Private Luxury Villa in Kihei. Just moments walk to the beach. 10/10 reviews!

Legally permitted short term rental - permit BBKM2020/0003 Hello! You may have heard or read that Hawaii has recently passed legislation allowing the phase out of vacation rentals. Lucky for you, and me, you have found one of only a few homes that operate under a Bed and Breakfast (B&B) permit. B&B permits differ from Vacation Rental Permits in that B&B's are owned and operated by local Hawaii residents, and each person can operate only one unit. Conversely, Vacation Rental Permits can be issued to any person or corporation regardless of residency; even to those residing in other countries, and these entities often operate dozens of vacation rental units. So you can rest assured when you book that once in a lifetime vacation, that this home will still be here available and waiting for your arrival. Also, because all B&B's are owned and operated by local residents, you will know that your rental fee will remain here in our Maui economy, which is so important for those struggling since the horrific fire disaster and consequential downturn to the number of visitors to Maui. All of us Maui small business owners know you can choose to travel anywhere, and we greatly appreciate your patronage. 6500 square feet of indoor/outdoor living space on 3 levels! The house is located off the street on half an acre with mature palm trees and tropical landscape, the property is very private. Centrally located between Maui's most popular destinations. Designed to take advantage of ocean, pool, and courtyard views without compromising privacy. Once on the property you are enveloped by the lush tropical landscape, only to be seen by others if you choose to be. Built to the highest standards with architectural design and detail seldom seen. Durable finishes. Relaxing and welcoming atmosphere. Location We're located roughly 1/4 mile from the ocean. According to Google Maps its a 13 minute walk to Kalepolepo Beach Park to the South (which also has the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary) and 14 minutes from Mai Poina Beach Park to the North. From there you can walk the beach for miles all the way to Maalaea. The property location is ideal for travel, being near Piilani Hwy and only a few minutes from the intersection of Highways that lead North, South, and East. We're also only 18 minutes from the airport. Driving up As you enter the property you cant miss the large fountain in the center of the circular driveway. Beautiful by day it becomes stunning when lit at night. There are a total of 6 parking spaces, 3 on either side of the front entry. The house The entry is dramatic. 27' in height, with layered architectural details and lighting systems. This is where people usually say "This place is a palace!" We've heard it so much that we adopted the name for our short term rental permit. All cabinetry, built-in hutches, window seats, and even the beds and most dressers are custom hand made using African Mahogany solid wood and plywood. The floors, shower walls and pool area are covered with over 7000 square feet of natural stone imported from Turkey. The tall doors and windows are all trimmed with custom layered molding details. Every ceiling has architectural detail and integrated lighting systems. The house is truly one of a kind! But best of all... although everything is luxurious, its also very durable so you don't have to walk on egg shells. Just relax and have fun! The upstairs features an 82" Qled built-in TV with custom sound system (inside), and a 70" TV in a motorized lift cabinet (outside on the lanai). Downstairs features a 75" TV outside, and full movie theater inside. The theater has 8 reclining leather seats, 2 level theater seating, 126" screen that lowers and retracts into the ceiling automatically, 7.2 Dolby digital sound; 7 surround sound speakers + 2 subwoofers. The picture and sound are truly remarkable. The kitchen is designed by a cook, for a cook. It features a large island with seating for 4 so that the cook never has to feel left out when preparing a meal. The TV is also located so it can be clearly seen while cooking. Other features of the kitchen include a butler's pantry which stores the things you don't want to see when you are entertaining, but makes them easily accessible when needed. Its also an ideal area for slow cook "crock pot" meals. The upper cabinets in the kitchen have 1 way glass so that guests cant see what is inside, but with the flick of a switch, the interior of the cabinets are illuminated, making everything visible without having to open the doors to find things you need - a very helpful feature when cooking in an unfamiliar kitchen. I'm sure you can see from the photos that the house is beautiful, but what isn't apparent are the details that make the home so comfortable. Completed just 2 years ago it has the latest in plumbing, electrical and environmental systems. For instance, the hot water recirculates through the house so you never have to wait for hot water. The showers have larger than standard delivery systems so there is LOTS of water and shower heads of all types. There are 2 powerful ducted AC systems (not wall or window units) that maintain a cool interior regardless of how hot it may be outside. There are many large windows and glass sliding door systems that fill the house with light and provide tropical views, coupled with large roof overhangs that keep out direct sunlight. Where the sun may enter the windows, the windows are treated with a low-e coating that reflects the suns "heat" rays that would other wise heat up the interior. All glass units are double pane to provide heat and sound insulation. Every bedroom is equipped with electric privacy shades that extend or retract with the touch of a button. Sleeping quarters There are 5 bedrooms with 5 king beds. 2 of the bedrooms also have "full size" futons. That means a "full" or aka "double bed" which is 6 inches less wide than a queen. These are not the futons I remember from college. These have 8" thick memory foam mattresses, and they are VERY comfortable. There is a 6th bedroom that has a sofa bed (queen size), a futon, and a small clothes closet. Permitted as a bedroom, it is more accurately described as a convertible space - either seeping, or living space. Its an extension of the living room that is separated by an archway and curtain. There are currently no window shades. This brings bed space to 18 guests (2 people per bed), but 15 is comfortable - 2 people per bed and 1 in each futon. FYI my short term rental permit is for a maximum of 12 adults and 12 minors. The pool, hot tub and water features The salt water pool is 50' in length and perfect for lap swim, relaxing, playing or partying! There are 2 "Baha shelves" (shallow ledges) about 8" deep that are wonderful for lounging in the Ledge loungers, or for the kiddies to play. The deep part of the pool is about 7.5' deep in the middle and 4' deep at the ends (plenty for flip turns) . There are markers down the center of the length of the pool so you can maintain a lane while lap swimming. There are 2 bubblers that shoot water straight up for soothing sounds and play. The large stairs between the shelves create different depths so you can always find the right spot to linger with a beverage. The lights create a multi colored light show or solid light of your color preference for after dark pool parties or relaxing. No pool light creates an incredible mirror effect - my favorite. Pool temperature varies through out the year from about 77 to 83 degrees. If you would like it heated to a particular temperature let me know. There is an extra charge to compensate for the electric bill (around $50 per day but depends on the temp you desire). The large hot tub is 6' x 7.5' with powerful jets and bubbles. The "water wall" water features have water that runs down the face of the mosaic tile creating a soothing sound similar to rain. Outdoor living There are 3 levels: pool area, upstairs lanai, and roof top deck. All are connected by a circular staircase. The pool area features a 75" TV, a sofa that converts to a day bed, and 2 reclining loungers. A perfect place to relax in the evening especially with the pool in reflecting mode and the water walls in operation. Around the corner there is a bathroom (accessed from outside). There is also an outside shower to wash off after the pool, or when returning from the beach. The next level has the outside kitchen and bar, eating and living areas with a 70" TV housed in a custom motorized lift cabinet. The outside kitchen is adjacent to the inside kitchen. In essence it is one large kitchen 1/2 inside, 1/2 outside separated by a sliding glass door. This makes cooking, grilling, entertaining, etc. easy by having everything you need within a few steps. The outside kitchen features a large professional built-in grill, beverage center/refrigerator, 50 lbs. ice maker, bar sink, and the best part: a kegerator! The kegerator has 2 beer taps and 1 tap dedicated to ice cold filtered water. The drip pan under the dispensers drains to sewer so you can pour off the foam if needed. The top level (700 square feet) features beautiful ocean views and sunsets, as well as views of Haleakala and the West Maui mountains. Fun stuff We have Ladder Golf and Corn Hole games for fun around the pool or take to the beach. There are also floaties for the pool and noodles too. We have at your disposal beach chairs, umbrellas and coolers (which you can fill with the 50lbs. icemaker) In summary The property is essentially a private luxury resort. A Bellagio without all the people. Chandeliers, beautiful architecture, private pool and hot tub, incredible showers, leather seats and sofas, super comfy beds, not to mention a movie theater too! We are available for inquiries and information about the property, or anythi