Kanani Wailea
Kapili St, Wailea, HI 96753
Kanani Wailea reads more like an upscale townhome subdivision than a typical Wailea resort condo, and the numbers back that up: 38 residences on individual lots, three and four-bedroom floor plans running well over 2,000 square feet, and no listed resort amenities like pools or clubhouses. Built in 2007, it is one of the newer communities in the area.
Kanani Wailea does not appear on the county's officially published short-term rental lists as of this writing, so unlike Ekahi or Ekolu nearby, it is not confirmed either way for vacation rental use. If income potential matters to your purchase, confirm current zoning and rental rules for this specific address with Diane before you buy.
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
- ✦21% owner-occupied
- ✦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
- Floor plans
- 3 BR, 4 BR
- Unit size
- 1,993 to 2,369 sq ft
- Owner-occupied
- 21%
- Pets
- Pet-friendly (confirm current house rules)
Short-term rental status
Kanani Wailea does not appear on either of Maui County's officially published short-term rental lists, the apartment-district Minatoya list or the separate hotel-zoned list, so its rental status is not confirmed either way. The county's own documentation notes these lists are not exhaustive for smaller properties, so this could mean no legal short-term rental, or simply an unlisted building. 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
Where it sits
Kanani Wailea is highlighted below among its Wailea & Makena neighbors, with a small inset showing where Wailea & Makena sits on Maui overall.
Illustrative map, based on real Maui coastline data.
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?
That has not been confirmed. Kanani Wailea does not appear on either of Maui County's officially published short-term rental lists, so ask Diane to verify current zoning and rental rules before you count on rental income here.
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