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.
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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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
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 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
Property is also known as
Exclusive Beachfront Private Ocean Views AC Wifi Whale Watching
Exclusive Beachfront Private Ocean Views AC Wifi Whale Watching
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 Kihei cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Waipuilani Park and Waipuilani Beach. Maalaea Bay Beaches and Saint Theresa Church are also within 10 minutes.
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Reviews
10/10
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.
Trish S.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
10/10
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!
Dawn B.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
10/10
Relaxing and fun with great sunsets.
Tim M.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
10/10
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.
Lavonne N.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
10/10
Loved our stay here! Walking distance to sea turtles, short distances to some of the best, affordable restaurants Maui has to offer. Perfect for a couple's getaway.
Dustin R.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
10/10
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!
Marla M.
Stayed 25 nights in Dec 2024
10/10
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.
Carla J.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024
10/10
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.
Paul K.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023
10/10
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.
Angelee L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
Great rental
Mike c.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10
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.
Marla M.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
10/10
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!
Erin H.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10
A great place to stay! Amazing views! We could see whales from inside the cottage. Had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend!
Shawna W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
10/10
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!!
Kalli S.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
10/10
My husband and I had a perfect stay at Amber's
Kelli W.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
10/10
We can’t say enough about this incredible property. Perfect location and fully appointed. Beautifully designed we will be back. What an incredible gem.
Tracey I.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022
10/10
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!
Blake R.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
10/10
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!
Jessica M.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
10/10
The listing is extremely accurate, turtles were beautiful to watch, the view is amazing, very comfortable home while in Maui! The cottage had everything we needed and more. Thank you for sharing your beautiful place with us!
Jennifer H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10
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.
Logan C.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
10/10
Perfect
Chris K.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023
10/10
The VIEW!!!!!!
David B.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
10/10
We had the best time. Amber is a great host and everything was perfect. Beautifully decorated, comfy bed, amazing view, and close to the beach. We saw over a dozen turtles on the beach the night before we left! The location is excellent for walks to dinner and easy access to everything there is to do in Maui. We loved our little piece of heaven!
Leslie R.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10
Beautiful views of the Maui sunset in a perfect location! Just a few steps to the beach where we watched the sea turtles make their way in and out of the sea every night. The cottage had everything we needed and was in walking distance of local stores and restaurants.
If you’re a craft brew fan, Maui brewing and their beer garden is a must. Aloha!
Michelle T.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
10/10
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.