Puna II
39 Kapalua Pl, Lahaina, HI 96761
Puna II is unusual even by West Maui standards: 20 units, each its own freestanding single-story building, spread across the oceanfront grounds at 39 Kapalua Place. Built in 1973, it is laid out more like a cluster of small cottages than a typical condo building, with studios at 418 or 543 square feet and one-bedroom, two-bath units at 746 square feet. Amenities lean toward a country-club feel for a complex this size: a pool, hot tub, putting green, meeting room, security guard, and air conditioning, all a short walk from the water.
Available records show vacation rental is currently allowed at Puna II, while long-term rental is not permitted, making this a complex built around vacation use rather than year-round tenancy. Given its West Maui location, this would likely place it within the county's Minatoya list framework and subject to Bill 9's apartment-district phase-out (January 1, 2029), though specific zoning details were not available in the source records and this has not been independently confirmed. Confirm current rental status with Diane before counting on rental income.
The short version
- ✦20 units, each its own freestanding building, a distinctive low-density layout
- ✦Built in 1973 directly on the water at Kapalua Place
- ✦Studio and one-bedroom, two-bath layouts from 418 to 746 sq ft
- ✦Pool, hot tub, putting green, meeting room, security guard, and A/C
- ✦Vacation rental allowed; long-term rental is not permitted
- ✦Not pet-friendly
By the numbers
- Year built
- 1973
- Total units
- 20
- Buildings
- 20 (1-story)
- Floor plans
- Studio, 1 BR
- Unit size
- 418 to 746 sq ft
- Pets
- Not pet-friendly
- Short-term rental
- Vacation rental allowed; long-term rental not permitted
Short-term rental status
Available records show vacation rental is currently allowed at Puna II, while long-term rental is not permitted. Given its West Maui location, this would likely place it within the county's Minatoya list framework and subject to Bill 9's apartment-district phase-out (January 1, 2029), though specific zoning details were not available in source records and this has not been independently confirmed. Confirm current rental 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
Studio (418 sq ft)
418 sq ft
Studio (543 sq ft)
543 sq ft
One bedroom
1 bd · 2 ba · 746 sq ft
Questions buyers ask
Where is Puna II located?
Puna II sits oceanfront at 39 Kapalua Place in West Maui, near Napili and Kapalua.
What makes Puna II different from other complexes?
Each of its 20 units occupies its own freestanding single-story building, built in 1973, giving it a low-density, cottage-like layout instead of one shared structure.
Is Puna II set up for short-term rental?
Available records show vacation rental is currently allowed, while long-term rental is not permitted. This has not been independently confirmed against the county's official Minatoya list, so ask Diane to verify before you count on rental income.
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