Lahaina
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 A-1 and appears on Maui County's official Minatoya list at 45 Kai Pali Place, so the county permits short-term occupancy here, subject to Bill 9's West Maui phase-out on January 1, 2029. Some third-party records report vacation rental as not permitted, which would be a house rule rather than a zoning limit. 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
- ✦Zoned A-1 and on the county's Minatoya list; West Maui phase-out January 1, 2029
- ✦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
- Apartment (A1)
- 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
A-1 · On the Minatoya list · Phase-out January 1, 2029
Puunoa Beach Estates is zoned A-1 and appears on Maui County's official Minatoya list at 45 Kai Pali Place, confirmed against the county's list dated June 27, 2024, so the county allows short-term occupancy here. Some third-party records report vacation rental as not permitted, which would be a house rule rather than a zoning limit, so check the association's own documents. Long-term rentals are allowed. 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. The August 2023 wildfire came close to the property but did not enter the neighborhood, and the complex was not destroyed or structurally damaged. Public directories still show it as temporarily closed into 2026. Confirm current operating and rental status with Diane.
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
- Pool
- Hot tub and spa
- BBQ area
- Recreation area
- Clubhouse
- Exercise room
- Tennis court
- Beach access
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?
At the county level, yes. Puunoa Beach Estates is zoned A-1 and appears on Maui County's official Minatoya list, so short-term occupancy is permitted until Bill 9's West Maui phase-out on January 1, 2029. Some third-party records report vacation rental as not permitted here, which would be an association rule rather than a zoning limit. Long-term rentals are allowed. Confirm both with Diane before counting on rental income.
Current listings at Puunoa Beach Estates
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