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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Lahaina, HI
  • Kaanapali Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Black Rock
  • Whalers Village
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kahului, HI (OGG)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

'PONO PLANTATION COTTAGE' SUMMER IN PARADISE-3 BEDROOM

Aloha and Welcome to our 'Pono Plantation Cottage' your private Maui getaway.

***CHRISTMAS SEASON HAS A MINUMUM STAY OF 10 NIGHTS***

Nestled hillside across from the beautiful Ka'anapali Ocean Resort. Relax in vintage Hawaiian comfort in our spacious 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bathroom plantation style home. The International Colony Club, is a quiet, beautifully manicured 10 acre property located just across from Maui's Kahikili Beach (Old Airport Beach), the winter playground of the humpback whales.

Our vacation home offers 1500 sq ft of comfortable accommodations for 7+ guests, king, queen and full size beds, a fully equipped kitchen, spacious living/dining area w/cable TV, DVD and WiFi internet. Laundry area with washer/dryer. There are two beautiful pools on site and off-street parking.

Enjoy the spectacular sunsets from your beautifully landscaped private backyard. Perfect for your family entertaining and BBQ's. We are just a short 3 minute walk to the best beaches and parks on Maui.

Next door is the famous Royal Ka'anapali Golf Course and all of your favorite Maui activities: snorkeling, surfing, paddle-boarding, golf, tennis and shopping........just a few minutes away. We would love to share our 'ohana with you.


STWM# 2016/0016

Property manager

Katherine Hamada

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Large backyard for children & family entertaining
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 440060060013, W43801047-01, TA-151-845-6832-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kaanapali

Located in Kaanapali, this cottage is in the city centre and by the sea. Shoppers can check out Whalers Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Kaanapali Beach and Napili Bay. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lahaina, HI

What's nearby

  • Kahekili Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kaanapali Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kaanapali Kai Course at Kaanapali Golf Resort - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Kaanapali Golf Courses - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Whalers Village - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Kapalua, HI (JHM-West Maui) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Leilani's on the Beach - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hula Grill Kaanapali - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Duke's Beach House Maui - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Island Vintage Coffee - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 'PONO PLANTATION COTTAGE' SUMMER IN PARADISE-3 BEDROOM have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is 'PONO PLANTATION COTTAGE' SUMMER IN PARADISE-3 BEDROOM pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 'PONO PLANTATION COTTAGE' SUMMER IN PARADISE-3 BEDROOM ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'PONO PLANTATION COTTAGE' SUMMER IN PARADISE-3 BEDROOM ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'PONO PLANTATION COTTAGE' SUMMER IN PARADISE-3 BEDROOM located?

Located in the heart of Kaanapali, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kahekili Beach and Kaanapali Beach. Whalers Village is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M., Honolulu

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

Exceptionally great stay

Our construction crew of 3 men stayed here. Owner was easy to communicate with and responsive. The unit was clean and very well maintained. No air conditioning (which is pretty common there) and the summer heat was more than expected. We ended up buying a portable AC and will be bringing it back with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marleen A.

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

Great space for three couples.

We were a group of 6 adults. Two of the bedrooms had an en-suite, the third bedroom had no en-suite and the third bathroom was at the far end of the house. Wasn’t as convenient but worked out okay. We were pleasantly surprised by how well the kitchen was supplied with condiments and other essentials. The property has a private patio which was used quite often. The down fall was its closeness to the highway road noise. Katherine was very good and checked in every so often to make sure all was well. All in all a wonderful place to stay..

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Great place for family.

Good rooms and bathroom space. Close to everything. Communication was good. Was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick F.

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

Great place and neighborhood!

I recommend the home to others
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leticia M.

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

wonderful for family

other than the traffic noise it was very private. perfect for family gettogether. Kathy was wonderful to keep in touch to make sure everything was perfect.
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

SAILESH P.

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

Excellent value. Not a resort but definitely a home away from home.

This is a great place to spend a week with friends and family. Even better value if you have kids. Kathy is a wonderful host and that makes the stay even more pleasurable. Don’t bring anything with you if you are staying here. Pretty much everything you can reasonably want or need is on property.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Great location,, easy access to beaches and town!

We enjoyed our stay, close to all activities, loved the fact that they had quiet hours! Nice family location.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

rogelio b.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location!

We enjoyed our stay in beautiful Kaanapali. The location is great because we were less then a 10 minute walk to a beautiful beach and beautiful resort. We were only a five minute drive away from Dukes where we enjoyed delicious breakfast a few times right by the beach. The house accommodated 7 of us comfortably. Katherine the owner was very sweet and attentive to our needs. The location was perfect not far from nice restaurants and shopping as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie H., Boise IDAHO

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

Fantastic family time in Maui!

Great for our family. Three bathrooms wonderful. So close to the beautiful beach!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina C., Toronto, Canada

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

Great little cottage in Maui (w/ kids)

The home had all the necessities you may need for your stay and some extras like beach chairs and toys. Kathy was a great host, very accessible if I had any questions. It fit six adults and a couple kids very comfortably. We loved having the pool for the kids as the beach nearby was a little intense for the littles (<3yrs). It’s a nice walk along the beach boardwalk (stroller accessible) to shopping and stores or a quick drive. The only thing I would have changed is the traffic noise, the home is situated on the edge of the property and you hear the highway at all hours. Some people mention the lack of AC being an issue in their reviews but we found the fans and breeze through the windows quite sufficient plus we left Canada to be warm! Overall a great stay in Maui!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

LeeAnne P.

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

Great Central Location for all activities

We really loved the bungalow in Kaanapali. There were 7 of us and there was ample room for everyone. The back yard was a great place to have morning coffee and sunset cocktails after a day of sun and fun. The kitchen layout let 3 of us work together when we wanted to cook meals at home. The main bathroom was a little small, and the appliances could use an update, but everything was functional. We didn't have the chance to meet the owner, Kathy, due to scheduling, but we spoke several times and she was always responsive. Overall, we will definitely come back to Pono Cottage if we are lucky enough to make this trip again. Mahalo Kathy!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Great location for a big family

This was a great home for our family. We had 5 teenagers with us and everyone was able to spread out adequately. Across the street from the best snorkeling from what we could tell. Very close to groceries and other supplies. Our night time lows were in the 70's and we were okay, but wouldn't want it to be much warmer in order to sleep comfortably without A/C. Katherine was a great host and open to feedback for a couple of small items.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joyce O.

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

Wedding Time

We enjoyed the property - the backyard area provided the perfect place for the rehearsal of the wedding ceremony. Good space inside the house.

8/10 Good

Joan W.

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

Wonderful owner & home

My family of 7 adults stayed here from June 13th-20th. Kathy was very accommodating. Prior to our arrival she communicated very well with me to get information on what time we were arriving. We got in pretty late and she was available for us by phone to make sure we got to the house ok. Upon entry, the house was very clean and pretty much stocked with the essentials of any home. The kitchen had spices, flour, oil, pots and pans, you name it. Kathy even had a nice basket with a pineapple and some fruit and chocolate as a welcome gift. All the rooms were pretty spacious. Two of the rooms had a shower. There was another room with a shower but it was pretty tight in there with the washer/dryer & toilet. Each room has a ceiling fan and another portable fan. It was extremely hot a couple of nights and found ourselves sweating in the middle of the night even with the fans on. On most nights there is a very nice breeze if you open all the windows. Kathy provides all sorts of beach items...chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, towels, etc. Even inflatable floaties for kids and a couple of extra swimming trunks in case you forgot them. Such a nice touch! The house is right across the street from the beach. We made daily trips. It was great. I would have rated the overall experience as 5 stars. The only cons I would say are the trash cans are so far away from the unit and it would be nice if the unit had central air. Otherwise you will love it and Kathy's hospitality!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Jeanette M.

Lovely home and beach access

The Pono cottage was very nice, and owner Kathy Hamada was very accomodating---even allowing for sharing toys with my grandsons! We rented from a baby rental place, and the owner had the equipment in the house, ready to go. The bedrooms are quite nice, and two of the baths are fine. The third, half bath, is not as nice---shares with hot water heater, and washer/dryer, and the shower was a bit difficult to direct the spray. Overall, the home, yard and nearby pool are fine, but it was unseasonably hot, and without air conditioning was uncomfortable during the day, and some nights as well. Also, would be helpful to leave the guests more information---like where to put the trash and recycling--- Overall, a very nice home, helpful owner, and very suitable for 2 families.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marcie D.

Great Location with everything you need

Aloha! We loved the Pono Plantation Cottage! Katherine the owner of cottage met us upon arrival and showed us around her home. Tons of space for 5 adults, well equipped kitchen, towels, linens and beach supplies. All the comforts of home. Location is great, quick walk to one of the best beaches and snorkeling areas in Maui, board walk to all the hotels, restaurants and Whalers village. Pool at location was wonderful and warm. Loved having a private fenced big back yard with a bbq to use. The only negative was the road noise from the hwy right there but WE WHERE IN MAUI so that was minor. Katherine checked in a couple times to make sure everything was good. We loved our stay and would definitely book with Katherine again! Mahalo!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rodney and Megan L.

Great location

Such a lovely week at this Hawaiian style cottage. We loved being so close to the beach with Lahaina just a short drive away. Great communication with our host. Our group of 7 (5 adults and 2 small children) had plenty of room. We appreciated the use of the pack and play and all the beach supplies...umbrellas, chairs, toys for the sand, towels, boogie boards.....as well enjoyed grilling in the backyard.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Patrick T.

Nice place centrally located next to the resorts. We'll rent it again!

Overall a nice place.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Amazing place. Plenty of room. Family Friendly.

This was my first time renting a house and Katherine was amazing and kind. The home was very spacious and comfortable. The kids really enjoyed the community pools and walking straight to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ellen N.

Great location!

We really enjoyed our stay at Pono Plantation. Even though the house wasn't air conditioned, there are plenty of fans and with the windows opened, it stays very comfortable. Kathryn was the perfect hostess. She kept in contact to make sure everything was ok. It is located conveniently north of the shopping area of Lahaina, about a 15 minute drive. There's a great beach across the highway with parking or a short walk. We would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dale M.

Spring Break Fun In Kaanapali

We spent 11 wonderful days at The Pono Plantation Cottage for a family reunion in March of 2016. It was the perfect location for our two families to be together but large enough for all of us to have private time as well. Kathy was wonderful about meeting our needs, and giving us lots of advise about the island of Maui and things to enjoy with our kids. The location was great to explore Lahaina and and all the wonderful beaches. The Cottage was well stocked with everything we needed including beach chairs, towels and fun toys for the kids in our group to use. We had a problem with the electricity and as soon as we let Kathy know and she dealt with it immediately and and made sure it didn't impact our holiday. The front bedroom of the Cottage has some road noise so I would recommend ear plugs, but The Cottage at Pono Plantation was great for our trip and we would gladly stay there again! It was a great place for our family to relax together and have fun!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

A great place to stay!

We are a family of five, and we were in Maui for a family reunion. The cottage worked out perfectly for us. There was plenty of room, and the cottage had all of the amenities. Because the other people at the reunion were staying in condos in hotels, we held many of the family dinners at the cottage, and it had plenty of room for 20 of us to mingle and catch up with one another. The location in Kaanapali was close to many beaches and some excellent snorkeling. Owner Katherine was very friendly and helpful. She put us in touch with local people for bike riding adventures, and had great advice on getting around the island, booking a Luau, etc. When we arrived, Katherine met us at the house, showed us around, and made us feel welcome. She let us know she was available if we had any questions. So in summary, the Pono Plantation Cottage came as advertised, and met all of our needs. I would wholeheartedly recommend it as an excellent place for a family to stay when on the lovely island of Maui!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Roger T.

Pono Plantation Cottage

We stayed at Kathy's cottage for 7 nights arriving on Halloween evening. Our flight was delayed but Kathy was so accomadating for us. She arranged for our late arrival and called first thing the next morning to see if everything was ok. The plantation style cottage and open floor plan were perfect for our family. Everyone could get together and have plenty of room (there were 4 adults and 2 small children) and with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths we all could have our personal space as well. The house was very clean and everything we needed was there, including beach toys. The location was great (just a short walk across the street to the beach) and the property was very well maintained. We enjoyed the two swimming pools and it was great to have a fenced back yard for the kids. Kathy was very helpful. She made suggestions on where to eat (Slappys was great) and she called several times to see that all was well. I would recommend this property to anyone wanting to have lots of room and wanting to be in the Kaanapali area. I would certainly stay there again and am looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2015
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Awesome

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. 4 adults and 2 kids under 3 Fit no problem. The owner was courteous and gracious and wanted to make sure we felt at home. The only downside was the noise from the highway. But it was awesome being minutes from the beach and having the huge backyard for the kids to play in. Would stay again in a heartbeat.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Carol K.

spacious and close to the beach

This is a large unit that is close to the beach, which is directly across the highway from The International Colony Club. The road noise is very loud as it is situated at the traffic light at Honoapiilani Hwy and Puukolii road, especially in the third bedroom, my daughter ended up sleeping on the couch. We are still waiting on our security deposit back after six months.

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