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.
Property Registration Number TA-184-324-0960-01, 390070020000, GE-184-324-0960-01
Property # 235776vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Kihei
Located on the beach, this cottage is in Central Kihei, a neighbourhood in Kihei. Kihei Town Center Shopping Center and Kihei Kalama Village 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
How much does it cost to stay at Exclusive Beachfront Cottage, Private, Ocean Views, AC, WiFi, Whale Watching!?
As of 17 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Exclusive Beachfront Cottage, Private, Ocean Views, AC, WiFi, Whale Watching! on 7 October 2026 start from NZ$936, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Exclusive Beachfront Cottage, Private, Ocean Views, AC, WiFi, Whale Watching!?
On-site parking is available at the 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 Central Kihei cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Waipuilani Park and Waipuilani Beach. Maalaea Bay Beaches and Saint Theresa Church are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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This was the perfect home base for a week on Maui! The place was super clean, comfortable, quiet, and right on the beach. It’s centrally located, making it an easy walk to local shops and restaurants. The host was incredibly responsive, too. We would love to stay here again!
What a wonderful place! It is very cute and just the right size. It's as close as you can get to the beach and walking distance to shops and restaurants. We watched basking sea turtles come in to the beach to sleep and gazed at a terrific night sky. The hosts are friendly and easy going. We loved our stay and would definitely come again.
We loved our stay in the cottage! Super clean and well stocked with everything we needed, amazing views, gorgeous sunsets and Amber was the best host! Highly recommend!
Our stay at Honu’ea Cottage was so wonderful! We loved the location as it was close to so many restaurants and activities. The cottage was perfect for 2 people and we enjoyed the view to the ocean from the lanai and from the inside. There was everything we needed for our stay. Quiet and peaceful space to enjoy our vacation. Amber, the host, was exceptional with communication before and throughout our stay. Great recommendations for places to eat! Highly recommend this lovely cottage.
This was our 2nd stay at the Cottage, great location. Love walking through the path in the backyard to see the turtles and walk the beach each morning. Comfortable king size bed, full kitchen with a nice mixture of spices and condiments. Amber is so easy to contact for any questions and was very responsive to us during one of the storms. Easy to get around the island from here - very centrally located.
This one bedroom apartment is very comfortable and is well supplied with everything you need for an enjoyable stay. It is private, easy access to the entire island and shops/food a short drive and many within walking distance to either cook dinner or get take out and watch sunset from the balcony.
The cottage was exactly what we wanted. Privacy, beach front and quiet. Amber is very accommodating and it has the basics and then some. It is second story so the view is great so just meet the challenge of a few more steps. Enjoy the moment.
This was our second stay here. It is a great location to access shops, restaurants and the rest of the island. The VRBO has everything you need to enjoy the week. A quick walk through backyard and you are on a sandy beach, where turtles come to rest at night. We will stay here again when we are on Maui.
We loved our stay. The sunset from the porch thru the palm trees over the narrow beach were to die for. We could leave the slider open with just the screen and listen to the surf. Waking up to that is hard to beat. Two blocks away is an ordinary shopping district that has what you need. After driving thru other areas along that coast can’t imagine a more comfortable place for a couple to stay.
My husband, son (infant), and I absolutely loved staying at this cottage. The proximity to the beach and restaurants was perfect. The sunsets at night and sunrise beach walks was exactly what I needed for this vacation. We saw many green sea turtles. Amber was awesome to work with. I highly recommend this property!
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.
Just the right amount of everything. Comfortable tasteful decor with the benefit of the beach just steps away. Beautiful location and easy access to hiking, snorkeling and outdoor exploration. Enjoyed every second of our week there.
We just spent our honeymoon here and it was absolutely wonderful. The cottage had what we needed, the views from the back balcony and beach are stunning. Very easy to work with our host. I highly recommend and would love to come back! These photos are ones we took from the sand directly behind the cottage and from the balcony.
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.
We had a very pleasant stay at the cottage. It is very well appointed with everything you need to enjoy the beach. The kitchen is well stocked we were very comfortable. The view is lovely and the location is great with many dining excellent dining options within walking distance. We definitely recommend this property!
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.
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.
Lavonne N.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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Hosted by Amber Peterson
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