Laule'a
980 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753
Laule'a, also known locally as the Maui Schooner, is an oceanfront resort of 58 units across two four-story buildings with an elevator, built in 1984 directly on the sand in Kihei. Layouts range from one-bedroom, one-bath units near 598 to 874 square feet up to a single large three-bedroom, three-bath unit at 1,160 square feet, with the bulk of the property made up of two-bedroom, two-bath homes between 872 and 1,190 square feet. The grounds carry a full resort amenity package: pool, hot tub, putting green, tennis, and shuffleboard, all a short walk from the water.
Ownership at Laule'a is structured as a timeshare, not a standard whole-ownership condominium purchase, so buyers typically hold a fractional interest or a set period of use rather than owning a full unit outright. Vacation-style occupancy is built into that structure, but long-term rental is not permitted here, the opposite arrangement from a standard fee-simple condo. If a timeshare purchase is not what you have in mind, it is worth clarifying the ownership structure with Diane early in your search.
The short version
- ✦Oceanfront resort in Kihei, also known as the Maui Schooner
- ✦58 units across 2 four-story buildings with an elevator, built 1984
- ✦Full resort amenity package: pool, hot tub, putting green, tennis, and shuffleboard
- ✦Timeshare (fractional/points-based) ownership structure, not a standard condo purchase
- ✦Long-term rental is not permitted; vacation-style occupancy is the built-in use
- ✦Beachfront location directly on the sand
By the numbers
- Year built
- 1984
- Total units
- 58
- Buildings
- 2 (4-story)
- Floor plans
- 1 BR, 2 BR, 3 BR
- Unit size
- 598 to 1,190 sq ft
- Pets
- Not pet-friendly
Short-term rental status
Laule'a is zoned A-2 and is a vacation-ownership (timeshare) resort, not a standard fee-simple condominium, so ownership is typically fractional or points-based rather than a full unit purchase. Vacation-style occupancy is part of that structure, but long-term rental is not permitted here. Ask Diane to walk you through how ownership works before you commit if this is your first look at a timeshare purchase.
Maui’s short-term rental rules are changing month to month, and several rezoning resolutions are live right now. See the current status of Bill 9, Bill 88 and the Minatoya list for the latest, including whether this building is named in any rezoning resolution.
On the grounds
Layouts
One bedroom
1 bd · 1 ba · 598 sq ft
One bedroom (larger)
1 bd · 1 ba · 874 sq ft
Two bedroom
2 bd · 2 ba · 872 sq ft
Two bedroom (larger)
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,190 sq ft
Three bedroom
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,160 sq ft
Questions buyers ask
Where is Laule'a located?
Laule'a sits at 980 S Kihei Road, oceanfront in Kihei. It is also known locally as the Maui Schooner.
Is Laule'a a regular condo purchase?
No. Ownership is structured as a timeshare, so buyers typically hold a fractional interest or a set period of use rather than owning a whole unit outright.
Can I rent out a unit long-term at Laule'a?
No, long-term rental is not permitted here. Vacation-style occupancy is built into the timeshare ownership structure instead.
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