Dear John:
I want to thank you for changing your annual schedule to allow us to use unit #30. Your unit was the focal point of all the activities before during and after the wedding.

After travelling to other locations around Maui – we all concluded that Kahana Village—and especially your unit 30 — is absolutely the best place on Maui – great views, fresh-air with always a breeze, quiet, and with the friendliest people around… a five-star recommendation from us…

Thanks again. We are looking forward to our next visit to Kahana Village.

Best regards,

Ed and Barbara F. - Dana Point, CA

Dear John,
We are incredibly grateful for your generosity in opening your home to us for our honeymoon. We couldn’t imagine a more perfect place to be as we share our first week as newlyweds!!! This place is truly incredible. We’ve never stayed in anything like it. We enjoyed breakfast on your lanai a few mornings, in addition to the gorgeous sunsets. Robby enjoyed paddleboarding, snorkeling, and we both soaked up the sun on your beach and poolside. The staff here were very friendly, as were the other guests staying at Kahana Village. We are so fortunate to have the wonderful friendship of your beautiful daughter, Liz. We can’t wait to share our wonderful vacation stories with her upon our return!

MAHALO!

Rob & Barbara K. - San Francisco, CA

As I write this, I am sitting on your spectacular lanai, enjoying the soothing sound of the waves. This was our favorite place to be every sunrise and sunset – so peaceful and beautiful. We were graced with the presence of turtles (every morning), rays, and spinner dolphins during our visit. We look forward to returning during whale season sometime soon! Thank you for sharing your perfect beach house with us. We had a truly memorable stay on Maui & wouldn’t consider staying anywhere else after being spoiled by Kahana Village #30.

Jen & Kim - Sacramento, CA

Thank you for the use of your wonderful home. We’re visiting from Northern California and really enjoyed our warm week out of the snow. We snorkeled, fished, hiked & lu’au’ed! This home was the perfect place to come back to after a long day of sightseeing. We enjoyed dinner & views on the lanai and being beachside was amazing. We even celebrated my engagement! Thank you for sharing your wonderful home with us.

Ray, LuAnn, Tyler, Amy, Clint, & Laura - Yreka, CA

Aloha!

We can’t believe how quickly two weeks have passed and that in a few hours we will be bidding a fond aloha to this wonderful home. We have visited Kahana VIllage many times int he past but this is our first stay in Unit 30. We loved the peace, quiet and privacy with the great views and colorful sunsets so much that we have already made our reservation for next year! We also enjoyed watching the turtles and whales as we relaxed with a glass of wine. Mahalo!

John & Linda D. - Burke, Virginia

John –

Thank you for sharing your wonderful home with us. Besides offering every possible amenity – we could not have asked for a more perfect location. We woke to beautiful sunrises and were lulled to sleep by the sounds of the waves. Some days (most days) we were hesitant to even leave the condo. We look forward to (hopefully) many future stays and will definitely recommend Kahana Village and #30 to all our friends.

Lori G. & friends - Henderson, Nevada

Dear John,
Aloha, we landed on “The Paradise of Earth – Hawaii” in July 2009. From the airport we arrived at your beautiful home in the evening with my family: my husband and I, our eldest son & his wife, and our younger son & his wife.  My 2 sons & their wives had planned this surprise Hawaii vacation for me & my husband.

When we entered Unit 30 we felt as if we were in our family home where there is everything we need to make ourselves comfortable. “The Thought” (to make every guest feel at home, comfortable & very relaxed) really touched our hearts. The breakfast table on the balcony, the kitchen drawer full of Italian seasonings, the bar with different types of glasses – oh God – I cannot even make a mention of all the things. The staff is very friendly & helpful as well!

We all tried not to miss the beautiful sunset every evening & also the rainbows. My stay here with my family was an unforgettable experience. I felt as if my big brother invited me & my family for a wonderful vacation in his own house.

Love & Good Luck,

Goregaoker Family - Mumbai, India

Dear John,
We would like to sincerely thank you for sharing your beautiful place with us. The views and sunsets have been splendid and we loved the turtles swimming right in front of us. For us Maui is a very far remote vacation location but it has been completely worth it. We thank you again and wish you a bright future at Kahana Village.

Ingrid, Coen, Tomas, Bjorn & Annika - The Netherlands

-The Honeymooners-
We had a wonderful time here at this great beach house! We enjoyed sitting on the lanai for breakfast and dinner each day and especially loved the awaiting sunset! We were also happy that we spotted some whales! The house is beautiful, we won’t forget this vacation!

Thank You! Mahalo! Danke!

Finke Family - Hamburg, Germany

We escaped from Houston during Hurricane Ike. Wonderful condo, great view and nice location. Especially surprising was the perfectly stocked kitchen. Thanks!

Cunningham Family -

Wow! What a great spot. We loved every minute of our holiday and enjoyed the many amenities offered by the condo. Loved the lanai and views. Sound system was a huge plus for us. Everything was great.

Hamilton Family -

“Mahalo” John Holt! What a beautiful home you have here! We celebrated our “35th” wedding anniversary with our family! This was truly a little touch of heaven!! Can’t wait to come back — Aloha!

June, Gary, & family - Incline Village, NV

Second time here — gets better and better. No T.V., no newspapers — lovely. The best unit in this area — my top didn’t fall off at Black Rock this time. Elvis spotting — he was riding a whale. I’ve traveled to many lovely places on this wonderful planet, but Maui will always be etched into my heart, soul and memories.

Margaret - Chico, CA

John — thanks so much! We had a fabulous time and enjoyed your place. Great location, views, decorating, kitchen equipment, etc. For the first time in over 15 trips to the islands we saw whales! from the lanai! Lots of them!

We look forward to our next visit! Mahalo,

Jane & Roland - Danville, CA

Thank you for making your Maui home so warm and comfortable! It is beautifully decorated and so very well appointed. We loved being able to spend our time here in Maui in such a beautiful setting. The views are spectacular adn the ambiance, to express in simple terms, “Wow”! We have made many trips to Maui and this was the nicest place we have stayed, we have been spoiled now, only #30 Kahana Village will do in the future… we look forward to returning! Thank you, Mahalo!

The Saskoleys - Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home. We had a wonderful time and would highly recommend this place. The views and atmosphere were beautiful and the home was very comfortable. Mahalo!

Joe & Ana, Sean & Rachel - Concord, CA

This is our second time visiting your beautiful home. After our first visit we longed to return. We love everything about Maui and will surely be back soon. Thank you for allowing your wonderful home to be rented.

The Crawford/Clark Family - Saratoga/San Diego/Sacramento, CA

For months prior to our arrival, I “visited” your beautiful home enjoying the “virtual” tour and counting the days to our arrival! This time on Maui was the best that life has to offer. Mark & I came to celebrate our love and commit ourselves to one another in marriage. The lawn in front was a beautiful setting and our 20 guests enjoyed the lanai reception. This unit exceeded all our expectations and the memories we take home with us will be forever the most wonderful moments our family has shared. A million Mahalo’s for sharing your bit of Paradise with us.

Linda & Mark - Edgewood, WA

Sitting here on the lanai… watching the waves for the last morning in Hawaii, brings so many memories & thoughts. We’ve watched sunsets & sunrises, walked along your beautiful beach & enjoyed the many visits from the doves, toads & geckos. What a fantastic week we’ve had & how nice it was to come “home” after our daily tours & shopping excursions. Thank you for allowing us to use your condominium with all the extras. Mahalo.

The Waters/Kuyper Family - Lakewood, CA

Dear John,

I’ve had the best time of my life.  Thank you for the gift of your thoughtfulness.  It’s so beautiful here.  Everyday all day here is paradise.

Many thanks once again for sharing your beautiful home.  Mahalo!

Martha Contreras -

This place far exceeded our expectations! It was wonderful! The view from the condo was spectacular! In fact, you could still enjoy the ocean view while working in the kitchen via the mirrors. It was very well decorated & designed.

Thank you for sharing your “paradise” in Maui. We would all love to come back to #30.

Chuck & Mary - Gering, NE

As wonderful as we had hoped this would be, it’s only half of what we have gotten. This home is warm & welcoming. The views are awesome & the location perfect. Thank you for sharing your home. It is a time we will cherish always. We will need to come back and see the whales! Mahalo!

Donna & Mark - DeLand, FL

Mahalo for the awesome time in your beautiful condo!! When we first walked in, the view and condo took our breath away. This was a PERFECT time away from the busy LA “day to day.” We all want to thank you for sharing the beauty & welcome of Maui. We loved the peace of the sunsets, water, moon & view. We all loved the bike ride down from Haleakala, the Luau, snorkeling & Mama’s Fish House after Hana. Wow!! We’ll definitely be back! Thank you for your hospitality.

The McNutt Family - Tarzana, CA

This condo is the most beautiful piece of paradise we have ever seen. From the moment we walked in the door, we could hardly believe our eyes. Falling asleep & waking up to such a beautiful view of the ocean made every day here a true treat. We cannot wait to come back here again. Thank you so much for sharing this home with us.

The Carroll Family -

This is our second stay in your beautiful condo and have already signed up for next year. We’ve had a wonderful stay! This condo is the “Best Place to Stay” in all Hawaii! Mahalo!!

Dan & Sandra, Matthew & Betsy - Lubboth, TX

This place alone is worth the 12+ hours in transit. It has it all right down to the boogie boards, beach chairs & coolers!

The Simon Family - Toms River, NJ & Southampton, PA

This place is amazing! I loved the home-like feel of the condo. The breathtaking sunsets & serene sound of the waves all night long was worth the whole 6+ hours of plane ride. Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful home!

(P.S. – the shower in the master bedroom is wonderful!)

Hannah - Gilroy, CA

I can’t think of a more lovely setting to stay in… Spacious, comfortable and beautiful!  Your lanai has a view that just can’t be beat and to top it off, we are just a few steps from the ocean!!!

It’s been a magical five days.  Thank you John Holt!  Your home away from home is as nice as you are!

Rebecca -

Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us, it’s an absolute paradise.  We had everything we needed and then some!  As our kids said “Best Family Vacation Ever!”  We can’t wait to come back!

Pete, Erin, Ryan & Sophia Schneck and Andrew & Melissa Kish - Redondo Beach, CA & Santa Barbara, CA