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On Maui's sun-kissed south shore, the romantic Honu'ea cottage offers a serene getaway. With an unobstructed beachfront view of the Pacific Ocean, enjoy tranquil mornings on your private lanai or stroll along miles of uncrowded sandy beach. The fully-stocked kitchen and central air conditioning unit ensure comfort during your stay.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Exclusive Beachfront Cottage, Private, Ocean Views, AC, WiFi, Whale Watching!

  • 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.

    W99438872-01 GE-184-324-0960-01 TA-184-324-0960-01
    Keywords: Private Cottage

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite 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 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number TA-184-324-0960-01, 390070020000, GE-184-324-0960-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Exclusive Beachfront Cottage, Private, Ocean Views, AC, WiFi, Whale Watching! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite 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!?

Check-out 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 Makamakaole Trail are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 168 reviews

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Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trish S.

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

Honu’ea Cottage

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

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

Vacation

Relaxing and fun with great sunsets.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

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

The perfect stay

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.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

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

Great location in Kihei

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!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marla M.

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

Glorious location and space

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.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lavonne N.

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

Quiet and private

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelee L.

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

Amazing place

We had such an amazing stay here. Everything we needed was here. The beach chairs were an awesome touch. We will be back! The turtles were magnificent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla J.

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

Wonderful

Cozy, clean, absolutely priceless view, easy access to ocean and poised for sunset watching indoors and out. Amenities were perfect and everything we needed was a short drive away (other beaches, amazing food, shopping, local life, food trucks, and community.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J O.

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

Fun getaway!

We very much enjoyed our stay! The beach is just steps away from the door. Beautiful sunsets, turtles on the beach, pickleball nearby at the community park. Overall a great experience, just pack light as luggage must be carried up two flights of stairs. Owner was great and very communicative. Shopping center and groceries within walking distance. Would visit here again.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marla M.

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

Second time here - stayed longer. Love the facility, love the location, thoroughly enjoyed Maui!

This unit works out perfect for my husband and I is incredibly comfortable and pleasant. Working with the manager is very easy and she is very accommodating. I’ve already booked for next year!
Stayed 25 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacque C.

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

OUTSTANDING!!!

This cottage is an absolute dream. The location, amenities and view all exceeded our expectations. Very comfortable and in close walking distance to many great restaurants and conveniences. Everything was just perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kalli S.

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

Honeymoon

My husband and i stayed here for our honeymoon and we didnt want to leave! The cottage looks exactly like the photos. The street is fairly quiet and you can fall asleep to the sound of the waves. We wanted something private and away from crowds of people and thats exactly what we got. We both highly recommend you book a stay here!!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Peaceful haven

The cottage was a perfect place for my husband and I to relax and unwind, even watch whales from the lanai! It really looks just like it does in the photos, gorgeous ocean views and on a peaceful street yet walking distance to restaurants and food trucks. The place was very well equipped, even providing beach chairs for our use. We hope we can return again one day!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blake R.

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

Honeymoon stay!

This was perfect for everything my wife and I wanted for our honeymoon stay in beautiful Maui. The owners have many accommodations on the property that we felt went above and beyond expectation. The short walk to the beach was perfect for sunset viewing, hanging with the turtles, and more! Shops, restaurants, etc., are all within walking distance from the property and super convenient. Can’t recommend this place enough!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Logan C.

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

Totally Awesome!

This place was so quiet and beautiful. Saw turtles everyday right on the beach out back and whales all the time. The place was clean and so fun to stay at. The little deck has such a great view! We were right in the mix of all the fun things to do in Kihei and walked most evenings just to enjoy. We will come back! Thank you for an amazing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri K.

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

Captivating and serene beachside retreat

This breezy, private upper floor property was perfect for our 8 night stay. It is a cozy, spotless, well appointed one bedroom apartment with every amenity, including a BBQ & beach chairs. Located in a quiet walkable neighborhood, with direct beach access and wonderful views from the deck! Great airflow throughout the apartment as well, and fully screened so we barely used the available AC. This place is a gem. We are already planning our return!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

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

Relaxing and comfortable cottage!

We enjoyed our week at the cottage. It was so nice to have our own private space. It was quiet and comfy with all the amenities you could possibly need. The view of the water from the patio was awesome and it was an easy little trail to get to the beach for a walk on the sand. We got to see a turtle resting our first day! The cottage was clean and well stocked with linens, towels, beach necessities and all our kitchen needs. We had easy access to all of Kihei and Wailea, a lot of things were in walking distance as well. Amber was easy to communicate with and quick to respond if we had questions. We highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

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

Great cottage with great location

We really enjoyed our stay. Its a great cottage with a really good loacation. The view off the lanai is hard to beat! You could walk to several places if you wanted to. The small kitchen with washer/dryer came in very handy during our stay. The cottage is very quiet and we usually had the beach to ourselves except for the occasional walker by. You will need water shoes because of all the coral but can walk out rather far into the water if you do. If you want a bigger beach then Kamaole Beach is just a short drive away. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again if we chose to stay in South Maui next time.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara E.

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

Tropical Heaven

It was incredible. The view and uniqueness of this cottage and property are superb. My husband and I had never in our lives been to the islands until this stay. (10 day stay). We knew we wanted a quiet, non-resort property and this was perfect! Everything you could need or want is just a few minutes away by car. We even walked to a near-by restaurant which was wonderful! Sitting on the deck watching and hearing the gentle ocean waves and many birds was surreal. It was truly a vacation to remember forever. I thank you so much for this beautiful private paradise!!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Great Location - What is not to love!

We visited for our honeymoon and had a great time. Great location with an awesome view. A minute walk to the beach. If you visit, make sure to check out the beach at night as we found over 10 large turtles resting on the beach for the night. Bed was very comfortable. The place had plenty of space for two people. Location was fabulous. You are minutes away from lots of shopping and restaurants. If you are visiting, make sure to check out the food trucks on Alahele Pl. The location is also very private and did not feel touristy at all. The host was easy to communicate with and answered any questions quickly.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Perfect Balance

The comfort, view, and location of this cottage offered us the perfect vacation balance of relaxation and activity. Wake up to a beautiful water view, take your coffee to the deck, and enjoy the tropical setting. Grab a cooler, towels, chairs, and umbrella (all provided) and a 2 minute walk will set you up on a beautiful, quiet beach. Great dining and shopping are minutes away. (A couple of favorites - Nalu’s, Maui Pie, and a little further away, Mama’s Fish House - not to be missed.) Driving from this location to other towns and sites was even easier than expected. Our host was really on top of things - so kind, and always available. The cottage itself is set up beautifully, and is just as shown online. Quite comfortable and providing amenities that anticipate your needs. We look forward to returning sometime soon!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashly G.

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

Wonderful

This was our first visit to Maui and this cottage was EXACTLY what we were looking for. Quiet, comfortable and tucked away. Bed was comfortable (for reference we sleep on a tempurpedic). I felt the cottage to be very neat and clean. Amber left a sweet little gift for us upon arrival. Also, had some cold waters in the fridge which we really appreciated because we arrived so late and didn’t have time to stop at the market. Views from the cottage were lovely. We walked the beach daily and took a dip a few of the days. Water is shallow but if you walk a little further down the beach you can find more swim-able depths. We saw turtles multiple days and even saw whales (ps we brought binoculars). Not sure why the other reviewer complained of the washer/ dryer. They worked well and weren’t especially noisy in my opinion. Plenty of glassware . We felt the couch to be comfortable for 2 people and enjoyed winding down with tv at night. This cottage created beautiful memories for us and we look forward to visiting again in the summer!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023