The location was perfect. The nearby beaches were perfect. The snorkeling was perfect. The communication with the property manager was perfect. Everything about this visit was close to flawless. We had a group of eight adults (four couples) and the home was more than comfortable for the entire crew. The laughs, the games we played and the "ohana" permeated throughout the week. As past reviewers have noted, yes, the home is in need of some TLC. But if you can tolerate a few aesthetic issues and remind yourself you are in a warm, tropic environment, maybe you can look past them as we did. For those who are a tad less permissive, expect to see some bumps and bruises throughout and you won't be put-off. For example, the stove is a bit temperamental, trim pieces are coming loose, there is water damage on many of the windows and patio doors, and the washing machine may "eat" small garments. Also note that Honokeana Bay is not accessible from the property as we originally thought, as one needs to exit the front gate, walk a half block down the road and then can access the cove from the shore opposite the home. But I must say it is worth the five-minute trek as we never saw so many sea turtles in our lives! Honokeana Bay is literally teaming with them. Also, there was plenty of snorkel gear, beach chairs, and countless beach towels for guests. The only thing we needed were fins, which I rented at Boss Frogs (in the strip mall nearby) for ten bucks a week. Speaking of the strip mall nearby, don't look past Maui Tacos. So so good! Overall, Honu Hale was well worth the visit and we'd likely return. Thank you to the team, specifically Christin who seems to "live aloha" every day. Much mahalo.

Exactly as described

Overall, our stay at this property was fine. There's a reason though that it's priced well below what others in the same area are. Upon arrival, the carpet by the French doors in the master and middle bedrooms was soaked! We immediately notified the local property manager, who was very responsive. She came the next morning with a wet vac. Conveniently, there was also a small ventilation fan in the bedroom closet, which we ran all week. The fact it was there though leads me to believe this is not the first time this has happened. There are also louvered windows throughout the house. They're very nice, but the handles are broken on many of them, and they can't be closed completely. On our second morning, a pretty good rain storm blew in. My wife and daughter were feeding our grandsons in the living room, when the rain started coming in through the windows. Again, w/ no way to completely close the windows, this continued until the rain stopped. Fortunately, the room was tiled, so no soaked carpet. I did have to find a mop though to clean up. Additional water also came into the bedroom, extending that issue. Bottom line, the house needs some maintenance. That said, the location is fantastic, we saw whales and sea turtles from our deck almost every day. We didn't let the problems detract from our visit. However, if issues like this would bother you, you might want to spend a bit more. BTW, we had no issues w/ bugs as some other reviews have mentioned.

Exactly as described

Overall, our stay at this property was fine. There's a reason though that it's priced well below what others in the same area are. Upon arrival, the carpet by the French doors in the master and middle bedrooms was soaked! We immediately notified the local property manager, who was very responsive. She came the next morning with a wet vac. Conveniently, there was also a small ventilation fan in the bedroom closet, which we ran all week. The fact it was there though leads me to believe this is not the first time this has happened. There are also louvered windows throughout the house. They're very nice, but the handles are broken on many of them, and they can't be closed completely. On our second morning, a pretty good rain storm blew in. My wife and daughter were feeding our grandsons in the living room, when the rain started coming in through the windows. Again, w/ no way to completely close the windows, this continued until the rain stopped. Fortunately, the room was tiled, so no soaked carpet. I did have to find a mop though to clean up. Additional water also came into the bedroom, extending that issue. Bottom line, the house needs some maintenance. That said, the location is fantastic, we saw whales and sea turtles from our deck almost every day. We didn't let the problems detract from our visit. However, if issues like this would bother you, you might want to spend a bit more. BTW, we had no issues w/ bugs as some other reviews have mentioned.

The house accommodated our 8 people nicely and it was clean. However, it is showing it’s age. Living room furniture needs to be replaced, there appeared to be an ant infestation in it. Some of the windows leaked in a lot of rain. Stove and oven were a bit iffy.

Aloha Honu Hale was the perfect fit for our 7 adult family Maui vacation. We all had the privacy that 4 bedrooms (3 bedrooms & loft) provided complimented by ample space to cook, eat and relax together in the rest of the house. Very spacious. The kitchen is well equipped, hot tub available, lots of beach chairs/umbrellas to use and room to park 3 cars. Great views of the bay and resident turtles and short drives to anywhere from Lahaina - Kannapali - Kapalua and all the beaches therein. We would definitely return here. Special kudos and Mahalos to Tim for his gracious flexibility in having to do some rescheduling because of Covid restrictions, much appreciated!

Aloha Honu Hale was the perfect fit for our 7 adult family Maui vacation. We all had the privacy that 4 bedrooms (3 bedrooms & loft) provided complimented by ample space to cook, eat and relax together in the rest of the house. Very spacious. The kitchen is well equipped, hot tub available, lots of beach chairs/umbrellas to use and room to park 3 cars. Great views of the bay and resident turtles and short drives to anywhere from Lahaina - Kannapali - Kapalua and all the beaches therein. We would definitely return here. Special kudos and Mahalos to Tim for his gracious flexibility in having to do some rescheduling because of Covid restrictions, much appreciated!

This was the perfect house for our family adventure in Maui. The location can’t be beat as it is right on Turtle Cove where snorkeling with turtles and fish was an easy daily activity. The surfer in our family was ecstatic over the conditions and proximity to the waves. The house was large and comfortable for our extended family ages 4-74. We felt instantly at home from the time we entered the front door. The manager was super responsive and neighbors friendly and welcoming. We would come back and stay here again.

This was the perfect house for our family adventure in Maui. The location can’t be beat as it is right on Turtle Cove where snorkeling with turtles and fish was an easy daily activity. The surfer in our family was ecstatic over the conditions and proximity to the waves. The house was large and comfortable for our extended family ages 4-74. We felt instantly at home from the time we entered the front door. The manager was super responsive and neighbors friendly and welcoming. We would come back and stay here again.

We could not have asked for more🙏Mahalo and blessings to the owner, manager and vrbo folks. Our family gathering was precious and your place was a big part of that. We will return. 💕🧜🏼‍♀️

We enjoyed an amazing family trip together and loved snorkeling with the sea turtles!

Aloha. For starters, my communication with the homeowner and property manager was very quick whenever I relayed an issue. The home is jaw dropping after a quick look around. The views are spectacular. Everything worked. If you are into rice, we could not locate the cord for the rice cooker. If you like coffee, there is a Kuerig. There is also a conventional coffee maker to make one large pot. There is one air conditioner in the home and is in the master bedroom. It worked well. Open up the doors to the lanai and jalousie windows and the breeze was terrific in early June. Never needed the a/c for the other rooms, including the third level. My two teen sons slept up there and didn't complain. All the bedrooms had fans to help with airflow. I will say the middle bedroom downstairs was the warmest because you couldn't open the lanai doors. Large tv in the main living room with cable for your live sports. Don't think the other tv's had cable, but did have streaming. The hot tub. Kids were excited about the hot tub and climbed in the day we checked in. Son developed a slight rash that quickly went away. My daughter is still suffering 9 days later. I never shared this with the property manager. Was hoping the rash would go away. The hot tub cleaner arrived the following day, on Sunday, I believe. I told him about my daughter as he was testing the water. He said the water was fine as he was testing. Ten minutes later, he asked me if we had added anything to the water. Just some pool toys, no liquids. I didn't follow up to his question. I should have. Insects and creatures. Yes, you will encounter quite a few different species inside the home. Don't kill the geckos. They eat insects and are considered good luck. The neighbor living above the garage is a nice young man. His mother works at the Gazebo Restaurant and is a funny entertainer/waitress with great energy. There is room for two vehicles in the garage. Honokeana was awesome to swim in. Calm and we saw honu both times. Fins and mask available. We knew going in, based on the honest vrbo listing, that this home has a few issues. Based on the size (over 3,100 square feet), having four bedrooms, world class views, price compared to other 3 plus bedroom units, and quick responses from manager and owner, this home has earned its 5 stars. For the record, the home across the street, very much updated, lists for $2,850 per night. Perspective. That's over $2k savings per NIGHT after tax! Mahalo!

Aloha. For starters, my communication with the homeowner and property manager was very quick whenever I relayed an issue. The home is jaw dropping after a quick look around. The views are spectacular. Everything worked. If you are into rice, we could not locate the cord for the rice cooker. If you like coffee, there is a Kuerig. There is also a conventional coffee maker to make one large pot. There is one air conditioner in the home and is in the master bedroom. It worked well. Open up the doors to the lanai and jalousie windows and the breeze was terrific in early June. Never needed the a/c for the other rooms, including the third level. My two teen sons slept up there and didn't complain. All the bedrooms had fans to help with airflow. I will say the middle bedroom downstairs was the warmest because you couldn't open the lanai doors. Large tv in the main living room with cable for your live sports. Don't think the other tv's had cable, but did have streaming. The hot tub. Kids were excited about the hot tub and climbed in the day we checked in. Son developed a slight rash that quickly went away. My daughter is still suffering 9 days later. I never shared this with the property manager. Was hoping the rash would go away. The hot tub cleaner arrived the following day, on Sunday, I believe. I told him about my daughter as he was testing the water. He said the water was fine as he was testing. Ten minutes later, he asked me if we had added anything to the water. Just some pool toys, no liquids. I didn't follow up to his question. I should have. Insects and creatures. Yes, you will encounter quite a few different species inside the home. Don't kill the geckos. They eat insects and are considered good luck. The neighbor living above the garage is a nice young man. His mother works at the Gazebo Restaurant and is a funny entertainer/waitress with great energy. There is room for two vehicles in the garage. Honokeana was awesome to swim in. Calm and we saw honu both times. Fins and mask available. We knew going in, based on the honest vrbo listing, that this home has a few issues. Based on the size (over 3,100 square feet), having four bedrooms, world class views, price compared to other 3 plus bedroom units, and quick responses from manager and owner, this home has earned its 5 stars. For the record, the home across the street, very much updated, lists for $2,850 per night. Perspective. That's over $2k savings per NIGHT after tax! Mahalo!

This is a very well designed house with an upside down floor plan with the 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the lower level and common spaces on the 2nd floor to take advantage of the fantastic views of the bay and ocean. From the top floor loft bedroom you can see the sunset and occasional surfers. We will return again if possible.

This is a very well designed house with an upside down floor plan with the 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the lower level and common spaces on the 2nd floor to take advantage of the fantastic views of the bay and ocean. From the top floor loft bedroom you can see the sunset and occasional surfers. We will return again if possible.

Fantastic location. As advertised, the place is a little beat up, but otherwise perfect. (The stove was a little difficult to operate.)

Fantastic location. As advertised, the place is a little beat up, but otherwise perfect. (The stove was a little difficult to operate.)

Great house, great location and helpful friendly host!

Great house, great location and helpful friendly host!

I realize, after being there, that the home is almost 100 years old (I believe it was built in 1923). We several minor issues and the manager took care of them expeditiously. The balcony was great, the Bay was beautiful. The house had several subtle issues. She just needs some TLC and this place would be the greatest place on the island.

Our stay was very pleasant. We really appreciated the honesty in the listing that the property is older and as long as you’re ok with that you will have great stay. The location is convenient to Ka’anapali and Lahaina but far enough away to be much quieter. The internet was great and the family room was a great place to hang out. The communication, check in and check out were painless. Hopefully the owners will update the property soon and realize it’s full potential. Only suggestion I have is considering removing the bougainvillea hedge and opening up that wonderful views from the ground and hot tub

Our stay was very pleasant. We really appreciated the honesty in the listing that the property is older and as long as you’re ok with that you will have great stay. The location is convenient to Ka’anapali and Lahaina but far enough away to be much quieter. The internet was great and the family room was a great place to hang out. The communication, check in and check out were painless. Hopefully the owners will update the property soon and realize it’s full potential. Only suggestion I have is considering removing the bougainvillea hedge and opening up that wonderful views from the ground and hot tub

I realize, after being there, that the home is almost 100 years old (I believe it was built in 1923). We several minor issues and the manager took care of them expeditiously. The balcony was great, the Bay was beautiful. The house had several subtle issues. She just needs some TLC and this place would be the greatest place on the island.

One of the best vacations we've ever had. This is a fantastic bright and cheery architect designed house with fabulous high ceilings and large windows. The view is to die for! The house was spotlessly clean on our arrival and the property manager and owner were both incredibly helpful and prompt to respond to all our questions. They gave some great suggestions for places to visit and where to eat. We'll definitely be returning!

One of the best vacations we've ever had. This is a fantastic bright and cheery architect designed house with fabulous high ceilings and large windows. The view is to die for! The house was spotlessly clean on our arrival and the property manager and owner were both incredibly helpful and prompt to respond to all our questions. They gave some great suggestions for places to visit and where to eat. We'll definitely be returning!

My family of 9 total adults stayed at the home for 9 nights. As soon as we arrived, my family couldn't stop talking about how perfectly located the home was. We woke up every morning to the ocean breeze and felt like we slept on the beach every night. The home's living room and dining room views are straight out of a magazine. It was true paradise with a snorkeling spot a mere yards away, shopping centers close by, and a jacuzzi to relax in if we didn't want to go too far. The home was a little older and there was some areas that could use some remodeling, (i.e. older windows, doors, and scratched tiles), but this matched the description and the reviews so these met our expectations. The few times I communicated with Sean he was very responsive. My family and I are already planning our next Maui trip and will defintely be staying at this home again!

Horrible. Not clean and rats and rat feces and urine. Owner/manager uncooperative. would not rent from VRBO AGAIN!

Horrible. Not clean and rats and rat feces and urine. Owner/manager uncooperative. would not rent from VRBO AGAIN!

My family of 9 total adults stayed at the home for 9 nights. As soon as we arrived, my family couldn't stop talking about how perfectly located the home was. We woke up every morning to the ocean breeze and felt like we slept on the beach every night. The home's living room and dining room views are straight out of a magazine. It was true paradise with a snorkeling spot a mere yards away, shopping centers close by, and a jacuzzi to relax in if we didn't want to go too far. The home was a little older and there was some areas that could use some remodeling, (i.e. older windows, doors, and scratched tiles), but this matched the description and the reviews so these met our expectations. The few times I communicated with Sean he was very responsive. My family and I are already planning our next Maui trip and will defintely be staying at this home again!

We were there in midsummer, but there was only one night when the lack of A/C was slightly missed. I loved the strong and constant breeze that buffeted us when we were out on the lanai (which was often). Because island restaurants were so full, getting reservations was decidedly difficult. But the full kitchen and the nice communal table rendered it a moot point. Several maintenance activities were accomplished while we were there, but it was never intrusive and we always received warning. Lots of aloha spirit. Our group swam with the turtles, crowded the hot tub, watched major sporting events on the giant TV, and otherwise took advantage of this splendid house. We'll be back.

Location of the house was perfect. However the house I’m sure was beautiful in its time, but needs some work and cleaning. With the amount of work it took to get to Maui because of COVID I would expect the house to be equally COVID ready for guests.