Kauhale Makai
938 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753
Kauhale Makai is a sizable north Kihei community built in 1976, with 169 homes. It is apartment-zoned and confirmed on Maui County's official Minatoya list, placing it alongside neighboring Luana Kai in the same phase-out category.
Because of that Minatoya designation, Kauhale Makai falls under Maui's Bill 9 phase-out on the standard South Maui timeline.
The short version
- ✦169 homes in north Kihei, built in 1976
- ✦Apartment-zoned and confirmed on the county's Minatoya list
- ✦Neighbors Luana Kai on South Kihei Road
- ✦Bill 9 phase-out applies on the standard South Maui timeline
By the numbers
- Year built
- 1976
- Total units
- 169
- Zoning
- Apartment (A2)
- Pets
- Confirm current house rules
Short-term rental status
Kauhale Makai is apartment-zoned and appears on Maui County's official Minatoya list, the apartment-district properties allowed short-term occupancy under a decades-old grandfathered exception. Under Bill 9, apartment-zoned Minatoya rentals in South Maui phase out at the start of 2031, though a newer measure has opened a path for many of these buildings to apply for new hotel zoning and keep operating, and the matter is still moving through the courts. Ask Diane to confirm the 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.
Where it sits
Kauhale Makai is highlighted below among its Kihei neighbors, with a small inset showing where Kihei sits on Maui overall.
Illustrative map, based on real Maui coastline data.
Questions buyers ask
Where is Kauhale Makai located?
Kauhale Makai sits at 938 South Kihei Road in north Kihei, near Luana Kai.
Can you short-term rent a condo at Kauhale Makai?
Yes, for now. Kauhale Makai is apartment-zoned and on the county's official Minatoya list, so it falls under Maui's Bill 9 phase-out, currently set to end South Maui short-term rentals on January 1, 2031. Ask Diane to confirm the current status before you count on rental income.
Current listings at Kauhale Makai
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