Vacation Rental Management

So you are looking for a place to stay during your Maui vacation but aren't sure about the kind of accommodations that will suit you best. Ask any traveller who has stayed at both hotels and vacation rental homes which was more enjoyable. In all likelihood you will hear much better reviews on vacation rentals. They usually offer better privacy, space, and amenities than hotels. Should you decide to choose a vacation rental, we strongly recommend that you book with a professional management company.

Professional management companies can only be hired by those who can afford them, and those companies are also selective about the vacation rentals they are willing to manage. All the properties run by vacation rental management companies are rigorously inspected. If they fail to meet the high standards of the management companies, they are often listed as owner run. In some cases, the management company will consent to managing a rental if certain specified improvements are made. Owners that have put a considerable amount of time, money and care into their vacation rentals are likely to be accepted, while those that are sub-par are rejected.

If an owner cannot manage their own property because they live too far away, then in all likelihood, the property is their retreat as well as a source of income. This indicates that the owners can afford to take extra care of their rental, usually by making it as comfortable as possible for themselves as well as hiring professional managers. Considering the fact that management companies charge commission, it is clear that owners feel that the services rendered are worth the money.

A factor that is often overlooked on the subject of professional management companies is that, regardless of how carefully vacation renters are screened, there are always those that make poor guests. Professional management generally always keeps track of who should not be accepted back.

Should you choose to take our advice, then you should explore the many vacation rental options available on the island. Have a look at the available home and townhome rentals on Maui. There are also many options in Maui condos as well and you may also want to consider booking online for maximum convenience. Should you have any questions not answered on our website, call us at (808) 661-3484. Mahalo!

Go Fishing!

So you're on vacation here on Maui and you miss fishing in your favorite ponds and streams. Try the Pacific Ocean! Hawaii is one of the best places in the world for fishing, and if you haven't tried ocean fishing, you are missing out on a whole new world in sport fishing. Who is the best on the island in our opinion? "Maui Fun Charters", hands down, will give you the best Maui fishing experience. Why is it the best? This charter is run by the Bryce brothers, who were born and raised on the island. What's so great about them? They know Maui like the back of their hand, and whether they are hunting on the slopes of Haleakala, or fishing in the surrounding waters, we are still waiting to see something the two of them can't handle. While Kelly Bryce became a ship captain at just 20 years old, Monroe Bryce has a B.S. in Biology at the University of Hawaii so he can tell you not only the common names, but the Hawaiian names and scientific names of all the fish you hook. The two of them are laid back, bright, and never run out of stories to tell.

This intrepid pair of brothers will take you out on a private tour with no more than six passengers in order to ensure that everyone gets plenty of personal attention. The charter goes out at 7:30am and comes back in at 11:30am. You are free to keep your catch, and some will be highly recommended for your dinner. Bait, tackle and snacks are all provided. It doesn't matter if you have years of fishing experience, or if it will be your first time. The Bryce Boys will happily meet your specific needs.

Meet the Marjorie Ann. She will take care of you as well as the Bryce Boys. She's a 25' Farallon Cabin Cruiser and has been outfitted for Maui sport and bottom fishing as well as snorkeling, diving, and whale watching. There have been some recent upgrades to make her more accommodating to passengers including a restroom, fishing tackle and several of the latest electronics. You can find her at slip #97 at Ma'alaea Harbor, which has been her home for over fourteen years.

Aside from the excellent service and reliable boat, there is another feature that makes Maui Fun Charters unique. If you want to eat your catch, it's yours, but if you want to remember your catch, the Bryces can arrange fish printing. This is, in our opinion, a classier version of the typical wall trophy. A professional fish printing artist will recieve your catch and paint its natural colors on one of its sides, then press the fish onto special paper. Finally, detail is added to the resulting print. The Bryces have chosen Brian Heustis to provide this service as he is particularly talented in his art. You have to see the prints to truly appreciate their value. Brian Heustis's website is under construction and may take a while to load, but you can still see plenty of his fantastic work.

If you do choose fishing as one of your vacation activities, we hope you'll keep this little blog in mind. To book a trip with Maui Fun Charters online, click here and scroll to the third listing on the page.

Still looking for accomodations for your vacation here on Maui? Try browsing through our condo specials or perhaps one of our many vacation rental homes. We will do everything we can to help make your stay convenient and comfortable!

"That Bites" Week at the Maui Ocean Center

If you are visiting for Thanksgiving and want to tie the holiday into your tropical island vacation somehow, the Maui Ocean Center has something perfect for the whole family. From the 23rd-29th, the Center will delight visitors with a smorgasbord of presentations, cooking demonstrations, a recipe contest and food specials. At the same time, guests will learn about sustainable seafood and its special importance in Hawaii. Read on to find out just how educational and fun this experience can be.

A "Meet the Diver" tour will be presented to share the exciting duties of a Maui Ocean Center Diver. There will be supervised, hands-on feeding of hammerhead sharks, green sea turtles and various surge zone creatures. Participants will also get a souvenir from the Maui Ocean Center Store. Alternatively, there will also be a "Meet the Aquarist" tour which offers the same activities but the tour will be centered around the daily work of the aquarist.

The Sustainable Seafood Cooking Demonstration will feature James Beard Rising Star Chef nominee Henry Tariga. Henry will present a short cooking demo while educating visitors on sustainable seafood in Hawaii. He will also be demonstrating a special item that will be available at the Seascape Ma'alaea Restaurant for the day. Sorry. We can't tell you what it is.

One of the most unique features of "That Bites" week is the Sustainable & Invasive Seafood Recipe contest. Guest recipes submitted between the 1st and the 15th of the month will be judged and the twenty winning recipes will be passed out to guests and listed on the Maui Ocean Center website. The recipes will feature either sustainable seafood or invasive species as the main ingredient.

Throughout the week, certain exhibits will include photo displays showing guests what is eaten by the animals in those exhibits. At half-past noon daily during "That Bites" week, guests will be able to watch "Chef Diver" prepare food and feed the animals in Hammerhead Harbor.

If that wasn't enough, the Ocean Center's retail store will give special discounts on all food items and throughout the week, food samples will be offered around the aquarium.

Needless to say, after reading up on everything that's going on there, we can safely recommend making a trip to the Ocean Center for these events. It's one of the best attractions on the island, even when it isn't celebrating Thanksgiving. Be sure to read up on the details of "That Bites" week.

Not on Maui yet? You can expect many more educational and exciting activities when you arrive. We are happy to help you find the most enjoyable accommodations possible, and we offer Maui condo rentals as well as home and townhome rentals. We can even help you with car rental specials. Call us at (800) 676-4112 for any additional information you might need.

Hui Noeau Food and Wine Night

If you haven't heard of the renowned Hui Noeau Visual Arts Center, you must be on vacation! A brief introduction then. Maui is one of the great art centers of the world. People come from countless far reaching places to cultivate their artistic ability on this island, which many agree is an epicenter of inspiration for those who love to create everything from luminous oil paintings to delicate blown glass to earthy ceramic sculpture. Pictured here is an example of the remarkable skill and talent that cultivates on the island. This magnificent watercolor/pastel painting, entitled, "Golden Moment along Olinda Road" was produced by Chelsea Fashsoltz, one of Maui's most up-and-coming, successful young artists. Born and raised on the island of Maui, Chelsea's exquisite talent for capturing Maui's natural majestic beauty has vaulted her work into high demand among locals and visitors. Whether artists wish to dabble with or master their mediums of choice, Maui is widely regarded as the place to do it. As Chelsea aptly explains, "I feel as though I could spend my entire life painting on this single island and not run out of stories to tell..."

You may notice as you visit such destinations as Lahaina, Paia, and Makawao, that galleries dot the streets in great number. There are numerous shows and exhibits all year around on Maui and Hui Noeau lies at the center of this burgeoning art community. People come together for many activities, classes, events, and exhibits of special interest to artists and art enthusiasts. One such event is fast approaching.

On November 21st at 5:30pm, Hui Noeau is hosting a night of wine, food and art in enchanting Wailea. This is the third annual event and will be held at the Diamond Hawaii Resort on the Sunset Lawn. Local chefs will be preparing a fusion of various food types, and renowned vintners from across the country will offer exceptional wine. The main attraction will be the awe inspiring works of art that local artists will show. These will of course be available for purchase.

So if you thought Maui was nothing more than beaches and palm trees, consider cultivating a new appreciation for one of the many surprises that the island has in store for vacationers. Tickets cost $125 for members and $150 for non members. Call the Diamond Hawaii resort at (808) 874-0500, or email sales@diamondresort.com to purchase them.

Are you still looking for accommodations for your Maui Vacation? We can help you. Check out our Maui condo rentals. We also have some wonderful home and townhome rentals available. Should you have any questions not answered on our website, call us at (808) 661-3484.