Kihei
Leinaala
998 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753
Leinaala is a 24-unit, four-story building with an elevator in Kihei, built in 1975 on an oceanfront parcel with ocean views throughout much of the property. Most homes are one-bedroom, one-bath layouts near 596 square feet, with a smaller group of two-bedroom, one-bath units around 811 square feet. Amenities include a pool, BBQ area, tennis court, and direct beach access, all wrapped into a single mid-rise building rather than spread across a larger complex.
Leinaala is zoned A-2 and appears on Maui County's official Minatoya list at 998 South Kihei Road, so vacation rental is allowed today, subject to Bill 9's short-term rental phase-out for properties outside West Maui taking effect January 1, 2031. Long-term tenancies are also part of the normal mix here. Confirm current status with Diane before counting on rental income.
The short version
- ✦Oceanfront building in Kihei with ocean views throughout much of the property
- ✦24 units in a single 4-story building with elevator, built 1975
- ✦Mostly 1BR/1BA layouts near 596 sq ft, plus 2BR/1BA units around 811 sq ft
- ✦Pool, BBQ area, tennis court, and direct beach access
- ✦Zoned A-2 and on the county's Minatoya list; vacation rental allowed until the January 1, 2031 phase-out
- ✦Cable included in HOA dues
By the numbers
- Year built
- 1975
- Total units
- 24
- Buildings
- 1 (4-story)
- Floor plans
- 1 BR, 2 BR
- Unit size
- 596 to 811 sq ft
- Pets
- Not pet-friendly
Short-term rental status
Apartment (A-2) · On the Minatoya list · Phase-out January 1, 2031
Leinaala is zoned A-2 and appears on Maui County's official Minatoya list at 998 South Kihei Road, confirmed against the county's list dated June 27, 2024. Vacation rental is allowed today. Under Bill 9 (Ordinance 5909), short-term rental at Minatoya properties outside West Maui is scheduled to end January 1, 2031, a date still subject to pending litigation. Confirm current status with Diane before counting on rental income.
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.
If you need vacation-rental flexibility without a phase-out date, hotel-zoned condos sit outside the apartment-district phase-out entirely.
On the grounds
- BBQ area
- Pool
- Recreation areas
- Tennis court
- Oceanfront beach access
- Elevator
- Cable included
Layouts
One bedroom
1 bd · 1 ba · 596 sq ft
Two bedroom
2 bd · 1 ba · 811 sq ft
Questions buyers ask
Where is Leinaala located?
Leinaala is at 998 S Kihei Road, on an oceanfront parcel with ocean views.
How big is Leinaala and when was it built?
Built in 1975, it is a single 4-story, 24-unit building with an elevator, mostly one-bedroom layouts near 596 square feet, plus two-bedroom units around 811 square feet.
Is Leinaala set up for short-term rental?
Yes. Leinaala is zoned A-2 and appears on Maui County's official Minatoya list, so vacation rental is allowed today, facing Bill 9's phase-out on January 1, 2031. Ask Diane for the current status before counting on rental income.
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