JOHN S.
July 2024
WE had a great stay. Plenty of room for the family. There were 11 of us (6 adults and 5 grown kids). the outside entry to the upstairs bedrooms was very convenient and gave each group privacy and at the same time a feeling of being all together. The views were amazing. Makena is special and just remote enough to be peaceful. Great snorkeling and turtle watching right in front of the property. We loved it.
Chris H.
January 2024
First time taking the family to Maui. Great little place right on the ocean.
Ginny H.
January 2024
Our family with three adult children and all of their spouses and all of our grandkids, ages 2-14 stayed during the Holiday 'break', 2023. Everything we wanted and needed was right there. Comfort in the house, in the yard, a place to jump into the ocean for the best snorkeling in Maui, a turtle beach within feet of the house, and a small, public beach within 2 minutes walking distance of the house. Plenty of adventure within our little paradise of a property. This is our third time at Makena House. The first was when my son married a Maui girl and arranged for us to stay here. Paradise for the entire Hallagin Ohana!
Bruce Z.
December 2023
My cheeks hurt…from smiling!
This is the real “Turtle Town.” Also plenty of whale sightings. No need to spend money for snorkel and/or whale watching cruises.
Stay at this older house to really enjoy Maui as it used to be: no road noise, no high rise buildings in sight!
Thank you, Helen!
Bob L.
August 2023
It is a crown jewel
donna m.
August 2023
The house is perfectly situated on Makena Bay if you love snorkeling. It is right on the water with the most amazing views. I loved that each bedroom had it's own bathroom. One drawback was that one of the bedrooms has a single and a trundle bed which isn't ideal for a couple. Helen was very responsive and sent me back a make up case I had forgotten. We had a hitch in the beginning but it was settled amicably.
Joseph and Jessie M.
July 2023
Not clean not ADA good location
Elizabeth B.
June 2023
A lovely house right on the water. Snorkeled and saw turtles right off the rocks. The kitchen was very well stocked and the beds were comfortable. The beach towels were much appreciated. One thing the description does not mentions is there are a lot of stairs especially if one stays on the second floor. It was not an issue for our group but it is something to keep in mind.
Nicole H.
November 2022
We had such a wonderful stay at Helen’s house. The location was perfect. Just a short walk to Makena Landing Park or around a half-mile easy walk to the beautiful Maluaka Beach. The snorkeling in front of the house was amazing, we spotted turtles every day! We hope to stay here again.
Jennifer D.
November 2022
We were so happy with this beautiful home with incredible views. We watched boat tours with snorkelers and kayaks come every day to see the turtles. We loved walking to the beach, snorkeling and playing in the yard. Very close to high end hotels with great restaurants. We couldn’t have asked for a better private home in Maui.
Kari R.
October 2022
I loved my stay at this house!!! I didn’t want to leave. The view is second to none. I can’t wait to come back.
Cassian D.
September 2022
The location in a residential area with access to a lagoon right from the property was amazing. Plus there's a sand beach in easy walking distance if you have difficulty getting in the water off the lava rocks. The snorkling was really good and water is calm enough even for modest swimmers. The house is charming with old school Hawaiian charm. It's perfect for large families or groups of friends. We spent all our time on the ample sized outdoor covered deck and large grass back yard.
Judith B.
September 2022
Great stay filled with relaxing by the water, snorkeling and many sea turtle sightings! What is not to love about this spot - truly one of a kind right on the water.
Michelle T.
September 2022
What a lovely home in a beautiful and peaceful location, right on the water near Makena Landing.
Plenty of space inside and outside. The covered lanai, side patio and front lawn provide many relaxing options. We watched sunset and the stars. What a view!
The steep driveway is not for the faint of heart however once out of the car this property is stunning and welcoming.
James J.
August 2022
Amazing location on coast for snorkeling and ocean views, great backyard and back patio. Accommodated our three families reasonably well, as multiple kids (aged 10-21) we’re tired enough to not be bothered by sleeping on foldaway foam pads on the floor. Kitchen and grill worked well for us, and we ate indoor/outdoor. A/C units in each bedroom kept sleeping temps okay, but little cross ventilation beyond ceiling fans. We came to Maui for the outdoors and activities, and this house was a perfect landing point for us. Not fancy, but functional and well kept.
Mary K D.
August 2022
Home provided Ohana time with gorgeous views of Maui. Swimming, snorkeling, stargazing and body surfing were endless - we even got a Moon Set in the second night. Spacious, clean and stocked with everything you need. Owner takes pride in ALL the details. Will definitely come again.
Ariel S.
July 2022
We recently stayed at Makena Landing for a small family reunion. The house is very nice, and in an excellent location. It has a stunning view!
Pros:
Great location on a prime snorkeling area
Beautiful views
Helen is great to work with
Well stocked kitchen
Good layout for a multi-family get together
Sandy beaches a 3 minute walk south and 10 minute walk north (great body surfing!)
Good location for exploring other parts of the island
Cons:
The listing indicates it sleeps 14, but there are only 11 beds. Our 12th person had to sleep on cushions on the floor
The oceanfront is rocky. Its fine if the surf is low, but not if its wavy
the driveway is STEEP
Overall, I would highly recommend this property (for 11 or fewer!). The views and snorkeling are just amazing
Kevin K.
July 2022
As other reviewers stated, Helen is great and very responsive. The location and view is unbeatable. The home itself has a relaxed and “lived in” feel. We spent the majority of our time outside in the backyard. Amazing!!
brian h.
January 2022
Great location, quiet and comfortable, right on the ocean. Could use some updating in regards to bedding. Fan in upstairs middle bedroom could use some cleaning. It did accommodate our large family.
Vicki N.
November 2021
This home was fantastic!! You couldn't ask for more! You can jump into the water from the property and snorkel. We saw more fish and turtles here than we did in hanauma Bay and a lot less people! It was so private, backyard had shade almost all of the time. There were many places to sit come enjoy the sunrise and sunset right from the property. We had our family and friends, cooked fish every night barely left the property! I highly recommend it. Lots of turtles and fish.
The layout of the house was great, everyone had their own space and a wonderful common area for eating and talking.
You can also go to a sandy beach area a couple steps away. We jumped off the rocks into the water and snorkeled to the beach.
The house had everything we needed. I highly recommend it! We will be back!
Bob L.
September 2021
in this wide world i don't think you could find a place as beautiful and this part of Maui. it was breathtaking. and the house had charm, convenience and real privacy for each of our 4 families. we were all together yet privacy was right at hand
Robert S.
August 2021
Spacious comfortable home with everything you need to relax and enjoy. Snorkeling behind the home and proximity to restaurants and shopping is terrific.
Chris S.
August 2021
We loved staying here. The property is nestled into a fairly high end neighborhood and backs right up to the water. We saw 20+ turtles swimming in the water right off the property and in a protected cove just 20 feet away. We once saw 13 all together in the cove! We loved the home and the backyard area with great space for our kids to play on the grass. Helen was great to work with. Would recommend 100%.
steven d.
July 2021
The property was great. Nice sized rooms. Located on low rock ledge over looking ocean. Several beaches minutes walk from house. Great area for diving snorkeling, kayaking and paddle boarding. Great back yard with nice lawn for kids to play and adults to watch the beautiful views and sunsets. Large covered patio on back of house with lights and ceiling fans where we talked and played games at night. Great location for a family.
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