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Gorgeous Home Across from Beach - 5 BR + Opt. Cottage / 4 Bath / AC

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Interior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12343.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kihei, HI
  • Kihei Regional Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Maui Nui Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kamaole Beach Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Kahului, HI (OGG)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Cottage

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs: Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Downstairs : Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Upstairs: Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs: Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Master

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Cottage Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Gorgeous Home Across from Beach - 5 BR + Opt. Cottage / 4 Bath / AC

PLEASE READ PRIOR TO BOOKING: If you have more than 10 guests the cottage will need to be booked as Maui's rental permit law requires 2 guests per room. That includes children over the age of 2 years old. Children under the age of 2 can stay with their parents in the same room and not count toward the occupancy rate. As the main house only has 5 rooms, it can only sleep 10 guests. To rent the cottage adds an extra $250 per night and has a $200 cleaning fee. If you do instant booking, the cottage will not be automatically booked, but it will be added through a payment request should your party be over 10 guests.

Also, please ask us about our payment options if you would like to pay over 2 or 3 installments.

1505 Halama Street also known as HOALOHA HALE (translated 'Friends House') is a legally permitted (STKM 2017/0005) home located across the street from the beach in beautiful Kihei Maui. This traditional Hawaiian home features a 5 bedrooms / 3 bath main house and a separate studio cottage with its own bathroom and kitchen (making for a 6 bed / 4 bath combination if desired). Both the home and cottage have large lanai areas for lounging, BBQing, and relaxing during the warm and tropical evenings. Enjoy the beautiful tropical climate outside, and still remain comfortable inside with air conditioning throughout the home and cottage.

This main house is perfect for families that want to have enough bedrooms and space to enjoy their time together. The upstairs portion of the main house has soaring ceilings and a loft game area for kids. The open floor plan on the second floor is perfect for relaxing together with family, cooking a nice meal, and enjoying indoor outdoor living. Move freely from the living room and kitchen area onto an expansive wrap around Lanai.

The first floor is also very nice, with two bedrooms its own living room area, and an outdoor rear patio. Both the upstairs living area and downstairs living areas are very comfortable and have large flat screen TVs.

The cottage is perfect for someone in the family that may need a little more privacy and space. The cottage also has soaring ceilings and is configured as a large open studio with a gourmet kitchen, TV, air conditioning, full bath, walk in closet, and separate lanai.

HOALOHA HALE is situated in a beautiful neighborhood with multi-million dollar homes. The street is safe, has hardly any traffic, and is right across the street from a beautiful beach. Two blocks to the west you'll enjoy a large park with tennis courts, baseball & soccer fields, outdoor roller rink, running tracks along the ocean, and more beautiful beaches. Downtown Kihei is also within walking distance. There you will enjoy shopping, dining, and all the local flare this beach town has to offer.

Here are just some of the attractions, restaurants, and everyday living features you will have access to when you stay at HOALOHA HALE.

GOLF
If you've come to maui to enjoy Golf, you've come to the right part of the island. Just a mile from the house is the Maui Nui Golf Club and less the 5 miles from the house are the Wailea Gold Course, Emerald Golf Course, and Wailea Blue Golf Course (each of which are fantastic and have amazing views of the ocean and surrounding countryside). I personally like golfing on the Kihei/Wailea side of the island, becuase the wind in far less severe than the Kaanapali/Kapalua side of the island.

RESTAURANTS
Less than a five minute walk from the house is Pizza Madness Maui, which offers a 4+ star pizza and sandwiches. Other food options that are less than a mile away are Coconut's Fish Cafe, Nalu's South Shore Grill, Fabiani's Bakery, Eskimo Candy, Outback Steak House, Ekolu Kitchen, Starbucks, Paia Fish Market S. Side, Kihei Cafe, South Maui Fish Co., Outrigger Pizza, Maui Brewing Company, etc., (AND THAT'S WITHIN THE FIRST MILE). Within a five-six mile radius you get into other amazing places, like the fabulous Restaurant at the Hotel Wailea (one of the best high-end restaurants on the island!!), Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman's, The Five Palms, Sorento's on the Beach, Ka Ana Kitchen, the list goes on and on. Bottom line, you will not go hungry staying at our house and there is a lot to choose from (both familiar and with local flare).

ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS
The house is near a ton of great tours and attractions. Some of the best snorkeling companies run right in Kihei, less than 5-10 minutes from the house. For bigger boating experiences (i.e. dinner/sunset cruises, fishing charters, Molokini Excursions, etc.) the Maalaea Harbor is only 8 miles from the house. Maui Dive shop is a five minute walk. Canoe, Kayak, surfboard rentals less than mile from the house. Kalama State park which has soccer fields, baseball diamonds, tennis courts, and running paths along the beach is only a few blocks from the house. Day trips to other parts of the island are also super easy and convenient as the house is only a few miles from the major thoroughfares that will take you to Hana, Paia, Makawao and other communities that are all unique and fun to visit.

SHOPPING
Check out all the great shops in the Kalama Village and Kihei Town center less than mile away. Also drive down to the great shops in downtown Wailea about 5 minutes away.

BEACHES
Some of the best beaches on the island, from Halama beach right across the street from the house, to all the Kamaole beaches that line S. Kihei Rd. Drive a short 5 miles toward Wailea and experience some of the great beaches that the large resorts have to offer (all are open to the public). Drive a little further (approximately 9 miles) and you'll reach Makena State Park with the beautiful Makena Beach, Makena Cove, and Little beach (clothing optional).

So much to enjoy, you'll never have a dull time visiting this magical place!!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 25
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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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 390100800000, GE-084-936-9088-01, TA-084-936-9088-01

About the area

Kihei

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Halama Street, a neighbourhood in Kihei. Wailea Beach and Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Maui Fish Pipe and Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Headquarters. Maui Nui Botanical Gardens and Hawaii Nature Center of Iao Valley are also worth visiting. Snorkelling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Kihei, HI

What's nearby

  • Kihei Regional Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Maui Nui Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Kamaole Beach Park - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Kamaole Beach Park 3 - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Wailea Beach - 14 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Kahului, HI (OGG) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nalu's South Shore Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Madness - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Akamai Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Miso Phat Sushi - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Kraken Coffee - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous Home Across from Beach - 5 BR + Opt. Cottage / 4 Bath / AC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Gorgeous Home Across from Beach - 5 BR + Opt. Cottage / 4 Bath / AC located?

Located in Halama Street, this holiday home is steps away from Makamakaole Trail and Coast Guard Beach. Kihei Regional Park and Saint Theresa Church are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Abigail S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house. Perfect for our extended family vacation. Enough room for all of us to spread out but also able to gather together for meals and games. Close to a beach for beautiful sunsets and walking in the morning. The kids liked playing in the sand and the waves. Great neighborhood on quiet non-busy road.
Sunset from upper deck of house.
Beach sunset by house.
Beach sunset by house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, very well equipped on a gorgeous island. What more could you want?
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was perfect for our group. Given our side trips to West Maui, Hana, Kanaha and Haleakala, this location worked well for us. It was also close enough to walk to a few restaurants and many others were a short drive away. The beach was a 3 minute walk. All the bedrooms were well appointed with comfortable beds. We also liked the spaciousness of the kitchen. Although there is no ocean view, relaxing on the large upper deck was a highlight. Chris was very accommodating and also proactive in checking in with us to ensure everything was going well.All in all, it was a great experience with no problems or issues with the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cydnee S.

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

Awesome

Close to Beaches, Shopping, Awesome Restaurants, we had a blast!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic accommodations. Our children and their significant others joined us for a fabulous time in Maui. This included nine adults who all agreed that this was a "perfect' house. It was wonderful to sit out on the upstairs deck feeling the Maui breeze and sun. We have stayed in Maui before but this location was more central to all the sites and activities that we wanted to enjoy. Several evenings were spent on the nearby beach (a quick block away to beach access), enjoying the sunset. Chris was extremely responsive to any questions or needs. Great time had by all!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie R.

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

Family vacation on Maui

Plenty of room. Great kitchen for lots of cooks.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle O.

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

So great!!

Everything about this place is awesome!! Access to the beach, amenities, responsiveness, proximity to everything, and just a great place to stay for a large group! Is there anything we needed that they didn’t have??? Nope, everything was great!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hema P.

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

Beautiful property

We had a wonderful stay at your beautiful place
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale W.

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

Fabulous

Best place ever!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal R.

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

Great Home Away From Home

Our family had a wonderful stay. The home had plenty of space to accommodate our family comfortably. The location was par none and we enjoyed exploring all of the nearby beaches, shops and restaurants. Chris exceeded our expectations in providing everything we could possibly need for our stay and he went above and beyond answering my questions and sharing detailed information about excursions our family was interested in. The house exceeded our expectations and was accurately described. Many thanks for hosting us in your beautiful home. It was a trip of a life time.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill Y.

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

enjoyable

nice location, amenities and accomodations
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara m.

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

Truly a home away from home!

This is our second visit to Maui and our 2nd stay at this property. Chris Muane was an exceptional host, taking care that all our needs were met. The main house and cottage perfectly accommodated us, our kids and grandkids. The location was right in the middle of the island making day trips easily accessible everywhere we went. We had the best time at the local beach right across the street, swimming and catching site of many turtles passing by. Even encountered a few turtles still sleeping on the beach in the early morning hours. The memories that we’ve built over the years here are priceless. We highly recommend this property for all ages and groups. It truly is a home away from home.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a fantastic experience from initial inquiry to post checkout. Chris was very responsive and communicative throughout the whole time answering any questions or responding to any requests I had.The property itself was exactly as represented in the photos. Very clean, lots of amenities and very spacious. It was the perfect place for our family of 12. We rented the casita as well which was great for my wife and I with our 1.5yr old son so he could go to sleep earlier and away from the common (more noisy) areas in the main house. It was also still within range for our baby monitor. The walk to the beach from the house was literally about 1 minute. Enjoyed watching the sunsets almost every night. Just all around a great location and property. Would absolutely stay here again if we visit Maui again. Thank you Chris!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

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

Great house in quiet neighborhood near the ocean

Our family had wonderful stay. The house was beautiful and perfect for our 3-generation family stay. It’s located in a quiet neighborhood, walking distance from the nearest beach. Chris, the host, was highly responsive to questions and issues during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

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

Anniversary Celebration

We brought our two children, their spouses and three grandchildren to Maui so we could have family time together and celebrate 50 years of marriage. The house and cottage combination worked so well. It’s such a livable home. The main floor and deck area was a superb space for gathering and eating. We leave with wonderful memories.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa H.

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

Big Birthday in Maui

Nice time with our kids celebrating my husbands birthday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheri c.

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

Fabulous

We loved our trip, the house was perfect for 6 adults. Looking forward to next year!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose W.

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

Family paradise

Spacious and comfortable, great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charla C.

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

The perfect stay in paradise

Hoaloha Hale was perfect for our family trip to Maui. The house had absolutely everything we needed and more. The most well stocked kitchen of any VBRO I’ve ever rented. The house is so spacious, 9 adults and no one ever felt crowded. The multiple living areas and huge deck were amazing. It was great having everything we needed for any kind of day we decided to have. Chris was so communicative and was spot on with all of his suggestions. We hope to be back someday and would definitely look up Hoaloha Hale first.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

McKayle H.

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

Ideal location

This place had more than enough room for our group of ten and the walking location to the beach was awesome!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gaylene H.

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

H family

Fabulous house. We enjoyed our stay very much. Convenient location Everything you need for a perfect vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

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

This place is sooooo amazing and so perfect and everything is greatest and walk to beach everyday

We would love go back again
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam K.

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

Incredible family memory maker

This house is perfect for a family gathering. Great location in Kihei close to the beach, park and restaurants and quick access to the airport and highway. The owners have lived in the house and have thought of every detail to make it the best for their guests . Kitchen is well stocked and beach supplies were awesome. Each room has a separate climate control with a split which keeps everyone happy.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherlock T.

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

Great stay

The house, location, and host communication were excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abby H.

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

Family time in Maui

We had a great time! The home was beautiful, clean and close to the beach! The home owner was very responsive and even gave us suggestions on some good snorkeling spot. If we make it Maui again we will definitely consider staying at this home again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by chris john maune

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We are two families who purchased this home back in 2014. We have been coming to the Hawaiian islands together since 2006, sometimes multiple times a year. Given our love for this place, we finally decided to purchase a place of our own. This home is special to us, because it means our families can continue to come to the island and enjoy time together. We hope you fall in love with this special place too!

Why they chose this property

Our house is located in Kihei, which is our favorite town in Maui. If you like sun and beach, this is the house for you. The town itself is a great beach town, with lots of shops, local flare, and next to all of the upscale amenities in Wailea. There's great golf courses all less than 5 miles away, and there is easy access to activities like snorkeling, scuba/snubba, surfing, biking, hiking, shopping, lounging on amazing beaches, etc.

The house is also on a great safe street, with no traffic, and right across the street from the ocean. There is also a large park two blocks down with tennis courts, a roller skate rink, soccer fields, running paths along the ocean, etc.

What makes this property unique

Central and close to virtually everything you'll need for a memorable and great family vacation.

Languages:

Spanish

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