Leah L Harbottle
Gregory Harbottle
“Wait for it…”
Are they coming??? Did the long-standing mainland love affair with Maui just call it quits? As of just a few short months ago we…
The 12 Days of Christmas
We’d like to switch it up a little with something unique for the December edition of the monthly newsletter. Last year…
Contractors & Christmas Trees
When we Mauians scroll through a social media page, we see many references to “eating..
It’s Halloween!
Was that a child-sized goblin I just saw walking down Front Street? If it’s October 31st in Lahaina, it’s very possible the answer is yes…
September – Do You Remember?
Do you remember the 21st night of September? We don’t know exactly what was happening on…
What is “Home”?
When we think about the concept of going home, we usually mean the place we grew up or where our family resides. But can…
The Importance of Creating Connections
A key element of how we conduct our business as well as living our lives…
A Finishing Touch
The follow through after a closing is just as important as what occurs during the transaction. However, in some instances…
A Spring Surprise
Inspired to do a little Spring cleaning, we recently decided to spruce up the “catch all” drawer and came across a small…
Maui – It’s the Bee’s Knees
One of the many things we love about Maui is how everything connects. For example, April brought…
Sliding Into Home
As we take a step back and survey our current state of affairs on Maui, we see – as in many other locations – two distinct…
Happy Valentine’s Day
As we find ourselves in the thick of whale season also known as “busy season” in the Maui real estate community…
Jumping Right In
As we bask in the glow of our wonderful holiday season, the gentle, yet persistent knocking reminds us that January’s…
T’was the Night Before Christmas in the Harbottle Hale
T’was the Night Before Christmas 🎄…
The Holidays, Snowbirds & International Travelers
The skies are clear, the sun is shining, and anticipation for the coming season is in the…
Makahiki
October is the beginning of Hawaiian makahiki – a time to enjoy the harvest, reset, relax, and rejuvenate! Whether your idea…
A Lesson in Lahaina History
As it’s “Back to School” month here in Lahaina we thought it might be interesting to share some of the rich history…
New Twists on Old Favorites
As we make our way further into the summer months and see the relaxation of more Covid oriented health restrictions…
It’s SUMMERTIME in Maui!!!
On an island that averages a 70+ temperature year-round, we are often asked if Maui feels any different in the Summer…
Here’s To You!
With so many friends and family coming and going this time of year, we can’t help but think of the concept of “ohana”. Most…
Spring In Full Swing
After experiencing what seemed like a 24-month year in 2020, we turn around one day and – just like that…
Turning The Corner
In a conversation with a friend the other day we decided that lately the concept of “turning the corner” sometimes…
My Maui Valentine
On this Valentines’ Month, do you wonder how Maui might show a person how much we love them? Oh, there are so…
The New Year
As we round out the first month of the new year, Maui has actually been pleasantly surprised with a fair amount of rain…
Ka’anapali Resort Christmas
The end of the year in Ka’anapali is probably similar to yours with holiday decorations, charitable…
The Beautiful Soul of Maui
It happened about two weeks ago. After months that were eerily quiet with so few people on our beautiful island we…
The October Surprise
As the year has had its share of unexpected twists and turns, it’s of little wonder that Maui’s “October…
Small Island, Big Heart
As August draws to a close, we welcome some of the familiar sights like school buses on the roads and the last…
Perfectly Chilled Chardonnay
As we took our first sips of perfectly chilled Chardonnay, Greg and I realized it may never taste quite as good as…
Your Favorite Island In The Sea
And just like that, it’s May. It’s the time of year when we say: “Ok, Maui, now you’re just showing off.” It seems as if…
A Moment In Ka’anapali
As you might have guessed things have looked a little different on the island lately… As we look around, the…
Why A Newsletter? Why Now?
A newsletter is not only a great tool to share information and updates but also serves as a wonderful way for us all…