Z Sfbay.Craigslist.Org http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/vac/919654401.html MAUI , HAWAII PENTHOUSE ON THE BEACH (LAHAINA) $200 1bd {new window}   Sfbay.Craigslist.Org - price is good through the end of February 2009 . Thank you for your interest in my second home , I would rather be there than answering e-mails and going to work. You can find more information at www.vrbo.com/103392 and feel free to call me anytime at 408-476-0253. I am in California. I believe my condo is one of the nicest and best values in Maui for under $450 per night , my rate though is only $269.00 per night which includes all the taxes , reservation fee and nightly front desk fee. Read below for some reviews on my property from others tat have stayed there : Recent reviews first : REVIEW “Check out the Penthouse #706 - Why stay at any other hotel/resort? Detroit, MI Oct 29, 2008 • View out the kitchen - all newly remodeled ; like a pottery barn catalog We went there on our honeymoon in August 2008, and will definitely be back next time we visit Maui. We island hopped for a few days, a few other hotels (Westin, Sheraton..), and this unit blows them away. The whole resort is very nice and located on the edge of the strip in Lahaina - far enough to be quiet but just a short stroll to all the shops and restaurants. Kaanapali is just a short drive north, resorts and tall buildings, but you can retreat to 1500 sq ft in this penthouse. If you want spa/massage and all the fluff then a mega resort may be for you, but if you want your own amazing condo check this one out. www.vrbo.com/103392 The Penthouse #706 won't disappoint. I have to admit, my wife was a little leary going from internet reviews and direct rental off the owner, but she now knows it was better than even higher priced hotels and the transaction went seamless. Congrats to the owner for a well run unit. • This TripAdvisor Member: o Liked — Location and high quality furnishings =============================================================== “Outstanding Experience at Lahaina Shores Beach Resort” Knoxville Oct 29, 2008 Tom Meyers has a terrific place at this very nice resort. My wife is very particular about where we stay and it exceeded her expectations. It's beautifully furnished and well maintained. Tom's unit is Penthouse 706. Beautiful views ! We were there in May of 2008 and would definitely return. Tom's website is: www.vrbo.com/103392 • This TripAdvisor Member: o Liked — Value, beautiful furnishings, convenience to town REVIEW #1 Traveler rating: Lahaina: Lahaina Shores Beach Resort: "Penthouse # 6 at Lahaina Shores. AWESOME!!!" rprofancik, cleveland, ohio Jul 31, 2007 Hello. Our family stayed in Maui for the 4th of July week and stayed at Lahaina Shores because we wanted a condo with a kitchen. We contacted the owners of the condo directly and saved a lot. The place is beautiful. It isn't an ocean view, but the view of the mountains from the lanai is super, great for a morning coffee and sunrise or an afternoon cigar, Make sure you have plenty film in your camera. The unit is just recently decorated and looks like it came out of a magazine. We wanted to save some money so we shopped at Safeway (make sure you go to the customer service counter and get a shopping card to use instantly and save more), which is right up the street at the northern end of Lahaina, and we ate dinners in the condo. It has a full kitchen with everything you need. We also packed lunches for the daily snorkeling and sightseeing trips. It was right next to town for shopping and other ventures from the marina (parasiling, snorkeling, deep sea fishing, etc.). The concierge at Lahaina Shores was more than helpful in planning our week. The hotel was a little more relaxed than some of the other big places to stay, very clean hotel and friendly people, but it had all the necessities, closeness to shopping and fun, outside gas grills, smaller but noncrowded pool, quiet beach, good snorkeling right from shore, etc. If you want to contact the owner directly he has an e-mail and website; email : lahainacondo@yahoo.com website : WWW.SUNSETINMAUI.COM =============================================================================================================================== REVIEW #2 My experience with this property took place in: June, 2007 Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend? absolutely! Our family of 4 stayed in Maui for 10 days. We spent 6 days at the Westin Pool & Spa Resort and 4 at Lahaina Shores - Penthouse # 6. I'm not sure about the other rooms there but this penthouse was perfect for us. We all agreed, we wish we had stayed there longer. Not only was it half the price, but the room was 3-4 times larger than our room at the Westin and completely remodeled. The kitchen was nicer than mine at home, with granite & all new appliances. There was a comfortable king size bed and sofa bed for the kids. The 50" plasma TV and DVD player was perfect for late nights watching movies. We also loved the clean, nicely tiled bathrooms, one of which had a double shower. I thought I might be disappointed with the view of the mountains, but it was beautiful. I read some of the other reviews which mentioned the pool. To be honest, coming from the Westin, it didn't compare. If you're looking for a fabulous pool with water slides, this may not be the place for you. However, the pool was fine for us - It was an ordinary pool, but it was clean & NOT CROWDED. This you won't find at the Westin. It was also literally a few steps from the beach, which was narrow, but nice and also not very crowded. My favorite part about the place was its proximity to the town of Lahaina. We walked a half mile to town every night, which meant not having to hassle with or pay for parking. The restaurants and night life in Lahaina are fabulous. Great for families or singles. Our favorite place to eat was an inexpensive little place called Pasta Penne. Not much ambiance but the food was great, especially for picky kids. All in all, we would highly recommend this condo. To rent it, contact the owners, Tom & Anne Myers at lahainacondo@yahoo.com . It was definitely a good value which is hard to find in Hawaii. =============================================================================================================================== REVIEW # 3 Traveler rating: Lahaina: Lahaina Shores Beach Resort: "You MUST read this review ," tjandchris, Sunnyvale, Ca Apr 19, 2007 December, 2006 Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend? absolutely! We stayed at Lahaina Shores Beach Resort for Christmas and New Years what a wonderful way to celebrate the Holidays. Lahaina Shores is located right on Front Street with a wonderful Sandy beach right in front of the Condo. We booked our Penthouse directly from the owner which we found at sunsetinmaui.com we talked to Tom Myers the owner who was a great person to talk to and he gave us some tips on eating , shopping and Golf locations. My Husband enjoyed the 50" Plasma television in the living room along with the walk-in Shower in the Master Bathroom he is a large man and the oversize shower area was large and it had two shower heads. The swimming pool was a bit small but not used much so it worked out for the kids just fine , we did not have to worry to much about them it seemed like a great place to stay , we looked at other rooms while we stayed there and let me tell you we stayed in the best room at Lahaina Shores Penthouse 6 is a place we will tell all of our friends about and we will come back again . Thanks Again to all the nice people at Lahaina Shores and in general in Maui , you all made our stay extra special. Hope this review helps out someone else. Feel free to email me if I can make any suggestions for you while you are in Maui. I really wanted to thanks my Host of Penthouse 706 , The Myers Family , here is there email so you can take advantage of this offer and hopefully you enjoy your stay as much as We enjoyed ours . Lahainacondo@yahoo.com =============================================================================================================================== Review # 4 Traveler rating: Lahaina: Lahaina Shores Beach Resort: "Great deal--beautiful room!" latte, Redmond, Washington Apr 14, 2007 my experience with this property took place in: April, 2007 Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend? absolutely! I am surprised when I read reviews that complain about this property and Lahaina, in general. I stayed in the same unit as "avianman" and couldn't have been more pleased with the accommodations! I was a bit apprehensive since I had booked the unit from an ad on Craigslist, but was only pleased. The unit was recently renovated by its owners, Tom and Anne Myers, (lahainacondo@yahoo.com ) with beautiful tile floors, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen and a wonderful shower in the master. The lanai is huge and faces the mountains. Initially I was very bummed that the view was mountains instead of ocean, but they really are beautiful and since you are looking at the ocean all day long, it really didn't turn out to be a negative at all. The decor in our condo matched the "Tommy Bahama" style of the lobby and is very nice. The pool area is clean and nice, and although it is small, our kids had a great time playing in it for hours a day. The best part of this property, in my opinion, is that you can go from the lobby to the pool in 10 steps and 10 more and you are ON THE BEACH! We had some in our group that wanted to be on the beach all the time and others that wanted the pool, so it was very convenient that it wasn't a couple football fields away. The beach is narrow, but you don't need a large beach for the amount of people that are generally there. We were never crowded on the beach--and we were there during spring break. A big plus was sitting on the beach at 8:45 and seeing the fire dancers at The Feast at Lele's right next door--about 20 feet from us! We went to a cheaper luau (kids) but this one looks beautiful! This property is within easy walking distance to the busy downtown area--which we did every night for dinner. There are also wonderful restaurants right next door (IO and PacificO) if you want more expensive seafood/asian. We parked in the outside lot for a few dollars a day--because our SUV seemed too tall for the parking garage. Back to our condo: I can only speak for our condo (penthouse #6) but it was beautiful and I would definitely stay there again. The common areas of the property are very well maintained and the staff was very pleasant and helpful. This TripAdvisor Member: Liked: large size of condo and cleanliness ======================================================================================================================= Review # 5 Traveler rating: Lahaina: Lahaina Shores Beach Resort: "BEST deal on Maui, hands down!" avianman, Cleveland, OH Mar 29, 2007 My experience with this property took place in: January, 2007 Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend? absolutely! Lahaina Shores isn't for people who want to stay at the Hyatt - it wasn't meant to be. The rooms are nearly all different due to the fact that they are individually owned and the decoration is up to the owner. Because of this, online reviews can be VASTLY different, and you could easily get the wrong impression! We stayed in the penthouse unit. It was graced with granite countertops, tile floor throughout, luxury bath/shower in the bedroom and an additional bath/shower in the main hallway. The kitchen is full service (HUGE COST SAVINGS with a grocery store very nearby) with all new appliances as of January 07. The 50" plasma TV was great for a late night movie. The view from the Lanai (facing the mountains) was just awesome, and the sunrise takes your breath away. The Lanai (porch, for us mainlanders!) by itself was larger than the suite we stayed in at the Hyatt Regency the week before! The owner has some outdoor games, rafts and even some basic snorkel gear available for the tenants of this unit. Since Lahaina shores is easily the tallest building in Lahaina, the view from the penthouse unit is unobstructed. We got our unit directly from Mr. Tom Myers (lahainacondo@yahoo.com ) and it is the only one I can recommend, but I GUARANTEE I will stay again. Although rates are subject to change, we were able to book the room for less than half of what a double cost at the Hyatt, and this room if it were at the Hyatt would cost AT LEAST $1200/night! Yes, it is THAT good. Remember, you must contact Mr. Myers directly in order to get his unit. The town of Lahaina is within easy walking distance, even for the older traveller, and offers plenty of reasonably priced dining, as well as unreasonably price offerings for those who like to throw money at things (seems to be a lot of those in Hawaii...). Lahaina shores has a protected, but small beach that is clean and perfect for sunning. The water just off the beach is quite warm due to its shallow nature and protected sea wall. A quick swim offshore with my snorkel gear revealed beautiful butterfly fish, tobys and pufferfish - even a decent sized eel! (this is WAAY beyond where you would swim if you werent snorkeling) There are a lot of smooth stones in the water, so water shoes are reccomended. Because it is protected from the waves, it is calm (almost glass calm) 90% of the time, and is perfect for floating leasurly on a raft. There is a small pool and hot tub as well. There is also a activity service. The penthouse has protected, indoor parking available for a few dollars a day in the adjacent building. The staff was very, very nice. There were no issues of cleanliness or critters. Renovation was complete when we went in January, and the hotel is beautiful. Kaanapali is a short drive up the beach, not more than 10 minutes. Please contact me if you have questions and Ill answer them. How anyone could give this place a bad review is beyond me. (Unless you wanted the Ritz - but then, well, stay at the Ritz - but your room wont be as nice, and it will be 3 times the price!) I also have some photos of the unit I stayed in that I can email you. This TripAdvisor Member: Liked: Superior Value =============================================================== Review # 6 “Exceeded our expectations - home away from home!” Lahaina Shores Beach Resort – Penthouse 706 Jan 16, 2008 1/1 found this review helpful Tom Myers penthouse unit on the edge of Lahaina Town provides an excellent location within walking distance of everything in downtown Lahaina. We enjoyed the beach access and the pool area has a lot of room for lounging. Tom has done a great job of providing everything you need during a week's stay in Maui. The unit is in superb condition and we found it to be comfortable, accomodating, and up-to-date. The mountain view is excellent from the large lanai or from the unit's large living area / kitchen. The hotel staff was very helpful during our stay. Use of the parking facility provided with the unit was easy and convenient. We would definitely stay there again on our next trip. • This TripAdvisor Member: o Liked — Size of room and amenities provided with the unit o Disliked — Lahaina Shores Hotel is somewhat dated although the Penthouse 706 unit is excellent REVIEW # 7 “Loved it!!” Lahaina Shores Beach Resort Penthouse 706 California Jan 16, 2008 1/1 found this review helpful We loved the condo 706, it fit our needs for a family get away. The furniture was comfortable. Loved the bed. The bonus was the laundry room. This made thing nice when traveling with an infant. Tom was very helpful with making our reservations. Grounds include pool, jacuzzi, BBQ’s. Excellent shopping is available at nearby 505 Front Street Shopping Center, which offers award-winning restaurants, shops, and exciting nightlife. We would stay here again. John and Shona Bernal • This TripAdvisor Member: o Liked — The size of the condo, beach REVIEW # 8 “Absolutely loved Penthouse 706” Lahaina Shores Beach Resort – Penthouse 706 Jan 15, 2008 1/1 found this review helpful My daughters and I checked in to Penthouse 706 and walked in to the most beautiful, spacious place we have ever stayed on Maui. Everything in the condo was perfect. The furniture was beautiful and comfortable. The bedroom was gorgeous and there was more than ample closet/storage space for a full family. The bathrooms were well designed and we loved that there was a laundry room right in the condo. The state of the art kitchen was a delight to cook in. I had my morning Kona coffee every morning out on the lanai and watched the sun come up over the mountains. We walked into Lahaina every day. While we had a car we didn't really need it as we were so close to everything we wanted to see and do in Lahaina. The owner Tom Myers was wonderful to deal with and I booked our stay directly through him. He was easy to contact and more than willing to correct anything that might have gone wrong with our trip. Although nothing went wrong. I have stayed on Maui 5 times now and this has been my favorite place to stay. I can't wait until we can return and enjoy the Penthouse again. Our ten day stay wasn't long enough! • This TripAdvisor Member: o Liked — It was beautiful and comfortable and a great location. fees associated with this are as follows ; Reservation Fee $75.00 for stays 6 night or shorter $50.00 for all others Nightly front desk fee $6.00 per night Cleaning Fee $175 Hawaii Tax 11.42%
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]]> {NORTH AMERICA > LODGING} - MAUI , HAWAII 1440 SQUARE FOOT CONDO (LAHAINA SHORES) $200 1bd price is good through the end of February 2009 . Thank you for your interest in my second home , I would rather be there than answering e-mails and going to work. You can find more information at www.vrbo.com/103392 and feel free to call me anytime at 408-476-0253. I am in California. I believe my condo is one of the nicest and best values in Maui for under $450 per night , my rate though is only $269.00 per night which includes all the taxes , reservation fee and nightly front desk fee. Read below for some reviews on my property from others tat have stayed there : Recent reviews first : REVIEW “Check out the Penthouse #706 - Why stay at any other hotel/resort? Detroit, MI Oct 29, 2008 • View out the kitchen - all newly remodeled ; like a pottery barn catalog We went there on our honeymoon in August 2008, and will definitely be back next time we visit Maui. We island hopped for a few days, a few other hotels (Westin, Sheraton..), and this unit blows them away. The whole resort is very nice and located on the edge of the strip in Lahaina - far enough to be quiet but just a short stroll to all the shops and restaurants. Kaanapali is just a short drive north, resorts and tall buildings, but you can retreat to 1500 sq ft in this penthouse. If you want spa/massage and all the fluff then a mega resort may be for you, but if you want your own amazing condo check this one out. www.vrbo.com/103392 The Penthouse #706 won't disappoint. I have to admit, my wife was a little leary going from internet reviews and direct rental off the owner, but she now knows it was better than even higher priced hotels and the transaction went seamless. Congrats to the owner for a well run unit. • This TripAdvisor Member: o Liked — Location and high quality furnishings =============================================================== “Outstanding Experience at Lahaina Shores Beach Resort” Knoxville Oct 29, 2008 Tom Meyers has a terrific place at this very nice resort. My wife is very particular about where we stay and it exceeded her expectations. It's beautifully furnished and well maintained. Tom's unit is Penthouse 706. Beautiful views ! We were there in May of 2008 and would definitely return. Tom's website is: www.vrbo.com/103392 • This TripAdvisor Member: o Liked — Value, beautiful furnishings, convenience to town REVIEW #1 Traveler rating: Lahaina: Lahaina Shores Beach Resort: "Penthouse # 6 at Lahaina Shores. AWESOME!!!" rprofancik, cleveland, ohio Jul 31, 2007 Hello. Our family stayed in Maui for the 4th of July week and stayed at Lahaina Shores because we wanted a condo with a kitchen. We contacted the owners of the condo directly and saved a lot. The place is beautiful. It isn't an ocean view, but the view of the mountains from the lanai is super, great for a morning coffee and sunrise or an afternoon cigar, Make sure you have plenty film in your camera. The unit is just recently decorated and looks like it came out of a magazine. We wanted to save some money so we shopped at Safeway (make sure you go to the customer service counter and get a shopping card to use instantly and save more), which is right up the street at the northern end of Lahaina, and we ate dinners in the condo. It has a full kitchen with everything you need. We also packed lunches for the daily snorkeling and sightseeing trips. It was right next to town for shopping and other ventures from the marina (parasiling, snorkeling, deep sea fishing, etc.). The concierge at Lahaina Shores was more than helpful in planning our week. The hotel was a little more relaxed than some of the other big places to stay, very clean hotel and friendly people, but it had all the necessities, closeness to shopping and fun, outside gas grills, smaller but noncrowded pool, quiet beach, good snorkeling right from shore, etc. If you want to contact the owner directly he has an e-mail and website; email : lahainacondo@yahoo.com website : WWW.SUNSETINMAUI.COM =============================================================================================================================== REVIEW #2 My experience with this property took place in: June, 2007 Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend? absolutely! Our family of 4 stayed in Maui for 10 days. We spent 6 days at the Westin Pool & Spa Resort and 4 at Lahaina Shores - Penthouse # 6. I'm not sure about the other rooms there but this penthouse was perfect for us. We all agreed, we wish we had stayed there longer. Not only was it half the price, but the room was 3-4 times larger than our room at the Westin and completely remodeled. The kitchen was nicer than mine at home, with granite & all new appliances. There was a comfortable king size bed and sofa bed for the kids. The 50" plasma TV and DVD player was perfect for late nights watching movies. We also loved the clean, nicely tiled bathrooms, one of which had a double shower. I thought I might be disappointed with the view of the mountains, but it was beautiful. I read some of the other reviews which mentioned the pool. To be honest, coming from the Westin, it didn't compare. If you're looking for a fabulous pool with water slides, this may not be the place for you. However, the pool was fine for us - It was an ordinary pool, but it was clean & NOT CROWDED. This you won't find at the Westin. It was also literally a few steps from the beach, which was narrow, but nice and also not very crowded. My favorite part about the place was its proximity to the town of Lahaina. We walked a half mile to town every night, which meant not having to hassle with or pay for parking. The restaurants and night life in Lahaina are fabulous. Great for families or singles. Our favorite place to eat was an inexpensive little place called Pasta Penne. Not much ambiance but the food was great, especially for picky kids. All in all, we would highly recommend this condo. To rent it, contact the owners, Tom & Anne Myers at lahainacondo@yahoo.com . It was definitely a good value which is hard to find in Hawaii. =============================================================================================================================== REVIEW # 3 Traveler rating: Lahaina: Lahaina Shores Beach Resort: "You MUST read this review ," tjandchris, Sunnyvale, Ca Apr 19, 2007 December, 2006 Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend? absolutely! We stayed at Lahaina Shores Beach Resort for Christmas and New Years what a wonderful way to celebrate the Holidays. Lahaina Shores is located right on Front Street with a wonderful Sandy beach right in front of the Condo. We booked our Penthouse directly from the owner which we found at sunsetinmaui.com we talked to Tom Myers the owner who was a great person to talk to and he gave us some tips on eating , shopping and Golf locations. My Husband enjoyed the 50" Plasma television in the living room along with the walk-in Shower in the Master Bathroom he is a large man and the oversize shower area was large and it had two shower heads. The swimming pool was a bit small but not used much so it worked out for the kids just fine , we did not have to worry to much about them it seemed like a great place to stay , we looked at other rooms while we stayed there and let me tell you we stayed in the best room at Lahaina Shores Penthouse 6 is a place we will tell all of our friends about and we will come back again . Thanks Again to all the nice people at Lahaina Shores and in general in Maui , you all made our stay extra special. Hope this review helps out someone else. Feel free to email me if I can make any suggestions for you while you are in Maui. I really wanted to thanks my Host of Penthouse 706 , The Myers Family , here is there email so you can take advantage of this offer and hopefully you enjoy your stay as much as We enjoyed ours . Lahainacondo@yahoo.com =============================================================================================================================== Review # 4 Traveler rating: Lahaina: Lahaina Shores Beach Resort: "Great deal--beautiful room!" latte, Redmond, Washington Apr 14, 2007 my experience with this property took place in: April, 2007 Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend? absolutely! I am surprised when I read reviews that complain about this property and Lahaina, in general. I stayed in the same unit as "avianman" and couldn't have been more pleased with the accommodations! I was a bit apprehensive since I had booked the unit from an ad on Craigslist, but was only pleased. The unit was recently renovated by its owners, Tom and Anne Myers, (lahainacondo@yahoo.com ) with beautiful tile floors, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen and a wonderful shower in the master. The lanai is huge and faces the mountains. Initially I was very bummed that the view was mountains instead of ocean, but they really are beautiful and since you are looking at the ocean all day long, it really didn't turn out to be a negative at all. The decor in our condo matched the "Tommy Bahama" style of the lobby and is very nice. The pool area is clean and nice, and although it is small, our kids had a great time playing in it for hours a day. The best part of this property, in my opinion, is that you can go from the lobby to the pool in 10 steps and 10 more and you are ON THE BEACH! We had some in our group that wanted to be on the beach all the time and others that wanted the pool, so it was very convenient that it wasn't a couple football fields away. The beach is narrow, but you don't need a large beach for the amount of people that are generally there. We were never crowded on the beach--and we were there during spring break. A big plus was sitting on the beach at 8:45 and seeing the fire dancers at The Feast at Lele's right next door--about 20 feet from us! We went to a cheaper luau (kids) but this one looks beautiful! This property is within easy walking distance to the busy downtown area--which we did every night for dinner. There are also wonderful restaurants right next door (IO and PacificO) if you want more expensive seafood/asian. We parked in the outside lot for a few dollars a day--because our SUV seemed too tall for the parking garage. Back to our condo: I can only speak for our condo (penthouse #6) but it was beautiful and I would definitely stay there again. The common areas of the property are very well maintained and the staff was very pleasant and helpful. This TripAdvisor Member: Liked: large size of condo and cleanliness ======================================================================================================================= Review # 5 Traveler rating: Lahaina: Lahaina Shores Beach Resort: "BEST deal on Maui, hands down!" avianman, Cleveland, OH Mar 29, 2007 My experience with this property took place in: January, 2007 Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend? absolutely! Lahaina Shores isn't for people who want to stay at the Hyatt - it wasn't meant to be. The rooms are nearly all different due to the fact that they are individually owned and the decoration is up to the owner. Because of this, online reviews can be VASTLY different, and you could easily get the wrong impression! We stayed in the penthouse unit. It was graced with granite countertops, tile floor throughout, luxury bath/shower in the bedroom and an additional bath/shower in the main hallway. The kitchen is full service (HUGE COST SAVINGS with a grocery store very nearby) with all new appliances as of January 07. The 50" plasma TV was great for a late night movie. The view from the Lanai (facing the mountains) was just awesome, and the sunrise takes your breath away. The Lanai (porch, for us mainlanders!) by itself was larger than the suite we stayed in at the Hyatt Regency the week before! The owner has some outdoor games, rafts and even some basic snorkel gear available for the tenants of this unit. Since Lahaina shores is easily the tallest building in Lahaina, the view from the penthouse unit is unobstructed. We got our unit directly from Mr. Tom Myers (lahainacondo@yahoo.com ) and it is the only one I can recommend, but I GUARANTEE I will stay again. Although rates are subject to change, we were able to book the room for less than half of what a double cost at the Hyatt, and this room if it were at the Hyatt would cost AT LEAST $1200/night! Yes, it is THAT good. Remember, you must contact Mr. Myers directly in order to get his unit. The town of Lahaina is within easy walking distance, even for the older traveller, and offers plenty of reasonably priced dining, as well as unreasonably price offerings for those who like to throw money at things (seems to be a lot of those in Hawaii...). Lahaina shores has a protected, but small beach that is clean and perfect for sunning. The water just off the beach is quite warm due to its shallow nature and protected sea wall. A quick swim offshore with my snorkel gear revealed beautiful butterfly fish, tobys and pufferfish - even a decent sized eel! (this is WAAY beyond where you would swim if you werent snorkeling) There are a lot of smooth stones in the water, so water shoes are reccomended. Because it is protected from the waves, it is calm (almost glass calm) 90% of the time, and is perfect for floating leasurly on a raft. There is a small pool and hot tub as well. There is also a activity service. The penthouse has protected, indoor parking available for a few dollars a day in the adjacent building. The staff was very, very nice. There were no issues of cleanliness or critters. Renovation was complete when we went in January, and the hotel is beautiful. Kaanapali is a short drive up the beach, not more than 10 minutes. Please contact me if you have questions and Ill answer them. How anyone could give this place a bad review is beyond me. (Unless you wanted the Ritz - but then, well, stay at the Ritz - but your room wont be as nice, and it will be 3 times the price!) I also have some photos of the unit I stayed in that I can email you. This TripAdvisor Member: Liked: Superior Value =============================================================== Review # 6 “Exceeded our expectations - home away from home!” Lahaina Shores Beach Resort – Penthouse 706 Jan 16, 2008 1/1 found this review helpful Tom Myers penthouse unit on the edge of Lahaina Town provides an excellent location within walking distance of everything in downtown Lahaina. We enjoyed the beach access and the pool area has a lot of room for lounging. Tom has done a great job of providing everything you need during a week's stay in Maui. The unit is in superb condition and we found it to be comfortable, accomodating, and up-to-date. The mountain view is excellent from the large lanai or from the unit's large living area / kitchen. The hotel staff was very helpful during our stay. Use of the parking facility provided with the unit was easy and convenient. We would definitely stay there again on our next trip. • This TripAdvisor Member: o Liked — Size of room and amenities provided with the unit o Disliked — Lahaina Shores Hotel is somewhat dated although the Penthouse 706 unit is excellent REVIEW # 7 “Loved it!!” Lahaina Shores Beach Resort Penthouse 706 California Jan 16, 2008 1/1 found this review helpful We loved the condo 706, it fit our needs for a family get away. The furniture was comfortable. Loved the bed. The bonus was the laundry room. This made thing nice when traveling with an infant. Tom was very helpful with making our reservations. Grounds include pool, jacuzzi, BBQ’s. Excellent shopping is available at nearby 505 Front Street Shopping Center, which offers award-winning restaurants, shops, and exciting nightlife. We would stay here again. John and Shona Bernal • This TripAdvisor Member: o Liked — The size of the condo, beach REVIEW # 8 “Absolutely loved Penthouse 706” Lahaina Shores Beach Resort – Penthouse 706 Jan 15, 2008 1/1 found this review helpful My daughters and I checked in to Penthouse 706 and walked in to the most beautiful, spacious place we have ever stayed on Maui. Everything in the condo was perfect. The furniture was beautiful and comfortable. The bedroom was gorgeous and there was more than ample closet/storage space for a full family. The bathrooms were well designed and we loved that there was a laundry room right in the condo. The state of the art kitchen was a delight to cook in. I had my morning Kona coffee every morning out on the lanai and watched the sun come up over the mountains. We walked into Lahaina every day. While we had a car we didn't really need it as we were so close to everything we wanted to see and do in Lahaina. The owner Tom Myers was wonderful to deal with and I booked our stay directly through him. He was easy to contact and more than willing to correct anything that might have gone wrong with our trip. Although nothing went wrong. I have stayed on Maui 5 times now and this has been my favorite place to stay. I can't wait until we can return and enjoy the Penthouse again. Our ten day stay wasn't long enough! • This TripAdvisor Member: o Liked — It was beautiful and comfortable and a great location. fees associated with this are as follows ; Reservation Fee $75.00 for stays 6 night or shorter $50.00 for all others Nightly front desk fee $6.00 per night Cleaning Fee $175 Hawaii Tax 11.42% http://articles.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/san-francisco-bay-area/travel-and-tourism/lodging/maui-hawaii-1440-square-foot-condo-lahaina-shores-2008117128.htm 2008-11-15T02:57:17Z 2008-11-15T02:57:17Z Sfbay.Craigslist.Org http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/vac/919653544.html MAUI , HAWAII 1440 SQUARE FOOT CONDO (LAHAINA SHORES) $200 1bd {new window}   Sfbay.Craigslist.Org - price is good through the end of February 2009 . Thank you for your interest in my second home , I would rather be there than answering e-mails and going to work. You can find more information at www.vrbo.com/103392 and feel free to call me anytime at 408-476-0253. I am in California. I believe my condo is one of the nicest and best values in Maui for under $450 per night , my rate though is only $269.00 per night which includes all the taxes , reservation fee and nightly front desk fee. Read below for some reviews on my property from others tat have stayed there : Recent reviews first : REVIEW “Check out the Penthouse #706 - Why stay at any other hotel/resort? Detroit, MI Oct 29, 2008 • View out the kitchen - all newly remodeled ; like a pottery barn catalog We went there on our honeymoon in August 2008, and will definitely be back next time we visit Maui. We island hopped for a few days, a few other hotels (Westin, Sheraton..), and this unit blows them away. The whole resort is very nice and located on the edge of the strip in Lahaina - far enough to be quiet but just a short stroll to all the shops and restaurants. Kaanapali is just a short drive north, resorts and tall buildings, but you can retreat to 1500 sq ft in this penthouse. If you want spa/massage and all the fluff then a mega resort may be for you, but if you want your own amazing condo check this one out. www.vrbo.com/103392 The Penthouse #706 won't disappoint. I have to admit, my wife was a little leary going from internet reviews and direct rental off the owner, but she now knows it was better than even higher priced hotels and the transaction went seamless. Congrats to the owner for a well run unit. • This TripAdvisor Member: o Liked — Location and high quality furnishings =============================================================== “Outstanding Experience at Lahaina Shores Beach Resort” Knoxville Oct 29, 2008 Tom Meyers has a terrific place at this very nice resort. My wife is very particular about where we stay and it exceeded her expectations. It's beautifully furnished and well maintained. Tom's unit is Penthouse 706. Beautiful views ! We were there in May of 2008 and would definitely return. Tom's website is: www.vrbo.com/103392 • This TripAdvisor Member: o Liked — Value, beautiful furnishings, convenience to town REVIEW #1 Traveler rating: Lahaina: Lahaina Shores Beach Resort: "Penthouse # 6 at Lahaina Shores. AWESOME!!!" rprofancik, cleveland, ohio Jul 31, 2007 Hello. Our family stayed in Maui for the 4th of July week and stayed at Lahaina Shores because we wanted a condo with a kitchen. We contacted the owners of the condo directly and saved a lot. The place is beautiful. It isn't an ocean view, but the view of the mountains from the lanai is super, great for a morning coffee and sunrise or an afternoon cigar, Make sure you have plenty film in your camera. The unit is just recently decorated and looks like it came out of a magazine. We wanted to save some money so we shopped at Safeway (make sure you go to the customer service counter and get a shopping card to use instantly and save more), which is right up the street at the northern end of Lahaina, and we ate dinners in the condo. It has a full kitchen with everything you need. We also packed lunches for the daily snorkeling and sightseeing trips. It was right next to town for shopping and other ventures from the marina (parasiling, snorkeling, deep sea fishing, etc.). The concierge at Lahaina Shores was more than helpful in planning our week. The hotel was a little more relaxed than some of the other big places to stay, very clean hotel and friendly people, but it had all the necessities, closeness to shopping and fun, outside gas grills, smaller but noncrowded pool, quiet beach, good snorkeling right from shore, etc. If you want to contact the owner directly he has an e-mail and website; email : lahainacondo@yahoo.com website : WWW.SUNSETINMAUI.COM =============================================================================================================================== REVIEW #2 My experience with this property took place in: June, 2007 Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend? absolutely! Our family of 4 stayed in Maui for 10 days. We spent 6 days at the Westin Pool & Spa Resort and 4 at Lahaina Shores - Penthouse # 6. I'm not sure about the other rooms there but this penthouse was perfect for us. We all agreed, we wish we had stayed there longer. Not only was it half the price, but the room was 3-4 times larger than our room at the Westin and completely remodeled. The kitchen was nicer than mine at home, with granite & all new appliances. There was a comfortable king size bed and sofa bed for the kids. The 50" plasma TV and DVD player was perfect for late nights watching movies. We also loved the clean, nicely tiled bathrooms, one of which had a double shower. I thought I might be disappointed with the view of the mountains, but it was beautiful. I read some of the other reviews which mentioned the pool. To be honest, coming from the Westin, it didn't compare. If you're looking for a fabulous pool with water slides, this may not be the place for you. However, the pool was fine for us - It was an ordinary pool, but it was clean & NOT CROWDED. This you won't find at the Westin. It was also literally a few steps from the beach, which was narrow, but nice and also not very crowded. My favorite part about the place was its proximity to the town of Lahaina. We walked a half mile to town every night, which meant not having to hassle with or pay for parking. The restaurants and night life in Lahaina are fabulous. Great for families or singles. Our favorite place to eat was an inexpensive little place called Pasta Penne. Not much ambiance but the food was great, especially for picky kids. All in all, we would highly recommend this condo. To rent it, contact the owners, Tom & Anne Myers at lahainacondo@yahoo.com . It was definitely a good value which is hard to find in Hawaii. =============================================================================================================================== REVIEW # 3 Traveler rating: Lahaina: Lahaina Shores Beach Resort: "You MUST read this review ," tjandchris, Sunnyvale, Ca Apr 19, 2007 December, 2006 Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend? absolutely! We stayed at Lahaina Shores Beach Resort for Christmas and New Years what a wonderful way to celebrate the Holidays. Lahaina Shores is located right on Front Street with a wonderful Sandy beach right in front of the Condo. We booked our Penthouse directly from the owner which we found at sunsetinmaui.com we talked to Tom Myers the owner who was a great person to talk to and he gave us some tips on eating , shopping and Golf locations. My Husband enjoyed the 50" Plasma television in the living room along with the walk-in Shower in the Master Bathroom he is a large man and the oversize shower area was large and it had two shower heads. The swimming pool was a bit small but not used much so it worked out for the kids just fine , we did not have to worry to much about them it seemed like a great place to stay , we looked at other rooms while we stayed there and let me tell you we stayed in the best room at Lahaina Shores Penthouse 6 is a place we will tell all of our friends about and we will come back again . Thanks Again to all the nice people at Lahaina Shores and in general in Maui , you all made our stay extra special. Hope this review helps out someone else. Feel free to email me if I can make any suggestions for you while you are in Maui. I really wanted to thanks my Host of Penthouse 706 , The Myers Family , here is there email so you can take advantage of this offer and hopefully you enjoy your stay as much as We enjoyed ours . Lahainacondo@yahoo.com =============================================================================================================================== Review # 4 Traveler rating: Lahaina: Lahaina Shores Beach Resort: "Great deal--beautiful room!" latte, Redmond, Washington Apr 14, 2007 my experience with this property took place in: April, 2007 Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend? absolutely! I am surprised when I read reviews that complain about this property and Lahaina, in general. I stayed in the same unit as "avianman" and couldn't have been more pleased with the accommodations! I was a bit apprehensive since I had booked the unit from an ad on Craigslist, but was only pleased. The unit was recently renovated by its owners, Tom and Anne Myers, (lahainacondo@yahoo.com ) with beautiful tile floors, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen and a wonderful shower in the master. The lanai is huge and faces the mountains. Initially I was very bummed that the view was mountains instead of ocean, but they really are beautiful and since you are looking at the ocean all day long, it really didn't turn out to be a negative at all. The decor in our condo matched the "Tommy Bahama" style of the lobby and is very nice. The pool area is clean and nice, and although it is small, our kids had a great time playing in it for hours a day. The best part of this property, in my opinion, is that you can go from the lobby to the pool in 10 steps and 10 more and you are ON THE BEACH! We had some in our group that wanted to be on the beach all the time and others that wanted the pool, so it was very convenient that it wasn't a couple football fields away. The beach is narrow, but you don't need a large beach for the amount of people that are generally there. We were never crowded on the beach--and we were there during spring break. A big plus was sitting on the beach at 8:45 and seeing the fire dancers at The Feast at Lele's right next door--about 20 feet from us! We went to a cheaper luau (kids) but this one looks beautiful! This property is within easy walking distance to the busy downtown area--which we did every night for dinner. There are also wonderful restaurants right next door (IO and PacificO) if you want more expensive seafood/asian. We parked in the outside lot for a few dollars a day--because our SUV seemed too tall for the parking garage. Back to our condo: I can only speak for our condo (penthouse #6) but it was beautiful and I would definitely stay there again. The common areas of the property are very well maintained and the staff was very pleasant and helpful. This TripAdvisor Member: Liked: large size of condo and cleanliness ======================================================================================================================= Review # 5 Traveler rating: Lahaina: Lahaina Shores Beach Resort: "BEST deal on Maui, hands down!" avianman, Cleveland, OH Mar 29, 2007 My experience with this property took place in: January, 2007 Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend? absolutely! Lahaina Shores isn't for people who want to stay at the Hyatt - it wasn't meant to be. The rooms are nearly all different due to the fact that they are individually owned and the decoration is up to the owner. Because of this, online reviews can be VASTLY different, and you could easily get the wrong impression! We stayed in the penthouse unit. It was graced with granite countertops, tile floor throughout, luxury bath/shower in the bedroom and an additional bath/shower in the main hallway. The kitchen is full service (HUGE COST SAVINGS with a grocery store very nearby) with all new appliances as of January 07. The 50" plasma TV was great for a late night movie. The view from the Lanai (facing the mountains) was just awesome, and the sunrise takes your breath away. The Lanai (porch, for us mainlanders!) by itself was larger than the suite we stayed in at the Hyatt Regency the week before! The owner has some outdoor games, rafts and even some basic snorkel gear available for the tenants of this unit. Since Lahaina shores is easily the tallest building in Lahaina, the view from the penthouse unit is unobstructed. We got our unit directly from Mr. Tom Myers (lahainacondo@yahoo.com ) and it is the only one I can recommend, but I GUARANTEE I will stay again. Although rates are subject to change, we were able to book the room for less than half of what a double cost at the Hyatt, and this room if it were at the Hyatt would cost AT LEAST $1200/night! Yes, it is THAT good. Remember, you must contact Mr. Myers directly in order to get his unit. The town of Lahaina is within easy walking distance, even for the older traveller, and offers plenty of reasonably priced dining, as well as unreasonably price offerings for those who like to throw money at things (seems to be a lot of those in Hawaii...). Lahaina shores has a protected, but small beach that is clean and perfect for sunning. The water just off the beach is quite warm due to its shallow nature and protected sea wall. A quick swim offshore with my snorkel gear revealed beautiful butterfly fish, tobys and pufferfish - even a decent sized eel! (this is WAAY beyond where you would swim if you werent snorkeling) There are a lot of smooth stones in the water, so water shoes are reccomended. Because it is protected from the waves, it is calm (almost glass calm) 90% of the time, and is perfect for floating leasurly on a raft. There is a small pool and hot tub as well. There is also a activity service. The penthouse has protected, indoor parking available for a few dollars a day in the adjacent building. The staff was very, very nice. There were no issues of cleanliness or critters. Renovation was complete when we went in January, and the hotel is beautiful. Kaanapali is a short drive up the beach, not more than 10 minutes. Please contact me if you have questions and Ill answer them. How anyone could give this place a bad review is beyond me. (Unless you wanted the Ritz - but then, well, stay at the Ritz - but your room wont be as nice, and it will be 3 times the price!) I also have some photos of the unit I stayed in that I can email you. This TripAdvisor Member: Liked: Superior Value =============================================================== Review # 6 “Exceeded our expectations - home away from home!” Lahaina Shores Beach Resort – Penthouse 706 Jan 16, 2008 1/1 found this review helpful Tom Myers penthouse unit on the edge of Lahaina Town provides an excellent location within walking distance of everything in downtown Lahaina. We enjoyed the beach access and the pool area has a lot of room for lounging. Tom has done a great job of providing everything you need during a week's stay in Maui. The unit is in superb condition and we found it to be comfortable, accomodating, and up-to-date. The mountain view is excellent from the large lanai or from the unit's large living area / kitchen. The hotel staff was very helpful during our stay. Use of the parking facility provided with the unit was easy and convenient. We would definitely stay there again on our next trip. • This TripAdvisor Member: o Liked — Size of room and amenities provided with the unit o Disliked — Lahaina Shores Hotel is somewhat dated although the Penthouse 706 unit is excellent REVIEW # 7 “Loved it!!” Lahaina Shores Beach Resort Penthouse 706 California Jan 16, 2008 1/1 found this review helpful We loved the condo 706, it fit our needs for a family get away. The furniture was comfortable. Loved the bed. The bonus was the laundry room. This made thing nice when traveling with an infant. Tom was very helpful with making our reservations. Grounds include pool, jacuzzi, BBQ’s. Excellent shopping is available at nearby 505 Front Street Shopping Center, which offers award-winning restaurants, shops, and exciting nightlife. We would stay here again. John and Shona Bernal • This TripAdvisor Member: o Liked — The size of the condo, beach REVIEW # 8 “Absolutely loved Penthouse 706” Lahaina Shores Beach Resort – Penthouse 706 Jan 15, 2008 1/1 found this review helpful My daughters and I checked in to Penthouse 706 and walked in to the most beautiful, spacious place we have ever stayed on Maui. Everything in the condo was perfect. The furniture was beautiful and comfortable. The bedroom was gorgeous and there was more than ample closet/storage space for a full family. The bathrooms were well designed and we loved that there was a laundry room right in the condo. The state of the art kitchen was a delight to cook in. I had my morning Kona coffee every morning out on the lanai and watched the sun come up over the mountains. We walked into Lahaina every day. While we had a car we didn't really need it as we were so close to everything we wanted to see and do in Lahaina. The owner Tom Myers was wonderful to deal with and I booked our stay directly through him. He was easy to contact and more than willing to correct anything that might have gone wrong with our trip. Although nothing went wrong. I have stayed on Maui 5 times now and this has been my favorite place to stay. I can't wait until we can return and enjoy the Penthouse again. Our ten day stay wasn't long enough! • This TripAdvisor Member: o Liked — It was beautiful and comfortable and a great location. fees associated with this are as follows ; Reservation Fee $75.00 for stays 6 night or shorter $50.00 for all others Nightly front desk fee $6.00 per night Cleaning Fee $175 Hawaii Tax 11.42%
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]]> {SCIENCE > ENVIRONMENT} - Science Weekly podcast: After winning the US election, what will Barack Obama mean for science and the environment? An extended US election special edition of the Science Weekly podcast. We analyse what Barack Obama's election means for the scientific community across the world.Lesley Stone, executive director of Scientists and Engineers for America, gives her reaction to George W Bush's successor. Lord professor Martin Rees, head of the Royal Society, has some advice for the most powerful man in the world.... president to president. He hopes Obama's victory won't result in a brain-drain from Britain to America.We also look more closely a three key areas: climate change, stem cells and space. Professor Diana Liverman, director of the Environmental Change Institute at Oxford, gives her view on the green issues Senator Obama needs to focus on. Chris Mason is an international expert on regenerative medicine, tissue engineering and stem cell technologies. As for NASA and space, we speak to Lawrence Krauss, a physicist at Arizona State University; and Martin Barstow the head of physics and astronomy at Leicester University. So as science breathes a collective sigh of relief, we acknowledge how bad things could have been if the Republicans had won. Sarah Palin (with plenty of help from John McCain) has been nominated for the New Humanist's bad faith award. PZ Myers takes a look back at some of their worrying comments on science. Yes, those French fruit flies get a mention! The Guardian's team of experts debate what the future holds. Science correspondents James Randerson and Ian Sample, environment correspondent David Adam, and Nell Boase from our arts desk all offer their opinions.Feel free to post your comments on the programme below. You can also join our facebook group, where you can scrawl your thoughts on our wall. http://articles.world-of-newave.info/science/environment/science-weekly-podcast-after-winning-the-us-election-20081127710.htm 2008-11-10T00:06:27Z 2008-11-10T00:06:27Z Guardian.Co.Uk http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/blog/audio/2008/nov/10/science-weekly-podcast-barack-obama Science Weekly podcast: After winning the US election, what will Barack Obama mean for science and the environment? {new window}   Www.Guardian.Co.Uk - An extended US election special edition of the Science Weekly podcast. We analyse what Barack Obama's election means for the scientific community across the world.Lesley Stone, executive director of Scientists and Engineers for America, gives her reaction to George W Bush's successor. Lord professor Martin Rees, head of the Royal Society, has some advice for the most powerful man in the world.... president to president. He hopes Obama's victory won't result in a brain-drain from Britain to America.We also look more closely a three key areas: climate change, stem cells and space. Professor Diana Liverman, director of the Environmental Change Institute at Oxford, gives her view on the green issues Senator Obama needs to focus on. Chris Mason is an international expert on regenerative medicine, tissue engineering and stem cell technologies. As for NASA and space, we speak to Lawrence Krauss, a physicist at Arizona State University; and Martin Barstow the head of physics and astronomy at Leicester University. So as science breathes a collective sigh of relief, we acknowledge how bad things could have been if the Republicans had won. Sarah Palin (with plenty of help from John McCain) has been nominated for the New Humanist's bad faith award. PZ Myers takes a look back at some of their worrying comments on science. Yes, those French fruit flies get a mention! The Guardian's team of experts debate what the future holds. Science correspondents James Randerson and Ian Sample, environment correspondent David Adam, and Nell Boase from our arts desk all offer their opinions.Feel free to post your comments on the programme below. You can also join our facebook group, where you can scrawl your thoughts on our wall.
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]]> {NORTH AMERICA > LODGING} - Holiday Vacation in the Redwoods (Ben Lomond) $388 8bd Extended Family/Family Holiday Get Away. Available: Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Christmas, New Year's. Lodge with views of the Santa Cruz Mountains - you'll think you are in Tahoe, but remember you only drove 45 minutes to get here. 11 Cabins; sleeps 30 guests. Each cabin has heat, a full bathroom and all linens. Kitchen, dining room, lodge with hearth and all the wood you need for the fireplace, large outdoor space, hiking trails. Depending on your needs, food service can be provided. Special Holiday Pricing: $776/weekend (2 days minimum) .. $1552/4 Days .. Security deposit $700 http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-sequoia-retreat-center-ben-lomond Diane & Scott Myers-Lipton The Sequoia Retreat Center 11445 Alba Road Ben Lomond, CA 95005 831-336-5060 (phone/fax) http://www.SequoiaRetreatCenter.com diane@sequoiaretreatcenter.com http://articles.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/san-francisco-bay-area/travel-and-tourism/lodging/holiday-vacation-in-the-redwoods-ben-lomond-388-2008114464.htm 2008-11-04T06:39:15Z 2008-11-04T06:39:15Z Sfbay.Craigslist.Org http://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/vac/905070036.html Holiday Vacation in the Redwoods (Ben Lomond) $388 8bd {new window}   Sfbay.Craigslist.Org - Extended Family/Family Holiday Get Away. Available: Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Christmas, New Year's. Lodge with views of the Santa Cruz Mountains - you'll think you are in Tahoe, but remember you only drove 45 minutes to get here. 11 Cabins; sleeps 30 guests. Each cabin has heat, a full bathroom and all linens. Kitchen, dining room, lodge with hearth and all the wood you need for the fireplace, large outdoor space, hiking trails. Depending on your needs, food service can be provided. Special Holiday Pricing: $776/weekend (2 days minimum) .. $1552/4 Days .. Security deposit $700 http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-sequoia-retreat-center-ben-lomond Diane & Scott Myers-Lipton The Sequoia Retreat Center 11445 Alba Road Ben Lomond, CA 95005 831-336-5060 (phone/fax) http://www.SequoiaRetreatCenter.com diane@sequoiaretreatcenter.com
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]]> {ANTIQUES > RUGS} - Jon Thompson to Receive 2008 George Hewitt Myers Award The Textile Museum has just announced that Dr. Jon Thompson, one of the foremost scholars in the field of Oriental carpets, has been chosen as the 2008 recipient of the Museum’s George Hewitt Myers Award....read more http://articles.world-of-newave.info/recreation/antiques/rugs/jon-thompson-to-receive-2008-george-hewitt-myers-2008119151.htm 2008-11-01T09:42:42Z 2008-11-01T09:42:42Z Blogger.Com http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6508451/posts/default/5734877824417369589 Jon Thompson to Receive 2008 George Hewitt Myers Award {new window}   Www.Blogger.Com - The Textile Museum has just announced that Dr. Jon Thompson, one of the foremost sc