Maui Sands
3559 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Lahaina, HI 96761
Maui Sands sits directly on the ocean along Lower Honoapiilani Road in Honokowai, six two-story buildings built in 1966 spread across a beachfront parcel. Units are compact by today's standards, one-bedroom homes at 562 square feet and two-bedroom, one-bath layouts at 888 square feet, but the location is direct beachfront with a pool, clubhouse, and BBQ area on site.
Maui Sands is a leasehold property, with the underlying land lease running through June 30, 2037. That's a real factor in resale value and financing as the lease term shortens, and it's worth working through with your lender before writing an offer. The complex is zoned apartment (A-2) and appears on Maui County's Minatoya list of apartment-zoned buildings with grandfathered short-term rental rights, which means it falls under Bill 9's West Maui phase-out: the last legal night of vacation rental use is December 31, 2028, effective January 1, 2029. Long-term rental is allowed without that restriction. Confirm current zoning category and the exact phase-out terms directly with Diane before counting on short-term rental income past that date.
The short version
- ✦Oceanfront, directly on the beach in Honokowai
- ✦56 units across six two-story buildings, built in 1966
- ✦One-bedroom units at 562 sq ft; two-bedroom, one-bath units at 888 sq ft
- ✦Pool, clubhouse, and BBQ area
- ✦Leasehold property, lease runs through June 30, 2037
- ✦Zoned apartment (A-2) and on the Minatoya list; vacation rental subject to Bill 9's West Maui phase-out (last night December 31, 2028)
- ✦Long-term rental allowed
- ✦No pets allowed
By the numbers
- Year built
- 1966
- Total units
- 56
- Buildings
- 6 (2-story)
- Floor plans
- 1 BR, 2 BR
- Unit size
- 562 to 888 sq ft
- Pets
- Not pet-friendly
- Short-term rental
- Allowed until Bill 9 phase-out (Dec 31, 2028)
Short-term rental status
Maui Sands is zoned apartment (A-2) and appears on Maui County's Minatoya list of apartment-zoned buildings with grandfathered short-term rental rights. That puts it under Bill 9's West Maui phase-out, with the last legal night of vacation rental use December 31, 2028, effective January 1, 2029. Long-term rental remains allowed without that restriction. It is also a leasehold property with the underlying land lease running through June 30, 2037, a separate factor for financing and resale value. Confirm current zoning category and exact phase-out terms directly with Diane.
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 · 562 sq ft
Two bedroom, one bath
2 bd · 1 ba · 888 sq ft
Questions buyers ask
Is Maui Sands leasehold or fee simple?
Maui Sands is leasehold. The underlying land lease runs through June 30, 2037, which is an important factor for financing and resale value.
Can I do vacation rental at Maui Sands?
Vacation rental is currently allowed, but Maui Sands is zoned apartment (A-2) and appears on the county's Minatoya list, so it falls under Bill 9's West Maui phase-out. The last legal night of vacation rental use is December 31, 2028. Long-term rental remains allowed after that. Confirm current details with Diane.
Where is Maui Sands located?
Maui Sands is at 3559 Lower Honoapiilani Rd in Honokowai, directly on the beach across six two-story buildings built in 1966.
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