Scott M.
August 2023
Good rooms and bathroom space. Close to everything. Communication was good. Was great!
Timothy M.
June 2023
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.
Patrick F.
April 2023
I recommend the home to others
Leticia M.
October 2022
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.
SAILESH P.
June 2022
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.
Karen R.
March 2022
We enjoyed our stay, close to all activities, loved the fact that they had quiet hours! Nice family location.
rogelio b.
January 2022
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.
Jeannie H.
March 2020
Great for our family. Three bathrooms wonderful. So close to the beautiful beach!
Sabrina C.
March 2020
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!
LeeAnne P.
February 2020
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!
Marleen A.
January 2020
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..
David H.
October 2019
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.
Joyce O.
August 2019
We enjoyed the property - the backyard area provided the perfect place for the rehearsal of the wedding ceremony. Good space inside the house.
Melissa G.
June 2018
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.
Jo Ellen N.
March 2017
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.
Dale M.
February 2017
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!
Chris M.
August 2016
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!
Roger T.
May 2016
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.
Amanda R.
March 2016
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.
Carol K.
February 2016
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.
Jen C.
July 2015
The cottage was everything we expected....lots of space for our family & close to the resort for my daughters wedding. Although the traffic noise is noticable, the setting is truly authentic. Katherine was very helpful & ensured our stay was perfect, Mahalo!
Curtis A.
April 2015
We had a wonderful time at this cottage. The location was great for visiting West Maui beaches. Airport Beach, with great snorkeling, was just across the road. The furnishings were very comfortable and the the kitchen fully equipped. The living area was large and well laid out. The private laundry facilities were especially helpful for keeping us with dry towels. Kathy was very helpful in providing us with recommendations and island info. Next time on Maui, we'll be back here!
Kim K.
February 2015
We had a wonderful, relaxing vacation at this cottage. There were 6 of us with plenty of room. Kathy lists it as having 2 bathrooms but there is actually a third shower, sink and toilet in the laundry room making it like 3 full baths. The living/kitchen area is spacious with all the necessities well stocked. She even had beach chairs and a beach umbrella which we carried the 5 minute walk to the beach. Oh, and what a beautiful beach it is! In the evenings, we would walk on the boardwalk which was just parallel to the beach. Just lovely. Kathy was great to work with and made sure we were comfortable. The only downside is that you can hear road noise while the nice Hawaiian breezes come through the cottage. We didn't notice it as much after being there a few days. We're sadly missing Maui, now. Mahalo to Kathy for a wonderful stay!
Hannah S.
February 2015
We absolutely loved this cottage from the moment we saw it and could not have had a better host than Katherine, she is amazing. Three couples fit very comfortably. We loved the large open kitchen and the BBQ was a great addition since we cooked at home a lot. The cottage has great air flow, very authentic Island feel to it & beautiful landscaping. It is perfectly located just across the road from the black rock, the best beaches and just minutes from down town Lahaina and all the resorts. We were there for a wedding and the bride and groom loved to come by for cocktails and BBQ. I booked this for the rest of the couples and there were more than thrilled with my choice. We will definitely be planning trips to Maui and staying here every time. Mahalo, for a perfect trip to Maui!
Angie T.
October 2014
Massive, clean space with more that enough room for the two families of 4 that stayed. All 8 is us had plenty of room to sleep. We enjoyed the close proximity to the beach, beach bars and shopping. Katherine, the owner, is an absolute doll, and made sure that our trip was 110%. The private yard was a fabulous retreat at the end of the day for barbecuing and visiting, and the kids had a blast at the well maintained pool that felt like it was our own private one! It was a nice treat to dip into the cool water at the end of the day. We were a bit hesitant to book this property because there were no reviews, but it is because this space is new on the rental market. So, new towels, bedding, utensils and appliances were a welcomed benefit. Very close proximity to the highway as well. The only downside would be that if you are in the unit during the day ( you should be out exploring!) are able to hear the traffic, but at night, after dark, it is quiet. I would absolutely stay again. Mahalo, Katherine :)
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