Property
The Outrigger Aina Nalu Resort proves the case that having the comforts of home while on vacation sometimes trumps having room service and an ocean view. The newly remodeled condos include a full kitchen that will spare you the endless search for restaurants with kids’ menus and high noise thresholds. You won’t have to be a complete domestic goddess while on vacation either. You can still enjoy daily maid service and lounging by the salt-water pool.

Location
The property is located on quiet, residential street in the beach town of Lahaina, within short walking distance of most downtown restaurants and attractions. To stock up on groceries, drive to the nearby Safeway. From here it is less than 20 minutes drive to many family attractions like Kaanapali beach, Black Rock, the Sugar Cane train, and Maui Ocean Center.

Sleeps
2-6.

Highlights
You can keep your own private stash of chocolate-macadamia ice cream and pineapple wine in the full size refrigerator; paradise is what you make of it. There is a washer/dryer (laundry soap included) inside the condo, which makes it easy to keep those bathing suits and beach towels clean after a day at the beach. Pack light!

Good to know
The bathrooms don’t have bathtubs, and may make bathing baby difficult. Some of the condos are privately owned, so you may be able to get a better deal renting directly through the owner (just know you will forego the daily maid service).

Contact
http://www.outrigger.com/hotels-resorts/hawaiian-islands/maui/outrigger-aina-nalu

July 14th, 2008 | by Carolina Papa