My family and I just returned from a trip to Maui where we stayed in a wonderful Condo for the first part of our stay. The condo that we stayed in was so nice and we all enjoyed the fully stocked kitchen and very spacious eating and living areas. There was a washer and dryer, 2 very large what I would call master suites and an awesome patio where we actually had a BBQ and entertained some friends that we were traveling with. The place was very clean and right in the middle of all the things that we love to do...shop, swim, snorkel and just waking to along the beach. The nights were very quiet as we sat on the lanai and enjoyed the view. We would certainly recommend this condo to anyone looking for a home away from home.

Just about everyone loves a good deal, but there is usually a reason why things are priced less than normal. In the case of the Kaanapali Royal, the only reason you can get a 2br, huge, central a/c' luxury condo for around $200 is that there is no big marketing effort to rent them.

In fact, only 20 of the 100 units in the complex are rented. The rest are either owner occupied or just left dark when they aren't there. Located just back from the best part of Kaanapali beach (on the golf course), it is close but a world away in ambience. You feel as if you arrived home, not checked into a resort. The place is gated, and the landscaping is perfect. Broad, arching trees shade the parking areas, which are within feet of your unit. The units have lock boxes, and you just let yourself in. All units are 2br/ 2 bath, with w/d in each. Some have good ocean views- all have full sized kitchens, big lanai's, and the usual mod-cons. They sell for about $1 million!. Concrete construction, so quiet and cool. low rise- with stairs, but set up so you hardly ever have more than one flight to get to the unit.

The pool / spa area is wonderful- WAY better than the Whaler or Ali'i (costing over twice as much). Usually about half a dozen people using the area- compared to the crowds down th eblock. Two separated, well lit free tennis courts.

There is no exercise room, but hey-go for a walk or run....

If you want 'right-on-the-beach-in-the-middle-of-the-action', forget it, but for anybody else, this is it. Even for a couple who doesn't need a second bedroom, it is worth it.

You can reserve via Chas'n Rainbows or Vacation-Maui, but the best bet is to go onto VRBO and deal directly with the owners.