Come and enjoy our wonderful beach house with great three island ocean and mountain views. You are renting the middle level. We live upstairs so someone is always here to deal with any questions or problems. Please note that we have a lovable dog on the top level with us. But you have your own separate entrance and we really try to make it feel like have the place to yourselves. The ground level has game tables and other fun stuff for your use.
This property is designed and provisioned for a single large family group. Note also for more than 10 guests you need to add the optional 4th BR, which is NOT included in the base price. All bedrooms and other space is on the same floor. Maximum occupancy for the 3 BR setup is 10 (ideally 6 adults and 4 kids). The maximum with the optional 4th BR added is 14 ( best with 8 adults and 6 kids). The additional nightly fee for the optional 4th bedroom is $170 in low season, $200 in high season, plus the Hawaii tax.. It occasionally may not be available so please check before booking. Note that except for the bedrooms there is very little interior space. Please consider that in deciding whether this is a good fit for the size/composition of your group. The house is designed for outdoor living.
The middle level is available for guests with a separate entrance, It has three bedrooms, one with an ensuite bathroom, a second bathroom, wet bar where you can prepare food and a living room. With the three bedroom basic set, there are two bedrooms each with a king bed and the third bedroom with 2 bunk beds (total of 4 singles). The optional 4th bedroom has a queen bed and a queen sleeper sofa. It also has an ensuite bathroom. All bathrooms have showers, one has a tub. There are TVs in all rooms. The TV in the living room has premium cable service and internet, the others have internet access only. We have central air conditioning, with individual controlled diffusers in every room.
We have a covered, wrap around lanai of about 1,000 square feet. The views, both of the mountains and the ocean, are amazing (see photos). In season you can see the whales. This is a fairly bug free area being so close to the water, so you can enjoy this at night as well as in the day time – or in the rain. The property is surrounded by 6 foot rock wall for privacy. There is an automatic gate on the driveway, which is off Waimahaihai St..
Indoor meals area has a full set of cooking appliances, as well as a stove on the lanai. The primary dining area is on the lanai. There is also a barbecue area downstairs with dining tables. There is a washer and dryer, as well as a second set in the 4th bedroom. High speed internet is complementary.
Also downstairs under the house is a game area with pool, ping pong, table soccer and air hockey. Also provided are a large selection of board and card games for all ages, as well as plenty of books.
There is parking for three cars, two covered, and one more not. Note that on street parting is not allowed at any time. The house is completely solar powered, with a large Tesla battery system. There is a Level 2 charging system available for guest use.
There is a 45 by 10 foot heated salt lap pool available for your use. Pool and beach equipment provided, including towels, stairs, and snorkel sets. You can shower off by the pool. We have plenty of bicycles so no need to rent those to get around. Two tandem and two single ocean...
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Kathy S.
Dec 16, 2024
Beautiful house with so many extras- kayaks, sup’s, bikes, and beach equipment. Host responded quickly to all communications. Partial ocean view and easy walk to public beach. Be aware that although the listing says it accommodates up to 14 guests, our group consisted of 8 adults, and we found it tight. Dining and living areas are out on the lanai, as stated in the listing
Dan s.
Dec 08, 2024
My family had a great stay at this condominium. It is located in the heart of Kihei and there are several shopping, restaurant, and rental businesses nearby including car, scooter, surfing and snorkeling. A nice county park is located next-door and there is good beach access within 500 yards to the south and four blocks to the north. The access to the north will allow you to walk at least a mile on the beach to the Maui humpback whale preserve. Mark the owner was very responsive and accommodating. There are several kayaks, surfboards, snorkeling gear available, as well as bikes and ping-pong, and air hockey games for the kids. We rented the extra room for our party of six. Except for a minor dishwasher problem the condominium was comfortable, had air conditioning, and a surround deck that allows you to find your own private space and take in the cool breeze off the ocean. Since it is located in a neighborhood, there are quite a bit of people out, walking early in the morning and late in the evening, and the only downside in my opinion would be that sometimes there are loud motorcycles riding up and down the street. Otherwise it was quite peaceful and a good value when compared the nightly rate for two at the grand Wailea at 796. There is no oven per se, but there is a convection oven/toaster, electric stove top burners and we were able to adequately prepare our meals, which saved us money. There is also two standing refrigerator, freezers. I recommend.
Ashley P.
Nov 28, 2024
We were a family of 7 adults, and a 3 y/o. The check-in was seamless, Mark greeted us on arrival and gave us a quick tour and rundown of the property. He had a couple beautiful welcome baskets with lots of delicious treats and cereal which greatly appreciated. The interior was more spacious than we expected (from previous reviews), & very clean. The rooms are nice and bright, with very comfy beds. The biggest hit was the pool, and lounging around the pool. The pool area is part sun/ shade, which we really enjoyed (which was nice after a long hot day in the sun). Mark thought of everything to make the guests stay enjoyable, and what we would consider “bonuses” to the property, such as: paddleboards, boogie boards, wagons, coolers, snorkels, life jackets, beach chairs, umbrellas, and beach &pool toys(I’m sure we saved money not having to rent those items). We used the bikes quite a bit, some of them could use a little tune-up, but we got a few going and had a great time exploring - another great bonus! The location is also unreal, so convenient for paddleboarding with the little beach so close by, & only 0.3 of a mile to a great little swimming beach. There’s also lots of amazing food trucks and restaurants within walking distance, and the sunsets in the park nearby were unforgettable. Mark was also very responsive to any questions, he was also kind enough to let us use his slow cooker. We all agreed that if we came back we would book with Mark again!!
Jessica A.
Nov 04, 2024
STUNNING HOUSE! It was very easy to communicate with our host, Mark. His property is exactly as described! Steps away from the beach, beautiful sunset views overlooking the ocean, what more could you ask for! From the moment my family of 8 arrived, Mark was there to welcome us with open arms and give us a tour of his property, as well as having a welcome basket with all the necessities. The pictures don’t do it justice! Mark lives right upstairs so it was so easy to reach out if we needed anything. The pool was amazing! It was so convenient having all of the necessary items to take to the beach as well (cooler, beach chairs, umbrellas, wagon, etc)! My favorite part was sitting on the lanai every single morning and watching the sunrise. Thank you Mark for making this trip so spectacular! We couldn’t have asked for a better host or location to stay! We are already planning our next trip and this property will be the only place where we will stay! Mahalo!
Darren G.
Sep 03, 2024
Overall space inside was small, kitchen area not much. Cleanliness was at best a D, very dirt entry area, outside area wasn't clean at all, spent first 1/2 after check in cleaning out side area so we could eat outside ( it's the only area to eat). Beach stuff needs to get turned over, very old and dirty
Two podivtievs were location and pool
Mandy M.
Aug 11, 2024
Overall, Mark tried to think of everything a family may need to get the most out of their stay in Maui. The space can accommodate 10, there are games galore, anything you can imagine for the beach, and the location is so convenient to the ocean and town. The welcome baskets were lovely.
However, there are a few things that had we known, we would NOT have booked this location and we shared those concerns with Mark.
1. There is no FULL kitchen. There is a portable 3-burner induction cooktop and a toaster oven. It wasn't easy to cook meals for a family of 10 without a full kitchen.
2. There is full access to the rented 2nd level from the owner's 3rd floor level. A continuous stairwell is blocked by a shower curtain and a bungee cord. We felt very uncomfortable knowing they had access at any time.
3. The condition is not as represented. We expected the property to look like the photos. Perhaps it did 3 years ago when it was new, but it was more run down. The furniture looked like old IKEA dorm room furniture. There wasn't much effort to make sure that guests felt like they were on vacation, instead it was more like were old family guests that were lucky to have a place to stay on the island.
4. It was broom clean and had fresh linens and towels. It needs a serious deep-clean.
We contacted VRBO, and continue to work with them. We made the most of our stay, but the family was disappointed because the 10 of us were there for a 50th wedding anniversary.
Diana v.
Aug 08, 2024
I rented the Halama house last week for 7 days. Me and my kids were traveling to meet up and were super excited to all be in Maui together. Upon entry I noticed the house didnt look clean. Didnt smell clean. The bathrooms were dingy. Years of dust and dirt had accumulated everywhere. I contacted the owner who lives in the floor above with his wife. Mark is very sweet. He came down immediately and after some negotiating agreed at his cost to pick up the tab for a cleaner of our choice. We found a company that could come the next day and with a crew of 3 spent six hrs cleaning the house. The negative is that we couldnt be in the house for our first day.
Once clean the house was quite nice! White and brite. Not as big as it seems in the photos but spacious enough for a family of 6. There is a cool veranda to have dinners, view the ocean and relax in ample seating. Pool table and BBQ are downstairs. The pool is great. A fantastic park is next door great for walks/ runs and Kamaole Beach parks for swimming are 5 mins away along w Wailea more secluded beaches close by.
There are pluses and minuses for having the owner real close. Mark was very responsive to any calls or questions. Great. His wife however was a different story. Very icy. Yelled at my daughter who had parked her car wrong. Also there is little insulation between floors and you can hear all their footsteps till late in the evening.
We left the house very clean. All being said we enjoyed our stay and would recommend!
Laurie C.
Jul 15, 2024
Our family had a wonderful time in Maui staying at Marks place. It was so nice to have us all under one roof with close proximity to shops, restaurants and the park. We walked the half block to the park every night to watch the sunset and the kids played soccer. Each morning we explored a new beach then returned for lunch and swimming in the pool. We loved being able to eat every meal on the lanai at a table that accommodated all 10 of us. Mark was very accessible as he and his wife live on the property but never intrusive. There were a few issues we encountered but Mark responded immediately to resolve them. We especially appreciated the umbrellas, boogie boards, snorkeling gear, chairs and the beach wagon to get them all to the water.
Nicole M.
Jun 13, 2024
My family had a great time. Mark the owner was very responsive. He was really close by if anything came up. My oldest kids really enjoyed using the paddle boards. My grandsons learned to swim in the pool. Our entire family and friends, who came over for dinner enjoyed the lenai.
Michael M.
May 02, 2024
We had an incredible time at this property, it is right next to the beach and a beautiful park. Had eight adults and four children, used the bikes, the boards, the snorkel gear. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again! Amazing views from the wraparound deck. Such a convenient location to restaurants and shopping as well.
Amy F.
Feb 24, 2024
Mark was an excellent host. We loved the location and view! Walking distance to restaurants, shops, and park. Very quiet, private neighborhood. Beautiful place to stay!
Stacey S.
Dec 06, 2023
We had a wonderful family vacation - the location was ideal and the addition of bikes, kayaks and paddleboards made for a wonderful stay.
Stacey S.
Nov 15, 2023
We had a wonderful family vacation - the location was ideal and the addition of bikes, kayaks and paddleboards made for a wonderful stay.
Marlene I.
Aug 23, 2023
This place is perfect for a family group of 13 members. It is near the beach, different eating places, grocery store and other shopping places. It has kayaks and water boards that were easily transported by foot to the water access in less than five minutes. We did activities using these early in the morning when the water was calm.
Although the owner lives on the third floor, he never bothered us. He just made sure that we had everything we needed. My children and grandchildren enjoyed their stay and wished they could go back to the same place given the chance to visit Maui again,
Mary B.
Aug 14, 2023
Setup for outdoor living space. Bedrooms and bathrooms worked well. Nice welcome baskets. Secure property close to beach, park and shopping. Mark was prompt with all communication.
