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Luxury cottage, private, saltwater spa🌺walk to beach, dining,shops

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It’s a beautiful setting and one that you do not have to share with other tourists...private parking spot, hot tub, and entrance
Watch a movie or the big game on the 65-inch (4k OLED Smart TV)
Gourmet kitchen with induction range, Vitamix, German knives, and more
Relaxation in style! Saltwater, powerful Hydromassage jets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 246.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Kihei, HI
  • Kihei Town Center Shopping Center
    11 min walk
  • Kalama Beach Park
    11 min walk
  • Kihei Regional Park
    12 min walk
  • Kahului, HI (OGG)
    24 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Luxury cottage, private, saltwater spa🌺walk to beach, dining,shops

Beautifully built and decorated luxury private cottage in a tropical garden with ultra-quiet split AC systems and ceiling fans in every room, whole house water filtration system, resort-style landscaping and lighting.

Check out our VIDEO on YouTube MauiHome4Rent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eH1-Qdy_74

4K VIRTUAL TOUR: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=mjXK9Xv216p

Located in sunny South Maui, Maui's South Shore boasts the most variety and breathtakingly beautiful beaches of all Hawaiian Islands. Just pack your swim suite and leave the rest to us. Staying in a house with relaxing outdoor spaces is truly one of the best ways to enjoy your vacation. This is a non-smoking property.

Why rent a private cottage? You never have to share the hot tub or the BBQ with any of the other tourists nor is there a closing time for the hot tub. Parking is so convenient directly in front of the cottage, you never have to compete with other guests for parking spaces. When you have your large suitcases, Costco purchases, beach gear and coolers, your car is just out the front door instead of meandering through a large complex with your heavy items.

GREEN ENERGY HOME: We utilize the sun in Maui for our power needs.

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THE COTTAGE
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Single story private house with fully fenced yard. There are stairs to the entrances.

* Private salt water hot tub (top of the line Hot Springs luxury hot tub with 34 powerful jets)
Ultra-quiet split Air-conditioning and ceiling fans throughout
* Whole house water filtration system
* Bedroom: Queen bed with dresser, Smart TV. Queen beds are the same length as a king, just narrower.
* 1 Bathroom: Extra-Large Shower with 3 shower heads including a rain shower head
* Outdoor hot water shower
* Green energy home – low carbon footprint with solar panels
* WIFI: Easy to work remotely with the highest speed WIFI available (Download 500 mb/sec, Upload 20 mb/sec)

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LOCATION
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The ancient Hawaiians traveled to Kihei for their Royal Retreats. There are six miles of beach along Kihei's coastline, including the popular Kama'ole beaches.

Our private cottage is located in a neighborhood in the heart of South Kihei, the sunniest part of Maui near the famous Kama’ole white sand beaches. Just a 10-minute walk to many things:

* Kalama Beach Park (tennis, volleyball, basketball, skate park, outdoor skating rink, beautiful sunsets, and more)
* Over 23 restaurants, coffee shops, and bars
* Shops, boutiques, open air markets
* Saturday Farmers market and grocery store
* The Cove Beach Park (paddle boarding and beginner surfing)

We love our morning and evening walks for coffee, breakfast, waterfront strolling, paddleboarding, happy hour, dinner, evening cocktails, and sunsets.

Quick drive (5-minutes)
* Kamaole Beach Park 1, 2, 3 (Kam 1 is a 20-min walk) – the best swimming beaches

There are several beaches very close to the house depending on what you are interested in. When we go to the beach with our gear, we always drive. There is plenty of parking in front of the beaches and we have coolers, beach chairs, beach umbrellas, boogie boards, snorkel equipment, towels.

Here are all the distances to give you a better idea of our local beaches.
* Kalama Beach Park (0.5 mile, 5 min walk to beginning of the park) - retaining wall to the ocean and beach, small beach usually used by paddleboarders and surfers. Fantastic walk along the waterfront and where everyone gathers for sunset. The park is amazing with playground, tennis, volleyball, basketball, roller-skating rink and more
* Cove Park (0.7 miles, 10 min walk, 1 minute drive) - great for paddle boarding, wading in the water, beginner surf lessons leave from this beach

All the Kamaole beaches are considered some of the best beaches on Maui. We spend our beach time at Kamaole I.
* Kamaole Beach Park I (1 mile, 20 min walk, 3 min drive)
* Kamaole Beach Park II (1.6 miles, 32 min walk, 5 min drive)
* Kamaole Beach Park III (1.9 miles, 36 min walk, 6 min drive)

Short Drive (15-20 minutes):
* Famous Makena Beach, Wailea and world class golf courses
* Airport

Stroll in cute little shops while trying some local shave ice. You will love Maui's most unique shopping and dining experience at Kihei Kalama Village with great places to eat and over 40 vendors and boutiques. At the south side of Kalama Beach, you will find Cove Park where you can take surfing lessons or try stand up paddle boarding. Walk beyond Cove Park and you find Charley Young beach which is part of the famous Kamaole beaches.

In the morning, walk to Starbucks, Lava Java Coffee Roasters, or Da Greens and enjoy your coffee at the beach or in a lush tropical setting. During the early evening, you can enjoy Happy Hour at Three’s Bar and Grill or one of the other many places within a 10-minute walk of the house or enjoy the gorgeous sunsets at the beach.


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PRIVATE OUTDOOR LIVING IN A TROPICAL SETTING
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* Bask in the sun on the deck or relax in the covered lanai
* Weber Gas Grill
* Outdoor shower
* Salt water hot tub
* Fully fenced tropical garden and lawn (yoga on the grass)

Tropical outdoor living area for sunning, reading a book in the shade, having a glass of wine with your partner, grilling, or relaxing in the hot tub.

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THE AMENITIES
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* All-Clad gourmet cookware and kitchen tools
* Induction range
* 65-inch 4k OLED Smart TV for the living room and 40-inch Smart TV in the bedroom. Cable and streaming TV.
* WI-FI (high speed and easy to work from here, download 500 mb/sec, upload 20 mb/sec)
* Books, games
* Many toiletry items provided

The house includes island-style furniture with a full kitchen that will delight a chef. High end cookware and kitchen tools like Henckel knives, French press, coffee grinder, a comprehensive spice rack, and a Vitamix blender. Make delicious Hawaiian smoothies from the Saturday farmers market a 5-minute walk away.

5-star luxury resort Queen mattress with 800+ thread count pima cotton sheets and a down comforter assures a good night's sleep.

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FOR THE BEACH
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Beach chairs, umbrellas, towels, boogie boards, coolers, ice packs, and snorkel gear provided. And lots of extras...

We also have tennis rackets and balls for the park.

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We are a legally permitted vacation rental. For private homes, we are required by the County of Maui to have all guests registered on the rental agreement and signatures of every adult confirming acceptance of House Policies. We use a simple process for online electronic signatures.
Maui County approved vacation rental: Short Term Rental Permit STKM 2014/0001, Tax ID 085245542401, TMK 2390320310000

Property manager

Jenni and Dave
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests are required to sign a Rental Agreement for private homes per County of Maui

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 390320310000, TA-085-245-5424-01, GE-085-245-5424-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kihei

Located in Kihei, this cottage is by the sea. Kamalo Wharf and Kaʻahumanu Church are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Maui Fish Pipe and Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Headquarters. Maui Nui Botanical Gardens and Hawaii Nature Center of Iao Valley are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Kihei, HI

What's nearby

  • Maui Fish Pipe - 12 min walk
  • Kamaole Beach Park - 4 min drive
  • Maui Nui Golf Club - 4 min drive
  • Kamaole Beach Park 3 - 8 min drive
  • Wailea Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Kahului, HI (OGG) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kihei Caffe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kihei Caffe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tradewinds Poolside Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Paia Fish Market South Side - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Three's Bar & Grill - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury cottage, private, saltwater spa🌺walk to beach, dining,shops pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury cottage, private, saltwater spa🌺walk to beach, dining,shops?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury cottage, private, saltwater spa🌺walk to beach, dining,shops?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury cottage, private, saltwater spa🌺walk to beach, dining,shops located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Kihei Town Center Shopping Center, Kihei Kalama Village and Kalama Beach Park. Kihei Regional Park and Maui Fish Pipe are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary Vacation
The cottage is quite cozy and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kailyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay for our honeymoon retreat!
The hosts were really great at answering any questions prior to check-in and also touched base with us to ensure we had all we needed. The property itself was beautiful. It was so nice waking up in the morning, having coffee on the back porch and listening to the birds. It was a pretty short/enjoyable walk to restaurants and nightlife and the driveway was awesome for quick parking of our car. Would highly recommend to anyone who's looking to visit Maui! Thanks again for a wonderful stay :)
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

dana s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing private cottage!
My Husband and I just got married this month on the Big Island. I chose this because it would be perfect for our honeymoon in Maui. We loved the privacy, the location, the cleanliness, the clean/green atmosphere, and the quick and warm communication from Jenni. They had a wonderful book they created so we can ‘meet’ their family. It also provided so many adventures, places to eat, beaches to go to. I love this cottage and will absolutely reserve again for our future travel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
We stayed here for almost a week and it was the nicest place I have ever been to on Maui. So clean and the host was easy to communicate with. The ac and fans are a must with the heat and humidity. 10/10 would recommend. Close to all the shops and beaches.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne T., Boston

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this little cottage!
We only had 2 nights here, but I wish we could have stayed much longer - the accommodations were simply lovely - the landscaping created a private flower-filled oasis and the creation of outdoor living space makes the home seem at least twice as big. The owners were very responsive in communicating with us and I would stay here again in a heartbeat. Our only disappointment is that the nearest beach isn't really a swimming beach, but it has amazing sunsets!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry G., Gresham oregGon

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Larry & Cheryl from Oregon
Outstanding property and we look forward to returning again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

manuel

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little vacation house
We enjoyed the wonderful little cottage. We loved watching the sunsets at the beach. It is located in quiet, peaceful neighborhood.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Book it!
Wish we could redo this trip all over again. Couldn’t recommend this cottage enough. Best location, walking distance to so many great restaurants and beaches and easy access to highway and Wailea. They have thought of anything that you may need on the trip - even water bottles and thermoses for trip to Haleakala!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I love the house, its nice, clean, has all of the amenities, and is just overall beautiful. I had a wonderful stay and would definitely stay again. The owners communicate well and share good information about the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow! Stay Here!!!
This is the most well stocked, best detailed vacation rental I have ever stayed in. They have thought of everything from the big things (hot tub) to the smallest detail (USB outlets). The place was immaculately clean and just an absolutely wonderful experience to stay in. The location is also perfect within walking distance of anything you might need or want. When we come back to Maui, we will definitely want to stay here again. All I can say is...WOW!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot in Kehei
Great spot and we loved our stay. The recommendations provided were 1st class (could be a whole published travel book) which we really appreciated.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage
Well appointed cottage just the right size for 2 people. Everything up dated, very well equipped with everything you need to cook. We ate outside often and enjoyed sitting on the deck drinking coffee. The closest beach is very small so ended up driving to larger beach. Lots of beach equipment included with the cottage. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and a bit of a walk when you go out
This cottage is a perfect retreat. Very private. Beautifully appointed, lovely restful, garden and great hot tub. But, unless you want to spend a lot if time walking, you need a car. Groceries are close but it’s a step and a half to the beach and back especially carrying beach stuff and if you want yo go and come a few times a day. Hi it’s were 100% helpful and responsive. Overall a lovely place to wait out the rain!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So Relaxing! Fantastic stay.
The hosts have created such a relaxing experience. We loved the cottage so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

nathaniel g., Rochester NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beginning
Thank you Jenni and Dave for opening your beautiful garden cottage to us as we started our family vacation in Maui. What a great location and amazing property.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

angela k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heavenly private garden
We were blown away by the amazing attention to detail in the garden cottage, and the stunning landscaping in the garden. When we were not at the beach we were laying blissfully in the grass. Thank you so much for allowing us this wonderful experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow!!!
Had a great time here. Very relaxing, quiet and tranquil. Host was excellent and kept in touch to make sure all was going well with our stay. Kihei is a wonderful little town and a good location for everything on the island, except maybe Hana, but Hana is really off the beaten path. For us, most of the places in Kihei we frequented was within walking distance. Wailea was about ten minutes away by car in case you want to do some upscale shopping. Upcountry is about a good 45 minutes away if you want to enjoy some beautiful country driving or check out the winery. Lahaina and Paia are about 45 minutes away for additional shopping experiences and be sure to drop by the Hana Picnic Lunch Company in Paia and pick up a couple of sandwiches if you do decide to take a trip out to Hana and don’t forget some motion sickness pills because the road to Hana is about 2.5 hours and is extremely twisty. Great location for access to many scenic attractions on the island. This place is on our do over list on our next trip to Maui.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Max H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise!
We absolutely loved our stay here. This was our first time in hawaii and first stop. The space was incredibly clean, with awesome amenities, and overall very relaxing space. The outside garden was one of my favorite places to spend time. Next time we are in Maui we will definitely rebook here!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay.
One of the best maintained and equipped rentals that I stayed in. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dalia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Perfect Getaway
This property is a must stay! Prime location, it was within walking distance to just about anything, the beach, restaurants, grocery stores, coffee! The house was clean, neat, and fully stocked with anything you could have forgotten to pack and more. The neighborhood was quiet, and secure. The host were great ! We had a great stay and look forward to staying here again on our next visit to Maui.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PERFECT Cottage
Absolutely everything about the booking process, cottage, and our stay was exactly as expected. Can't say enough good things about how well-stocked the cottage is, how well-located, and how well-designed it is, inside and out, to take best advantage of every square foot available. Wonderful hosts, wonderful stay, hope we get to return ASAP!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda B., Boerne, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Comfort and Privacy
This Hawaiian Cottage is an amazing place to stay! We had one of the most relaxing vacations in Maui because of where we stayed! The listing description provides many comforts and amenities, which are ALL true. The beauty of this place is hard to believe until you are actually there....imagine a cup of coffee with a wonderful breakfast on the side lanai... the palm trees beside you and the beautiful back yard behind you... the birds are singing and there is a gentle breeze. It doesn't get any better than that! Again, privacy, ultimate comfort, and so much beauty!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B., PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Private Cottage
This was a clean, private, beautifully decorated little paradise! It was as depicted in a quiet neighborhood that was walking distance to the lovely main street in Kihei. The gardens are beautiful, the kitchen is stocked with everything you could hope for....I should say that the entire house is stocked with everything you need! The overall location is central to all Maui has to offer! Jenni was a pleasure to deal with and her recommendations are spot on! We hated to leave and hope to return again! Thank you for sharing this lovely home!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Gem in Kihei
My fiancee and I could not have enjoyed our time at the magical cottage more! The attention to detail, beautifully lit garden and dedicated hosts made this an unforgettable experience. Thank you for sharing your incredible spot with us...we can't wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jenni and Dave

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Dave and Jenni would like to welcome you to their Garden Cottage in Kihei. We purchased this property in 2013 because we always enjoy the aloha spirit of the islands and love to go paddle boarding, snorkeling, and scuba diving. Dave dabbles with the guitar and ukulele and loves all the music that is so prevalent in Hawaii. Jenni spent some of her happiest years as a child living in Hawaii and we both feel connected to the island. We currently live in Seattle, and like you, plan our vacation getaways to Maui. We welcome you to our vacation paradise.

Why they chose this property

We chose this house because we really like the community in Kihei. We loved the family feel of the town, the parks, the beaches and it just felt like home. We really wanted a place where we could garden and walk to restaurants and the beach. We love the neighborhood being so close to everything you could ever need within walking distance including some of our favorite restaurants on the island. The cottage is our romantic getaway where we like to relax in style. Reducing our footprint on the environment is important to us, and we love the green energy of this home.
It took us over a year to get the permit and to set up the house. We finished setting the house up in late May 2014. We started a full-scale remodel on the cottage in 2017 and did not finish until March of 2018. We outfitted this home exactly how we want it for us. We furnished it with the top of the line in all areas, and while it will cost us more than the average vacation home, we think it makes this property very unique and something we can be proud of to share with others and be enjoyed for years to come.

What makes this property unique

Walking distance to the places we enjoy – the park, the beach, stand up paddle boarding, the restaurants, coffee, shops, and groceries.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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