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Private Cottage on an acre lot at Keawakapu Beach - This is island living!

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
TV
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 593 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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Kihei, HI
  • Place, Keawakapu Beach North
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kamaole Beach Park 3
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Kamaole Beach Park 2
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kahului, HI (OGG)
    ‪28 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.

Private Cottage on an acre lot at Keawakapu Beach - This is island living!

Two restored cottages just steps to Maui's Keawakapu Beach (literally 1-minute walk on paved sidewalk, no car needed) are now available as permitted vacation rentals. (VRBO#736502 & VRBO#785888) Steps from the best sandy swim beach, Maui Mango Cottages offer a local experience for visitors who want privacy and space adjacent to Wailea Resort amenities including restaurants, golf, spas, shopping and a 3-mile-loop beach walking path. The island-style beach cottages sit on the border of Wailea and Kihei offering the best of both experiences. Mature mango trees have provided shade and fruit to the landscaped acre of land for more than half a century as the cottages were some of the first dwellings in south Maui. Enjoy space for your entire family or party up to 10 when you rent both cottages.

Window A/C units throughout, all the amenities of home with island inspiration -relaxing lanai, kitchen stocked with all the utensils and dishes, and mango trees providing shade and mangos for breakfast in season. The cottage is one of two houses on the 1-acre property with a large landscaped yard and parking. Beach chairs and boogie boards are provided and carried easily down the sidewalk the short 1-minute walk to the beach.

We invite you to enjoy our corner of paradise where sunshine meets the sand and surf, and where you are sure to create lifetime memories.
Permit No. STKM 2015/0005
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Keawakapu Beach North. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Keawakapu Beach North and 11 minutes by foot from Keawakapu Beach South
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bodyboard
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property uses some solar energy
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 GE-037-857-6896-01, TA-037-857-6896-01, 390040730000

Property is also known as

Private Cottage Acre lot Keawakapu Beach This is Island Living
Private Cottage Acre lot Keawakapu Beach This is Island Living

Private Cottage on an acre lot at Keawakapu Beach - This is island living! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very welcoming
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Deborah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The host was very nice. We were disappointed that we had no View we knew there was construction going on but we did not know there was a big green fence blocking everything. The water toys were dirty moldy and disgusting. We had to go out and buy some. Inside the house was nice and clean. They do need to purchase new non-stick cookware the cookware was peeling and all scratched up I would never use that cookware. The dishwasher bottom rack seem to be missing some Wheels on the bottom of the rack it wasn't easy to pull out straight. The Lanai was warped and uncovered we did not like that.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

We had a really great stay at Maui cottages. The location is perfect, and the short walk to the beach was terrific.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

Wonderful place to stay

We had a great time and were so happy with the cottage. It was clean, we'll stocked, quiet, and in a great location. I LOVED the outdoor shower!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2016
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pablo M.

Simple digs with an amazing yard, great porch, outdoor shower, and close to a great beach.

Looking forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

Amazing location adjacent to public access to Keawakapu Beach. Clean and comfortable. Outdoor shower was an unexpected treat. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Location

Nice cottage on large lot-literally one-half block to the best beach on Maui. Nicely decorated and clean. Location can't be beat!
Stayed 19 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great stay. Property owners are great and very responsive. They will pick up the phone if u call them with any issue.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maui

Was great
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia B.

Roomy and clean!

Spacious & squeaky clean. We loved the short walk to a nice strolling beach with great whale, turtle and people watching. We thoroughly enjoyed the deck and the yard and trees. Thanks!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

Perfection in paradise!

Loved this cottage! Comfortable, cute, and clean! The location is perfect, just far enough removed from the hustle and bustle, and still convenient. We loved hearing the ocean waves crash from the cottage. The lanai and landscaped yard are gorgeous and made morning coffee so relaxing. Thank you for sharing this wonderful place!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice location

The cottage isn't pretty from the outside, but nice inside. Easy walk to the beach. The master bed is a bit hard, but the full and twin are very comfortable. Outside shower was a fun touch.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Home away from Home

Our cottage was perfect for the 2 of us and quickly became our home away from home. Recently remodeled it is a very clean property loaded with all the ameneties needed for10 days. It is a fantastic location to everything. The short walk to a beautiful neighborhood beach is ideal for morning and afternoon swims. We are beach goers, and there are several other beaches not far that are just as amazing. We even discovered great snorkeling past Wailea towards Makena. Overall, this was just a great experience and look forward to doing it again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to beach

We really enjoyed the close location to the beach. People park along the road next to this house to go to the beach because of its easy access to the beach. The owners were extremely responsive. We had a few issues that they responded immediately to, but I can’t say that about property management. When we had an issue and contacted them first, I was not impressed with their responsiveness. There is only one bathroom/shower, and we were all a little hesitant about the shower being outdoors, but all of us truly loved it. An outdoor shower in Hawaii makes a lot of sense!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

annette w.

The cottage was perfect for our family of five!

When we arrived the cottage was spotless. It was also stocked with many of the toiletries needed during our stay. It was nice to have the beach chairs, sand toys, and boogie boards as well. Furniture and decor is very cozy and stylish. A true 'hawaiian' feel! It was two minutes away from the beach and very close to all the restaurants and shopping in Kihei! But just far enough away that it was quiet. The best of both worlds. A few minor things arose and it was taken care of immediately. They were helpful and wanted our stay to be pleasant! The only thing I would say and it's not negative feedback, just a suggestion; a cooler or insulated bag would be great for those beach days. Otherwise it had everything we needed. Maholo! The Wolshlager family.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Literally paradise...

Mango Cottages is fantastic!! Right from the initial point of contact with Yvonne for booking to checking out on our last day; everything was easy and felt right. Yvonne was easy to communicate with and always responded very quickly. We never felt like she was trying to hide anything or trying to make the accommodations sound better than they really were, if anything she undersold how good it is!! We stayed in Cottage #1 which is the two bedroom cottage on the property. It is very clean and well stocked with anything we could have needed for our stay. The kitchen has lots of dishes and containers for leftovers, great cookware and an abundance of small, countertop appliances as well. The living room has great furniture for relaxing on, a good size wall mounted TV and high speed wireless internet. The bedrooms have comfortable beds with clean linens and lots of storage room in dressers to get your clothing out of your suitcases. The bathroom and its outdoor shower, we loved the outdoor shower despite being skeptical about it prior to arrival. In the back yard there is a decent sized composite deck with a BBQ, table and chairs. The yard is large, clean and obviously well cared for. The location of Mango Cottages couldn't be better. Like the advertisement states...it really is only a one minute walk to a beautiful beach that is mostly uncrowded with great sand, small waves for the kids to boogie board on, and even a little snorkelling. All the amenities of Kihei are a quick drive from the cottage and if you want to go to somewhere else on the island the highway is five minutes away. I definitely wouldn't hesitate to recommend Mango Cottages to anyone!! We absolutely loved our time on Maui and at Mango Cottages. Thank you again!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2017
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Nautice P.

OWNER DID NOT PROVIDE ACCESS TO HOUSE TILL 3RD DAY; otherwise satisfied with rental.

The most important reason why this is a one-star rating is because despite 10+ attempts trying to reach the owners by text, phone, and email before arriving at the house, I did not establish contact until the 3rd day on the island. It was only by a stroke of luck and a helpful neighbor that I got in the house. Our family of 5 would have been stranded on the island without a place to stay. TOTALLY UNACCEPTIBLE! (Tip to future renters: the code to the house is the last 4 digits of the renter's phone number.) It was very upsetting and disturbing when you're already on your way but you don't know if you'd have a place to stay. That was a horrible start to my vacation. Thankfully a neighbor told me how their door code relates to their phone number, which helped us figure out ours. After several more attempts calling the owners, I finally reached them on our 3rd day in the house. OTHER THAN THAT, THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN A 4-STAR RATING. Now, more about the house. POSITIVES: I can't speak highly enough of the location. Look at the map. I couldn't have asked for better. The back yard is nice and shady. The owners let us stay late on the last day to catch our late flight. Beach chairs, sand toys, beach towels, beach umbrella were available (though the umbrella was partially broken). Nice and clean interior with cool tile floor. Outdoor shower is cool, if you're into it. No shower inside. Big outdoor grill; however 1 of the 3 burners didn't work. NEGATIVES: For a rental for 5, it only has an outdoor table on the deck for 2. That seems like an easy purchase that the owners didn't make. No AC in the small bedroom with the two twin beds. No closet in that bedroom either. The owners didn't leave any condiments or spices left behind from previous renters. We're used to seeing these from previous rentals. The fridge and cupboards were bare except for pots, pans, plates, cups, utensils, etc. So buy your own ketchup. No rice cooker. No filtered water. Fridge has no water dispenser. No indoor shower if you don't like the outdoor one. Beds and furniture are of basic quality. Need cushions on the dining room bench.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle J.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great! Just can't do Laundry

The dryer was covered in some sort of clingy dirt balls. I tried to spray it down to see if I could quickly wipe it up but after 10 minutes of trying to clean it, I gave up. Really bummed about this. There was also no sponge, which made it difficult to wash our dishes well. However, everything else was awesome! Great spot!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing home base

My husband and I enjoyed staying in the Mango Cottage. Check-in and check-out was super easy. The residential location was relaxing and quiet and next to our favorite beaches! A little too far for walking to dinner but within a short drive to a healthy food store and plenty of restaurants. The air conditioning was a wonderful relief after spending all day outside. We loved the outdoor shower and other amenities the place has to offer, especially the powerful hose to wash off the sand. We definitely recommend this place if you’re looking for a comfortable and relaxing home base…with a yard large enough to enjoy and the mango trees amazingly beautiful and providing lots of shade. Too bad they weren’t in season, otherwise I’m sure we would have enjoyed eating those too. We will definitely consider this spot again when we return. Mahalo!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Perfect short walk to the beach. Plenty of Mangoes. Would book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location, comfortable, low-key

This little cottage shouldn’t be judged on it’s external appearance, which is underwhelming. Once you step inside it’s instantly homey feeling and comfortable. The closets and cupboards are stocked with kitchen and bedding supplies to meet all your home away from home needs. AC units in both bedrooms and living room are key to comfort. They are a bit noisy, but in general having a stand alone house away from the condo/hotel scene is ideal for our family. The beach access is amazingly close and easy for a rental not directly on the beach. And having a wide selection of beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, and water toys available for guest use is such a bonus. A bit of an odd setup with bathroom/laundry room combo and outdoor shower, but it works! Reading about the outdoor shower before arriving I was a bit nervous, but it truly is great! My one suggestion would be to add something to the stone slabs to quell the heat if possible (some sort of mat or tape maybe?), because otherwise they’re way too hot to stand on in bare feet. Another suggestion is to put the “office” room to more functional use (add a bed or couch, or convert to a second bathroom?), because that seems like a bit of wasted space. Owners were very responsive to inquiries. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Misha W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 star location; 4 star property

Literally an easy 5 minute walk from one of the South side's prettiest and most under-rated beaches (Keawakapu), Mango Cottage delivered big-time on location. Traveling with our two adult kids, it allowed us to come and go to a great beach as we pleased. The cottage itself was clean, spacious and generally well-provisioned. However, it is on the spartan side, both inside and out. From the outside it is a basic clapboard structure with small windows that can make the place feel cave-like. Though there was a lovely grassy back yard with a graceful tree, the deck itself was small and there was only a small round cocktail table available for the four of us. With a bigger table and something other than a single harsh outdoor spotlight providing light, we'd have loved to be able to actually eat our meals outdoors. Instead, we ate all of them inside. (On the plus side, the propane bbq was almost brand new.) The outdoor shower was a big hit; but it would have been nice to have had more than 2 hooks to hang our towels . These may sound like quibbles, but really they would be so easy to fix and we hope the owners consider doing so. Making the outdoor area more user-friendly would go a long way to make Mango Cottage 5 stars across the board. In the meantime, it's still a really well-located and functional place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Let me live here!

Love this house, love this location. 5 min walk to the beach, easy parking, perfect little spot to BBQ in back on the lanai. Love staying here (this is our second time).
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kihei November 2019

I very much enjoyed the condo and location. The property was clean, well decorated, and had a great yard. It was also conveniently located to the beach and Kihei city center as well as all of the public parks and beaches that Maui and Kihei have to offer. Would definitely recommend to friends!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden treasure!

Mango Cottage is tucked away in a somewhat hidden spot, away from the bigger developments. It's on a big piece of land in a great location. The cottage itself is spacious and thoughtfully appointed.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019