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.
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, 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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