Puamana
Pualei Dr, Lahaina, HI 96761
Puamana is a large, established oceanfront community at the south edge of Lahaina, near the boundary with Launiupoko. Residential development began in 1969 and continued through the 1970s, and the community holds about 230 homes in total, spread across low-rise buildings on leafy, beachfront grounds. Layouts run from one to four bedrooms, from around 650 up to 2,500-plus square feet, with a shared pool, BBQ area, tennis court, and direct beach access.
Puamana has two distinct sections. The north section lost 94 townhomes and its historic clubhouse, a former sugar-plantation manager's home dating to 1919, in the August 2023 wildfire. Burned sites have been cleared, but as of 2026 the rebuild remains in early stages, with plans and permits (including a State Historic Preservation Division review) still working through county approval and no firm completion date. The south section, roughly 136 homes, survived the fire intact and has continued to see resale activity since, with a handful of sales reported from about $1 million to $3.5 million between late 2024 and early 2026.
Puamana is zoned residential (PUD/R-3), and available records show short-term vacation rental is not permitted; long-term rentals are allowed. Because the north section's rebuild timeline, and the community's shared amenities and HOA situation, are all still evolving, confirm current details, and all fire-related facts, with Diane before relying on this page.
The short version
- ✦Large, established oceanfront community at the south edge of Lahaina, near Launiupoko
- ✦About 230 homes total; south section (roughly 136 homes) survived the fire intact
- ✦Residential development began in 1969, continued through the 1970s
- ✦Pool, BBQ area, tennis court, and direct beach access
- ✦No short-term rental; zoned residential (PUD/R-3)
- ✦North section: 94 townhomes and the historic 1919 clubhouse were lost in the August 2023 wildfire, rebuild in early stages as of 2026
By the numbers
- Year built
- 1969
- Total units
- 230
- Zoning
- Residential (PUD/R-3)
- Floor plans
- 1 BR, 2 BR, 3 BR, 4 BR
- Unit size
- 650 to 2,500+ sq ft
- Pets
- Not pet-friendly
Short-term rental status
Puamana is zoned residential (PUD/R-3), and available records show short-term vacation rental is not permitted; long-term rentals are allowed. Of the community's roughly 230 homes, the north section lost 94 townhomes and its historic clubhouse in the August 2023 wildfire and remains in the early stages of rebuilding as of 2026, with no firm completion date. The south section, roughly 136 homes, came through intact and has continued to see resale activity. Because the rebuild timeline and the community's shared amenities and HOA situation are still evolving, double-check all fire-related facts and current status with Diane before this page goes live.
Rules are actively changing as of 2026. Contact Diane for the current status of a specific unit.
On the grounds
Layouts
One bedroom
1 bd · 650 sq ft
Two bedroom
2 bd · 1,000 sq ft
Three bedroom
3 bd · 1,450 sq ft
Four bedroom
4 bd · 2,500 sq ft
Questions buyers ask
Where is Puamana located?
Puamana sits at the south edge of Lahaina, near the boundary with Launiupoko, along the oceanfront.
How big is Puamana and when was it built?
Residential development began in 1969 and continued through the 1970s. The community holds about 230 homes in total; the south section, which survived the 2023 wildfire intact, accounts for roughly 136 of them, in one- to four-bedroom layouts.
Was Puamana affected by the 2023 Lahaina fire?
Part of it, yes. Puamana's north section lost 94 townhomes and its historic 1919 clubhouse in the August 2023 wildfire and remains in the early stages of rebuilding as of 2026, with no firm completion date yet. The south section, roughly 136 homes, survived intact and has continued to see resale activity, with sales reported from about $1 million to $3.5 million between late 2024 and early 2026. Ask Diane for the current picture before you buy, this is still evolving.
Can you short-term rent a condo at Puamana?
No. Puamana is zoned residential (PUD/R-3), and available records show short-term vacation rental is not permitted; long-term rentals are allowed.
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