Unit 317 at The Mahana

09/13/2023

Congratulations to Judy (our Austin neighbor) for being the lucky winner of 8 Maui Gold pineapple! Thank you so much for all those who donated!!! Our Maui friends were over the moon happy!!

Quyen

08/28/2023

We have raised $4250 so far! I have family that would Zelle to me directly for this effort thank you!

Thank you all who have donated so far! I will inform our friends of your generosity this week. I am sure they will be OVER THE MOON happy as they have no income now and unlike COVID there is no monthly funds to help.

Michael and I wanted to thank each of you from the bottom of our hearts. To add a little competition to this effort I wanted to announce that for every $50 donated your name will be put into a drawing one time for 25lb MAUI GOLD pineapples (a $100 value). For those who have visited Maui and have tried MAUI GOLD you know how AWESOME these pineapples are! Our son only eats pineapple from Maui Gold because there is no after taste, and it is SO sweet!

The lack of tourism on the island causes the excess of Maui Gold on island so this too is an effort to help the local Maui vendor.

A winner will be announced when we conclude our fundraising. We will order from MAUI GOLD and ship directly to you (I don't know if it can be ship to Canada).

By now, as the rest of the world is aware, Maui's Lahaina town experienced a devastating fir… Quyen Pham needs your support for Donation for Our Maui Friends

08/19/2023

While the Mahana resort was spared in the devastated Lahaina wildfire, our friends were not. Jesus and Maria have been taking great care of our condo and our guests; They lost everything in the fire but were too proud to ask for help.

Would you join us to help Jesus and Maria to rebuild their lives?

By now, as the rest of the world is aware, Maui's Lahaina town experienced a devastating fir… Quyen Pham needs your support for Donation for Our Maui Friends

06/12/2023

After five years, our condo still looks beautiful. A big thank you to our guests and our cleaning crew for taking excellent care of the place.

This time, Quyen wanted to add some pop to the condo; so we repainted the ceiling, walls, and doors with a new set of colors. The picture didn't really bring out the differences with the new colors but it looks great in person.

We also brought over new bar stools with back support that allows our guests to sit more comfortably. This is where our sons sit for hours (after coming back from the beach) playing games on their computers.

06/05/2023

Amakihi is finally home! 🥰

This trip I wanted a piece of custom art for the bedroom. I can’t believe this is made from glass. I hope our guests would love it as much as I do!

06/04/2023

We are on island. Our son’s must have whenever he is here. I had one also 🤪

04/12/2023

View from our lanai. Images from our current guest who happens to be our sons’ doctor! When look at the name I couldn’t believe it! I never advertise amongst our inner circle!

03/31/2023

Mahana 317’s one is a kind art. I can’t wait for June. It will replace our mermaid surfboard.

I love it.

03/26/2023

We will be at our beloved condo in 2 months. This time around I am sprucing it up. It’s been 6 years time! I commissioned this custom glass piece for the condo pulling all the color pallet from the beautiful island of Maui.

Can’t wait to see it done!

03/01/2023

Kaanapali Beach is ranked #10 on Trip Advisor’s 2023 Best Beaches in the World.

It is also the top beach in the US.

Tripadvisor - Travelers' Choice Awards. Find out what the best beaches in the World are as awarded by millions of real travelers.

05/04/2022

A gift from our current guest, Kelly, who not only not bothered by the spalling but been comforting ME that they are more than happy being in Mahana 317! I am so thankful to have such wonderful kind hearted guests!

03/23/2022

Our condo is finally available for use again after seven month unoccupied due to the spalling repair and waterproofing of the lanai. Quyen M. Pham and I rushed to Maui as soon as the unit is construction is done in our unit last week to put the place back together. After 2 1/2 days of non-stop work, our condo was put back to its old glory, and we were very please to see how everything still looks in our 4th years after the complete reno.

Between working on this condo and restock the supplies on Unit G307 at the Papakea, we managed to go on a whale watching tour with Ultimate Whale Watch & Snorkel. I was able to spot many whales sitting on our lanai but nothing beat the experience of watching these majestic creatures up close. I would recommend giving the guys at Ultimate Whale Watch & Snorkel a try.

07/31/2021

Michael finally agreed to have the condo professionally photographed!!!! I had this odd size Hawaiian quilt for years and finally put it to use! Diane at Maui Upholstery did a fantastic job. Yellow was the best color in such short notice! 🧐

07/26/2021

As I was driving on RT-30 to Costco with the blue Pacific Ocean to the right, it just occurred to my how blessed we are to be able to call this paradise island our second home.

We never get tired of hanging out on the lanai, enjoy the ocean breeze and listen to the gentle waves lapping at the beach.

Thank you to our guests who have built their own memories and took great care of the condo during their paradise vacation.

07/15/2021

06/17/2021

One of our favorite activities at the Mahana is to watch the sun set from our lanai. We had our shares of spectacular sunsets, but once in a while, nature manages to exceed our expectations.

Our favorite sunsets are the one with a purple hue. Jose R, our current guest, is lucky enough to catch one and share his experience with us.

We look forward to being back there again in July. It couldn’t come soon enough.

04/07/2021

We just enjoyed listening to the vacation scenario based episode by The Aloha 360 podcast, and felt it was worth listening to for those planning a vacation on Maui. Keep in mind that you should research before you come. Some activities like snorkel or whale boats are booked up weeks in advance (due to required capacity restrictions). As John mentions, golf doesn’t seem to be too busy, but many other activities are hard to get into without advanced reservations, so prepare now!

John and Leslie put together a plan for those that are coming soon, with tips:

- Road to Hana - You need to be ready for bad weather. Earlier this month, it was washed out with rain. If one family member doesn’t feel like spending the whole day driving, even though it’s one of the most popular things to do when visiting, then just go half way and drive back! Hookipa is fun to watch big surf, Twin Falls is great for easy access waterfalls (weather permitting), Waikamai Ridge Trail is a great hike (weather permitting), the Garden of Eden, and Keanae Peninsula for Auntie Sandy’s Banana Bread. Then finish up in Paia Town. You don’t have to do the entire day to Hana, especially when the backside is closed due to road problems.

- Snorkel Molokini - Four Winds II Maui is great. You’ll see humpback whales in season no matter which boat. Redline Rafting now offers a 2-hour option (as well as the 5-hour) and is a ton of fun!

- Haleakala Sunrise - Seeing the sunrise from 10,000 feet is stunning, but they prefer the sunset (especially when you have little ones.) If the weather isn’t great, it’s hard to know until the sun is up, so going for sunset helps you decide before wasting time. Hiking is amazing up there, which can be a half-day trip. Grab sandwiches and do a picnic outing.

- Picking a hike that all like - Waihee Ridge Trail, a moderate hike but there’s a big elevation change. It’s 2 miles up and 2 miles down. The first portion is the steepest and hardest part. Some kids probably won’t want to do it. Makawao Forest Reserve is great for all ages. Easy to moderate hike. Insider Tip: If you do it in the morning, stop at Komoda bakery in Makawao and get donuts on a stick. Sliding Sands in Haleakala Crater is awesome, which can take all day. But you can go to the first cinder cone and come back. It’s also the quietest place on Earth. Polipoli Springs State Recreation Area is a beautiful drive and has miles and miles of trail options. The Redwood Forest hike is impressive. This is an easy to moderate hike.

Don’t miss the most recent podcast sharing top advice and honest reviews from Taylor, Jordan, and Madison on their recent 10-day trip!
https://www.thealoha360.com/podcast