Two Charming Cottages - One Spectacular Setting! Launiupoko, Hawaii Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 17629

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Location: Launiupoko, West Maui, Maui, Hawaii, USA (Located in Launiupoko, south of Lahaina, West Maui)

Accommodations:  2 Cottages, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 10-14)

This is a special vacation retreat on the busy west side of Maui. I have 2 homes on 2.5 acres, surrounded by open space with breathtaking, unobstructed views of ocean channels, Lahaina Harbor, Maui's three neighbor islands, and a mystical rain forested valley. The Launiupoko area has a beautiful State Beach Park just below it, offering a sandy beach, surfing, a baby-safe sandy lagoon, and snorkeling. The area is characterized by large lots (2-5 acres) which are sparsely developed and enjoys very little road traffic. Walking and hiking opportunities abound - to the beach and into Hawaii's ancient past (the rain forest valley above).

The largest home, the Palm House, is composed of a 1BR/1BA wing and a 2BR/2BA wing, which can be rented separately or as one large 3BR/3BA home. The two wings of the house have an adjoining wall and are separated by a hallway with connecting door, like a ‘lock-out unit’ you may have seen elsewhere. There is plenty of space and privacy even in this confirguration - there is NO shared indoor or outdoor living space between the 2BR/2BA Palm House and the 1BR/1BA Ohana Cottage – each home has its own decks, BBQ grill, driveway, parking area, and entrance. The second home, the 2BR/2BA Ocean Cottage, is about 200 feet away with all its own indoor and outdoor living space as well. In fact it is off a different street from the Palm House.

My property is just minutes away from historic Lahaina and all the wonderful beaches, shopping, golf, dining etc that abounds in West Maui. Visit the famous sites of Ka'anapali, Napili and Kapalua. Enjoy a day trip to Molokai or Lanai - all just minutes away. Due to it's unique location south of Lahaina, the cottages are very convenient for road trips to Hana, upcountry or south Maui (Kihei, Wailea or Makena).

Each cottage (one bed/one bath and two beds/two baths) has it's own special character. They are close enough for a big family to share, but separate enough to provide seclusion and privacy to individual guests and parties in any cottage. These non-smoking cottages come fully furnished, with full-size kitchens, private decks, laundry facilities and have fantastic views all around. Beach chairs, towels, and a cooler are provided for each cottage to better enjoy that trip to Hana or just a golden day at the beach with your favorite book. Watch whales breeching (in season) or just sit back, relax and watch the sun set over the ocean between the islands of Lanai and Molokai. A lovely rainbow appears in the misty valley to the east almost every evening. Don't worry though - we only get about 17 inches of rain a year, so that lovely mist stays up in the valley awaiting the pleasure of the rainbow gods and the setting sun.

For a vacation truly far from the madding crowds, visit us! No dense suburban traffic noise, no crowded condo hallways - only birdsong and mesmerizing views await you here at West Maui Cottages.

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
• Beds
  • King Bed
  • Queen Bed
  • Convertible Bed
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • CD Player
  • Jetted Tub in Bath
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Balcony
  • Lanai
• View/Location
  • Beach View
  • Ocean View
  • Mountain View
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Other Amenities
  • WiFi is available and free for all cottages.
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Theme Park (Amusement Park)
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Parasailing
  • Jet Skiing
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Surfing
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Basketball Court
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Miniature golf
  • Horseback Riding

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Minimum Stay is 5 Nights.
Rates vary based on season and length of stay.
The 1BR Cottage rents from $95/night to $155/night
*1BR Rates are for 2 guests. Add $10/night for each additional guest up to 4.
Either 2BR Cottage goes from $195/night to $275/night
*2BR Rates are for 4 guests. Add $10/night for each additional guest up to 6.
Please email me for a specific price quote for your situation.
RENT OPEN CURRENT MONTH OR "ODD LOT" DAYS BETWEEN BOOKINGS FOR GREAT DISCOUNTS.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 05/08/09
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  Teri and Gus Hillstrom , Charlottetown, Prince Edward Isla
  • We recently stayed ( April 18-May 2) at the Ocean Cottage and were very impressed!! The view is second to none, the beds are extremely comfortable, the cottage is very spacious and kept immaculate. It had absolutely everything we could possible need, cooler, beach chairs, beach towels, blender, amazing sunsets.. you name it! We would highly recommend staying here and in fact plan to stay here again for our next Maui vacation. Cheers from the other "most beautiful island" - Prince Edward Island, Canada
• 02/20/09
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  Chuck Minell , Maple Grove, MN
  • We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in West Maui. The accomodations were very comfortable and the view was outstanding. To be able to sit on the lanai and watch the whales was something that I have never done before. We enjoyed the proximity to Lahaina where we enjoyed sightseeing, whale watching, and nearby snorkeling. We definitely will consider returning someday. Thanks!
• 01/19/09
  Positive Rating
  Rebecca Richardson , Brandenburg, KY
  • Jan, Many thanks for the Christmas west Maui cottage visit with all the comforts of home and such a magnificient 360 view. It was a truly beautiful, comfortable and convenient place to stay outside busy Lahaina. Just the right distance for daily/evening activity, but out of the main stream. We loved whale watching from the deck, the crazy birds and lovely flowers, as well as viewing the fabulous rainbows over the mountains several times daily. We did do some sightseeing and touring Maui and our son took some scuba trips, but the best was just enjoying the views and solitude from the cottage. What a fabulous treat you have there! We certainly DO highly recommend it!!
• 11/03/08
  Positive Rating
  BRIAN & SHARON CARROLL , FORT WAYNE, IN
  • JAN; OUR RECENT OCTOBER 2008 STAY IN MAUI AT YOUR COTTAGE WAS A FANTASTIC HOLIDAY, THE COTTAGE WAS EXCELLANT, THE VIEW WAS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING WITH THE MOST BEAUTIFULL SUNSETS. I USUALLY DO NOT CHOOSE TO JUST SIT AROUND MUCH AS I ENJOY BEING BUSY DOING THE BEACHES, SIGHTSEEING AND SO ON BUT ON THIS PARTICULAR VACATION I FOUND THAT FOR A FEW OF THE DAYS I WAS VERY CONTENT TO SIT AND ENJOY THE VIEW AND THE SUN ON THE DECK, BBQ A COUPLES OF MEALS AND JUST SIMPLY RELAX. HOPEFULLY THIS CAN HAPPEN AGAIN BEFORE I RETIRE JUST TO ENJOY IT ONE MORE TIME. THANKS AGAIN FOR THE LITERATURE YOU SUPPLIED AS IT WAS VERY USEFULL. BRIAN & SHARON CARROLL
• 05/08/08
  Positive Rating
  Gwen ,
  • ALOHA JAN – We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Maui, and most especially the 3 weeks we spent at your 2B, 2B cottage. It was an ideal place for us to come home to every evening after a busy day AND relax on the deck, barb-b-q, watch the sun set right in front of us over the ocean! It was very neat to see the cruise ships lit up at night & the lights in Lahaina from the deck. We really liked the big kitchen (farm style) and rooms. AND to relax & enjoy the Jacuzzi tub each evening before bed was a special treat for me. AND then to wake up to the sound of birds singing and walk out onto the Lanai with its expansive ocean view & read, eat breakfast and then go for a morning walk in the hills, which we loved. We thank Dale for helping us get booked into any tour our hearts desired, and I can’t thank Marilyn enough for taking us hiking into the Launiupoko Valley behind us. The valley behind us was so beautiful & we had a rainbow almost every day! If we ever return, we would definitely stay there again, as I just can’t say enough good things about it. Again, it was all so beautiful, and we have so many wonderful memories of the island. Mahalo
• 04/06/08
  Positive Rating
  Susan & Jerry , Brownstown, MI
  • This was our 8th time to the Islands, but by far, the most beautiful view we've ever had. We were blessed to be able to stay for a whole month at the 2 bedroom west Maui cottage. Everything we needed was there, including wonderful neighbors (Dale and Marilyn). We loved the neighborhood and loved the feeling of privacy that you don't get in a condo...but it was also nice to be so close to Lahaina. I would definitely reccomend this wonderful cottage.
• 03/29/08
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  Debi Muncey , Monroe, WA
  • My husband and I stayed here for a week with my son, daughter-in-law and 2 small grandchildren. It was a good size for us, allowing us to be together, but still have private bedrooms and bathrooms. The kitchen is very well equipped allowing us to visit the local farmers market and prepare many of our meals ourselves, enjoying the fresh pineapple, banana bread and hawaiian coffee. We cooked in the kitchen, or frequently BBQ'd on the deck. Breakfast every morning on the deck, made with farm fresh eggs from Jan's neighbors, then off exploring and returning just in time to watch a beautiful sunset. For a family who doesn't want to do the crowded condo-thing, this is absolutely perfect. Conveniently located, well-stocked, and Jan made sure everything was in good order. I have already recommended the place to friends, and plan to come back ourselves. Thank you Jan! Oh, I should mention we've been home for about two weeks now. The three year old still gets up every morning and asks "Can we go to Hawaii today?"
• 12/10/07
  Positive Rating
  Jen Haffey & the M-squad , Seattle, WA
  • I agree with another guest in that this cottage over-delivered! I had been to Kauai a more than a dozen trips, and Maui is the new destination of choice, especially knowing this is a such a beautiful place to stay! We were there during the full moon and saw a moonbow from the mountain side of the lanai at night (if you google moonbow you can see more info - I had never heard of it!). The lack of light polution does make the stars extra intense. Taking all that in after the beautiful sunsets was very satisfying. I especially loved how the kitchen was open to the dining and living area, so when we didn't eat out at fabulous restaruants like Sansei, MaLa, and the Plantation House we had an open environment for interaction while I cooked which made it even more enjoyable! In addition to all this was the easy communication with Jan - it felt like renting from Ohana! Nice personal interaction with that genuine spirit of Aloha. We all had a great experience. Soak up the sun, Isn't it fun??? Life is good!!! Git it! K bye And Mahalo.
• 11/21/07
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  Dave and Jayne , Seattle WA
  • Unbelievable Views! Thanks for the best vacation ever. The 2 bed cottage had everything we could possible need and we loved the wrap around deck with views of Water and Mountains. The furnishings inside and out were very nice. One of our favorite things was waking up to the many exotic sounds of birds blending with the quite. We were close to town if we needed but we quickly learned the quiet was soothing our senses. The stars at night were breathtaking! The last day we could view a submarine in front of the house. Will return. Mahalo.
• 06/25/07
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  Nickie Molaire , Texas
  • Jan, We loved the cottage- the 2 bedroom 2 bath was perfect for the 6 of us. The wrap around porch with the view of the water and the valley was breath taking every time we gazed outside. The wrap around porch truly gave us more space to move about. We ate all of our meals outside-thanks for providing a grill and the patio furniture- it was a perfect set-up. We loved having a massage on the porch with the valley as the backdrop- truly paradise. We only used the tv for background music-thanks for having satellite in case one of the kids got restless....we were very impressed with the neigborhood- as it was so well cared for and quiet. We did not want the hustle and bustle of the city but our drive was still on 5 minutes from Lahaina when we wanted the little city. It was a perfect vacation and the cottage made it so...see you again- will come and use the one-bedroom cottage next time Mahalo and until next time Nickie

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