Makani Sands Apartments
3765 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Lahaina, HI 96761
Makani Sands Apartments is a single four-story building directly on the ocean along Lower Honoapiilani Road in Honokowai, built in 1974 with 31 homes spanning a wide range of sizes. One-bedroom units start at 675 square feet and two-bedrooms run 974 square feet, but the building's real standout is its three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath layouts, which stretch from 1,398 up to 1,954 square feet, some of the largest floor plans on this stretch of coastline. A pool and BBQ area sit steps from the sand, and the building is approved for FHA and VA financing, a meaningful advantage for buyers who don't want an all-cash purchase.
Available records show Makani Sands Apartments allows vacation rental and appears apartment-zoned (A-2), which would place it on Maui County's Minatoya list and subject to Bill 9's West Maui phase-out (January 1, 2029). This has not been independently confirmed against the county's official list. Confirm current status with Diane before counting on rental income. Long-term rental is also permitted, so the building works for buyers targeting either strategy pending that confirmation.
The short version
- ✦Oceanfront building directly on Lower Honoapiilani Road in Honokowai
- ✦31 units in a single four-story building, built 1974
- ✦Three-bedroom, 2.5-bath units up to 1,954 sq ft, among the largest on this stretch
- ✦Pool and BBQ area
- ✦FHA and VA loan approved
- ✦Zoned A-2, consistent with likely Minatoya-list apartment zoning
- ✦No pets allowed
By the numbers
- Year built
- 1974
- Total units
- 31
- Buildings
- 1 (4-story)
- Floor plans
- 1 BR, 2 BR, 3 BR
- Unit size
- 675 to 1,954 sq ft
- Pets
- Not pet-friendly
- Short-term rental
- Allowed
Short-term rental status
Available records show Makani Sands Apartments allows vacation rental and appears apartment-zoned (A-2), which would place it on Maui County's Minatoya list and subject to Bill 9's West Maui phase-out (January 1, 2029). This has not been independently confirmed against the county's official list. Confirm current status with Diane before counting on rental income.
Rules are actively changing as of 2026. Contact Diane for the current status of a specific unit.
On the grounds
Layouts
One bedroom, one bath
1 bd · 1 ba · 675 sq ft
Two bedroom, one bath
2 bd · 1 ba · 974 sq ft
Three bedroom, 2.5 bath
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,398 sq ft
Three bedroom, 2.5 bath (largest)
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,954 sq ft
Questions buyers ask
Where is Makani Sands Apartments located?
Makani Sands Apartments is at 3765 Lower Honoapiilani Rd in Honokowai, a single four-story building directly on the ocean.
Does Makani Sands Apartments allow short-term vacation rental?
Available records show vacation rental is allowed and the building appears apartment-zoned, which would put it on the Minatoya list and under Bill 9's West Maui phase-out set for January 1, 2029. That has not been independently confirmed, so verify current status with Diane before relying on rental income.
Can I get FHA or VA financing at Makani Sands Apartments?
Yes, the building is approved for both FHA and VA loans.
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