There are four couples whom have never been to Hawaii that will be traveling to Honolulu from 9/1-9/8. 3 couples are coming from Chicago and one couple from Cincinnati. A friend, who has been to Hawaii a few times, suggested we go to Maui from 9/1-9/8----we have a work convention back in Honolulu from 9/9-9/14.
I have several questions I am hoping someone can help me with. Ages of the couples range from 30 to 40. We all are rather low-key, but enjoy a good night out at a nice, moderately priced joint, with good drinks, music and live entertainment. Here is our “wish list” for a house:
• Good sized pool with the ocean a comfortable walk away. We’d love to be right on the ocean, but cost is something we’ll at least keep an eye on.
• We need four bedrooms and would prefer to have at least queen sized beds in each. We can deal with one room having two twins, but would prefer not to.
• 3 bathrooms are preferred.
• Highspeed internet (prefer WIFI) is something we’d like to have for free at the house.
• We want something new or heavily updated in the last 5 years. We’re all tired of going to a place that has nice pics to then find out that it’s dated, not clean and nothing more than a turn off while you are there because it’s not appealing. We want something newer, in good repair and with some frills.
• We’d like to be close (walk) to night life, entertainment, restaurants, etc. I have no idea if that’s reasonable.
Here’s what I also need suggestions on. With 8 of us, plus luggage, we think we’ll need at least one 12-passenger van, perhaps we’ll get two SUV’s? They’d be easier to get around. What are your thoughts on a place that has good rates and doesn’t charge for additional drivers?
Also, how do I get to Maui from Honolulu? I assume there is a “puddle jumper” to get me there? How do I find out more about this----website? Anyone know the costs?
Ok, I think that about does it. I realize I am being vague about “where” we want to go on Maui. I’m doing that on purpose b/c I want suggestion. We don’t surf, etc., but we would lay out, walk on the beach, swim and maybe even snorkel----if that helps any?
Thanks in advance for your assistance----there are 8 people that are really going to appreciate the guidance!
Need assitance for trip on 9/1/07-9/8/07 for 4 couples....
It sounds like you are describing west Maui, for accomodations.
You won%26#39;t need an SUV on the island, and 8 people agreeing to go to the same places at the same time for a week is highly unlikely. Definitely get at least 2 cars.
Airfares in the past have been about $73 each way. With the addition of Mesa airlines, prices have dropped temporarily.
The Road to Hana is a nice day trip.
Need assitance for trip on 9/1/07-9/8/07 for 4 couples....
two websites to start your search are vrbo.com and homeaway.com. There are alot of listings to go thru - just look for #BR%26#39;s that are suitable. These are listings for rent by the owner. Happy hunting.
Better yet, just google homes for rent maui. You should get several hits.
check out www.fabulous-homes.com, The Butterfly Beach House in Lahaina seems close to your budget and needs. Most of these are pretty high end, Sandcastles at Baby Beach is a dream and it%26#39;s for sale at $10 million! Guess what I%26#39;m buying when I win the lottery?!
also check http://mauiaccommodations.com for homes.
We originally were going to rent a house by the beach as we are meeting up with another family but budget wise, it was easier to book lodging seperately- they will stay at the Hyatt and we will stay at a condo and at Grand Wailea. It will probably be easier for you to find two, 2 bedroom oceanfront condos or hotel suites near Kaanapali or Lahaina. Houses usually have big cleaning fees in addition to their rates. Yes, check vrbo, wizardpub.com and mauiinfosource.com. Happy planning! Aloha!
Here are a few websites I peruse quite often:
www.mymauicondos.com/resdesk/prop_main.php…
http://www.mauiaccommodations.com/intro.html
hawaiibound.com/Five_Star_Villas/Kamaole_Bea…
The last one is my fav.
Den
Shumax,
try Mauiinfosource.com
shumax has another post stating the budget for four couples for one week is no more than $5600.
Unless these folks really want to share a house, I%26#39;d advise they each get their own condo, or two couples share a two-BR condo. There would be money left over for separate cars for each couple. Especially if they are going to be *together* all of the following week, they might enjoy some time apart on Maui. It shouldn%26#39;t be hard to get space in the same condo complex, starting a year in advance.
I don%26#39;t disagree w/ ChiSue. DW and I shared an 1100 sq ft 2 br-2ba condo with another couple for 8 days and it was great. We had enough space that it did not seem crowded at all. DW and I rented a jeep for two of those days for our ';alone time';.
Keep in mind, we have been friends with the other couple for 30 years, so it was like being with family. Actually, it was probably better!
Den
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