The Gardens Upcountry
71 Makawao Ave, Makawao, HI 96768
The Gardens Upcountry sits right on Makawao Avenue, the main street of Maui's paniolo town, with its wooden storefronts, art galleries, and cooler upcountry air. Built in 1998 across three low-rise buildings, all 20 homes here are two-bedroom units in a range of sizes, from a compact 1,078 square feet up to a spacious 1,585 square feet, giving buyers real room to choose a layout that fits.
There's no pool or elevator, just a BBQ and recreation area suited to a residential upcountry community rather than a resort. The complex is apartment-zoned (A-1), but it isn't on the county's Minatoya list, so short-term vacation rental has never been legal here and isn't permitted today. Given the town-center location and ranch-country setting, that fits: this is a place for full-time upcountry living or a long-term rental, not vacation turnover. Pets are welcome, which is a real plus for buyers who want horse-country charm without giving up their dog or cat.
The short version
- ✦20 two-bedroom homes across 3 buildings, built in 1998
- ✦Right on Makawao Avenue, the heart of Maui's paniolo town
- ✦Four floor plan sizes from 1,078 to 1,585 sq ft
- ✦Pet-friendly
- ✦BBQ and recreation area
- ✦Apartment-zoned but not on the Minatoya list, so no short-term rental, just a residential and long-term rental community
By the numbers
- Year built
- 1998
- Total units
- 20
- Buildings
- 3 (2-story)
- Floor plans
- 2 BR
- Unit size
- 1,078 to 1,585 sq ft
- Pets
- Pet-friendly
- Short-term rental
- Not permitted
Short-term rental status
Vacation rental is not permitted at The Gardens Upcountry. It's apartment-zoned (A-1), but it isn't on the county's Minatoya list, so short-term rental was never legal here and Bill 9's phase-out (which only affects buildings currently doing short-term rental) doesn't come into play. Long-term renting is allowed and common.
Rules are actively changing as of 2026. Contact Diane for the current status of a specific unit.
On the grounds
Layouts
Two bedroom, 1 bath
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,078 sq ft
Two bedroom, larger
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,408 sq ft
Two bedroom, 2.5 bath
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,533 sq ft
Two bedroom, 2.5 bath, largest
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,585 sq ft
Questions buyers ask
Where is The Gardens Upcountry located?
The Gardens Upcountry is at 71 Makawao Avenue, right in the middle of Makawao town, Maui's upcountry paniolo community.
How big is The Gardens Upcountry and when was it built?
Built in 1998, it has 20 two-bedroom homes across 3 buildings, with floor plans ranging from 1,078 to 1,585 sq ft.
Can I do short-term or vacation rental at The Gardens Upcountry?
No. Short-term vacation rental isn't permitted here. The building is apartment-zoned, but it's not on the county's Minatoya list, so it was never approved for short-term rental in the first place. Long-term renting is allowed.
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