Located on Maui's South Shore in the heart of beautiful Makena Bay, this single story oceanfront cottage is an island paradise. Built over 60 years ago and recently remodeled, guests are provided with all the modern conveniences for an incredible vacation. We recently added an oceanview window in the middle bedroom, installed luxury vinyl floors and completely remodeled the kitchen and bathroom.
The large sliding glass doors in the family room open to a lanai (deck) with a panoramic view of the neighboring islands of Molokini, Kaho'olawa and Lana'i. If you include the view of West Maui and the western edge of Moloka'i on a clear day, you have a five island view from the lanai. The ocean's high water mark is a mere fifteen feet away! From the spa and the lanai one can enjoy the famous Maui sunsets while watching the large green sea turtles frolicking in the surf. During the winder months, the humpback whales can be seen as they migrate along the coast.
For five years Maui has been named the 'World's Best Island' by the readers of Travel & Leisure Magazine. Conde Nast Travel Magazine has rated Maui the 'Best Island in the World' for twelve consecutive years. Some of the islands best diving and snorkeling are directly in front of you while close by one can enjoy world famous restaurants, golf, tennis, shopping and white sand beaches. The sound of the waves lapping on the rocks plus the star studded nights make this quaint oceanfront cottage the perfect tropical paradise!
Keywords: Cottage, House, Makena, Maui...
Registration Number: STKM 2012/0002, 210070060001, GE-118-389-3504-01, TA-118-389-3504-01
Mary S.
Apr 22, 2024
A slice of heaven, Eric and Camille are special to share it. Comfortable cottage, sensitively updated and perfect to celebrate 30 years together. We hope to return again soon.
Bob F.
Apr 22, 2023
This is our 4th time staying at Makena Cottage, so it’s long been a preferred destination. We loved it before, and the recent updates have upped the wow factor. The house is fully equipped and beautifully decorated. The lanai is our usual hangout spot to watch turtles, sunsets, waves, and whales.
Bob F.
Apr 22, 2023
This is our 4th time staying at Makena Cottage, so it’s long been a preferred destination. We loved it before, and the recent updates have upped the wow factor. The house is fully equipped and beautifully decorated. The lanai is our usual hangout spot to watch turtles, sunsets, waves, and whales.
Irene S.
Aug 17, 2022
This home is a wonderful retreat from every day hustle and bustle. It is perfectly located so close to activities, etc. yet secluded from the resort crowds. The sunsets and stargazing cannot be beat, either!
Irene S.
Aug 13, 2022
This home is a wonderful retreat from every day hustle and bustle. It is perfectly located so close to activities, etc. yet secluded from the resort crowds. The sunsets and stargazing cannot be beat, either!
Todd H.
Dec 05, 2021
First of all the location could not have been better, with turtles literally grazing in the rocky cove a few feet from the deck. A short 2 minute walk and you have access to one of the nicest snorkeling and kayaking bays in Maui, and just a few minutes in the other direction a great swimming beach. House was well equipped and comfortable. Bedrooms were small and not much sound-proofing between them but since there were only two of us it didn’t matter. Hot tub on the deck was an added bonus. There was some construction noise during the day but wasnt intolerable. New home behind may eventually impact the privacy of the hot tub but I’m sure owners will figure out how to restore privacy.
Todd H.
Nov 20, 2021
First of all the location could not have been better, with turtles literally grazing in the rocky cove a few feet from the deck. A short 2 minute walk and you have access to one of the nicest snorkeling and kayaking bays in Maui, and just a few minutes in the other direction a great swimming beach. House was well equipped and comfortable. Bedrooms were small and not much sound-proofing between them but since there were only two of us it didn’t matter. Hot tub on the deck was an added bonus. There was some construction noise during the day but wasnt intolerable. New home behind may eventually impact the privacy of the hot tub but I’m sure owners will figure out how to restore privacy.
Louisa B.
Mar 28, 2021
Just the place we need for a vacation in Maui to regroup and energize after a long year. Thank you!
Melanee S.
Feb 11, 2021
The cottage is amazing! The owners, Camille and Eric are wonderful!
ronald s.
Dec 10, 2020
The cottage is everything one would expect and more. It was a totally wonderful experience, a little piece of paradise. A terrific place to just sit back and relax and enjoy Makena.
Casey R.
Apr 01, 2020
My wife and I stayed at the Makena Ocean Cottage in early March and had a fabulous time. The MOC is tucked in a cove that overlooks Turtle Town and the view from the lanai is second to none for stunning sunsets. The MOC is well appointed with everything you would need for preparing meals and the refrigerator is large with an ice-maker. The location is a 5 minute walk to Maluaka Beach which was our favorite spot to soak up the sun and swim and snorkel. MOC has four beach chairs and 2 umbrellas available for guests.
Eric and Camille are a pleasure to do business with! Highly recommend the MOC!
Louisa B.
Mar 26, 2020
Always a perfect time here to download from the rest of the world. Eric and Camille are terrific hosts working with us when airline reservations were cancelled. We WILL be back again
Laura C.
Dec 23, 2019
We are a Canadian couple who brought our baby and parents out to Hawaii for a little sun and surf. Given the baby we knew we’d be a little less mobile and wanted to maximize ocean time /beach access. We were overwhelmed by the plethora of condo options in Kaanapali and Kihei but nothing seemed to truly get us close to the water or provide any actual space or privacy!
THEN we found this beautiful house! It was ...just amazing. Right on the ocean, you fall asleep and awake to the sound of crashing waves and bird song. There are turtles frolicking in the waves in front of the cottage and coconut trees swaying, and show-stopping pink sunsets every evening... it’s truly a Hawaiian paradise.
And now the facts. There is a huge well-stocked kitchen (think blender, rice cooker, ice-machine on the fridge, dishwasher etc) - this place has more appliances and cookware than I have at home!! As well as an awesome Weber BBQ outside. We made some awesome meals.
Rarely found on Maui, this place has a full washer AND dryer!! And they even provide detergent and dryer sheets! I’m telling you, they’ve thought of everything. Beds are super comfy and everything was spotless.
Location is fabulous. You’re 18 min drive to Kihei Safeway and 25 to airport. Big beach is a 10 min drive south, but honestly, you could hang out at the beaches at Makena Landing (like we did) and be more than satisfied.
The bathroom and shower are a little dated but seriously...who cares. The water is hot and the pressure is awesome and there are even two hot outdoor showers! The whole vibe of the cottage is old school Hawaii and we wouldn’t change any of it. The lanai is HUGE and wraps around the house and there is lots of seating to enjoy the outdoors.
We had issues with the TV on the 3rd evening of the trip, and we let Eric know...he organized for a new TV to be delivered the following day!! Awesome! Any other requests we had were addressed promptly and Eric went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and taken care of. Issues inevitably do arise when you’re on a small island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, and it was good to know he was on top of it. He actually texted the day we arrived to make sure we made it in ok, and he happened to be in town on the last day of our trip and came out to say hello!
Highly, highly, highly recommend. We would definitely return again! All the stars!!
Pat F.
Oct 14, 2019
If you want waves breaking right off your porch- this is the perfect place. Owners are super helpful, and location is only minutes to all of the Makena Resorts and Golf Courses.
Keith and Traci E.
Sep 25, 2019
Our hosts were wonderful in welcoming communication and response.. This sweet, clean and charming cottage was located in an awesome ocean-front setting with all the amenities for fun and relaxation. The kitchen and bathroom were well equipped and the bedrooms were nice and very comfortable. We spent much of our time here immensely enjoying the ocean-side deck with hot tub and relaxing sound of the waves. This home is located in an excellent area for snorkeling and other ocean activities at Makena Bay Landing. The beautiful sunsets here were spectacular!!! Mahalo again for the excellent stay and gentle spirit of sweet Hawaiian Aloha! We plan to return here again upon our next stay on Maui! 🌴🌺
