Puunoa Beach Estates
45 Kai Pali Pl, Lahaina, HI 96761
Puunoa Beach Estates is a small, gated oceanfront community at Puunoa Point, on Baby Beach at the north end of Lahaina town beyond the harbor. Built in 1984, just 10 homes fill two low-rise buildings on a little over an acre, with two- to four-bedroom layouts from roughly 1,700 to 2,500 square feet, plus a pool, hot tub, tennis court, exercise room, clubhouse, and direct beach access.
The community is zoned residential (A-1), and available records show short-term vacation rental is not permitted; long-term rentals are allowed.
The August 2023 Lahaina wildfire came very close to the property but did not enter the neighborhood, so Puunoa Beach Estates itself was not destroyed or structurally damaged. The rental operation suspended normal activity afterward out of respect for the surrounding community and because of access restrictions into Lahaina town. As of the most recent available signals (into early-to-mid 2026), third-party listing directories still show the property as temporarily closed, and no active for-sale or vacation-rental listings for it could be found. Whether that reflects an ongoing closure, a lag in directory updates, or a resumption that just isn't showing up yet is unclear from public sources. This is a live-status question, confirm current operating status directly with Diane before this page goes live.
The short version
- ✦Small, gated oceanfront community at Puunoa Point on Baby Beach, north end of Lahaina town
- ✦Just 10 homes in 2 buildings, built in 1984
- ✦Two- to four-bedroom layouts, 1,738 to 2,502 sq ft
- ✦Pool, hot tub, tennis court, exercise room, clubhouse, and direct beach access
- ✦No short-term rental; zoned residential (A-1)
- ✦Fire came close but did not enter the neighborhood; the building itself was not damaged, but operating status since has been unclear from public sources, confirm with Diane
By the numbers
- Year built
- 1984
- Total units
- 10
- Buildings
- 2 (2-story)
- Acreage
- 1.13 acres
- Zoning
- Residential (A-1)
- Floor plans
- 2 BR, 3 BR, 4 BR
- Unit size
- 1,738 to 2,502 sq ft
- Pets
- Pet-friendly (confirm current house rules)
Short-term rental status
Puunoa Beach Estates is zoned residential (A-1), and available records show short-term vacation rental is not permitted; long-term rentals are allowed. The August 2023 wildfire came close to the property but did not enter the neighborhood, so the complex itself was not destroyed or structurally damaged. Normal operations paused afterward, and as of the most recent public signals available (into early-to-mid 2026), the property still shows as temporarily closed with no active listings found, though this could simply be a lag in third-party directories. Because fire-adjacent facts like this can be sensitive and can change quickly, double-check current operating 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
Two bedroom
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,738 sq ft
Three bedroom
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,103 sq ft
Four bedroom
4 bd · 4 ba · 2,492 sq ft
Questions buyers ask
Where is Puunoa Beach Estates located?
45 Kai Pali Place, at Puunoa Point on Baby Beach, at the north end of Lahaina town beyond the harbor.
How big is Puunoa Beach Estates and when was it built?
Built in 1984, it's a small, gated community of just 10 homes in two low-rise buildings, with two- to four-bedroom layouts.
Was Puunoa Beach Estates affected by the 2023 Lahaina fire?
The fire came very close to the property but did not enter the neighborhood, so Puunoa Beach Estates was not destroyed or structurally damaged. Out of respect for the surrounding community, and given access restrictions to Lahaina town afterward, the property paused normal operations. As of the most recent public signals available, it still shows as temporarily closed with no active listings, though that may simply be an outdated directory entry rather than the current reality. Ask Diane for the latest before assuming either way.
Can you short-term rent a condo at Puunoa Beach Estates?
No. It's zoned residential (A-1), and available records show short-term vacation rental is not permitted; long-term rentals are allowed.
Current listings at Puunoa Beach Estates
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