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MINUTES TO HAMOA BEACH, BEST LOCATION IN HANA

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Plantation Style Cottage
Exterior
Bathroom
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Hana, HI
  • Hamoa Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Hana Bay Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Waianapanapa State Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Hana, HI (HNM)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

MINUTES TO HAMOA BEACH, BEST LOCATION IN HANA

Maui County Permit # STHA 2016/0006
Tax ID TA and GE 170-361-2416-01

SUPER CHARMING - Hawaiian Vintage styled Cottage..Close to beaches and natural pool. Fully upgraded with lots of amenities. All new comfy furniture to kick back and watch a movie.

Free high speed wireless Internet,

Hana is commonly known as the “Last Hawaiian Place.” Step back into the charm and casual elegance of old Hawai’i in an authentic, meticulously renovated plantation owners home in Hana.

Once used to house managers from the sugar cane plantation days, this home, named Hale Ulu Lulu, underwent a major rebuilding (completed in early 2020 and constantly maintained) and is now completely restored with attention to historic detail, while providing every modern convenience. We There is an open and airy layout with ocean and pastoral views , elegantly detailed, vintage style bath with dual-sided claw foot tub (great for romantic baths for two), granite kitchen counters with reclaimed Koa wood bar/counter and trim accents. A sliding panel of framed Tapa cloth between the bedroom and living area allows you to relax in bed to the incredible view or, when closed, to have complete privacy from the rest of the house.

The furnishings are comfortable and upgraded with a plush leather couch and chair. We have designed the cottage with warm tropical colors, original local artwork, Hawaiian antiques and Polynesian exotica. Though the house has a tasteful and elegant décor, you can still put your feet on the furniture and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. You will arrive to rooms filled with brilliant tropical flowers and orchids, 100% cotton, high thread count, quality linens and towels and quality soaps as well as coffee and green tea to start off your first day with us – fine details on par with the finest luxury hotel at a fraction of comparable prices.

Hale Ulu Lulu is part of a sprawling two-acre property surrounded by gracious lawns and verdant foliage.

We are located just three miles south of Hana Town in the Maka’alae district, which is considered the most highly desired area of Hana. You are sure to fall in love with the picturesque and pastoral landscape, the ever-changing ocean colors and the gentle sound of the waves lulling you to sleep at night. Walk 20 minutes to the world famous Hamoa Beach (or a 4 minute drive) or 20 minutes in the other direction to the Venus pool- two of Hana’s most desired attractions – practically in our back yard!

Mahalo!

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Property manager

Ra Collins
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Languages

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Amenities

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Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Sea view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Sorry, we are adults only and couples or singles
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only.
No parties are allowed

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number GE-170-361-2416-01, 140100240000, TA-170-361-2416-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hana

Located in Hana, this cottage is in a rural area. Haleakala National Park and Waianapanapa State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ke'anae Arboretum and Hana Maui Botanical Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hana, HI

What's nearby

  • Hamoa Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Red Sand Beach - 11 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Hana Bay Beach - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Waianapanapa State Park - 21 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Black Sand Beach - 21 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • Hana, HI (HNM) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hana Farms - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hana Ranch Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Huli Huli Chicken - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ae's Thai Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coconut Glen's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is MINUTES TO HAMOA BEACH, BEST LOCATION IN HANA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at MINUTES TO HAMOA BEACH, BEST LOCATION IN HANA?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at MINUTES TO HAMOA BEACH, BEST LOCATION IN HANA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is MINUTES TO HAMOA BEACH, BEST LOCATION IN HANA located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Hamoa Beach, Wailua Falls and Koki Beach Park. Koki Beach is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 241 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Louisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

We will be back! It was perfect for us in why we wanted. Totally charmed
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical week in Hana

We loved staying at Hale Ulu Lulu. Sweet and comfortable cottage had everything we needed. Location was perfect. So close to Hamoa Beach and we loved seeing the ocean and hearing the surf. Wonderful spot!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in beautiful part of Maui

Very nice accommodations in Hana, Maui. Perfect location and great kitchen! Very prompt response to a new lighting switch request in bathroom. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

cynthia l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay here! Hana is chill.

What a great place! We loved staying here after the busy tourist area on the other sidE of the island. A joy to wake up here. Adorable. Clean. Comfy. Nothing to change. Stay here!Note that food in town can run out at The food trucks by early evening and there’s only one restaurant. Limited grocery so next we will shop before arriving.food yea
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hana VRBO

We had a great time staying in Hana and would love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place near Hana

Excellent place to stay near Hana. Within minutes of Homoa, Koki, and Red sand beaches. Would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect… shhhh don’t tell anyone

It was perfect! We loved Hāna, the bungalow, the people, the location. Truly magical! The property managers were fantastic, helped with navigating the area. It’s so perfect you don’t want it to get spoiled. Hana is special, and the bungalow was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breezy bungalow

We really enjoyed our stay in this thoughtfully laid out, airy bungalow.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique and Charming

This charming cottage in Hana takes one back in time to another era where life was a little less complicated. It's a good example of how a seemingly simple little home that is nicely cared for can be all one needs.The home and grounds exemplify Feng shui, in perfect alignment with neighbouring pastures and the nearby ocean. One looks forward to returning after a full day of exploring and just being.The home does have some critters like a couple geckos and the odd spider that somehow sneak in past the screens. The signs of life are a welcome sign, I'm grateful the owners don't spray the place to death like other rentals. The property is on the "highway" but it's barely noticeable. The home is very quiet and peaceful, except for the sounds of nature (like crickets at night). The location can not be beat. You're just slightly out of town in an absolutely beautiful area, but 3 minutes from the beach.If you're considering staying in Hana, you'll be delighted with this choice. Don't make the mistake of staying for too short a period. Hana has so much to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful extended weekend

We loved staying at this beautiful and peaceful home close to Hamoa Beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

JP F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Utopia found here at Hale Ulu Lulu

This property and plantation is exquisite. From booking to arrival, all communication was clear and Precise. A Warm arrival with the feeling of home, it was truly utopia here in Hana. Mahalo.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brit2282

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Not so much

It is a cute plantation style house however, not worth the price. The description made it look much nicer and more upscale than the usual rental with the higher price and the mention of a fruit basket awaiting your arrival. There was no fruit basket and not even one coffee filter to get you going the next morning. Yes there were fresh flowers placed throughout but the place was pretty well cleared out of all normal basics youd expect to accumulate from previous renters. I mention that because i found it odd with how remote the place is and not much of a chance to just go out and pick something up. Not even a mop, just three dirty dish rags under the kitchen sink and a scrub sponge to do dishes. I swept the house the morning after our arrival and got a big pile leading me to seriously question if it had been properly cleaned. Overall the place seemed tidy but when you look a bit closer you could tell that nothing was really cleaned, just made to look clean. The beach going gear had clearly not been used in a long time with having cob webs when you open the closet door. And the chairs having rust. It was all just wrong and couldnt have been farther than what we were expecting our stay to be like. We booked it for an entire week but found ourselves running back to kihei after two nights losing all of that money. Also the views of the ocean from the front porch just werent accurate either. Nothing seemed quite right about it all.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sneha R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location

The location is great. Right on the Hana Highway. The sunrise is lovely. The owners have put great effort into restoring an old house. However my experience was not great. There were no blinds on the glass door. So we really felt exposed. We told the host. They recognized that it was a miss on their part. Bear in the mind, the house is old. So taps were chipping off. The utensils were not clean. We were traveling with an infant so had to clean everything twice. We had to change plans and check out early.Well we hope you have a better experience than us.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautifully refurbished home.

This beautifully refurbished home was a pleasure to stay in and had great access to hiking in the Hana area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

The plants and trees surrounding the cottage are alive with beautiful morning bird songs. Our stay at Hale Ulu was pleasant and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely peaceful retreat

This lovely cottage is just south of Hana town and is the perfect retreat to get away from it all. The cottage has an open airy feel with wonderful air flow throughout. Loved the claw foot tub for relaxing soaks. If you want a vacation home that feels like real Hawaii this is it!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

martin m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

beautiful

very well located
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

sharon d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

Beautiful
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marietta T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hana cottage

Beautiful cottage in Hana. Everything we expected and hoped for.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Paradise!

A truly beautiful home decorated with fresh flowers. Great location, a perfect base from which to explore and enjoy Hāna.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Launawe J.

Beautiful place!!

We loved our stay at this rental. Everything was as described. It was so beautiful and comfortable. We stayed for 2 nights and wished we had made it longer. I highly recommend this place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming private retreat

Such a wonderful place to stay in Hana. We could not have asked for more. Private and relaxing spot to get away. Close to so many beautiful areas to explore. We definitely would come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carla W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical spot to enjoy the beauty of Hana!

This little gem is a perfect place to spend as many days as your can spare soaking in Hana's beauty. It's so beautifully and tastefully decorated, and perfect for a couple. LOVE the lay out, the colors, the sweet touches like coffee supplies and flowers. Managers were so lovely too!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Peaceful

Gem at Hana.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joanna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunrise in Hana.

Charming cottage, clean, well maintained, all necessary kitchen utensils. Very comfortable for a couple. Most importantly, the sunrises when you drink your first cup of coffee, stirring on the front porch, is breathtaking! Hana is one of the kind.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ra Collins

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Mary Carol Cabibi and Steven Gayle have been in love with the Hana area for more than twenty years. In 2016 they learned that Chris and Leokane Harrington-Pryor were interested in selling the Guest Houses at Malanai, and by April Mary Carol and Steve had become the new proprietors. They now live on the property with their family.

Why they chose this property

The previous owners purchased this property in 2001 and worked continuously to create a paradise for themselves, their family and friends. In 2005 they began to offer this unique experience to the public. The new proprietors have retained all of the staff, and have maintained all of the landscaping, amenities, and warm aloha that the Guest houses at Malanai have become famous for. Only two of the homes on the large property are available to the public. As one of the few legally permitted vacation rental properties in the area, The Guest Houses at Malanai are often booked months in advance and are well deserving of their consistent #1 rating and stellar reviews.

What makes this property unique

The Guest Houses at Malanai are located in the Maka'alae area of Hana, about 3 miles south of Hana Town. This area is considered the most desirable of Hana due to its close proximity to world famous Hamoa Beach and the Venus Pool, as well as the gentle breezes and open landscape which keep it cooler and more comfortable than other locations in the area. Maka'alae was once the fishing village of the area and boasts some of the most breathtaking coastline of all Maui. During whale season, it is the perfect place to see their migration and sometimes even hear them playing at night. Our rental cottages are both situated in a completely private setting, amid glorious landscaping that has been lovingly nurtured by the previous owners for more than a decade.

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