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Light filled small-scale apartment in a tropical neighborhood setting

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Nighttime view of entry. Solar lights on patio and string lights in yard
View from parking space
Outside view of apartment - outdoor seating on deck + off deck by fire pit table
Closer view of slider entry into apartment + entry door into bathroom, on left
Entry door into bathroom.  Dead-bolt lock

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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222 Kawaipuna Place, Wailuku, HI, 96793
  • Maui Arts and Cultural Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Maui Nui Botanical Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Maui Tropical Plantation
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Kahului, HI (OGG)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette

About this property

Light filled small-scale apartment in a tropical neighborhood setting

Newly remodeled 200 sq ft attached apartment with separate private entrance, deck and fire pit. The yard is beautifully overgrown with tropical plants. The apartment includes a small bedroom and separate kitchen/sitting area. The bathroom is accessed from the private deck just outside the sitting area which is handy when you are outside relaxing or after a sandy day at the beach. NOTE: you exit the apartment onto the deck, take a few steps to enter the bathroom.
This industrial mini house vibe is not your typical Hawaii vacation spot but is a very clean, private and a convenient location for most Maui activities: surfing or windsurfing at Ho'okipa or Kanaha beaches, kiting in Kahului, hiking at Haleakala and at Waihee Ridge trail, visiting Makawao, Kihei, Kula and/or Haiku.
The rate is low because it is small and unique with no view or beach access. The apartment/property are a place to hang your swim togs and rest after a fun day out exploring. It's a place to wake up to the sound of chickens and roosters while enjoying a cup of coffee on the deck with a colony of cats that hang out on the property.

The apartment includes WiFi, parking, smartTV and some beach toys that can be borrowed (stand up paddle board, beach chairs, cooler, beach blankets/towels, beach BBQ, beach wagon). The parking is right outside the apartment. The property is fully fenced with manual open/close entry gate. The property has several outdoor lounge areas with chairs, outdoor pillows and one area with a fire pit table for guests to relax....cute vintage trailer with seating nearby outside but not usable as VRBO sleeping space (no power).
BEDROOM: Separate bedroom with queen bed, new wall mount AC installed June 2023 that cools bedroom and living space. There is a deadbolt on the door between the apartment and main house that you can lock and one on the house side that I lock. There is a barn door type sliding door between the bedroom and apartment living area.
LIVING SPACE: Access to the apartment is via glass slider, with screen, and a locked key entry. Living space has a two-seater couch and a small kitchen. Partial kitchen has a sink; counter height fridge with small freezer; multi-cooker (combined air fryer/toaster/convection/oven/pizza/wings maker); coffee maker & dishes. Kitchen has no dishwasher or stove. Apartment has some condiments, basic spices and coffee. There is a propane and electric BBQ for your use near the deck.

The AC and fans keep the apartment nice and cool. The deck and yard can be hot during full sun, nice/shady when the sun passes over this area There is shade under the trees in the shared outside seating areas and shade later in the day.

The apartment is located in Wailuku, central Maui, which provides great central access to the island and sunny/warm weather for most of the year, cooler in November/December/January.

The apartment is located in a semi-industrial area. There is an excellent restaurant, Tiffany's which is owned by Sheldon Simeon (Top Chef contestant twice) and a bar, Da Babooze, within walking distance. The bar serves regulars and is never disruptive to the neighborhood.... I don't hear them when I'm outdoors in the evening.

Distances from the apartment:
Maui Airport - 3.5 mi
Waihee Ridge Trail - 4.6 mi
Ho'okopa Beach - 9.0 mi
Makena Beach - 19 mi
Ocean Vodka Distillery - 10 mi
Haleakala - 20 miles
Hana Town - 34 mi
Kula Town - 14 mi
Haiku Town - 16 mi
Lahaina Town - 12 mi
Makawao Town - 10 mi
Kihei Town- 8.8 mi

Finally - we care for an outdoor cat colony that hangs around the property throughout the day and are standing by for dinner around 6:30....the cats do not come indoors but might get comfy on the outdoor furniture. .... oh & as everywhere on Maui there are chickens, chicks and roosters.

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Property manager

Terry Joaquin
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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Quiet time 10PM - 8AM Turn off AC, fans & lights when not in apartment. AC will be turned off remotely via an app, when needed, if you are away.
1 car parking space
Guests must return beach items in same condition. Fees assessed if damaged or not returned

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 and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number 340230120000, GE-175-792-7424-01, TA-175-792-7424-01

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Wailuku

Wailuku is home to this cottage. Waiehu Golf Course and Regal Maui Mall are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Haleki'i-Pihana Heiau State Monument and Iao Valley State Park. Maui Nui Botanical Gardens and Hawaii Nature Center of Iao Valley are also worth visiting.
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Wailuku, HI

What's nearby

  • Maui Arts and Cultural Center - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Maui Nui Botanical Gardens - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Maui War Memorial Center - 8 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Maui Tropical Plantation - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Maui Ocean Center - 13 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • West Maui Airport (JHM) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tasty Crust Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tj's Warehouse Outlet - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Home Maid Bakery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Stillwell's Bakery & Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tiffany's Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Light filled small-scale apartment in a tropical neighborhood setting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Light filled small-scale apartment in a tropical neighborhood setting?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Light filled small-scale apartment in a tropical neighborhood setting?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Light filled small-scale apartment in a tropical neighborhood setting located?

Situated in Wailuku, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kahului Bay and Iao Theater. Kaʻahumanu Church and Bailey House Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 95 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monica F.

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

Superb stay!

This was the perfect little stay. The Space is equipped with everything you need and the location is close to everything. There are a lot of cats on the outside of apartment so if you’re allergic, now you know. 10/10 would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia A.

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

Perfect spring break for two!

Terri was the perfect host and a delight to meet. We have never enjoyed a trip more than this one. As two seniors preparing for college graduation, this trip was the perfect respite from the futures to come. Thank you Terri and the Lahaina kitties and morning roosters for making our trip so delightful! Will definitely be booking again if we make it back to Maui. Aloha!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Greg B.

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

First night in Maui

Needed a place for our first night and it was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjy W.

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

Comfortable, stay.

Well thought out with most anything you could need for a nice stay. Comfortable property nestled in an older more industrial area of town
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantal D.

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

Great spot

Very nice little spot with everything you need. The Host was very helpful with anything else needed. Great little dive bar within 100 ft. Awesome restaurant just up the street. I could see someone coming to catch great waves stayingstaying here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jaime P.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Misleading/Incomplete info

The 'apt' should be labeled tiny. It is 2 rooms. It is so small that there is no stove top or real refrigerator OR bathroom/shower (W.C.) in the apt. Terry is Very nice and I regret that I forgot to remove the trash. But, I do think that the website should state IF the bathroom/shower is located outside of the 'apt'. It was very warm in the W.C. in the afternoon.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ishrat G.

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

Excellent stay at a cozy, sweet spot!

Terry is an amazing host who had clear communication from the moment I booked this cute little spot. This was the first place I rented in Maui and it really held up to its charm. From the beautifully decorated interior to the cozy bed and pillows, I couldn't ask for more. The cats were a surprising cherry on top. It's the best feeling in the world to greet these furry friends in the morning. I absolutely loved my stay at Terry's place and highly recommend to anyone visiting Maui!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

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

Purrrrfect stay!

We had a lovely stay. The kitties on the property were so friendly and made our stay extra cozy. :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaylene R.

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

Good location and super cute!

The apartment was just as described. Snall but adequate centrali location. We borrowwd the beach chairs and beach blanket during one of pur days to spend time at the beach. The owner was very responsive to questions and was great to work with. Exactly what we wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine J.

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

Cozy apartment

We found this place to be very clean and comfortable with a great outdoor space (and plenty of cat friends!). I also had to take a Zoom video call during our stay and the wifi worked perfectly. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

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

Cute

Cute, quant property
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Small but great

We needed a one night, late arrival, place to crash. This was perfect and Terry made it super-easy to waltz in at midnight! Cute little spot to lay your head for a few nights while on Maui.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marci P.

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

Great stay

I had a one night stay and it was great. The place is small but well appointed. The decor was really cute. Especially in the bathroom. There are cats outside which is kind of fun if you’re a cat person, and I am. Easy communication. The property has a gate. We felt very safe. Would recommend for 1 or 2 ppl.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth H.

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

Short stay, made more fun with cats and roosters!

We had an amazing stay at this place. It was the perfect size for us, and included so many items that made our time more enjoyable - utensils, plates, water filter, snorkeling gear, picnic blankets, sunscreen, aloe, etc. The bathroom is located outside of the main area, but it was still really convenient for us. It has a huge open space at the top, so it's almost like you're taking an outdoors shower, so nice! I loved the feel! AC unit was included, but we didn't need to use it all, the weather was so beautiful.There are a lot of cats on the property, and we enjoyed seeing them lounge all over our rental car and playing with them. Just be careful when driving in and out. Overall, we had a great time here, and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

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

Awesome little Hale

Our stay was so awesome and peaceful we really enjoyed ourselves and Terry was a great host. The next time we come to Maui we are going to stay here. Thank you so much Terry we really appreciate everything!! Mahalo!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel V.

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

Excellent location and friendly host

Cute room with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Lots of cats on property for cat lovers
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy H.

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

Tom

Very cute, private rental. Very clean & well provisioned. Located central to everything we needed or wanted to, including airport. Host is exceptional. Fast & easy to communicate with. Everything was 5-Star plus for stay. We will stay here again if we return to Maui.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob S.

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

neat little apartment

Very much enjoyed our stay, was a little worried about the cats but they are very well behaved and caused no issues whatsoever.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

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

Quick trip to Maui

Wife and I stayed for two nights and everything was as advertised. A very clean, cozy room with free parking, close to airport. Excellent coffee! Proximity to Ester's Fair Prospect a definite plus. Look forward to next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle C.

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

Convenient and Cute

The unit was efficient and the property had friendly cats!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Srujan K.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lloyd B.

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

Cute little attached apartment

The apartment was cute and clean. The adjacent bathroom facility took a bit of getting used to.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chipper W.

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

Overnight in Wailuku

We had a great stay. It was small but cozy. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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

Small Gem of property

Host was amazing with returning messages and communication. Super easy check in and check out. Propery was small but had everything you needed. Ample parking and gate made it a safe place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline D.

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

Great home base away from crowds

We had a fantastic stay at Terry’s place. This was the second half of our trip to Maui, the first being in a resort, so it was nice to spend some time away from the crowds. The apartment had everything we needed when it was time to relax before or after our daily activities checking out the island. We enjoyed spending time outside on the porch and hanging out with the cats that live in the yard. Terry was a great host- friendly and available if needed but otherwise hands off and offering privacy. We would definitely stay here again. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a low key and down to earth home base for an active Maui vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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