The significant 3 month renovation of my Lahaina Shores Beach Resort sixth floor mountain view studio is now complete (7/14/08). The renovation includes an all new kitchen with solid wood cabinetry which has an oven range and microhood, a sleek vanity room, walk in shower with a transparent glass side wall, Mexican travertine and ceramic tile floors and shower walls, new carpeting, etc. The Hansgrohe wall bar shower is the same as you sometimes find in 4 star hotels.

The virtually silent, high tech ceiling fan was acquired as a result of a production overrun for the Four Seasons Resort at Wailea. Great for dispersing the a/c and, in the evening, the fresh mountain air. It has multi-speed push button forward and reverse controls.

Budget minded? My popular fifth floor studio #520 is available at $15 less per night than posted rates below. Four current photos of this condo appear right after the Ol' Sea Captain photo below.

The artist/owner has tastefully furnished his spacious (550 sq. ft.), mountain facing studio apartments which are centrally air conditioned. The firm California King size bed, along with the carpeted bedroom / living area, make these desirable retreats. Also, there's a rollaway bed with a standard size mattress for a third guest.

Both studios provide an unobstructed view of the West Maui Mountains.

In each unit, the fully equipped kitchen is complete with full size appliances, a microwave, cookware, dishes and utensils. Plenty of linens and towels (as well as beach towels) are provided. And you can leave your hair dryer and iron at home. Bring your own CD's! There's a CD/tape/FM stereo player. There's also cable TV with VCR. The direct phone allows free local calling.

High speed internet connection is now available. Service is provided by Oceanic Time Warner Cable who will charge your credit card at a rate of $9.95 per 24 hr. day or $39.95 per week. Easy access instructions are posted in each unit. On site parking is $3.65 per night payable at the front desk. Also, there is a coin operated commercial grade laundry room on each floor.

These 550 sq. ft. studios consist of a bath/shower with a separate vanity area, a dining area and a large living/bedroom area. In addition, there's a commercial grade coin-op laundry room on each floor.

In addition to the complete furnishings of a vacation home, you are provided with the "niceties" of a beachfront resort hotel including an open, breezy, comfortably furnished lobby, central air conditioning, large swimming pool, large jacuzzi, BBQ, 24 hr.front desk, etc.

The central air conditioning now has individual electronic controls. The entryway, the lobby, elevators and hallways have been completely remodeled, no doubt inspired by early Hawaiian plantation mansions.

The property is fronted by the ocean and has a beach which is excellent for sunbathing, safe swimming and snorkeling. (There's a reef about 150 yds. out which protects the beach from surf.) The large, manicured pool area between the building and the beach is enhanced with umbrella'd tables & chairs, plus loungers for reading, sunning and snoozing. There's even a heated, bubbling, jacuzzi spa!

World class golf (think Sony Open), deep sea fishing and all water activities are available nearby.

At 475 Front St., this is the only beachfront resort in Lahaina. It's just a 3/10 mile walk down Front St. to quaint, historic Lahaina Town itself, Maui's storied shop-'til-you-drop, gallery hopping, dining & partying mecca.