Napili, Kahana & Honokowai
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.
Makani Sands Apartments is zoned A-2 and appears on Maui County's official Minatoya list at 3765 Lower Honoapiilani Road, so vacation rental is allowed today, subject to Bill 9's West Maui phase-out on January 1, 2029. Long-term rental is also permitted, so the building works for buyers targeting either strategy until that date. Confirm current status with Diane before counting on rental income.
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 and on the county's Minatoya list, subject to the Bill 9 West Maui phase-out (January 1, 2029)
- ✦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 today; phases out under Bill 9 (West Maui) effective January 1, 2029
Short-term rental status
A-2 · On the Minatoya list · Phase-out January 1, 2029
Makani Sands Apartments is zoned A-2 and appears on Maui County's official Minatoya list, confirmed at 3765 Lower Honoapiilani Road against the county's list dated June 27, 2024. Vacation rental is allowed today. Under Bill 9 (Ordinance 5909), short-term rental at West Maui Minatoya properties is scheduled to end January 1, 2029, 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
- Oceanfront/beachfront location
- Pool
- BBQ area
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?
Yes. The building is zoned A-2 and appears on Maui County's official Minatoya list, so vacation rental is allowed today, subject to Bill 9's West Maui phase-out on January 1, 2029. 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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