Maui Vacation Rentals to Return

Maui County passed a vacation home rental bill that will take effect this June.
As many of you may remember Maui used to have many transient "vacation short term" homes to rent similar to B&B's without all the extras.  Folks visiting from all over the world were stunned when they were shut down as they were not "legal".  No process was put in place prior to the shut down to make them legal and Maui's economy did suffer as a result as well as our tourism numbers especially in areas like the North Shore.

Now after a few years we will have a new streamlined system by the planning department that will legally permit these homes to allow vacation rentals.  There will be rules including how many can operate in each area of the island, similar to the B&B bill. Neighbors will have to be informed and large sign erected again similar to what we saw with the B&B process.

The North Shore area will be allowed 88, Hana will have 48, 40 for Upcountry, 36 in Central and 100 in the busy area of South Maui and the West side will have 88.
There will have to be a nearby property manager in charge of the homes including checking in/out the guests and quiet hours will be 9pm to 8am.  Ample off street parking will have to be provided and the homes can't have more than 6 bedrooms.
We welcome this change and look forward to seeing those visitors who missed staying in a neighborhood as opposed to a hotel setting.

Crown Jewel of Upcountry Maui

The Crown Jewel of Kulamalu:

I had the pleasure of listing 47 Alaapapa Place in the neighborhood of Kulamalu in Pukalani.
This happens to be my neighborhood too.  This home has some of the nicest features of any home in our neighborhood beginning with a sparkling pool complete with turtle and fish accents.  The home is located on the Upcountry Golf Course of Pukalani.  It has a course winding through the hills of Pukalani with some of the tee off shots going across open gulches (very challenging).  The Ocean and Central Maui views are superb.

The home immediately captures you as you enter with built in Asian side table and alabaster niche, trayed ceiling and vistas out through the open great room to garden views.  The great room has great architectural details including high ceilings, transom windows and inset entertainment center with surround sound.  The kitchen is a chef's dream with custom granite, light wood cabinetry, reverse osmosis water, stainless appliances and a breakfast bar that doubles for entertaining.

The master is a true suite with travertine entry through double doors, walk in closet, views of the pool, jacuzzi tub, large separate shower, granite double sinks and an outdoor shower with river rock accents.

The guest room doesn't disappoint as it features its own en suite bath and has views of the sunsets and golf course.  The other bedroom has a cozy window seat overlooking the herb garden and fruit trees with a full bath adjoining.  The den/office has high ceiling and is conveniently located just off the entry.

Pukalani features its own community swimming pool, shopping center including Starbucks, Post Office, Medical Center, Restaurants, Grocery Store, Banks and Hardware store.
The community center has walking trails from flat, to hills, playground, tennis courts and sports fields used for the areas league soccer, and baseball.

Upcountry is special for its cool weather, and Pukalani is the heart of Upcountry with easy access to Makawao town, Kula and Kahului is only 20 minutes away.  For beach lovers don't fear the beaches on the South side are 30 minutes and Paia Bay and Baldwin Beach is approximately 25 minute drive.

Asking $895,000.

For a showing please call Gina Duncan, R (S) 808-250-9858
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