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Leinani Apartments Unit I

3750 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Lahaina, HI 96761

Leinani Apartments Unit I sits just across Lower Honoapiilani Road from the water in Honokowai, a modest three-story walk-up building from 1970 with 30 homes and garden views rather than an ocean panorama. Most units are one-bedroom layouts at 658 square feet, with a handful of larger two-bedroom, two-bath homes at 893 square feet for buyers who want more room. A recreation area and beach access keep the building connected to the coastline even without direct water frontage, and the association covers cable, a small but real monthly saving.

Vacation rental is not permitted at Leinani Apartments Unit I; this is a long-term rental and owner-occupied community by policy, not a nightly-rate building. That makes it one of the more straightforward holds in this stretch of Honokowai for buyers who want steady long-term tenants or a primary residence without navigating short-term rental permitting. It is also one of the few complexes on this corridor approved for FHA and VA financing, which widens the buyer pool considerably for a resale down the line. Cats are welcome indoors, though the building does not allow other pets.

The short version

  • 30 homes in a single three-story building, built in 1970
  • One- and two-bedroom layouts, 658 to 893 sq ft
  • FHA and VA loan approved, a rarity on this stretch of Lower Honoapiilani Road
  • Recreation area and beach access, with cable included in association fees
  • Indoor cats allowed; no other pets
  • Long-term rental only, no vacation rental permitted

By the numbers

Year built
1970
Total units
30
Buildings
1 (3-story)
Floor plans
1 BR, 2 BR
Unit size
658 to 893 sq ft
Pets
Indoor cats allowed; no other pets
Short-term rental
Not permitted

Short-term rental status

Leinani Apartments Unit I does not permit short-term vacation rental. Long-term rental is allowed, and the building is not marketed or operated as a vacation property. Buyers looking for nightly-rental income should look elsewhere on this stretch of Lower Honoapiilani Road; buyers looking for a steady long-term rental or primary residence will find this restriction works in their favor.

Rules are actively changing as of 2026. Contact Diane for the current status of a specific unit.

On the grounds

Recreation areaBeach accessCable TV paid by association

Layouts

One bedroom, one bath

1 bd · 1 ba · 658 sq ft

Two bedroom, two bath

2 bd · 2 ba · 893 sq ft

Questions buyers ask

Where is Leinani Apartments Unit I located?

Leinani Apartments Unit I is at 3750 Lower Honoapiilani Rd in Honokowai, on the mauka side of the road with garden views across from the ocean.

Can I do short-term vacation rental at Leinani Apartments Unit I?

No. Vacation rental is not permitted here. It is a long-term rental and owner-occupied community by policy, so nightly or weekly stays are not part of the picture.

Does Leinani Apartments Unit I qualify for FHA or VA financing?

Yes. The building is approved for FHA and VA loans, which is uncommon among condos on this stretch of West Maui and can be a real advantage for buyers who don't want to pay all cash.

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