Keonekai Villages
160 Keonekai Rd, Kihei, HI 96753
Keonekai Villages is one of the larger residential communities in Kihei, built in 1992 with 259 homes across twenty-seven two-story buildings on nearly 12 acres. Two-bedroom layouts dominate, giving it a consistent, family-friendly feel.
Keonekai Villages does not appear on Maui County's official Minatoya list, the list of apartment-zoned buildings allowed to keep operating as short-term rentals under a grandfathered exception. Without that listing, an apartment-zoned building like this one has no legal basis for short-term rental, and the complex's own rules bar vacation rental too. It functions as a full-time, long-term neighborhood rather than a vacation destination.
The short version
- ✦259 homes in 27 two-story buildings on nearly 12 acres, built in 1992
- ✦Primarily 2-bedroom layouts
- ✦Not on the county's Minatoya list; vacation rental not permitted
- ✦One of Kihei's larger residential communities
By the numbers
- Year built
- 1992
- Total units
- 259
- Buildings
- 27 (2-story)
- Acreage
- 11.5 acres
- Zoning
- Apartment
- Floor plans
- 2 BR
- Unit size
- 625 to 756 sq ft
- Pets
- Pet-friendly (confirm current house rules; some sources report pets not allowed for rentals)
Short-term rental status
Keonekai Villages is apartment-zoned but does not appear on Maui County's official Minatoya list, so it doesn't carry the grandfathered exception that lets some apartment-zoned Kihei buildings offer short-term rental. Available records also show the complex's own rules do not permit vacation rental. This is one of Kihei's more residential, long-term communities. Confirm current rules with Diane if that matters to your decision.
Rules are actively changing as of 2026. Contact Diane for the current status of a specific unit.
On the grounds
Layouts
Two bedroom
2 bd · 1 ba · 625 sq ft
Two bedroom
2 bd · 2 ba · 756 sq ft
Questions buyers ask
Where is Keonekai Villages located?
Keonekai Villages sits at 160 Keonekai Road in central Kihei.
How big is Keonekai Villages and when was it built?
Built in 1992, it holds 259 homes across twenty-seven two-story buildings on nearly 12 acres, one of the larger residential communities in Kihei.
Is Keonekai Villages set up for short-term rental?
No. Keonekai Villages is not on Maui County's official Minatoya list, so this apartment-zoned building has no grandfathered path to short-term rental, and available records show the complex's own rules don't permit vacation rental either. Long-term rental is allowed.
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