Honu Aumakua


Rates: $210 / night (avg.)
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Bed types: Q (sleeps 2)
Reviews: 5.00 (from 10 reviews)
This elegant retreat has been completely remodeled, it’s not just a place to stay, it will become a part of your stay. Before even opening the door you're greeted with a pineapple carved into the entry way stone, a symbol of welcome and hospitality. Mountain and partial water views from the private lanai, see the sky change colors at home while the sun sets or watch from the beach right across the street.

The beautiful Kihei Alii Kai complex has elevated walkways between the buildings with palm trees and tropical plants along the open air breezeways. A built in gas fed BBQ, picnic area and sport court is just steps from your front door, plus a pool, hot tub and sauna/bathrooms in the center of the complex (may be closed w/o notice for maintenance & repairs). Easy to access unit via elevator with only a couple of steps needed to get to the front door.

One bedroom fully furnished unit with polished Italian Travertine stone floors throughout, granite counter tops, fully stocked kitchen, hand built mahogany furniture with palm fronds and bamboo reliefs inlaid, split A/C (living room only), 60" Big Ass Fans-Haiku ceiling fans in living room and bedroom, in unit Bosch washer/dryer, WiFi, Apple TV for streaming, Lanai dining set, Tommy Bahama beach chairs, beach towels, queen bed and walk in travertine stone shower with overhead rain feature.

Free parking on site, outdoor showers for rinsing off after coming back from the beach/ocean, nearby restaurants, coffee shops, breakfast and even snorkeling rentals all within walking distance.

This is an open floor concept so there are no privacy curtains in the living room for the large back glass wall that leads to the lanai for an unobstructed view and no bedroom door so your storage closet isn't blocked and air can flow freely. There is no A/C in the bedroom so it can get warm, but plenty of fans and usually the trade winds are blowing.

Kihei is on the leeward side of Haleakala and the South (West facing) side of the island, this means the least amount of rain and the most sun! Just down the street is the 3.5 mile paved Wailea Oceanfront Boardwalk which is great for morning jogs, evening strolls and sunsets while people watching at all the resorts. Makena’s just a short drive with beautiful Big Beach, (Little Beach if you’re brave enough) and Secret Cove. Near the best beaches, airport, stores/shopping, Lahaina, the mountains, hiking, Maui Aquarium and golfing. As close to being in the middle of it all without BEING in the middle of it all.

*complex has security cameras covering parking and common areas/structures. Our unit has an outside video camera covering the front porch/entrance for security purposes. No devices (video or audio) are inside our unit. Condo improvements aren’t always immediately reflected in the listing photo's.

*amenities –
Pool, hot tub, sauna (complex owned & operated), beach chairs, umbrella, boogie boards, beach towels, snorkel gear and similar items are not a guaranteed part of your stay, they are provided as available however maintenance, repairs, safety and/or supply chain issues can affect access. Registration Number: TA-019-665-5616-01, 390200160084, GE-019-665-5616-01

Honu Aumakua Reviews



Brittany T.
March 2023
We decided last minute to take a babymoon and lucky for us, someone cancelled an hour before we booked. This property was in an incredible location and perfect for relaxing and getting out of dodge. Thanks for facilitating our last hurrah before our newest little monster comes!


Barb R.
March 2023
This condo was so amazing! Extremely clean, and the updates and decor were Island inspired and


Kayla C.
November 2022
We had a lovely stay at this property! The location was so great. Walking distance to the beach and many shops and places to eat. The accommodation itself was beautiful, spacious, clean and the private pool was a nice added touch. Would recommend and would definitely stay again 👌🏻


Dale & Laverne A.
April 2022
Great location, within walking distance to the beach, shopping and restaurants. The condo is very clean, well appointed, spacious, comfortable and quiet. The complex is well-maintained with a great barbeque and pool area. Justin and Anna are great hosts, very helpful and communicate in a very timely manner. We stayed for a month and enjoyed every day. We would stay again in a heartbeat! Thank you Laverne and Dale


Thomas R.
January 2022
Very clean. New(er) beach chairs, umbrella. And full stock of toiletries, cooking supplies, glassware all made a big difference for an 11 night stay. Nicest place (of 4) we have stayed in Kihei. Owners seem to actually use the place regularly themselves so obvious the extra upkeep and supplies i.e. plenty of nice large beach towels (looking back I realize how many beach places we’ve rented that just have bath towels). Longer stay so we cooked breakfast a few days and it was nice they have plenty of olive oil, salt/pepper, and quality cookware. Similar to beach towels - not life changing but ultimately made for a nicer vacation experience than other places we’ve stayed that have similar photos but didn’t make the same investments/upgrades for the day to day experience. condo has a few chargers and short extension cords for easy phone charging. Nice job! We would love to return.


Morgan U.
October 2021
The communication with the host was easy and friendly! Always prompt to reply. Amenities were perfect, lots of items available for use at the beach, room was comfortable and inviting, and kitchen had everything you needed. Excellent location to beach, we look forward to returning.


Jordan W.
July 2021
This Vrbo was a great stay for my girlfriend and me. It was right on the beach with shops and restaurants all around. Justin and Anna were very attentive to detail and thought of everything which made our stay even better. They were also great at responding which is something we highly value. We would recommend this property for anyone vacationing in Maui.


Mark M.
June 2021
This condo was absolutely perfect. It was a great location with a short walk to the beach. Parking was not an issue and made it very easy to get around. There were many shops and restaurants within walking distance. The condo itself was wonderful. The balcony was beautiful. They have top-notch fans and an AC that we could use if needed. Everything was spotless! The pull out couch was perfect! They had a fully stocked kitchen with everything we needed such as plates, utensils, pans, paper towels, spices, ice packs, etc. They also provided all of the beach necessities such as towels, chairs, and an umbrella. We would absolutely stay here again! They were very quick with communication to answer any questions we had, and were very clear and reasonable with their requests.


Alaina G.
June 2021
I am writing this review as we leave Hawaii and I have to say this location is (if anything) undersold! First of all, you are directly across from a beautiful park and beach where you can watch the most beautiful sunsets on the ocean and you can also enjoy this view from the beautiful balcony in the condo at sunrise. The food around it is all delicious as well. The building itself is clean, beautiful and has great amenities but let’s focus on the condo itself. It is so much more spacious than we were expecting, far more updated, and very comfortable, filled with anything and everything we needed during our trip from beach towels and chairs, to a fully stocked kitchen for cooking and coffee in the mornings. Honestly this place is amazing and you will 100% not regret staying here. Should we be welcomed back we will rebook here in a heartbeat during our next trip to Hawaii.

Note: Vacancy calendar is approximate. Visit the owner/manager's reservation site to verify your dates.