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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach nearby
Exterior
Aerial view
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

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Wailuku, HI
  • Waiehu Beach
    4 min walk
  • Waihee Beach
    9 min drive
  • Pizza Hut
    5 min drive
  • Kahului, HI (OGG)
    16 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Direct Oceanfront North Shore Beach House

Hosted by VacaMaui

Direct oceanfront north shore beach house! This home is directly off Sand piles surf break. It sits on the edge of Waiehu Beach and is the last oceanfront home before Waiehu golf course. It is perfect for a laid back local Maui experience away from the crowds. Go for morning beach walks or sit and watch the surfers. Enjoy the evenings listening to the waves crash against the shoreline. Comprehensive remodel completed in February 2024.

The house sits about 20 feet from the ocean. We love having meals out by the water. Some of the features of the home include:

- Beautiful Ocean Views
- Vaulted Ceilings Upstairs
- Oceanfront Lanai
- King Sized Bed in both Master Bedrooms
- Queen Size Bed in Bedroom 3
- Twin Over Full Bunk Bed in Bedroom 4
- Split Air Conditioning in both Living Rooms & all 4 Bedrooms
- Full Sized Washer/Dryer In Unit
- 87" Flat Screen TV in Upstairs Living Room
- 75" Flat Screen Tv in Downstairs Living Room
- Fully Equipped Kitchen
- Reserved Parking
- Barbeque Grill
- Tommy Bahama Beach Chairs
- Boogie Boards
- Beach Towels

The shoreline in front of the house is cobblestone. We love seashell hunting and surfing right off the back of the property, but we do not recommend swimming here. We recommend driving to one of the many great sandy beaches nearby if you are going to do a beach day. Most guests spend the mornings and evenings enjoying the house and the shoreline. During the day they explore the rest of the island as the house is centrally located, so it is only a short drive to about anywhere on Maui.

The upstairs and downstairs of the home is connected with an outside stairway which is common in Hawaii. There is only one house on the property. Guests have the whole property to themselves and access to the entire house except the garage.

Waiehu Beach House House Policies:
24 hours contact: Joshua McKim (808) 460-8221

Quiet Hours:
9:00pm – 8:00am; during which time the noise from the Short-term Rental Home shall not unreasonably disturb adjacent neighbors. Sound that is audible beyond the property boundaries during non-quiet hours shall not be more excessive than would be otherwise associated with a residential area.
Amplified sound that is audible beyond the property boundaries of the rental homes is prohibited.

Parking: Vehicles shall be parked in the designated onsite parking spaces andshall not be parked on the street.

Parties: No parties or group gatherings other than registered guests shall occur. Check in 4:00pm, Check-out 11:00am Exceptions may be possible upon request in advance from the host.

Shoreline Advisory: The shoreline is the property of the people of Hawaii and is open for the free use by everyone.

Water shut-off and circuit breaker panel locations can be viewed on the Fire Escape Plan mounted in each bedroom.

Permit#STWK20170001
Hosted by VacaMaui
Luxe Maui Properties LLC | RB-24090
Joshua McKim | RS-86735-0
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Coral Beach. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Coral Beach and 4 minutes by foot from Waiehu Beach
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Vaca Maui

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Bodyboard on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 320150050000, STWK20170001, GE-084-676-1984-01, TA-084-676-1984-01

Property is also known as

Charming Direct Oceanfront North Shore Beach House Wailuku
Charming Direct Oceanfront North Shore Beach Wailuku
Charming Direct Oceanfront North Shore Beach House Wailuku
Charming Direct Oceanfront North Shore Beach Wailuku
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Charming Direct Oceanfront North Shore Beach House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy, spacious property
Very clean / safe property with a beautiful view of the sunrise each morning. The queen bed in the bottom unit was a little too hard to be comfortable, but the master room was better! Overall 5 stars and very happy with our choice
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
We had a great time at this VRBO! It was so clean and was the perfect lay out for our family. The beds were comfortable and the views were gorgeous! We will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tinamarie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was beautiful! Had a lovely weekend either family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space
Great communication, amazing yard, close to stores
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

yessica m.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Waiehu Home
When we arrived to the property we were excited due to the amazing views and the fact that you can walk to the beach in about 3 minutes. Unfortunately the inside of the house is much more worn down than what the images show online. In addition, the couches )upstairs and downstairs) were stained and the shower curtain in the bathroom was moldy along with the mattress and curtains in the downstairs bedroom. When I messaged the owner about our concerns he was very accommodating. He had clean sheets to put over the couches and asked how he could help with the mold situation. Overall he was a very gracious host, but the house was not what we expected.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

James L. B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Central Maui Waiehu beach house
Josh was very accommodating. The right up on the house is very accurate. Our family loves the house and the location. We loved sitting on the lanai and watching the sun rise and the surfer’s every morning. Would stay here again!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Sherril D., Sacramento CA

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointing
We were a group of 6, us parents, 2 adult daughters, our son in law and 17 yo grandson. We looked forward to our trip for months, and truly wanted to love the place. We did gather from the home description that this was not a "resort" type destination but we were ready to enjoy the reported views, charm and laid back qualities of the home. The lot is large and oceanfront with a well kept lawn area. The downstairs master is cramped and dark with a small obscured slider that opens onto a small concrete patio, it is very difficult to open/close. The other downstairs bedroom was similarly small and dark, and it's small window looks directly onto the large eyesore condemned properties next door. Sadly, people are living there. The upstairs area has a large master bedroom with 4 widely spaced small windows. The master bath is small and the tub/shower is rusty and uninviting. Window coverings throughout were in disrepair and couches were stained. The refrigerator does not keep contents cold. The slider off the upstairs kitchen is also very difficult to open/close. There is one couch upstairs and one downstairs. We wanted a place that would allow all 6 of us to gather together comfortably as well as provide privacy and rest. We tried to make the best of it but ultimately, and despite the significant unanticipated expense, we could not allow ourselves to spend our limited and hard earned vacation time in this home and left after our 2nd night. We found another property to rent that was well maintained, comfortable and accommodating and it saved our vacation. If all you want is a bare bones home base to enjoy Maui from this may be serviceable.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Mickey G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not as represented
Windows and sliders so dirty it was hard to see out. Broken locks on doors and windows. Pictured outside furniture not there. Soft lumpy mattresses. AC barely worked. Ants in kitchen. Not even a bar of soap for the shower or other sundries. Condemned houses next door occupied by homeless. We paid for a week and left after 1 nite. We have pictures to back this up.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raymond L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property with the beach as your Backyard
My family and I spent a week at this house and thoroughly enjoyed it! We especially enjoyed the beach/ocean immediately behind the home. It was equipped with several body boards, ice chest and beach chairs that we used all week. The functioning kitchen upstairs was great and the kitchenette downstairs was handy for quick stuff. Would definitely rent this house again! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Bob M.

December 2021 Family Get a
Josh, the property owner did a good job describing this property. Reading the other reviews were helpful as well. As the July 2018 review states: Advise everyone to have appropriate expectations since this home IS at the edge of the ocean and becomes weathered with salt and wind. We did enjoy listening to the waves, sifting through the driftwood on the beach and watching the beautiful sunrises. The surfers were right next door, evidentially it’s a favorite spot for local surfers, which were fun to watch. Some cons: the dishwasher does not do a good job washing the dishes. Buy a non-stick pan, the lockboxes were hard to open and shut. Pros: right on the beach, 15 minutes from Costco, Safeway and Whole Foods, in a residential area, sandy beach and surfers right next door, comfy beds and soft sheets. We enjoyed our time there and it worked well for our group of six. Josh did a great job with communication, including sending us information way in advance on arrival and departure info, house manual, places to eat, hikes, beaches, transportation, grocery stores and a map of the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ivon G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Stay
Thank you Josh for being available when I contacted you - home has such a gorgeous view!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shrirang D.

Fantastic house
It was fantastic!!!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Randy S.

Get the “local” feel
Let me start by saying that we really enjoyed our time at this home. Our group consisted of 2 families (4 adults, 2 teenagers & 2 kids in their 20’s). The home was plenty spacious for us all, and was well stocked with towels, snorkel gear, beach chairs, etc. We chose to have the parents stay in the upstairs unit, and kids downstairs. Access to the nearest beach is just about 50 yards down the street, and we spent countless hours on the back patio, enjoying the sound of the waves crashing against the rocks at the edge of the property. The home is conveniently located, but not in the typical “tourist” areas. You’ll find yourself primarily amongst locals, not resorts and hotels. In fact, I’m not sure I saw a building more than two stories tall. WalMart, Target, and several grocery stores are near by, convenient to provision your stay. Josh, the owner, was extremely accommodating. He allowed us to arrive a little ahead of our scheduled “check-in” time, and checked in with us periodically throughout our stay. It’s also very apparent that he’s continuing to maintain and improve the property. Even during our stay, he was having a very nice privacy fence installed at the edge of the property; helping to buffer from an unattractive property next door. Lastly, I’d advise everyone to have appropriate expectations. This is a home that IS at the edge of the ocean. If you understand how salt and wind impacts a home, then you’ll understand that there will always be some amount of “weathering”, even with constant maintenance and upkeep. If you need the Ritz Carlton, this home is not for you. If you want clean, comfortable, private, and to be immersed in the local environment, it’ll be a perfect fit. Mahalo
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Dennis C.

House Needs Attention to Detail
Josh was very responsive to our needs but the house needs attention. Generally not very clean - had to hand wash virtually every dish we used although they were in the cabinets as clean. Master toilet seat was loose and toilet was not properly attached to floor. Josh did get AC replaced pronto and provided additional wash clothes we requested as well as ant spray. Upstairs was generally in better condition than downstairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rick & Debbie K., Hebron, KY USA

Blessed in Maui!
We traveled with 3 other couples to Maui to celebrate over 140 years of wedding anniversaries between us. We wanted a house near the ocean and we came across this charming direct oceanfront north shore beach house. First, the owner Josh, was extremely responsive to each and every inquiry we had prior to and during our visit. When we arrived we weren't disappointed. We were a short stones throw from the ocean and the house comfortably handled 8 adults. The rooms were spacious and accommodating. The kitchens were well stocked with all essential amenities to allow us to make breakfasts each morning and several evening dinners. It would have been nice to have 4 bathrooms with our situation, but it was never an issue. A family would find this house to met all their needs. They had beach chairs, snorkel equipment, travel guides, and other items to make for a wonderful vacation in Maui. The location of the house was in an older part of town, but once we met our neighbors we were at ease and settled into our daily routines. We were close to shopping and restaurants and within a short driving distance to numerous activities, such as, whale watching, golf, and beaches. Our favorite time was placing 8 chairs along the back of the house with coffee in hand as we watched God raise the sun each morning. The views were breathtaking and we saw numerous whales that greeted us with "pec slapping" and a now and again breach just to show off. The difficult part of our trip was saying goodbye. We were very thankful that Josh and his family shared their home with us. We were truly blessed in Maui!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Laura M.

Great place for 4 couples .
We stayed here with 4 couples and really enjoyed our time here. We loved being right near the water and watching th surfers and whales! The upper two rooms and kitchen and living area were newer and brighter with lots of windows, and the downstairs has a walkout toward the ocean. It was great for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K.

Great location with a beautiful view!
We enjoyed our stay here! Coffee on the patio every morning while watching the sunrise. And then , the surfers come out so you can sit and have a second cup while watching the surfers. Really enjoyed listening to the waves at night as we fell asleep, too. We loved this home for a number of reasons...central to many different activities but allowed us privacy (not in the resort area) and space to relax, beautiful views, and Josh was so helpful with suggestions for beaches! He was always quick to reply and made our vacation a big success. Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Anna C.

Nice house, centrally located but could use a few more amenities.
The house is centrally located and on the coast. Waking up to the waves every morning was just what we needed! The house is comfortable but could use some cleaning in the kitchen and bathroom areas. (Grease build up, dirty grout and some dirty dishes were found) I was in the upstairs master room and loved the bed! The sheets and mattress were soft and very comfortable! We did run short on towels and washcloths since there were only a few laundry pods that we saved to wash beach towels at the end of the trip. Upstairs kitchen was pretty well stocked but my family staying in the lower portion of the house said theirs was lacking a few things and needing to be cleaned as well. They provided snorkel sets, boogie boards and chairs in each room which was awesome and very much appreciated! Not sure if our set got overlooked but there was a lot of sand on our snorkel set that we had to scrub out prior to using. Overall we really enjoyed the house but wish some more amenities would have been provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

loren s.

Great place to stay right on the water!
Excellent vacation home for our family of 6 and my parents! Centrally located. Plenty of space to relax and listen to the waves crash on the shore. All the necessary amenities and extra comforts. Josh was very responsive and had great suggestions for things to do in the area. I will definitely stay here when we come back to Maui.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

John T.

Spacious house with an ocean view
We recently stayed 4 nights at this property. There were seven of us and we all had plenty of space and comfort. The location is close to the airport and centrally located for easy access to most of the island. The interior had been recently renovated. Although the exterior needs additional TLC, this didn't interfere with the great time we had during our stay. The outdoor space is great and the beautiful ocean front view is wonderful, with the only complaint being the abandoned , run down properties next door. The owners were very helpful and very easy to communicate with. Overall the pluses greatly outweighed the minuses. I would consider this property again if we ever have the opportunity to return to Maui.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Molly A.

Nice house just steps from the ocean.
Really cute house right on the water. We had a lot of fun picking out shells and drift wood along the shore. Good amount of room - we had two adults and five kids and we all fit easily. Would definitely recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Divya C.

Amazing house!
I was thoroughly amazed by this oceanfront house! It's very spacious and great for a family looking to visit Maui. We loved the fact that there were two separate kitchen / living areas so the kids could nap separately as needed. It's centrally located to the airport. The hosts were amazing and even provided us with pack 'n plays! They were so friendly, helpful and extremely responsive. One thing to note about the house is that there aren't any inside stairs connecting the two levels of the house. However, this wasn't really a problem as there were external stairs that were easy to use.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

Great house and great owners!
Had a short stay, just one night. Wish we could've stayed longer! House is well taken care of and literally steps from the water. No hesitation recommending this house!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful location for a wonderful family trip
We loved our stay on Maui at Josh's family's home. They were incredibly easy to communicate with, the location was beautiful and so much more fun to be in a home than at some touristy resort. Truly nothing like falling asleep to the waves every night and waking up to the sun rising over the ocean. We only wished we had more time! Highly recommended for your trip to Maui!

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella B.

Fantastic
For 6 adults and 2 children was more then enough room. Being right on the ocean front was a best experience we had, having been on all the islands before. House was spotless, all the amenities that we needed for 8 days stay. Centrally located to all the areas we wanted to visit. If we go back to Maui again definitely want the same house again. Mahalo
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2017