Condo in Kihei, HI

Lovely Tropical Retreat! Spotless and amazingly well equipped. Great rates.

Lovely Tropical Retreat! Spotless and amazingly well equipped. Great rates.

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Living room, taken from inside the lanai sliding door
Living room
Living area
Living room and kitchen
kitchen

Overview of Lovely Tropical Retreat! Spotless and amazingly well equipped. Great rates.

Reviews
5 out of 5 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 456 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Kihei, HI
  • Popular LocationKamaole Beach Park5 min walk
  • Popular LocationKamaole Beach Park 318 min walk
  • Popular LocationWailea Beach14 min drive
  • AirportKahului, HI (OGG)23 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Lovely Tropical Retreat! Spotless and amazingly well equipped. Great rates.

E komo mai meke aloha kakou! Welcome to Maui Vista 1225.

For the sixteen years we have been associated with vrbo, we have used this space to tell you about the features and benefits of our condo. We have wanted you to know what others have said about staying with us and about the care and love we have lavished on the unit. And so we are going to offer you one recent review here:

Another AMAZING Maui visit
In past reviews, I have raved about Stafford and Nancy's place. This one continues that pattern. It's hard to honestly describe how nice this condo is, how well located, how EXTREMELLY well stocked, and how AMAZING the owners are. We had a wonderful time (except we had to leave and come home). Nancy checked in with us on our first day to make sure everything was great, and gave us a farewell call on our last day. I have rented from VRBO probably 30 times, and this couple are hands down the best owners to work with. If you get an opportunity, book this condo - you will be thrilled. But dont book in January - we plan to come back every year.
1/27/2022 at 10:37 PM

And, by the way, this guest did return in 2023 and 2024 and is booked for 2025!

We are very much hands-on owners and regularly update and maintain the unit - the closet sliding doors were replaced in 2018 as was the stove (or is it an oven?) The living room air conditioner was replaced in 2023, the dishwasher in 2023, and the tables in 2020. And in August of 2023, the bathroom was renovated to install new pipes in the wall (evidently, plumbing only lasts so long), new fixtures, and tile. although the condo has been updated but still it has the feel of the tropics in the furniture, art work, and color scheme.

If you have read the reviews, you know that we supply everything we can think of to make your vacation easy and stress-free. We have herbs and spices, sugar, aluminum foil, plastic wrap, storage bags, shampoo and conditioner, laundry detergent, lots of bath tissue, paper towels, and Kleenex. And, of course, pots and pans, cooking utensils, dishes, glasses, etc. There are lots of pillows - we regularly toss older ones and buy new - beach towels, regular towels, and sheet sets. Oh yes, and beach chairs, boogie boards, beach bags, coolers and blue ice. Please know that we make every effort to keep the condo well-stocked; forgive us if we are temporarily low on some items.

We suggest that you check in to the condo before you buy anything but your personal food and drinks to avoid spending vacation money on things already in the unit (this note was a suggestion of a recent guest).

We are at the condo at least three times a year to deep clean (as in on hands-and-knees scrubbing the tile, cleaning and polishing the Pergo, and cleaning the area rugs) and restock all of the supplies we provide for you. It is important to us that the condo and its contents are clean and well-arranged. And Maggie, our housekeeper, is outstanding. We are so lucky to have her. We all do our best to keep the unit clean and you safe and healthy. But still, in this age of covid, when you decide to travel, whether to Hawaii or elsewhere, there is the risk that you might contract this virus or another illness. It’s a risk that you need to think about and decide if you want to assume.

The location of the Maui Vista is across the street from Charlie Young Beach, the north end of Kamaole One Beach Park. It’s a short two-to-three-minute walk to the beach. There are many shops and stores within walking distance on South Kihei Road and a grocery store (Foodland) about a half a mile north of the condo.

We hope that you will decide to travel to Maui and that you will seriously consider staying in Maui Vista 1225.

A hui hou, (until we "talk" again),

Nancy and Stafford Lombard

Three legal issues: we must provide our tax registration number(s) - they are GE 014-590-3616-01 and TA 014-590-3616-01; our management company information: Maui Condo and Home, phone number 808-8789-5445; and our tax map key/parcel ID: RP 2-3-9-018-003-0048-000

Information on taxes:

As on Feb.. 1, 2021, vrbo has added THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX OF 4.167% (now 4.712%) TO ITS SERVICE FEE (not their idea - the state required it). Vrbo shows that tax separately.

In January of 2023, Maui County added its own Transient Accommodations tax of 3% and in January of 2024 upped the General Excise tax from 4.167% to 4.712%.

These two changes bring the total tax you pay to 17.962%. (State TAT = 10.25%, County TAT = 3%, and GET = 4.712%)

Vrbo now is co-mingling (with the accommodations taxes) the tax you are charged on the management fee from Maui Condo and Home (our on-island managers, required by law). The fee of $50 is shown separately but the Transient Accommodations Tax and the General Excise Tax on the $50 are co-mingled with those taxes on accommodations.

Hawaii requires that you are told what taxes you are paying - taxes that are "visibly passed through" to you, so that's why this note. You will be paying $8.98 on the $50 Maui Condo fee.

Property manager

Stafford or Nancy Lombard
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number GE-014-590-3616-01, TA-014-590-3616-01, 2390180030048

About the area

Kihei

Located in Kihei, this condo is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kamaole Beach Park and Wailea Beach. Maui Fish Pipe and Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Headquarters are also worth visiting. Kayaking, snorkelling and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • Kamaole Beach Park - 5 min walk
  • Maui Fish Pipe - 8 min walk
  • Kamaole Beach Park 2 - 10 min walk
  • Kamaole Beach Park 3 - 18 min walk
  • Wailea Beach - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Lahaina Sugar Cane Train Station - 40 min drive
  • Kahului, HI (OGG) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Three's Bar & Grill - 10 min walk
  • Kihei Caffe - 10 min walk
  • Tradewinds Poolside Cafe - 4 min walk
  • Paia Fish Market South Side - 12 min walk
  • Coconut's Fish Cafe - 11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Tropical Retreat! Spotless and amazingly well equipped. Great rates. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Tropical Retreat! Spotless and amazingly well equipped. Great rates.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Tropical Retreat! Spotless and amazingly well equipped. Great rates.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Tropical Retreat! Spotless and amazingly well equipped. Great rates. located?

Situated by the sea, this condo is within a 10-minute walk of Cove Park and Kamaole Beach Park. Kalama Beach Park and Maui Fish Pipe are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

4.9/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Clark T., Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kihei
We loved our stay, everything was exactly as described. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

5/5 Excellent

Bailey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing stay
1) location is perfect- walking distance to all the beaches you want, and all the restaurants. 2) condo is fully loaded with anything and EVERYTHING you might need for your stay, beach, cooking etc. 3) check in was easy 4) best bang for your buck at this place forsure 5) Maui is very much so open despite the fire, it didn’t affect our stay at all and the island is VERY open to visitors 6) Nancy is the sweetest and called to check in on us on day 1!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

5/5 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cozy condo and great location
Nancy, the host, is fantastic with great communication. The condo is super cozy and right in the heart of Kihei. Definitely coming back!!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Taeler D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best host!!
Nancy made our stay a breeze with her beautiful and fully stocked condo! She was helpful, responsive and so nice. The condo seriously has everything you need and then some!! Will be booking here again 100%
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Sara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Above and Beyond
Amazing stay at a beautiful condo, beautiful location and wonderful hosts! Couldn’t have hoped for more. Condo is so well stocked with all one could need. look forward to returning!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Stafford or Nancy Lombard

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Aloha! We're Hawaii residents - we live in Keaau, Big Island, just south of Hilo Town. We moved here from the Seattle area (go Mariners!) 17 years ago. Stafford is retired, or as retired as one can be when managing an acre of yard, fruit trees, coffee, and pineapples in Hawaii. Nancy also retired in July of 2016. It's her fourth time. This one seems to have taken!. We love Maui, it's our favorite vacation spot. We bought this condo to enjoy ourselves and to share with friends, ohana, and you.

Why they chose this property

We bought at the Vista because we love sunny Kihei, the grounds are beautiful, the cost to buy and consequently to rent to you was reasonable, and the beaches are oh so close. We are lucky to have an excellent AOAO manager, security is very good (and very quiet at night), and there's plenty of free parking.

What makes this property unique

Unique benefits? We are welcoming you into our home and provide for your needs with this in mind. You will be comfortable and feel like you are coming home at the end of your glorious Maui day.

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