Surf Bungalow at Puamana Gated Beachfront Community in Lahaina

• A little piece of paradise

  A little piece of paradise

  • Guest Jenna
  • Date of stay 04/20/13
  • Review Submitted 04/28/13
  We left Montana just ahead of a nasty spring snowstorm and a week of record low temperatures and arrived at Puamana to, well, paradise. Puamana was everything we could have hoped for as a girlfriend getaway destination. It’s comfortable, oh-so-clean and cool. We enjoyed the first night out on the lanai with a bottle of wine. During the day, there was everything from towels to tennis equipment ready for us to use. The kitchen was perfect for preparing lunches and even a pina colada or two for happy hour after we’d spent the day in the hot Hawaii sun. The condo sits on a gorgeous property that is about ten steps about away from an amazing ocean view. The grounds are immaculately kept and all the guests and residents are incredibly welcoming. You won’t be disappointed by the amazing flowers that bloom in abundance across the acreage. The “quiet” pool that sits on the ocean is a place where you’ll want to spend plenty of time. We read and lounged there for two entire days there. We’d make the short walk to Lahaina most mornings and hit this great little coffee shop (Ono’s) for iced coffee and amazing croissants. We walked back several times for dinner as well. Lahaina is a gorgeous and welcoming town whether you’re after some tourist shopping or a great dinner with amazing views (Fleetwood’s). We just couldn't have had a more relaxing vacation at Puamana. I can only hope I’ll get to go back someday SOON.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Amazing Maui Getaway!

  Amazing Maui Getaway!

  • Guest Sage
  • Date of stay 04/13/13
  • Review Submitted 04/28/13
  My friend and I went for girls getaway trip to get out of the cold Montana weather. This place was AMAZING! The condo felt like home away-from-home and was equipped with everything we needed. It was extremely comfortable, modern and clean. The cozy lanai provided lots of fun nights to enjoy dinner and share laughs with friends. Puamana is a fabulous gated community featuring a tennis court, badminton court, three pools and access to the beach. The ocean side pool was great for days of reading and relaxing. We went there in the evening too and enjoyed a cocktail while listening to the waves crash on the shore and looking out over the ocean in the light of the moon and stars The owner was exceptional at answering any of our questions and providing suggestions, so we could experience Lahaina like a local. Lahaina is a quick walk into town and we walked there every day and sometimes even twice a day to enjoy the town's charm. We went to the Sunday Arts and Crafts Market, shopped at local boutiques, found our favorite coffee shop with amazing croissants and enjoyed great restaurants and fantastic rooftop dining our final evening. I can't say enough positive things about our stay here and I will definitely be coming back in the future!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway.

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• Fabulous Family Vacation

  Fabulous Family Vacation

  • Guest K and B
  • Date of stay 04/01/13
  • Review Submitted 04/10/13
  What a fantastic spot for a couple or a family! We've stayed at the resorts at Ka'anapali and I can't say enough about how much fun we had here. Way more relaxing and laid back. We have three teenaged boys so finding nice, affordable accommodation is a challenge - especially since they are all over 6 feet tall! This charming, little bungalow was perfect for us all. NO arguing at all as each kid got their own bed! The unit was super clean and comfy - it was better than we imagined from the pictures and write-ups! The kitchen was equipped for prepping almost any dish you could imagine, right down to skewers for veggies and prawns on the Weber bbq! The lanai is inviting and we spent many hours relaxing, sipping mai tais and reading our books in the hot noon times. The walk in to town is doable for the day or evening, but if you need to get lots of groceries you will need a car. The surfing beach was great for beginners and experts alike. It was a bit far to carry a SUP and paddle but if you have wheels, no prob. Surfboards are easy to get there. The owners have thought of everything. It felt like home away from home and a place that is filled with plenty of happy memories. We would love to go back some day - highly recommend this unit!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• wonderful!

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  wonderful!

  • Guest Gail from Texas
  • Date of stay 02/14/13
  • Review Submitted 03/10/13
  Wonderful!!! Thank you for sharing this lovely place and making my 65th Birthday so very special. Gail from Texas

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• Just what I had hoped it would be

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  Just what I had hoped it would be

  • Guest From Los Gatos California
  • Date of stay 01/19/13
  • Review Submitted 03/10/13
  Our family has really enjoyed our week in your lovely condo. Puamana is just what I had hoped it would be-quiet, peaceful and much less dense than the resort area north of here. Your condo feels home-like with all the of the books, family pictures and your boys hand and foot prints. My daughters, 6 and 4, had fun in the loft with their own tv. Thank you for providing wifi- we brought our ipad and our girls could watch netflix:) Lahaina was a cute town and we loved trying shave ice from various restaurants. We loved burgers from at Cool Cat Cafe. Mahalo

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• Lovely Home

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  Lovely Home

  • Guest Tom Kris T.J. and Courtney from Illinois
  • Date of stay 01/11/13
  • Review Submitted 03/10/13
  Thanks for sharing your lovely home. Location and accommodations are wonderful. God Bless Tom Kris T.J. and Courtney

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• a piece of paradise

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  a piece of paradise

  • Guest Gary and Blythe from Ohio
  • Date of stay 01/06/13
  • Review Submitted 03/10/13
  Happy New Year! We enjoyed our stay very much-Thank you for sharing a little piece of paradise with us! Gary and Blythe

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• Perfect for our family!

  Perfect for our family!

  • Guest Alan C.
  • Date of stay 02/23/13
  • Review Submitted 03/05/13
  Great place! Very comfortable and clean, good amenities. Owners are very helpful incl tips for a more enjoyable stay. Puamana in general is a treasure, great for families.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

  Owner response: Hi Alan Thanks so very much for taking the time to write a review! I am so glad you loved Puamana. We hope you come back! Warmly Natalie Moog

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• Relaxing week at Puamana

  Relaxing week at Puamana

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 01/19/13
  • Review Submitted 01/29/13
  My husband and I and our two daughters (ages 6 &4) truly enjoyed our week at this bungalow. My husband was attending a conference at the Hyatt, and we wanted to stay somewhere other than a resort. Puamana is uncrowded, laid-back, and has lots of great amenities like the clubhouse, tennis courts, 3 pools, and tennis courts. And of course it's basically on the beach! This bungalow is a great value considering it's proximity to the beach. Even though it doesn't have a view of the beach from any of the windows, it's about a 45 second walk there. The pictures of the unit well-represent the property. It was very clean and nicely decorated. The unit is pretty much completely remodeled with the exception of the showers, but they're just fine. The tub in the second bathroom was draining very slowly when we arrived (and we really needed the one with the tub because of our two young daughters) and Leann who works at Puamana and manages the unit was very prompt in helping us resolve the situation - plumber was there and took care of it in the space of a few hours. :) The upstairs loft was a bit cramped because of the steep ceiling, but since it was just our daughters sleeping up there, and I think they loved the cozy feeling and "their" own TV and space, I'd recommend it for families with children over about 4 years old. I would not be comfortable leaving a child 3 or younger up in the loft since the stairway is very open. Also, aside from the three barstools shown in the picture, there isn't another place to sit and eat inside the unit. There is a large table on the lanai, but we kept getting bitten by mosquitos when we'd sit out there, so we opted to eat inside much of the time. The unit has quite a nice library of books, including an entire shelf of children's books which my daughters really enjoyed. Especially the books about Moki the Gecko :) There are also a number of DVDs to watch. If you come with young kids, we highly recommend Baby Beach in Lahaina. Take Ala Moana St. off of Front St. and park at the end by the Buddhist temple. The waves break out on a reef offshore and the water is shallow, so it is perfect for kids! We tried 5 or 6 beaches in West and South Maui and this was shallowest one with the least waves. Kamaole I in South Maui was our 2nd favorite beach, more waves, but still fairly shallow. Lastly, we loved Cool Cat Cafe on Front St. in Lahaina across from the Banyan tree park. Perfect for kids, and great burgers.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Thanks so much for writing such a detailed review. That is so helpful. We hope you come back and stay again. All the best, Natalie Moog

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• Thank You For Sharing Your Beautiful Maui Paradise

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  Thank You For Sharing Your Beautiful Maui Paradise

  • Guest Jack and Libby, Alano, California
  • Date of stay 10/14/12
  • Review Submitted 01/05/13
  This was our 7th stay at Puamana and as always, we just loved it! We brought my 88 year old mother along and the condo worked very well for her. We used the loft & it was very comfy for the "kids" (we are in our 60's!) Beds are so comfortable! Thank you for sharing your beautiful Maui paradise!

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Value Season Rate $235
Regular Season Rate $255-$295 
Holiday Season $325
7 night minimum stay, holiday minimum 14 nights, exceptions as available.
Discount considered for 2 weeks or more minimum stay.
13.42% Hawaiian state accommodation and excise tax in addition to above.
Cleaning fee $170. Puamana parking fee, $10/day+tax
Security/damage deposit $200, returnable after your stay.

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