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Exclusive Beachfront Cottage, Private, Ocean Views, AC, WiFi, Whale Watching!

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Best views on the Island from every room!
Cottage is bright and open!
Fully landscaped yard out to the beach.
From the beach... view toward Molokini Crater and the Island of Kahoolawe
Beach out front of the cottage.  Walk in miles in either direction.

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Kihei, HI
  • Waipuilani Park
    4 min walk
  • Kihei Regional Park
    19 min walk
  • Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale Sanctuary Visitor Center
    19 min walk
  • Kahului, HI (OGG)
    21 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Exclusive Beachfront Cottage, Private, Ocean Views, AC, WiFi, Whale Watching!

On Maui's sunny south shore, is the romantic Honu’ea cottage, where quiet peaceful living is a way of life. Honu'ea (Hawksbill Turtle) is named after the endangered turtles that come and nest on the sandy shores in front of the property. Honu’ea is perfect for honeymooners or couples just wanting a unique tranquil getaway. The cottage is located on an acre of landscaped grounds with an unobstructed beachfront view of the Pacific Ocean. Just steps from the front door you can take long walks on miles of uncrowded sandy beach.

Honu’ea is a one bedroom, one bath Hawaiian style cottage. The cottage is located on the second story with its own private entrance. This cottage has a great open floor plan that allows for ocean views from almost every room. The master bedroom includes a king size bed, ample walk in closet for clothes and luggage, and a great view of the landscaped yard and ocean. The living space has an inviting sitting area with a relaxing sofa and chair and flat screen tv/dvd. The kitchen is fully stocked and ready for all your cooking needs. The cottage also has an amazing beachfront lanai with outdoor seating and BBQ. For the really hot Maui summer days the cottage has a central air conditioning unit.

The cottage is centrally located so you’re only a short walk away from great local restaurants, grocery stores, and shops. The neighborhood is walkable and local bus service is available.

W99438872-01 GE-184-324-0960-01 TA-184-324-0960-01
Keywords: Private Cottage

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number TA-184-324-0960-01, 390070020000, GE-184-324-0960-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kihei

Located in Kihei, this cottage is on the beach. Kihei Town Center Shopping Center and Shops at Wailea are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wailea Beach and Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge. Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Headquarters and Maui Fish Pipe are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kihei, HI

What's nearby

  • Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale Sanctuary Visitor Center - 19 min walk
  • Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Headquarters - 3 min drive
  • Maui Nui Golf Club - 3 min drive
  • Kamaole Beach Park - 5 min drive
  • Wailea Beach - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Kahului, HI (OGG) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pi'ilani Shopping Center - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Nalu's South Shore Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Miso Phat Sushi - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Akamai Coffee Co. - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Exclusive Beachfront Cottage, Private, Ocean Views, AC, WiFi, Whale Watching! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Exclusive Beachfront Cottage, Private, Ocean Views, AC, WiFi, Whale Watching!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Exclusive Beachfront Cottage, Private, Ocean Views, AC, WiFi, Whale Watching!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Exclusive Beachfront Cottage, Private, Ocean Views, AC, WiFi, Whale Watching! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kihei cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Waipuilani Park and Waipuilani Beach. Maalaea Bay Beaches and Lava Fields are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Casey N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Favourite short rental that I have ever stayed in
I honestly can't say enough amazing things about this property. Everything about it is incredible. Super clean, amazing location, super private and quiet and the best part....every night at the front of the property the turtles come up to sleep on the beach. One night we counted 21 turtles. It was honestly magical.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lavonne N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and private
We had a wonderful time in this private little cottage. Good location, with shops and restaurants nearby. Great ocean views. Btw, the Maui Aquarium is a great stop for an afternoon and lunch in the outdoor restaurant was very good.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kalli S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Honeymoon
My husband and i stayed here for our honeymoon and we didnt want to leave! The cottage looks exactly like the photos. The street is fairly quiet and you can fall asleep to the sound of the waves. We wanted something private and away from crowds of people and thats exactly what we got. We both highly recommend you book a stay here!!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Honeymoon stay!
This was perfect for everything my wife and I wanted for our honeymoon stay in beautiful Maui. The owners have many accommodations on the property that we felt went above and beyond expectation. The short walk to the beach was perfect for sunset viewing, hanging with the turtles, and more! Shops, restaurants, etc., are all within walking distance from the property and super convenient. Can’t recommend this place enough!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelee L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place
We had such an amazing stay here. Everything we needed was here. The beach chairs were an awesome touch. We will be back! The turtles were magnificent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage with great location
We really enjoyed our stay. Its a great cottage with a really good loacation. The view off the lanai is hard to beat! You could walk to several places if you wanted to. The small kitchen with washer/dryer came in very handy during our stay. The cottage is very quiet and we usually had the beach to ourselves except for the occasional walker by. You will need water shoes because of all the coral but can walk out rather far into the water if you do. If you want a bigger beach then Kamaole Beach is just a short drive away. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again if we chose to stay in South Maui next time.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view
The VIEW!!!!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Balance
The comfort, view, and location of this cottage offered us the perfect vacation balance of relaxation and activity. Wake up to a beautiful water view, take your coffee to the deck, and enjoy the tropical setting. Grab a cooler, towels, chairs, and umbrella (all provided) and a 2 minute walk will set you up on a beautiful, quiet beach. Great dining and shopping are minutes away. (A couple of favorites - Nalu’s, Maui Pie, and a little further away, Mama’s Fish House - not to be missed.) Driving from this location to other towns and sites was even easier than expected. Our host was really on top of things - so kind, and always available. The cottage itself is set up beautifully, and is just as shown online. Quite comfortable and providing amenities that anticipate your needs. We look forward to returning sometime soon!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Captivating and serene beachside retreat
This breezy, private upper floor property was perfect for our 8 night stay. It is a cozy, spotless, well appointed one bedroom apartment with every amenity, including a BBQ & beach chairs. Located in a quiet walkable neighborhood, with direct beach access and wonderful views from the deck! Great airflow throughout the apartment as well, and fully screened so we barely used the available AC. This place is a gem. We are already planning our return!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tropical Heaven
It was incredible. The view and uniqueness of this cottage and property are superb. My husband and I had never in our lives been to the islands until this stay. (10 day stay). We knew we wanted a quiet, non-resort property and this was perfect! Everything you could need or want is just a few minutes away by car. We even walked to a near-by restaurant which was wonderful! Sitting on the deck watching and hearing the gentle ocean waves and many birds was surreal. It was truly a vacation to remember forever. I thank you so much for this beautiful private paradise!!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M., Solana Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful haven
The cottage was a perfect place for my husband and I to relax and unwind, even watch whales from the lanai! It really looks just like it does in the photos, gorgeous ocean views and on a peaceful street yet walking distance to restaurants and food trucks. The place was very well equipped, even providing beach chairs for our use. We hope we can return again one day!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Logan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Totally Awesome!
This place was so quiet and beautiful. Saw turtles everyday right on the beach out back and whales all the time. The place was clean and so fun to stay at. The little deck has such a great view! We were right in the mix of all the fun things to do in Kihei and walked most evenings just to enjoy. We will come back! Thank you for an amazing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location - What is not to love!
We visited for our honeymoon and had a great time. Great location with an awesome view. A minute walk to the beach. If you visit, make sure to check out the beach at night as we found over 10 large turtles resting on the beach for the night. Bed was very comfortable. The place had plenty of space for two people. Location was fabulous. You are minutes away from lots of shopping and restaurants. If you are visiting, make sure to check out the food trucks on Alahele Pl. The location is also very private and did not feel touristy at all. The host was easy to communicate with and answered any questions quickly.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marla M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glorious location and space
We had a wonderful stay with a very nice unit and great views, close to the beach, turtles on the beach, great little neighborhood close to stores and restaurants.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashly G., Stoneville, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
This was our first visit to Maui and this cottage was EXACTLY what we were looking for. Quiet, comfortable and tucked away. Bed was comfortable (for reference we sleep on a tempurpedic). I felt the cottage to be very neat and clean. Amber left a sweet little gift for us upon arrival. Also, had some cold waters in the fridge which we really appreciated because we arrived so late and didn’t have time to stop at the market. Views from the cottage were lovely. We walked the beach daily and took a dip a few of the days. Water is shallow but if you walk a little further down the beach you can find more swim-able depths. We saw turtles multiple days and even saw whales (ps we brought binoculars). Not sure why the other reviewer complained of the washer/ dryer. They worked well and weren’t especially noisy in my opinion. Plenty of glassware . We felt the couch to be comfortable for 2 people and enjoyed winding down with tv at night. This cottage created beautiful memories for us and we look forward to visiting again in the summer!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect stay
This was the perfect place to stay, private and quiet to spend a 25th anniversary. We absolutely loved it. We will highly recommend this place to anyone that goes to Maui.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacque C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
OUTSTANDING!!!
This cottage is an absolute dream. The location, amenities and view all exceeded our expectations. Very comfortable and in close walking distance to many great restaurants and conveniences. Everything was just perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Perfect
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ein wunderschönes Haus direkt am Strand, mit allem was das Herz begehrt.
Fantastisch - jederzeit wieder!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H., Church Point, LA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Gem of a property!
The listing is extremely accurate, turtles were beautiful to watch, the view is amazing, very comfortable home while in Maui! The cottage had everything we needed and more. Thank you for sharing your beautiful place with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
Great rental
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Paradise
Beautiful views of the Maui sunset in a perfect location! Just a few steps to the beach where we watched the sea turtles make their way in and out of the sea every night. The cottage had everything we needed and was in walking distance of local stores and restaurants. If you’re a craft brew fan, Maui brewing and their beer garden is a must. Aloha!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dustin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly Cozy Hawaii Hideaway
Loved our stay here! Walking distance to sea turtles, short distances to some of the best, affordable restaurants Maui has to offer. Perfect for a couple's getaway.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise Found
The cottage was a perfect place to celebrate our 18th Anniversary. It came with everything we needed and more. Great experience, and the location in a quiet neighborhood was ideal. Even the turtles arrived each night!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie R., Dallas, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical!
We had the best time. Amber is a great host and everything was perfect. Beautifully decorated, comfy bed, amazing view, and close to the beach. We saw over a dozen turtles on the beach the night before we left! The location is excellent for walks to dinner and easy access to everything there is to do in Maui. We loved our little piece of heaven!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

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