Island Sands
150 Hauoli St, Wailuku, HI 96793
Island Sands is the tallest building in Maalaea, eighty four homes stacked six stories on a compact 1.75-acre oceanfront parcel, with layouts ranging from studios to two-bedroom units. Built in 1975, it sits directly on the bay with beach access at the door, a pool and BBQ area on the grounds, and ocean views reaching most units thanks to the building's height, a rare vantage point in a village otherwise built low to the ground. Whale season, December through April, is especially good from the upper floors.
Island Sands is fee simple, unlike several of its Maalaea neighbors that carry an underlying leasehold. Available records show vacation rental is currently allowed and the zoning is listed as A-2, though Maalaea sits outside the Minatoya list framework used in South and West Maui, so this has not been independently confirmed.
The short version
- ✦The tallest building in Maalaea at 6 stories, 84 units, built in 1975
- ✦Fee simple, not leasehold
- ✦Studio to 2 BR layouts on a compact 1.75-acre oceanfront parcel
- ✦Pool, BBQ area, elevator, and direct beach access
- ✦Ocean views reaching most units thanks to the building's height
By the numbers
- Year built
- 1975
- Total units
- 84
- Buildings
- 1 (6-story)
- Acreage
- 1.75 acres
- Zoning
- A-2
- Floor plans
- Studio, 1 BR, 2 BR
- Unit size
- 433 to 1,069 sq ft
- Pets
- Not pet-friendly
Short-term rental status
Island Sands is fee simple, and available records show vacation rental is currently allowed with zoning listed as A-2, but Maalaea sits outside the Minatoya list framework that governs short-term rental eligibility in South and West Maui, so this has not been independently confirmed. Ask Diane to verify current rules before you count on rental income.
Rules are actively changing as of 2026. Contact Diane for the current status of a specific unit.
On the grounds
Layouts
Studio
1 ba · 433 sq ft
One bedroom
1 bd · 1 ba · 559 sq ft
Two bedroom, 1 bath
2 bd · 1 ba · 683 sq ft
Two bedroom, 2 bath
2 bd · 2 ba · 802 sq ft
Questions buyers ask
Where is Island Sands located?
Island Sands sits at 150 Hauoli Street in Maalaea, between Kihei and Lahaina.
How big is Island Sands and when was it built?
Built in 1975, Island Sands is the tallest building in Maalaea at 6 stories, with 84 units ranging from studios to two-bedrooms.
Is Island Sands fee simple?
Yes.
Is Island Sands set up for short-term rental?
Available records show vacation rental is currently allowed, but this has not been independently confirmed against Maui County's official Minatoya list. Ask Diane to verify before you count on rental income.
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