Kauhale Makai, Maui

Kauhale Makai, also known as Village by the Sea, is a peaceful oceanfront resort in Kihei, Hawaii. The resort offers a range of amenities, including a large pool, kiddie pool, hot tub, barbecue grills, shuffleboard, putting green, and volleyball court. Guests can also enjoy nearby tennis and pickleball courts, as well as access to a sandy beach perfect for beach walking, kayaking, paddleboarding, and watching sunrises and sunsets. The resort is centrally located, providing easy access to Maui's best beaches, restaurants, golf courses, shopping, and other attractions. Kauhale Makai is a smoke-free and pet-free resort, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

    Kauhale Makai Quick Facts:


  • Address: 938 S Kihei Rd,Kihei, HI 96753
  • Property Size: ~3.1 acres (168 units)
  • Reviews: 4.67 / 5.0 (from 2196 reviews)
  • Average Price: $263/night for 1 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Kauhale Makai Vacation Rentals

The Top 8 Highest Rated Rentals at Kauhale Makai

Kauhale Makai Average Rates


As of May 2026, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Kauhale Makai is $263. The average price of a 2 bedroom unit is $430. These averages include Hawaii's 18% accommodation tax as well as the cleaning and booking fees rentals charge. Also note that prices vary depending on the specifc unit and season (holiday rates are usually higher). Visit the Kauhale Makai Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

What Do Guests Think? An Analysis of 1000 Guest Reviews


Reviewer Portrait

The following executive summary is based on a comprehensive and impartial AI analysis of guest reviews. Keep in mind that all units are individually owned, and review scores among units can vary considerably.

Kauhale Makai (Village by the Sea) delivers a classic Kihei, oceanfront condo experience with big views and a laid‑back vibe. Guests consistently praise the sweeping lawn to a sandy shoreline, gorgeous sunsets from the lanai, and seasonal whale and turtle sightings. The location is central yet a bit removed from the busiest strip, making it an easy base for exploring all sides of Maui while staying quieter at “home.” Grounds are well kept, with a small pool, hot tub, and plentiful BBQs, and many reviewers found parking easy. Numerous units are freshly remodeled, very clean, and well stocked with full kitchens and beach gear (chairs, umbrellas, coolers), and hosts/property managers are often noted as communicative and responsive.

Comfort is strong overall, especially in updated units with effective A/C and comfortable beds; balconies are a highlight for sunrise coffee and sunset dinners. Do note that laundry is typically shared on each floor (paid by app or quarters), and a few units don’t have ovens. Families appreciate two‑bed/two‑bath layouts, beach toys, and the kid‑friendly pool, while couples like the quieter setting and views. Proximity to pickleball courts and easy access to Kihei’s shops, food trucks, and restaurants add convenience.

Common trade‑offs: the beach out front is excellent for walks and sunsets but can be rocky or murky for swimming/snorkeling; the best swim beaches (Kamaole/Wailea) are a short drive away. The pool is modest, shade is limited, and it can be lively with kids; afternoon winds are typical in North Kihei. Quality varies by individually owned unit—some feel dated or have occasional maintenance/housekeeping hiccups (sliding doors, TVs, A/C, or worn beach gear), and a few note road or trash‑truck noise depending on location. Tip: choose a recently updated unit with confirmed A/C, verify codes and laundry payment method, bring water shoes, and plan to drive to prime beaches and dining. Overall, guests would happily return for the value, views, and central island access.

This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 1000 reviews

Recent Kauhale Makai Reviews


Great place and hospitality
Yash P.
January 2026

The view was spectacular.
Brett S.
January 2026

Great whale watching. Host is great commincator. Beautiful and comfortable condo.
Mike F.
January 2026

Room comfortable with great host! Facility closer to shopping & other necessities. Only one issue with TV in living room has no signal. Thx
Chareundi V.
January 2026

We really enjoyed the location, convenience, and overall atmosphere of this VRBO.
Emily C.
January 2026

Nice and clean condo with absolutely everything you will need for a short or long stay. Great hosts
Pierre P.
January 2026

This condo was centrally located for all of our adventures.Unfortunately the pool was not heated because they were waiting for a part for the heating unit, but the hot tub was inviting in the evenings.Housekeeping could do a little better in the cleaning of this unit, but cleaning supplies were available, and we used them.All in all a great place to stay to be centrally located.
Tony N.
January 2026

This fabulous location with wonderful extras like beach chairs and umbrellas and quality amenities made our Maui trip amazing. So comfortable for the two of us! We will be back!
Ruth L.
January 2026

Everything was great. Love this place will stay again here next year. Couple maint things. The 2nd BR bath needs a new shower head clamp as its broken. And the primary bath I had to adjust the toilet float as it never shut off.
Jeffrey R.
January 2026

It was a great location off Kihei absolutely loved the view from 6th floor, easy parking, clean facility and the room itself was HUGE! The balcony going across both rooms was a bonus. Also, bonus board, chairs, towels, different coffee makers and the tupperwear for example. Some zipper plastic bags and Lysol/equivalent cleaner would have been helpful— i bought and left the clorox spray. Also, I was somewhat dismayed that there was a park before the beach, it was advertised ON the beach- that I would mean I walk onto the beach from the parking lot. I won't dock it a star for that but only because the beach was only 5 mins away. But if my older mom or esp Grandma has come, we would have had to drive which is what we were trying to avoid with this place. Overall thank you for the clean gorgeous place !!! Aloha!
Karina K.
January 2026

Everything was clean and had all amenities. A great stay! Would certainly recommend!
Mary E.
January 2026

Great place. Views from lanai were wonderful. We saw whales each morning while drinking coffee.
Cristine H.
January 2026

We had an amazing stay on this property. The complex is quiet, clean and in a perfect location. We will be back!
April S.
January 2026

Condo has everything you need! Even had a cooler, 2 beach chairs, ice pack, 4 beach towels.Loved being on the top floor. Super quiet building and private beach. We saw lots of whales from our room. Plenty of free parking.Nothing in walking distance, but plenty of food and groceries with in a 4-5 min drive. The room does not have a washer and drier, but there’s a small laundry room that is super easy to use on each floor. 2.50 for the washer and 1.50 for the drier. Pool and hot tub area is great. Never got crowded.Would absolutely stay again. We drove about 10 min down to rent kayaks and go whale watching. Kihei is a nice area with everything you need and central to all sightseeing. Room was comfortable, updated and nicely decorated.Bed was fine. Not horrible, nothing fancy. My only complaints (which are minor):A few more blankets would be niceA cookie sheet (we bought a frozen pizza for dinner) Few more bath towels (we had 4 for 9 days, 2 people. I had to wash them half way through the trip)Pool code in the email was December’s code. We never got the January code but luckily people let us in.
Jennifer D.
January 2026

The host was very welcoming, and the place itself was super nice and clean. The amenities in the condo were perfect - all the beach stuff you could need.
Sahil K.
January 2026

The unit was as advertised. The kitchen was well stocked. Enjoyed our stay.
Chuck B.
January 2026

The condo is in a good location with a great view, however, it has an overpowering mold/mildew smell- probably coming from the sofa and chair. Both those pieces of furniture need to be replaced. The kitchen was adequately furnished. We all felt the condo would be more comfortable with smaller furnishings and getting rid of the smell.
Gwyn S.
January 2026

No need for air conditioning. We had ocean view.
Judy F.
January 2026

Host answered questions right away and was very helpful
Debbie A.
January 2026

I loved this 2-bedroom condo! The whole place is light and bright and the kitchen is well stocked. Owner reply’s almost instantly to any message. Property abuts the beach. Walk across the putting green/ lawn and you are on the beach.
Jeanne R.
January 2026

rentalsmaui is very responsive thank you.The slatted "black out shades" were very old, sticky, and falling off the holder- they need to be replaced ASAPLighting could be improved (more); and no bulbs in the dazzle-white please.Thank you for my stay
debra g.
January 2026

The view of the bay is outstanding! We saw whales from the balcony on several occasions. We opened the sliding doors the minute we got there, and didn't close them until we left. Pretty birds joined us on the balcony for breakfast every morning. Temperature was perfect!(The screen doors are a bit cantankerous, but that's typical of screen doors in an ocean environment.)The household has two beach chairs, and a good size cooler for picnics. There is nice artwork throughout the condo. The kitchen is small, but well-equipped for any cooking you want to do. From the condo, It's not easily walkable into town. There is no shoulder or sidewalk on S. Kihei road at that point. There is no direct sunrise or sunset view from the balcony (at least in early January), so you have to get off your keister and walk down to the beautiful lawn if you want to watch the sunset. The TV's are not "smart" (just have basic cable) so if you want to stream Netflix after a day of snorkeling, you'll need to bring a Firestick. There's a very nice barbecue area with Tiki torches that are lit every evening, and several picnic tables. Would have used it but it's a bit daunting to drag all the barbecue accoutrements down there. The pool area is also very nice, and was never crowded the week we were there. The beach is okay. Just a short walk from the condo, not very wide, and a bit rocky, but it's not far if you feel like taking a dip in the ocean. All told, an excellent experience!
Brian M.
January 2026

Enjoyed our stay and would recommend. Appreciated beach chair's and beach cart
Tania d.
January 2026

We had a fantastic stay at this condo in Kihei. The space was clean, comfortable, and surprisingly spacious — plenty of room for our family of five to spread out and feel at home. The kitchen was well‑equipped, and the lanai quickly became our favorite spot to enjoy morning coffee and the evening breeze.We also really appreciated all the beach gear provided. Having plenty of chairs, umbrellas, and other essentials made our beach days effortless. The location was ideal: just a short walk across the lawn area to the beach, and an easy drive to other great spots around the island, including upcountry.Communication with Stephen was excellent from the moment we booked through our last night. He was responsive, helpful, and made the entire experience smooth and stress‑free.Overall, it was a wonderful home base for our Maui trip, and we’d happily stay here again. Highly recommended for families or anyone looking for a comfortable, convenient, and relaxing place to stay in Kihei.
David M.
January 2026

The condo is very spacious and clean, great location to beach and perfect driving distance to both northern and southern Hawaii
Pamela V.
January 2026

Margo was super welcoming
francesca c.
January 2026

Great location & immaculate property with breathtaking views!
KYLA E.
January 2026

This condo was exactly as pictured! Our host sent clear communication and provided so many helpful amenities, from beach chairs, a cooler bag to kitchen appliances and garbage bags. The binoculars for whale watching from the patio were a really great surprise. We found the beds to be very comfortable and the entire unit was very clean. It was a perfect place to relax at the end of day of Maui adventures.
Beth K.
January 2026

Easy check in and check out. Host was very responsive.
Nick C.
January 2026

Margie is an excellent host!! Great communication! The condo is beautiful with stunning ocean and mountain views off both balconies! Great beach to walk on and nice pool and hot tub. Was wonderfully quiet and relaxing if that’s the vibe you want. Close to stores and restaurants. We truly enjoyed our stay and it was above our expectations by offering beach chairs, towels, and beach goodies which came in handy. Lots of supplies in the kitchen too. Only complaint is that we had to leave!!
Tammy O.
January 2026

We had a good time at this VRBO. conveniently placed in Kīhei, and next to lovely beaches. Thank you!
Maria C.
January 2026

Bed was very hard, linnens felt "cheap", pillows were not great- very lumpy. Some dirty dishes in the cabinet.We liked having the extra space - more than a hotel. AC worked well. Only 2 beach towels - wish there were more. Snorkels provided were broken - missing parts
Kayla H.
January 2026

The place is great. The location is wonderful. The beach at the property is superb and ideal for families. We had no issues. The activities including scuba, snorkeling, whale watching, etc are very close. The kitchen is spacious and very well-equipped.The host was very responsive. We loved the property and our stay at Kihei. We would highly recommend this property, and staty here again if we are back in Maui.
Ash and Pam K.
January 2026

The complex and views from the condo are incredible! The condo itself is cozy and well equipped. It was wonderful to make a cup of coffee and sit on the balcony to enjoy the ocean views! Great beach access, quiet but not too far away from things. The BBQ area was very clean and great to have access too. Highly recommend and will plan another trip using this accommodation!!
Tina S.
January 2026

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Quiet peaceful beachfront property with plenty of amenities. Would come again!
Riley S.
January 2026

The hosts were very friendly and responsive, and all the instructions were clear and easy to follow, which we really appreciated.The overall stay was pleasant. But there was a minor issue: despite being informed that regular pest control is conducted, we did notice some small roaches.That said, communication was excellent, and the hosts were very helpful throughout our stay.
Jiaxing B.
January 2026

The room was perfect!
Gillian
December 2025

Great view, property, and communication. Highly recommend!
David O.
December 2025

Clean house, ocean view from both bedrooms, Lanai,short drive to restaurants.
Naveen S.
December 2025

All was amazing and easy access to the beach! Amenities were awesome.....the beach chairs, cooler and umbrella was very appreciated. We will definitely refer and use again. Only thing was we saw a few creepy crawly roaches on our last day, it was after a rain too, so maybe that brought them out.
Anna G.
December 2025

This is our second time in this unit and absolutely love it! So spacious, the added drawers in the master bedroom was perfect! We are able to leave the pullout bed out for the kids our whole stay and still have plenty of room. Had all the dishes, etc we needed. The ability to grill poolside is great as well.The best part of course is the view from both balconies. We will definitely be back! Thank you again!
Amanda O.
December 2025

We had a great stay. It was very nice there were beach chairs and a cooler to use. Property was nice and check in was easy. It had everything needed to grill and cook, including a Keurig.
Austin H.
December 2025

The location was terrific. The beds were very comfortable, and the Management company was very responsive to every question we had.
JILL T.
December 2025

The condo was beautiful, well equipped with whatever your needs are. The only issue we had was no wash card to use the laundry.
Andrea D.
December 2025

Beautiful beachfront/ocean views… very clean and well stocked unit… We were there to celebrate my husbands 60th B’day… This unit was the perfect location… close to restaurants, shopping, easy access to everything we needed.
Leslie L.
December 2025

The pictures on VRBO properly represent this condo, well equipped and clean. The condo has beautiful furniture and a very comfy queen bed to have a great night sleep after long days at the beach and pool. We greatly appreciated the provided beach chairs and umbrella. The complex is very friendly and turtles are seen along the beach and in the ocean in front. Our return flight was cancelled at the last minute, and Cynthia kindly accommodated us for an extra night at a reduced cost. Our stay was really nice and we very much appreciate Cynthia and her family to let us share their condo on this paradise island. Mahalo,Char&Bob
Robert D.
December 2025

Host was great and the unit was very nice. Bed very comfortable as was livingroom furniture. Great view
mark s.
December 2025

The room was completely renovated and it felt like we were the first to use it. Nice condition and furnishings were mostly black with some gold accents. The wifi code was incorrect but we got that handled. Strangely there was absolutely no cabinet space for food, it has to be left on the counter..The room has an off and on vibration not really noticeable but it did keep me up for a short time in the middle of the nite. Overall we enjoyed our stay but personally I like a room with a more tropical vibe!
Steven T.
December 2025

Great location, beautiful view!
Scot M.
December 2025

Great views. Love this condo location
Rory P.
December 2025


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