Kanani Wailea
Kapili St, Wailea, HI 96753
Kanani Wailea is Wailea's closest equivalent to a gated townhome neighborhood: 38 residences on individual lots, three and four-bedroom floor plans running well over 2,000 square feet, and no pools, clubhouses, or other resort trappings on site. Built in 2007, it is one of the newer communities in the area.
Kanani Wailea is apartment-zoned (A-2) but does not appear on Maui County's Minatoya list, and multiple real estate sources describe the community as restricted to long-term rental use. Confirm current zoning and rental rules for this specific address with Diane before you buy if rental income matters to your plan.
The short version
- ✦38 residences on individual lots, more townhome than resort condo
- ✦Spacious 3 and 4-bedroom layouts, mostly over 2,000 sq ft
- ✦Built in 2007, one of the newer communities in the area
- ✦No listed resort-style amenities, a quieter, more residential setting
By the numbers
- Year built
- 2007
- Total units
- 38
- Buildings
- 38 (2-story)
- Acreage
- 8.41 acres
- Zoning
- Apartment (A-2)
- Floor plans
- 3 BR, 4 BR
- Unit size
- 1,993 to 2,369 sq ft
- Pets
- Pet-friendly
Short-term rental status
Kanani Wailea is apartment-zoned (A-2) but does not appear on Maui County's Minatoya list, the mechanism that lets certain older apartment-zoned buildings offer short-term rental. Several real estate sources describe the community as restricted to long-term rental as a result. This has not been independently verified against the county's official documentation, so ask Diane to confirm the current zoning and rental rules for this specific address before you buy, especially if rental income is part of your plan.
Rules are actively changing as of 2026. Contact Diane for the current status of a specific unit.
Layouts
Three bedroom
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,993 sq ft
Four bedroom
4 bd · 4 ba · 2,369 sq ft
Questions buyers ask
Where is Kanani Wailea located?
Kanani Wailea sits off Kapili Street, at the northern edge of Wailea near the Kihei border.
Is Kanani Wailea more like a condo or a townhome community?
More like a townhome community. Its 38 residences sit on individual lots with spacious 3 and 4-bedroom layouts, rather than the stacked, amenity-heavy buildings typical of Wailea's resort condos.
Can you short-term rent a home at Kanani Wailea?
Most likely not. Kanani Wailea is apartment-zoned but does not appear on Maui County's Minatoya list, and it's generally described as a long-term rental community. Ask Diane to verify current zoning and rental rules before you count on rental income here.
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