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High Country Club
Kihei Hawaii 96753
USA
The two bedroom residence is located along Maui’s breathtaking Wailea Coast where you’ll spot humpback whales and their newborn calves. Take advantage of full access to golf, tennis and swimming pools. Make Maui memorable in this unbeatable location, 100 yards from the beach. You couldn’t ask for more at this elegant Maui residence. With golf and tennis courses, swimming pools and more, you’ll want to take full advantage of all the amenities this hotspot has to offer. With Hawaiian-style furnishings and gorgeous views, this residence is a cool respite from the fun outside. 1,200 square feet with 2 BR and 2 BA.
Golf: Yes
Ski: No
Spa: No
Pool: Yes
24 Hour Concierge: Yes
Dining: No

Reviews
Polynesian Paradise at the Palms
Author: Doug, Member, Central PA	Date: 2007-12-06 01:47:26
Experience Polynesian Paradise at the Palms with HCC (Hawaiian Country Club)! This property is the perfect home base for all the sun, snorkeling, shopping, surfing, sailing, and sightseeing that South Maui has to offer. The High Country Club Palms at Wailea property on Maui is the perfect "anti-resort" experience! If you're looking for a busy, crowded and loud resort atmosphere, don't come here! It is utterly peaceful and serene at the Palms at Wailea property. You are surrounded by the fragrant smell of gardenia and hibiscus while the soft sounds of the tropical birds fill the air. The 1,200 square foot luxury condo is situated in a beautiful setting. It features two bedrooms, two baths, a wide-open living area, gourmet kitchen, dining area and large lanai (porch) around the perimeter of the unit that's perfect for even the most ambitious entertaining. The property is a cool respite from the activities that the sunkissed South Coast of Maui has to offer. Whether your vacation passions include splashes and sunsets, bogeys and boarding, or nature and napping, the Palms at Wailea property is perfect for your vacation lifestyle! Location The High Country Club Palms at Wailea property is located in the well manicured, planned community of Wailea on the Southwest coast of Maui, home to some of the best resorts and beaches in the world. The HCC property is located 19 miles from Kahului International Airport. It is at the most makai (towards the ocean) section of the Palms at Wailea resort so it's much closer to the ocean than much of the resort. The property is not oceanfront and the vast flora surrounding the property yard prevents an ocean-view. However, the High Country Club property is close enough to the ocean that we could stroll down to the beach and watch the Maui sunset each evening in front of the ten million dollar beachfront homes. My view is that the property's proximity to the ocean is not important because there are different world-class beaches to visit every day. This was a blessing for us since it gave us the incentive to drive to a different South Maui beach each day and we found some great gems! The closest beach access is just down a short hill and a block south from the unit, about a 5-10 minute walk. Decor The décor at the Palms at Wailea unit is a contemporary Hawaiian style that is comfortable, colorful and calming. It uses colors from the earth and ocean such as seafoam green, lavender, tans, browns, creams and lava black. There are marble tile floors throughout the unit with large area rugs to accent distinct living areas. Carefully selected Polynesian accents with bamboo, black metal sculpturing, walnut and oak are used to create highlights. Recessed ceilings and walls of floor-to-ceiling windows create an open air effect in the living areas and master bedroom suite that open to the large lanai. This mix of Maui and metro combine to create a property as relaxing as a mid-afternoon beach nap. Residence As you approach the outside of the High Country Club Palms at Wailea property, you are greeted by a band of playful geckos who scurry about to clear the way for your arrival. The entry into the unit opens into the hallway to the bedrooms and several marble steps down into the main living area. Upon entering the LIVING AREA, your attention is immediately drawn to the walls of glass that open fully to the lanai by a series of sliding glass doors. Seating in the Living Area is defined by a Zoccolo wool area rug made up of random earth-tone color blocks. The seating includes a sofa (non sleeper) and two comfy chairs in matching brown fabric. They are grouped in front of a 37" LCD flat screen TV and DVD player. The seating area is supplemented with a substantial round metal coffee table, matching floor and table lamp, a walnut end table and four foot-long sofa table. A ceiling fan with palm paddles keeps the area breezy and cool. The area is uniquely accented with striped ceramic vases, pillows in various colors, a metal wall sculpture, wooden bowls and metal rope baskets. The DINING AREA, adjacent to the Living Area, has a circular walnut table with six high-back walnut chairs bearing leather upholstery. A 6' x 9' moss green wool area rug defines the eating area and a basic black metal chandelier with square cream lamp shades hangs above the table. Three large metal trellis wall hangings with candles fill the Dining Area wall. The KITCHEN AREA is just off the Dining and Living Area. A "U" shaped granite countertop faces large windows that open to the Lanai. Major appliances include a double door stainless steel refrig, Fisher & Paykel double drawer dish washer, Dacor oven and touch control sealed cooktop, Dacor microwave and large wine cooler. The standard plethora of small appliances are on hand including a heavy-duty stainless blender to make those fruity drinks with the little umbrellas (for après beach or pre-sunset). Oak custom cabinets contain all the gourmet cooking utensils, pots and pans, glasses, silverware, and lanai-ready grilling utensils you need. Recessed lighting, miniature halogen track lighting and under-cabinet lighting make this a bright and happy gourmet kitchen! Down the hall from the Entry Area is the MASTER BEDROOM SUITE. This room has a wall of sliding glass doors covered with louvered blinds. Sliding glass doors open to several wide steps that go directly onto the Lanai. A comfortable queen-size bed with a tufted upholstered and tacked headboard is flanked by a lava black Baronette dresser and night stands. Two very cool pastel pink ceramic lamps are perched on either side of the bed. An intriguing abstract seascape painting hangs on the wall and a ceiling fan with palm paddles hangs in the center of the room. A 20" LCD TV with built-in DVD player is mounted in the corner of the room. The MASTER BATH area extends from the Master Bedroom. It has a long marble vanity with single bowl and mirrors everywhere bathed in great overhead and front lighting. A shower/tub combination is farther down the Master Bath extension and is equipped with both a "rain" and regular showerhead as well as a built-in shower bench. There is a separate toilet area with pocket door and a large closet with double mirrored doors. Farther down the hallway is a second BEDROOM. In keeping with the open theme of the Palms at Wailea property design, the wall between this Bedroom and Living Area opens fully by a series of louvered, sliding doors. The Bedroom has two twin beds, a small night stand and tall, narrow dresser. The room also contains a spacious closet with dual mirrored doors. A ceiling fan keeps the room airy. A 20" LCD TV with built in DVD player and Xbox (with games) is in this room but the cable is not connected to this TV due to the concrete walls of the unit (better for severe storms but bad for getting the Disney Channel in the kid's bedroom). A hall LAUNDRY closet houses a mid-size Maytag washer and dryer. Amenities: Possibly the best feature of the High Country Club Palms at Maui is the large Lanai which wraps around the south and west side of the unit. The Lanai is flooded with sun but is deep enough to offer plenty of shade closer to the inside walls. The Lanai has stucco arches, a partially open lattice roof and floor of diamond shaped tiles. Two tall bar stools face a counter just outside a double kitchen window that opens to serve beverages and food to guests on the Lanai. Relax in one of the four metal stationary rocker chairs with vertical striped padding which are placed around a large wrought iron table. There is a party-size Blue Ember grill for Lanai cookfests complemented by a great arsenal of grilling utensils. At the bedroom end of the Lanai, a wrought iron game table with ceramic top and two wrought iron and wicker chairs provide a place for high stakes gaming or just random chit-chat. Bordering the Lanai is a rolling grassy yard lined with palms and high hedges which create a private sanctuary unlike any touristy resort. Tropical birds cavort in the area, geckos scurry about and occasionally a cat from one of the luxury homes beyond the hedge ambles through the yard. The Palms resort has a large pool (for the kids) and larger hot tub (for us older folks). Parking is assigned by unit and is directly in front of the HCC unit. High Country Club gives you everything but the beach dog to enjoy your vacation in Paradise! I'm sure that they would even stock the property with a surf loving black labrador and golden retriever if HCC didn't have a "no pets" policy. The unit comes outfitted with beach chairs, snorkel equipment for three, a large cooler, boogie boards for two and a skim board. Beach towels are provided and, as usual, High Country Club is "kid friendly" with a high chair, Pack N' Play, kid beach stuff and games. A Coleman blow-up bed is available to increase sleeping capacity to six and extra linens are provided. The unit has effective Fujitsu remote controlled climate control separately for each room. Local phone calls are free from the unit's direct phone line and a concierge is on-site for all travel needs. The High Country Club concierge and Palms at Wailea concierge gave us exceptional service both pre-trip and during our stay. I sent a list of questions and requests prior to travel and all were responded to cheerfully, quickly and efficiently. We received all the support and suggestions we needed to maximize our Maui experience. Disability Access - Unfortunately, the hillside design of the property makes this unit difficult for those with disabilities. There are a number of steps into the unit and then several inside steps down into the living and entertainment areas of the unit. Rating: I'm impressed that High Country Club is able to offer a property of this caliber to its members in such an expensive paradise. The location is great, the furnishings are outstanding and the lanai is perfect. I'll hold back half a point only because the unit is not ocean-front, even though that is not economically feasible. Rating - 9.5.