This is my completely renovated sixth floor mountain view studio #624. For photos *click* Lahaina Shores Beach Resort: 20% off until 12/15/11 ($88-$132). Why? Times are tough. As a famed hotelier once said, "there's nothing more expensive than an empty room." 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, large swimming pool, large jacuzzi, BBQ, 24 hr. front desk, etc. The central air conditioning has individual electronic controls. The entryway, the lobby, elevators and hallways have been completely remodeled, no doubt inspired by early Hawaiian plantation mansions.

The significant renovation of my sixth floor Mountain View studio #624 was completed in July '08. This includes an all new kitchen with solid wood cabinetry and features 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 5 star hotels. Budget minded? My popular fifth floor studio #520 is available at $15 less per night. (See rate charts later on.) Current photos overprinted with "Studio #520" may be seen in the photo album. These centrally air conditioned 550 sq. ft. mountain view studios consist of a large living/bedroom area, a dining area and a bath and/or walk in shower with a separate vanity room. The firm California king bed, along with the carpeted bedroom / living area, make these desirable retreats. Also, there's a rollaway bed with standard size mattress for a third guest. Both studios provide an unobstructed panoramic view of the West Maui Mountains. High speed internet cable access is available. Also, a 24"Vizio flat screen HDTV and a DVD/CD player were recently installed. 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.

At 475 Front St., this is the only beachfront resort in Lahaina. It's just a 3/10 mile walk along Front St. to quaint, historic Lahaina Town itself . . . Maui's storied shop-'til-you-drop, gallery hopping, dining & partying mecca. On site parking is $3.65 per night including taxes, payable at the front desk. Also there's a $75 departure cleaning fee. 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 swimming 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 Kapalua), deep sea fishing and all water activities are available nearby.

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The fully equipped kitchen is complete with full size appliances, a microhood, cookware, dishes and utensils.

In the side mirrors, you can see your image reflect itself ad infinitum. Is that why it's called a vanity? Hm-m-m...

Artists love to strut their stuff. Click to take a look at some of his digital art.

Room with a view . . . of the West Maui Mountains as seen from the balcony/lanai. The mountains are oftimes rainbow enhanced, especially toward evening. Both 550 sq. ft. studios provide an unobstructed view, whereas most lower floor units do not.

That's not a toilet ghost, it's a reflection in the glass. Duh!

There's extra cabinet space in the mirrored hallway closet.

Read what they've been saying about us! *click* MORE PHOTOS INCLUDING A FLOOR PLAN CHECK OUT MY AVAILABILITY CALENDAR FIND LAHAINA ON THE MAP OF MAUI Maui Magic: your next condo vacation in Kihei can cost you even less. (The artist's other getaway.)

S E V E N ~ N I G H T ~ R A T E S ~ S T U D I O # 6 2 4 S P R I N G S U M M E R F A L L H O L I D A Y / W I N T E R P E A K W I N T E R V A L U E  4/16 to 6/15 6/16 to 8/15 8/16 to 12/15 12/16 to 1/6 also 2/1 to 2/29 1/7 to 1/31 also 3/1 to 4/15   $125 = $100 $135 = $108 $125 = $100 $165 = $132 $150 =$120 Regular rate on left less 20% = discounted rate on right S E V E N ~ N I G H T ~ R A T E S ~ S T U D I O # 5 2 0 S P R I N G S U M M E R F A L L H O L I D A Y / W I N T E R P E A K W I N T E R V A L U E  4/16 to 6/15 6/16 to 8/15 8/16 to 12/15 12/16 to 1/6 also 2/1 to 2/29 1/7 to 1/31 also 3/1 to 4/15  $110 = $88 $120 = $96 $110 = $88 $150 = $120 $135 = $108 Regular rate on left less 20% = discounted rate on right Rates are per night based on a mimimum 7 night booking for two guests. Less than 7 nights subject to $10 per night upcharge. Add $75 departure cleaning charge. An additional charge of $15 per extra person per night for over two guests. All rates in US Dollars. Add 13.42% Hawaii State Taxes. Rates subject to change without notice. Rate at time of reservation will always be honored. Short bookings accepted if adjacent to existing booking, leaving 7 nights open on one side. Cancellation policy & booking information.   Himself! Rent from an owner who actually lives in Hawaii. To get the story on the artist and what brought him here in 1980, click on "Himself! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For information and reservations call, fax or email owner Jim Egan in Honolulu. Ph/Fx: (808) 923-1717 ~~~ jim@eganinc.com (With time differences, e-mail is probably the surest way to reach me quickly.) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Copyright Egan Inc, Honolulu, Hawaii. All rights reserved.