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Makena Oceanfront Home 3 Bedroom/3 Bath 1/2 Acre Lot On The Ocean

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Oceanfront Dining Area With Nearby Gas Grill
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Makena, HI
  • Maluaka Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Makena State Park Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Wailea Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Kahului, HI (OGG)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Makena Oceanfront Home 3 Bedroom/3 Bath 1/2 Acre Lot On The Ocean

Gorgeous home on quiet Old Makena Road with West-facing ocean views from every room.

Slip on your beach shoes, walk down your 40 foot dogleg to the left of your front lawn, step over small rocks, and swim with the turtles at our private ocean access. It is just a short walk to sandy beaches on each side of our home.

Beautiful sunsets every night from our private half-acre lot on the ocean.

Breeching of humpback whales can be seen just off-shore in winter months.

Three-bedroom 2250 square-foot home has been decorated with Hawaiian style art, teak furniture from Bali, and newly remodeled kitchen. Each bedroom has its own full bath.

Luxurious master bedroom with ocean views from your king-sized bed. Second bedroom has a queen-sized bed. The third bedroom has two twins that convert into a king.

Wifi included, with a desk in the main room, and the third bedroom can be used as an office.

Missionary founded church is two doors down. Ideal for destination weddings.





Keywords: Three Bedroom Oceanfront Villa

Property manager

Sue Johnson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
No Parties, Weddings or Gatherings Allowed. Quiet Hours 9pm-8am. Penalties and eviction will occur.

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 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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number GE-103-297-9456-01, TA-103-297-9456-01, 210070740000

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kihei

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Wailea, a neighbourhood in Kihei. Makena Kai Day Spa and Makena South Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Shops at Wailea and Wailea Shopping Village Shopping Center. Maui Fish Pipe and Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Headquarters 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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Makena, HI

What's nearby

  • Maluaka Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Makena State Park Beach - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Wailea Beach - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Little Beach - 10 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Polo Beach - 11 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Kahului, HI (OGG) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lappert's Hawai'i - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Monkeypod Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Botero Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Manoli's Pizza Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Whale’s Tale - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Makena Oceanfront Home 3 Bedroom/3 Bath 1/2 Acre Lot On The Ocean pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Makena Oceanfront Home 3 Bedroom/3 Bath 1/2 Acre Lot On The Ocean?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Makena Oceanfront Home 3 Bedroom/3 Bath 1/2 Acre Lot On The Ocean?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Makena Oceanfront Home 3 Bedroom/3 Bath 1/2 Acre Lot On The Ocean located?

Nestled on the beach, this Wailea holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Makena Beaches and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Wailea Beach. Maluaka Beach and Makena Landing Park are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 96 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best location on Maui

best possible place to stay. Hale O Honu is absolutely unique. The house is outfitted with everything you’ll need. There’s plenty of extra snorkel masks, fins, and shoes. We spent mornings swimming and snorkeling, mid day touring the island or hiking, then great evenings at home watching the sunsets before tribal council. Most mornings there were sea turtles on the beach sunning in the back yard. I cannot recommend highly enough. Location, location, location.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house, right on the water

Comfortable beds, effective air conditioning and a great location a short walk from a sandy beach
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mat S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

February Family Getaway

Absolutely fantastic property. The oceanfront location, sunset views & whale watching are second to none compared to anywhere I have ever stayed. We rent in Maui each winter and I will be coming back here. We have always rented condos in the past and having an oceanfront lawn for the kids as well as a driveway for parking and a garage for keeping strollers, suitcases, etc. was a massive positive. My kids are 3 & 1 and this was a perfect setup for our family. The kitchen is bigger than the photos look and there is a spare bar fridge as well. The table out by the water is amazing for lunch and after the kids go to bed. There is a 6 person kitchen table as well which is better for dinner since we are mostly eating around sunset and it gets dark quick. great family property!
Stayed 23 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quincy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay at a Wonderful Location, Slightly Dated but Very Pleasant

My family (parents, siblings, self) stayed here for almost 10 days and very much enjoyed it. The location of this property is amazing - right by the water, a short walk from great beaches - and there is a nice layout for spending time together inside and outside. Two things of potential concern for guests - 1) the home smelled slightly of mold, totally expected from a house that was built decades ago on a tropical island and less than 100 feet from the ocean. Be warned, and if you have allergies to that (we didn't) you may want to look elsewhere. 2) The twin beds in the 3rd bedroom are regular sized, and since my family members and I are all above 6 ft tall we did suffer a little sleeping on them. Overall would absolutely stay here again - the owners were great to communicate with and this was a special place to stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Makena Retreat

Our family had an amazing stay at this superb property in Makena. Secluded and private yet a short drive to amazing restaurants and shopping. We saw sea turtles every day and snorkeled in the clear water off the back yard. Truly a gem and a perfect family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A slice of Heaven

Makena Makai is a beautiful, quaint home with views that won't disappoint. I enjoyed snorkeling with the turtles each morning. The owner/manager's are easy to speak with. We had no issues throughout our entire stay. (November 16-23, 2024) I would love another opportunity to stay at this wonderful place. ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

tricia l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace, quiet and amazing sunsets in beautiful Makena

Our family of 6 loved our week at Clark and Sue's house in Makena. The location could not be better and we were truly able to unwind and feel at peace. We watched whales everyday. We snorkeled right in front of the house or at the beach just up the road. We walked down to Maluaka beach at sunset. Every other day we did an excursion, but always looked forward to coming back to the house to relax. We cooked a few dinners and lots of breakfasts in the very well-stocked kitchen...wish we had cooked more dinners there! We loved hanging out on the patio at night with only the tiki torches to give us light. It was magical. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W., Capistrano Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whale Watching

We come here every year to see the Humpback Whales. Enjoyed our trip very much. This house is an amazing place to relax and enjoy beautiful Maui.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Location!!!!

I have been to Maui several times and have always enjoyed my stay at the resorts, so this was the 1st time at a home and it did not disappoint! Incredible location in the heart of turtle town and the house was simply stunning in its ambiance and proximity to the best snorkeling around, PERIOD!!! Loved Sue and the commutation.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W., Capistrano Beach

This week was our fourth time here. We love it. Are planning on booking another week next year.

A great place to hang out with the family. Quiet and beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for a Maui vacation.

Beautiful property in a perfect location. Whether as a launching point to see all the sights of Maui or a spot to just sit and relax, this home is perfect. Beautifully maintained with attentive management, we couldn't recommend this home any more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful spot!

A wonderful place to relax and enjoy Maui! The atmosphere and views are so special. The owners provide history of the property and location which provides interest context to appreciate the place. Hope to return in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eva S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful!

This property is beautiful, and the hosts are amazing. Banana trees. Soft grass. Too many turtles and whales to count, right in the backyard.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! There are snorkels, fins and water shoes available for use right out the back door. We saw the turtles every morning and enjoyed the sunset over the ocean from the back yard every evening. The location is private but close to shopping and restaurants. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Makena

If y’all are looking for a shiny new place - this isn’t it. If you want an epic location on the water in Turtle Town - this is the spot. We sat for 2 weeks in the backyard and enjoyed the “private” Bay. Cute old home.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The wonderful loavation and access to the ocean cannot be better!

Love it! All great! This is the second time we’ve stayed here and it’s the perfect place to make memories: great family meals prepared in the kitchen with a view, snorkeling, kayaking, sunset revelries, peaceful evenings when all that is heard are the ocean, crickets, and starlight.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

View Plus

The location and view are second to none. The house has some minor maintenance issues due to its age, but those did not significantly affect our enjoyable time in Maui.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location location. Location!

Our family had a wonderful stay at Sue and Clark’s home. We have stayed in the area before but our family has grown and we needed a bigger oceanfront vacation spot. This was a quiet place with literally the best snorkeling and paddling on the island, we are so grateful for the experience. We’d love to come back & Sue was very easy to work with. Mahalo!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning location, responsive hosts and property manager

Our family truly enjoyed our stay and would gladly return if ever staying in Makena again. The home was so welcoming that we barely had any reason to leave. We spent most of our days enjoying the views, spotting sea turtles and whales, and walking a few minutes down the road to the nearest beach. Other great spots are just 5-15 minutes away. Stuck on an earlier time zone, we got in the habit of rising before dawn to sip coffee/tea and watch the stars and planets, which was quite nice. The overall atmosphere is incredibly picturesque, to the point of being poetic, and zen. The home itself is not an austere, modern, slick home, more of a homy home, showing its age in some parts, but this was fine for us, and convenient in fact as we were able to borrow beach toys for the kids, pots/pans etc for cooking a few meals during our stay, and otherwise feel at home. It's clear this was a well-lived and well-loved family home and it was nice to learn about some if its and the family's history and connection to the surrounding area in the home guide book. Both Clark & Sue and the property manager were very responsive and helpful, and the property manager accommodated us checking in an hour early when we unexpectedly found ourselves arriving early.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lis M.

Dream Spot

What a beautiful home and beautiful location. I love this part of Maui, and to top it off, finally got a chance to stay in a quiet neighborhood tucked away from the busy-ness of the rest of the island. The house itself was super spacious and accommodated our group of 6 really well. Kitchen was nice and big and the drink bar was also a huge hit with the guests. A beautiful beach just a few minutes walk away. Thanks again Sue and Clark - we can't wait to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Zion K., Las Vegas

Most Amazing Place in Maui!!!

We and family have been several times in Mui, but this place is the best by far. It is all about location, location, location. It has everything you can dream about in a great vacation: hammock, grill, outside table etc. Access to the beach right in the back yard with amazing snorkeling with turtles everyday. A place that snorkelers are paying to travel with boats all day. Close to a nice mall and beaches, some in walking distance. We told all our friends and they are planning to rent the same place as well as we are are planning future visits again. Awesome loved it and can not wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Martha H., Stockton, California

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Makena Makai Week

My family of six adults spent a week at Makena Makai. There were lots of positives about our stay. The setting is gorgeous. We enjoyed a number of dinners on and gorgeous sunsets from the patio. There was plenty of room for six people and the house was well stocked with beach equipment and kitchen condiments. It was awesome to have an outdoor shower to use after snorkeling with the turtles in the water right by the house. We enjoyed mangoes from the front yard tree. A few things could be upgraded/fixed, but didn’t interfere with our enjoyment of our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie A., Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A slice of paradise

We have travel to Maui about 30 times before discovering this gem located in such an idyllic setting!!! Our grandchildren loved discovering the tide pools and snorkeling right from the bay in front of the house. Located near an old stone church and great beach for wave hopping it is in a quiet neighborhood. This house offers privacy along a street that is perfect to walk or run along. Inside you have 3 beds and 3 bathes. The kitchen overlooks the spacious view of the ocean. Enjoy meals on your deck while watching the sunset. You are right on the ocean. We will stay here every time we come to Maui and recommend it to everyone we can!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew E.

Wonderful location

Excellent location on the waterfront providing views of whales and turtles. Easy walk to Sandy beach (swam with turtles here!) and the rock outcrop in front of property provided opportunities to see turtles and fish up close. It seemed a slower part of Maui compared to the resorts of Wailea and Maui itself was wonderful with the Majestic Haleakala towering over us all the time. Road to Hana to see the waterfalls was excellent as was the whale watching out of Lahaina and the blow hole in the north of West Maui was spectacular. We had a 2 week get together for 3 siblings and partners as a 60th birthday celebration and all hope that we can come back sometime soon. Our host, Sue, was responsive and gave us some tips as well! Thoroughly recommend this property for a relaxed break from the rush of life at home.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Old school charm and we felt lucky to be here

This property is in good, not great, condition and not fancy. The furnishings are dated and need to be reupholstered. That’s all the bad. The key thing is this property is flat out gorgeous. The diving and snorkeling right off the back patio are so good that dive operations and snorkel tours show up everyday. Makena Beach is a 5” walk down a quiet dead end street and is gorgeous. The area is very safe so we left windows and our bedroom slider open all night, and with sea breezes and lots of ceiling and floor fans we never needed to use A/C. Love that. The kitchen is well stocked with cooking tools, the master bed is comfortable, the landscaping is in good condition and having a grassy area next to the ocean with palm trees for shade, and complete privacy too, was amazing. This is a legacy estate that is one in a million. We loved it here and wish we could just move in forever.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Sue Johnson

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Why they chose this property

My parents built this home in 1969, when the only access was a dirt road. They lived here year round, but had no mail or paper delivery for many years. Its a lovely, quiet location in a pristine area, which my husband and I regularly update, and keep decorated in the Hawaiian style.

What makes this property unique

Snorkeling, turtle and whale viewing (in winter months) is awesome from our location. We can also swim off the left front side of our property. Our oceanfront location with sunset views overlooking 3 islands and 2 peninsulas is truly unparalleled.

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