Leah W.
August 2024
This property is everything one could hope for in a Maui getaway and more. Maya is lovely to work with, the property exceeded all expectations and pictures truly did not do it justice. Everything was perfectly clean, ready for our arrival, and even small touches showed hospitality that went above and beyond. We cannot recommend this property enough and cannot wait to come back.
Pharr B.
August 2024
We had an incredible time during our stay. The property is stunning, you wake up to the mist beautiful views every morning, and the house literally has everything you need. Not to mention the location of the house is perfection, as you’re super close to several local beaches and food spots, and the neighborhood itself is beautiful. Maya is an excellent host and we will be looking to book with her again for our next visit!
Caroline B.
July 2024
Absolutely a beautifulhome and island.
Ben G.
July 2024
I have frequented Launiupoko for years and stayed in different homes. This one was by far the cleanest and best stocked. I didn't need for anything. I would absolutely book here in the future.
Terri R.
June 2024
Our stay could not have been better. The house was amazing with everything we needed for the week. The pictures do not do justice to the views surrounding this home. We were in awe every time we walked outside and tried to spend most of our time there. The neighborhood was peaceful with a hiking trail nearby. We spent a lot of time in Lahaina and Ka’anapali which was just a short 15-20 min drive away. This was a perfect vacation and we can’t wait to come back! Thank you, Maya!
Tony S.
April 2024
This was our second time staying here. The house was clean and well stocked with everything you would need for the beach as well as a well stocked kitchen with Keurig coffee, spices and oils. The views are amazing. We spent many nights star gazing and the days in awe of the mountains and ocean views. Wouldn’t hesitate to book another stay.
Josh M.
March 2024
So beautiful it was hard to leave the premises and go explore. It had everything one would want on vacation and Maya was a very good host.
Kurt J.
March 2024
We absolutely loved our stay here! The home was beautiful, clean and had everything we could possibly need for our stay on Maui. Gorgeous views, wonderful pool/hot tub and yard. The neighborhood was quiet and we enjoyed walking the trails. Communication with the owner was excellent. We have stayed in many VRBO properties and this was the best!
February 2024
We had a wonderful time at the Launiuopoko home! The views were amazing and we loved watching the sunrise and sunset each day. We were also fortunate to see whales splashing around.
The house had everything you need and we cooked most meals in the well equipped kitchen. We also spent plenty of time in the pool and hot tub. Perfect way to end the day after exploring the island.
Maya was very responsive. We had a slight issue with the air in the back rooms and she made sure it was handled quickly. Can’t thank her enough for making our vacation top notch.
We highly recommend this home!
December 2023
Amazing family Christmas trip. Everything was perfect. Location, views, accommodations, amenities, property and communication with Maya was absolutely fantastic. We could not have asked for a better place to spend our week in paradise.
John M.
December 2023
Family holiday trip. Great location with fantastic view. Home is very nice with pool and jacuzzi. First rate all around
chris a.
December 2023
I am one of three in a flight crew, and we stay in hotels all the time. We talked amongst ourselves, and thought it would be a change of pace to rent a house. This place couldn’t be any better. complete relaxation. Even though most of our trips are over to the big island if we stay there for any length of time we will definitely get an airline flight to Maui and stay in this property again.
Tim O.
July 2023
We had a wonderful time! Maya is fantastic and very helpful and responsive. The house is beautiful and the views are spectacular!! Look forward to coming back!
Janice K.
June 2023
The pictures are beautiful but don’t do it justice. The view is 360 degrees and so incredibly beautiful. The house was lovely and the beds were comfy. We would highly recommend and would stay again.
Jeannette A.
May 2023
We had a group of 6 (3 couples) without children for the week and it was just what the doctor ordered. The house was perfect to relax and enjoy all that Hawaii has to offer.
Many little extras in the house that make it much more than a "rental".
Christina S.
May 2023
Maya is a wonderful host and the house is amazing. Very comfy and full of everything you need. It had everything needed for a fun day at the beach. We cooked some great meals with a fully stocked kitchen, the kids enjoyed the pool, we had two of our employees with us that enjoyed the workout equipment every morning. We played pool every night with our girls. Enjoyed the sunrise in the morning with a nice cup of coffee. Maya even gave us great pointers on shopping and was a pleasure to meet. We could see whales playing in the water right from the backyard. The house was close to all our activities and the sunsets are too die for. Would definitely book again.
Kristin T.
April 2023
This entire property is exceptional. Our host was so thoughtful and we always had exactly what we needed, down to shampoo in the outdoor shower and insulated mugs for around the pool. You really can just show up and start enjoying your vacation. I can’t say enough about this home, and how it truly made the holiday for us.
Carol O.
April 2023
Amazing!
Wendy J.
April 2023
The home is very comfortable and exactly as advertised. We all enjoyed our stay immensely. There is enough space inside and out for 6 people. We cooked a lot (thank you for the fully stocked kitchen!!!), spent time in the pool and hot tub and explored the island from our "base camp". The sound system is wonderful, the pool table was a lot of fun, everything was great. Neighborhood is quiet and well kept. And, it's convenient to go and explore. Thank you, Maya!
Karl H.
March 2023
Wonderful views, very clean, incredible yard, waking trail close.
October 2022
We set our alarm every morning for 5:30 am to watch to view come alive. As the sun rises, you start to hear the roosters crowing and the birds chirping, then the sky starts to light up. Sitting outside watching and listening was the perfect relaxing vacation. The pool and hot tub were used all day and night long. As the sun sets, the sky turns pink, the outside furniture was comfortable to sit and watch. Inside the home was just as perfect. The young adults loved playing pool. The kitchen had everything you needed. The AC worked great in every room. This rental had it all, we are already planning our next trip!
Erin G.
September 2022
Simply amazing and stunning. We had a fabulous time staying here.
mike K.
August 2022
Very easy, good, prompt response from host.
Eric J.
July 2022
This was the perfect place to stay on Maui! The house is wonderful…it has everything you need for a fabulous stay! The location is perfect to get to everything on the island! We would definitely stay again!!!
David H.
June 2022
Really a great property. Convenient to restaurants, beaches, and shopping.
The owner makes the difference with all the amenities necessary for a relaxed time.
Tonya R.
June 2022
I can't begin to share all the reasons I love staying at this location. We have visited Maui many times and by far, this is my favorite place to stay. It is quiet, private, close to town and has the most incredible views around. I recommend and I will stay there again!
Bob R.
June 2022
Nestled between ocean and mountains, with beautiful views of both and easy access to LaLahaina. Home layout was perfect for two families and one grandchild. Spacious layout with well equipped kitchen, bathrooms and plenty of water and beach toys. Pool furniture, pool and hot tub were enjoyed daily by all. We would highly recommend this home.
Shelley B.
June 2022
Lovely home with stunning views and beautiful landscaping and surrounding orchard. Very peaceful and quiet. We thoroughly enjoyed the pool and hot tub and the hammock. The home was spotless and had everything we needed. We would not hesitate to recommend this special spot. Mahalo.
Dan G.
May 2022
The property was amazing. All the comforts of home and then some. The house is loaded with fun. Pool floats beach gear, lawn games, board games, and pool table kept everyone busy during down time between our scheduled activities. Maya was excellent and made sure we had everything we needed. Best vrbo we've stayed in to date. 1000% times better than any resort. Private, beautiful, quiet, tons of extras. We cant say enough good things about this property. We will definitely be back next time we visit maui!
Stan B.
April 2022
Impressive home in the upscale Launiupoko community. Breathtaking views from every spot in/around the home. The house sits in the foothills on Pu'u Kukui, a 5,700 ft mountain peak and part of an extinct volcano. Stunning views of the mountains looking in one direction, and panoramic views of the ocean and the island of Lanai in the other direction. 10 minutes to the central entertainment district of Lahaina, and 20 minutes from Kaanapali. The home is nicely appointed, the owner is very gracious and responsive. Couldn't have asked for a better stay, better views, or a better owner.
MAUI NO KA OI (Maui is the best!)
Kay N.
April 2022
Maya’s house is beautiful and well-kept. She provided everything needed for a stay at the property. We had one glitch, that being access to the entry when we arrived. Maya was contacted and within about 15 minutes the issue was resolved. The pool and hot tub are very clean. The hot tub heats up nicely and was so soothing. Thank you, Maya, for sharing your lovely home. We would definitely stay again. Kay
Katie B.
February 2022
I don't even have the words to describe what an incredible property this is. Our family enjoyed 10 days here. Everything about the property is incredible--the space, rooms, comfy beds, big kitchen with everything you need, pool w/ floaties, games. You name it, this place had it. And the view? Bonkers. We could have stayed at the house all day just watching the whales breaching over and over again. Proximity to town/local beach was pretty good--about 10 minutes. Maya was super responsive about everything! Overall, we had a wonderful stay and cannot wait to come back someday!
Tonya R.
January 2022
This was out 4th trip to Maui and this property was my favorite by far. The view alone was well worth it! We watched whales every day right from the comfort of out back yard! The pool was great as well as the hot tub. The location is minutes from the beach, and other activities in the Lahina area. Our host, Maya, was quick to respond with any questions we had. I would highly recommend this location for its beauty, cleanliness, comfort and hospitality! Mahalo!!
Shanna F.
January 2022
This property is beautiful, views are stunning.. We stayed for two weeks and did not want to leave. The home is very clean and Maya was easy to work with. She responded to our questions promptly and offered helpful advice for our trip. We can't wait to return on our next trip to Maui.
January 2022
Spent 9 days here with my adult children and their spouses. The location was the best, the neighborhood was peaceful the house was absolutely perfect for both connection and privacy for 3 couples. The layout was excellent both indoors and out and extremely clean and perfectly stocked. Was not in want of anything. Cannot recommend this house enough!
amy s.
November 2021
This home was set up so nice for our family vacation. Super clean , great communication. Stocked with a lot of items for entertainment and In the kitchen. Beautiful stars at night. Enjoyed the beautiful backyard along with the hot tub and pool. Grounds Kept up very nicely, Amazing stay
Wallace W.
October 2021
It was everything we wanted in a rental house and more! The rooms were great and the backyard was gorgeous and picturesque. It was 2 years in the making due to COVID-19 and it didn’t disappoint. Maya was a wonderful host and we
Would love to come back here!
Robert M.
September 2021
Inside of the house had all the amenities to relax, cook and enjoy family time.
Outside the house had beautiful pool and jacuzzi, plenty of room to relax in the sun or spend time eating and playing games.
Best of all was the view, spectacular!
Nicole G.
July 2021
This was a beautiful home inside and out with amazing panoramic views of the ocean and the mountains. We would stay again!
Robin S.
December 2019
This home was such a treat! It was just as described and Maya was so helpful. Nicely decorated with all the essentials and an incredible outdoor area with a fantastic view to top it off - it was the perfect place for 2 couples to get away!
Mark W.
September 2019
My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The property and house were incredible. In fact, when we went out to dinner, we arranged our plans to allow us to get back to enjoy the incredible views and sunset! Maya was wonderful! We're going back!
Andrea O.
August 2019
First of all, the views are absolutely incredible and the pictures online don’t do it justice. As soon as you walk into the front door, you see beautiful expansive views of the pacific. The private sunsets were amazing! The house is very kid and family friendly with comfortable beds and pillows. My children utilized the available board games/pool table and lived in the pool when we were at the house. The kitchen is fully stocked with anything you may need to cook and there are beach toys, chairs, towels, and boogie boards available to use. There was a welcome book upon arrival which contains a ton of useful information regarding restaurants and activities in the area. The location is fantastic and is only a few minutes drive to downtown Lahaina, Whalers Village, etc. We had zero complaints and truly felt at home. We can’t wait to start planning another trip! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home, Maya!
Pamela G.
August 2019
We had a family vacation and had a great time. House is well stocked with anything you would need. Kids and adults alike loved the pool. We loved the privacy of the house and yard. Would love to stay there again.
debbie m.
July 2019
Well the home was absolutely beautiful,. When we walked in the front door and seen the view out the windows it took my breath away. The home was very clean, beautifully decorated and had all the amenities you needed for your stay. The pool and jacuzzi were great and we used it daily. The backyard was beautifully landscaped and the orchard was fun to pick fruits daily. The worst thing about this home was that we had to leave it to go home. We felt like home in the house. My children and grandchildren truly loved our vacation in Maui. Mohalo, The Marx Family
Gene P.
June 2019
Everything we could hope for.
Keith M.
May 2019
Our extended family had an outstanding stay at this beautiful property, and we are already planning our return. The photographs and descriptions are accurate. This is likely the best maintained, best organized property that we have encountered in our years of stays at higher-end owner-property rentals. Spotlessly clean, very well-equipped with everything you will need in both the kitchen and on the water, all of top quality. Very well labelled and organized, an excellent detailed house manual, labelled drawers and switches, all enable you to quickly feel “at home” and able to find whatever you need. Pride of ownership clearly evident.
Located in the beautiful and quiet high-end Launiopoko community up the mountain from Lahaina, on a large 2+ acre lot with its own small orchard. Convenient 10-15 minute access by car to the amenities and beaches of Lahaina and Kaanapali. Good ventilation throughout, air-conditioning throughout, great lighting, Sonus speakers in living room and in master bedroom, great pool and Jacuzzi. Lots of other nice features as noted in the property description.
Friendly owner/manager Maya resides nearby, provides a personal welcome, and is able to provide advice or assist with any details or minor problems. Highly recommended.
Pat W.
April 2019
We decided after spending 10 amazing days exploring Maui that we had found the perfect place to stay for our visit. Kalapana offers the most amazing views, easy access to great activities and restaurants, and is centrally located to explore all the island has to offer. We appreciated the peace and quiet in the evenings and enjoyed the brightness of the Milky Way devoid of the glare of civilization. The house itself is stocked with everything one could need from a blender to enjoy pina coladas and frozen drinks prepared from fruit picked from the orchard to a coffee bean grinder and two coffee makers to indulge in the local offerings. We also made use of the fun lawn games and even found time to relax in the hammock, all while enjoying the natural beauty of the mountains and ocean in the distance. The young people loved checking out the beaches, both near and far, and made good use of the body boards and snorkeling equipment that were provided. Truly, as Maya the owner told us, all we really needed to bring was a bathing suit and food! With all the wonderful restaurants nearby even the food part was optional.
Although one could be quite content never leaving the property, we did not want to miss any of the beauty the island had to offer. In nearby Lahaina, we went on a snorkeling and whale watching Zodiac trip to Lanai with Ultimate Whale Watch. We were treated to an incredible display of humpback whale activity including the breaching of both baby and adult whales. It rivaled a National Geographic documentary!
We took the all day drive along the Road to Hana to view the wild side of Maui and were not disappointed. The amazing waterfalls and unusual black sand beach were the highlights of that trip. But the reward at the end of the day of a delicious dinner at Flatbreads in Paia was in the running!
Our son the photographer was determined not to miss the Haleakala sunrise so after a marathon phone session to secure last minute tickets the more adventuresome of the group headed out at 3 AM to reach the summit. They were not disappointed. At that time of the day it was a relatively quick trip and they were back in time for breakfast!
If we are ever fortunate enough to return to Maui, we would definitely stay at Kalapana again. We appreciated the beautiful home and all Maya's wonderful suggestions and knowledgeable answers to my many questions. Thank you for a memorable vacation.
John M.
April 2019
Every once in a while something everbody says is great really is. That’s the deal with this place. Our family of five spent a week here in March, {2019} and it was wonderful in every way. The pictures in the listing are completely accurate except that they really can’t convey the expansiveness of the view which includes not only a fantastic sunset but also the moon reflecting on the Pacific at night. The house is very well equipped with everything you need to pull in the driveway and basically start living essentially like you would at home. There is a full complement of convenience items such as a nice washer/dryer in the (very clean} garage complete with washer tabs and fabric sheets, same thing for the diswasher in the kitchen, Keurig pods, spices and a full set of kitchen implements. These things sound small but they make it very easy to just show up and begin enjoying Maui. The location of the house was perfect for us. You can get to downtown Lahaina in less than 10 minutes and are basically central to everything you might want to do. The property has an orchard from which you are invited to pick fruit. The pool and hot tub provide a nice means of relaxation after “playing hard” during the day. And last but certainly not least is Maya, the property owner, who is extremely responsive and helpful. She steered us in the right direction multiple times with very helpful local knowledge and advice; basically concierge level service. If/when we come back to Maui, we won’t even look anywhere else.
Kim A.
March 2019
What a beautiful place! We brought the kids here, for their 1st time. We couldn’t have been more pleased staying here vs a hotel. Maya is so lovely and charming, as well as this house. We wanted for nothing & the views from the yard were absolutely beautiful. We got to watch whales from the yard too. It was wonderful to wake up, grab a cup of Joe & have breakfast with the family. We’re still reminiscing and missing Maui very much. We will def be back here. So glad we decided to stay here. Just beauty and serenity anywhere you look. Everything is a short ride away if you choose to go out to eat but grilling was good too.
Thank you again for sharing your piece of heaven with us. XO
annemarie r.
November 2013
We had 6 people at the house, and it totally worked. I was skeptical that we would not have our privacy or be able to hear each other at night, or we'd be fighting for bathrooms and hot water. NOT the case (thank goodness, because it's a long way to fly).
We put grandma and grandpa in the master, my husband and I had the bedroom next to the kids (jack and jill bathroom). The bonus was the extra half bath and the outdoor shower. It's so much more than that. It's better than the outdoor shower at the 4 seasons in kona. It's the best outdoor shower I have ever seen. It's HUGE and all natural. We put the kids in it every day, and they loved it. I loved it. I know, enough about the shower.
I felt we got a great value seeing as 6 of us stayed here, and the property is totally private. Each room has a view of either the ocean or the amazing valley behind the house. Best part was we rarely went out to eat (except to Leoda's, which I think is the closest store/ restuarant. It's owned by the hawaiian guy from top chef and it is sooo good). We stopped at Costco on the way in and grilled steaks or fish or burgers every night. Kids ate eggo waffles and then picked fruit every morning. I think our bar bill at Leilani's would have been the same as a one night stay... but that's another story.
Super clean, sparkling new paint (fresh from remodel?), and did I mention the outdoor shower? Tons of room for the kids to play on the grass and the other hammock is far enough from the kids so grandpa could disappear. Couldn't even hear him snoring.
Thanks to the really sweet proprietor Maia who helped us get settled in and then came back over (she's just down the street) right away to help us figure a few things out. Great vacation, loved it! Highly recommend!
Mike P.
October 2013
Just as advertised! We and another couple had 10 incredible days of absolute privacy and not a care in the world. I think we only left to go to Safeway and out to dinner a couple of evenings. We took most meals on the terrance. The day began picking avocados, papaya, lime, and bananas right off the orchard for breakfast and yummy lunches. Dinners were mainly BBQs with lots of fresh fish. The sunset view is amazing, you cannot see another home, only the sea, Lanai Island and the setting sun.
Maya, the owner, is a pistol and had everything set up for us and we splurged for the hot spa and pool. The elevated spa was cocktail central at Sunset. It was so much fun to lounge in the hammock between coconut trees. Maya even had workout tapes for the fitness center, but we never quite got around to it. We did love the scenic hiking and biking trails that go for miles around Launiupoko.
We spent many afternoons at the Launiupoko Beach Park just down the hill where swimming and snorkeling is safe and beautiful. Super convenient and no one is trying to sell you timeshares.
We all have small businesses, so we appreciated the mini business center in the loft with print/scan and Maya made sure we had plenty of paper. Most mornings we'd stay in touch with our businesses using laptops on the terrace or around the pool and the WIFI was dependable everywhere. Maya has TVs set up in every bedroom so we were able to stay a little in touch and watch the league finals which Our Dodgers lost and catch the Broncos.
Kalapana is tastefully decorated in contemporary Polynesian design and has Heavenly Beds we wanted to take home. The kitchen has all the gadgets, bells, and whistles with its own drop dead view.
The best part was the Balinese style outdoor shower. It was our completely private Garden of Eden. We did not once use the wonderful indoor showers or soaking tubs. Bravo!
Maya, you made us all feel so welcome and comfy. We'll be coming back to Kalapana and to raid the orchard! Thank you for all you did to make our stay memorable.
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