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. Island Sands is apartment-zoned (A-2) and, per available records, is among the Maalaea buildings understood to fall under Maui County's Minatoya list, the same apartment-district exception used in South and West Maui. Under Bill 9 (Ordinance No. 5909), that short-term rental use is set to phase out countywide by January 1, 2031, since Maalaea isn't in the West Maui zone that faces the earlier 2029 deadline; ask Diane to confirm current status before you count on rental income.
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, apartment-zoned (A-2), and, per available records, is one of the Maalaea buildings understood to be on Maui County's Minatoya list, the apartment-district exception used the same way in South and West Maui. Under Bill 9, that short-term rental use phases out countywide by January 1, 2031 (Maalaea does not get the earlier West Maui deadline of 2029). Ask Diane to confirm current status 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?
Yes, per available records. Island Sands is apartment-zoned and understood to be on Maui County's Minatoya list, the exception that allows short-term rental in apartment districts. Under Bill 9, that use is set to phase out countywide by January 1, 2031. Ask Diane to confirm current status before you count on rental income.
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