Family-friendly vacation rentals in Haiku-Pauwela

Couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay for our first trip to Maui! The photos don’t do the unit or grounds justice. The sound of the ocean, tropical plants, gorgeous sunsets and whale watching from the condo/beach area… made it SO hard to leave. Would definitely stay here again!

We had a fabulous time in Maui and coming “home” everyday to Joe & De’s was just like coming home. Grateful for them sharing their little slice of paradise. It was welcoming and comfortable and we will stay again next time we visit the islands. Mahalo!

We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect house/location. It had all the space and amenities to make it a comfortable stay for our party of 6. We loved waking up every morning and walking over to Kraken Coffee for a delicious cup of coffee and then later walking over to the food trucks at night for an amazing variety of food for dinner. Probably our absolute favorite thing was how conveniently close Foodland grocery store was. We would love to stay there again in the future! Mahalo!

This place had special touches in it that made it feel like home like birthday candles and special utensils to use on the kitchen as well as beach amenities that we could use with our family.

We enjoyed our stay at Heather’s place. Good location. Walking distance to the shops and oceanfront walk. Appreciated the chairs and umbrellas provided for the beach. Had everything we needed for our stay.

Very nice place! It’s right across from the beach and very close to great food. The apartment is very cozy and had AC.

Katie was a wonderful host for us. We were celebrating my wife’s retirement and this place was everything we hoped for and enjoyed our stay immensely. Any questions we had, Katie responded quickly and was very helpful. We would come back to this place in a heartbeat. We would highly recommend you consider staying there.

We had a wonderful stay at this Airbnb in Kihei! The location is unbeatable—just a short walk to the beautiful Kamaole beaches. The unit was clean, tidy, and thoughtfully equipped. We especially appreciated the beach chairs and umbrella provided, which made our beach days even more enjoyable. Everything was perfect for our needs. The space is on the smaller side, so it’s ideal if you’re planning to spend most of your time exploring, at the beach, or out and about. If your vacation style involves hanging out indoors a lot, you might find the unit a bit compact. That said, it strikes a great balance for an active getaway and was a comfortable place to come back to at the end of the day. Highly recommend for couples or solo travelers looking for a clean, well-located spot in Kihei!

Great great great!! Location and communication were as good as it gets. Can’t wait to come back.

Great spot on the coast, one of the few with a beach and easy ocean access if you want to swim in the morning. Beautiful rainbows and whale watching each morning and the hot tub is nice if you have lower back problems. No a/c in the unit is the only curveball but tough to beat the location and natural beauty

The house was great. Mark was phenomenal. One of the nicest hosts I’ve had the pleasure of meeting. It’s self service, which worked well for our crew, but make sure you know what that means before arrival. Views were exceptional. Would definitely recommend!!

Steve’s place is great and he is an excellent communicator and very invested in ensuring his guests have a great experience. We loved watching the sunset from the deck and the pool and game room were both so fun for our family. Lots of pantry staples on hand as well as some yummy snacks to greet us. The location is private and peaceful and we loved all the beautiful Hawaiian plants and geckos in the yard. Thanks for a great stay!

Pamela’s place exceeded our expectations in the best way. It felt like a hidden gem, and honestly, we tried to extend our stay because we were enjoying it so much! Sadly, it was already booked (no surprise), but Pamela was super communicative and kind throughout, and we totally understood. This place has actually inspired us to build our future home with the same layout! Our check-in situation was a bit unique due to some schedule changes on our end, but Pamela went above and beyond to accommodate us. She made the process seamless, and the directions to get to the “Kula Jewel” were spot on—no guesswork needed. Pamela was kind enough to meet us in person and personally show us how to use the hot tub. Although we didn’t get a chance to enjoy the hot tub or pool this time around(amazing ocean and Maui valley views from here too!,) we’re already planning our next staycation and will definitely make the most of them then. Mahalo, Pamela!

the home was a great and John was very helpful throughout our stay. The instruments onsite were an added bonus as my kids were able to delicately use some of them (one currently in guitar lessons, another in piano) while I played along with my set of harmonicas. Has a heated outdoor shower which is always nice. Didn't need to bring our own beach towels and there was plenty of beach equipment available including chairs, umbrella and boogie boards. As to be expected of a jungle beach side home there are ants, termites, and critters, but none were ever a problem through our 4 night stay. No AC, but that was never a problem. Fans in all the rooms. View from the upper deck is amazing, and every morning we watched the sunrise before going out to the beaches and such. Food around town can close early so being mindful of that can be important if you want some of the best in Hana if not the whole island (braddah hutts and huli huli chicken for starters). overall, highly recommend staying here!

Emma’s place was perfect. We absolutely loved staying there. It was so easy to get to everything we wanted to see and do, it’s quiet and peaceful at her place and she makes your stay very easy and relaxing. She’s a very responsive host and sent so many great recommendations on local places! I’m so glad we stayed at Emma’s and would again!

Toni's place was great and she is an excellent host. Super responsive and helpful.

We had such great time during our short stay. The listing was just as described, with all the beach amenities provided, towels, chairs umbrella, etc. The location was right off the beach, yet very quiet during the night. Highly recommend staying here.

Gal’s place was wonderful. We enjoyed staying there taking Maui’s beauty and especially kihei’s in and then even extending our stay. We’d always come back and will definitely recommend his place. The place is just as pictured. We were grateful for the beach equipment and also that there was a washing machine and dryer that we could use. He and the staff of the place took really good care of us. Don’t hestitate - it’s really the place to be.

Yuana’s place was perfect for what we were looking for. It was a great location, private, and very comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.

We had an amazing trip and coming back everyday to this condo was so relaxing and felt like home. The condo was in an excellent area with everything you need just a short drive away. I would definitely book again!

Lori’s place was perfect for our 12 day stay with our 4 year old and 8 month old. There is an expansive green space just outside the sliding door, which was great for my 4 year old to run and play in. Location was perfect as it was just across from Kamaole Beach 3, we liked this beach as it was not only beautiful but also patrolled by a lifeguard. The complex’s location being in Kihei makes it ideal to conveniently see different areas of the island. The unit itself was clean and well stocked with items that we needed during our stay (aluminum foil, paper towel, washer pods, etc). There was a ton of beach stuff included which was also great. The king bed was comfy. I would stay here again and would recommend to others.

This place was perfect for our families to enjoy our time together. Spacious and especially enjoyed the patio table for our meals outdoors. Bedrooms were also spacious and offered private quiet time. Kids loved the pool!! Our only regret was not staying longer.

Unbelievable view and steps from the beach. Functional kitchen. Comfortable beds. AC worked great. Appreciated the beach chairs, boogie boards, and beach toys. Across the street from Miso Phat and a good coffee spot. Would love to stay again!!

Great place to stay! Right across the street from Charlie Young Beach.