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Adorable cottage near small beach

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 483.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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40 Au Place, Paia, HI, 96779
  • Kuau Bay Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Paia Bay
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Hookipa Beach Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Kahului, HI (OGG)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Adorable cottage near small beach

Maui County Vacation Rental Permit: STPH2013/0010
GE-066-317-9264-02/TA-066-317-9264-01
TMK-260120340000
Experience a delightful part of “old Hawaii” with all modern conveniences by staying at the Menehune Cottage or House in Kuau, one of the coolest little neighborhoods on the island and close to the endless fun activities that Maui's North Shore has to offer; windsurfing, kiting, surfing, dining at Mama's Fish House, playing in the tide pools on Mama's beach, swimming, cycling, shopping in Paia, walking/running on beautiful Baldwin beach and much more!!!!
This charming Hawaiian style cottage is nestled in a private garden in Kuau, a small residential neighborhood which is part of Paia. The cottage features two bedrooms (each with queen bed), full bathroom (shower only, no tub), second toilet in the laundry room, outdoor shower, fully equipped kitchen (fridge, stove, microwave), cable TV and DVD, CD stereo, and shared laundry. There is a nice little yard with patio furniture, gas BBQ and racks to store windsurfing gear. The cottage is just a minute by car to "downtown" Paia, which offers bank, post office, restaurants, a great health food store, gas stations, and small boutique shops.
Beach towels, beach chairs and a cooler are provided.

HOUSE RULES:

We are delighted that you are considering this property for your vacation lodging. We are sure that you would enjoy this lovely vacation home. This property has a vacation rental permit issued by the County of Maui, and is subject to the rules and restrictions imposed by the County for ALL short term rental homes. Please understand that we would be unable to accept a rental that does not agree to abide by these rules. Note: properties without a short term rental permit are subject to closure by the County.

House Rules:
1. Neighbors - Please be considerate of our neighbors. Noise carries easily to their homes, particularly in the evening. NO loud music, NO parties, NO amplified sound of any nature at any time. Many neighbors must be up early in the morning to go to work, and it's important that your use of this property does not impact them in any way.
2. Quiet Hours - Quiet time is from 9pm to 8am.
3. Use of the Property - Additional friends/family CANNOT be invited to the property and it cannot be used as a “meeting place”. The property can be used ONLY by the guests listed on the rental agreement. The County law allows us to accommodate a maximum of two guests x the number of bedrooms.
4. Parking - There is plenty of parking on the property. Vehicles CANNOT be parked on the street at any time. When vehicles are on the street, there is insufficient space for emergency vehicles, fire trucks, the trash truck or neighbors to get down the road.
5. Minimum of 1 guest must meet the minimum age requirement of 25.

At the time of booking, we'll forward the property rental agreement for review and acceptance. Additional information with respect to care and maintenance of the house will be included in the rental agreement. Payment is accepted by check, VISA or MC. For guests preferring to use VISA or MC, a 2% processing fee will be added.

Property manager

Cathy or Melody
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number GE-066-317-9264-02, STPH2013/0010, 260120340000, TA-066-317-9264-01

About the area

Paia

Located in Paia, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. One Love Farmers Market and Hali imaile Farmer's Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore H.A. Baldwin Beach State Park and Haleki'i-Pihana Heiau State Monument. Maui Gold Pineapple Farm and Maui Nui Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Paia, HI

What's nearby

  • Kuau Bay Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Paia Bay - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hookipa Beach Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • H.A. Baldwin Beach State Park - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Baldwin Beach - 6 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Kahului, HI (OGG) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mama's Fish House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Paia Fish Market - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Flatbread Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tobi's Shave Ice - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Colleen's - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable cottage near small beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Adorable cottage near small beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable cottage near small beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Adorable cottage near small beach located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Kuau Bay Beach and Paia Bay. Hookipa Beach Park and Lower Paia Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

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

Pierre-Louis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage, fantastic service
The cottage is confortable, clean and well equipped. the location is very well entered and close to the airport. The garden is small but private, and includes a large parking space. A nice small beach is located at 400 m. The person in charge (Cathy) is very friendly and helpful. We highly recommend this cottage. Thank you again
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for extended Maui stay
This is a great little house for 2 couples, or potentially a family with a few kids. Cozy accommodations just a few minutes from Paia town and with walking access to an awesome little corner store for snacks, coffee, and some groceries. Quiet location with beautiful landscaping, super dark night skies, and great access to some nearby north island beaches. We spent 10 days at the house and loved every minute!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

debbie w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fine place to stay near Paia
This little cottage totally met our needs for this trip. 2 bedrooms, decent kitchen, small bathroom was just fine. The bedding was quite comfortable. Only the larger bedroom had an air conditioning unit - we thought both bedrooms should have had one. This cottage was nothing fancy but it was quiet and clean and well maintained.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paia Menehune Cottage
We LOVED our stay in Paia at the Menehune Cottage! Cathy from Maui Vacation Prop Rentals was SO accomodating with anything we asked or needed! The location is IDEAL..sweet neighborhood near the beach you can walk to and relax on with the turtles and snorkel in, swim around in a safe protected zone with the famous Mamas Fish House Restaurant right there with their beautiful grounds to walk around on. The Kua Store is minutes away that is awesome! The town of Paia is quaint and has everything..lots to do nearby. The cottage is old hawaii so not updated, but VERY comfortable and cute. The beds are great, the living space is great..with a great little yard in front that's private too. There's not a dishwasher, but it was fine since we went out to eat often and easy to clean yourself. We loved everything and highly recommend staying there!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Cottage
We enjoyed our stay in the charming cottage located just outside Paia. The beds were comfortable, the garden is lovely and the cottage has everything you need.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet family home base
The menehune cottage is a lovely quiet place great for getting some rest and time together after a day on beautiful Maui.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eugene d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Back to Roots
The Menehune Cottage was the perfect "home" for the return to my boyhood home with my son and his wife. The nearby beach we could walk to was a bonus. Everyone enjoyed this vacation on the north shore of Maui no ka oi!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Constance G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Cottage on the Best Side of the Island
Menehune Cottage was warm, welcoming, comfortable and clean. The kitchen was well-appointed and had everything you could possibly want for preparing food and drink. Shower, fluffy towels, and comfy beds made us feel at home. Fans were provided and while we were there the evenings were lovely and cool; an AC was provided for the master bedroom, but only needed in late afternoons. The property is amazingly cozy, quiet and close to a couple of beaches. Lovely stay in a wonderful place!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The zone
The property was very private despite being in a densely populated neighborhood . Quiet , clean and easy to get to places we wanted to go on the island ,made it a wonderful stay for us
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Although we didn’t stay in Paia as much as we loved to, the place bring a great experience of Maui including the sight seeing and turtles within walking distance.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felt like home
We loved everything about this rental. The house was absolutely perfect for our family of 4. The location was ideal! Mamas beach is walking distance and was our favorite spot for playing, swimming, and snorkeling. The Kuau store had everything we needed at very good prices! I am so excited at the thought of coming back and for anyone else being able to experience this magical place. We are heading home with very full hearts. A Hui Hou Maui!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Rama P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cottage in Kuau
We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. All the necessities were available. Nice quiet neighborhood, easy walk to the beach access.For anyone that needs higher performance Internet/Wifi, this may be a concern. For most users it will be sufficient. However the mesh system (wifi backhaul from the router in the laundry) we found access to be spotty at times. It would not work well for doing Zoom calls. We tried to watch Hulu / recorded sports games and found it not really functional on several nights. The smart TV was OK however the replacement remote did not provide all functionality needed to control TV apps.All other aspects of the stay were excellent - I only call out the WiFi/TV as one area of improvement.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lcoation
The cottage is great: clean and comfortable,well-appointed and has everything you'd need. Best sleep I've had in awhile! Being able to walk to Mama's beach and snorkel during my lunch hour on this working vacation was wonderful. The Kuau store provided morning cappuccinos and breakfast and lunches. We rented an electric car at the airport and were able to drive everywhere we wanted for the week on just the original full charge. The fee from the car rental agency to return it uncharged is WAY below market rate for a tank of gas!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bret R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great quiet property
Perfect property, definitely would stay again!!
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2022

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