The Sugar Cove
320 Paani Pl, Paia, HI 96779
The Sugar Cove is a beachfront community tucked into Paia, Maui's funky former plantation town of boutiques, cafes, and surf shops. Built in 1976 across six low-rise buildings, its 18 homes run large: two-bedroom units start at 1,890 square feet and the three-bedroom layouts stretch to 2,030 square feet, true family-sized homes rather than the smaller studios and one-bedrooms common along this coast.
Despite direct beach access, a pool, hot tub, and even a tennis court, short-term vacation rental is not allowed here. That's an unusual combination: resort-level amenities on an oceanfront lot, in a building that functions as long-term, residential housing rather than a vacation destination. Pets are welcome too, which makes The Sugar Cove a real option for a family who wants oceanfront living in Paia without the turnover of a rental building next door.
The short version
- ✦18 homes across 6 buildings on the Paia coastline, built in 1976
- ✦Large, family-sized layouts: 2 BR units from 1,890 sq ft, 3 BR units up to 2,030 sq ft
- ✦Beachfront with direct beach access
- ✦Pool, hot tub, tennis court, and BBQ area, resort-level amenities on a no-STR building
- ✦Pet-friendly
- ✦No short-term rental, a quiet oceanfront alternative to Paia's vacation-rental stock
By the numbers
- Year built
- 1976
- Total units
- 18
- Buildings
- 6 (2-story)
- Floor plans
- 2 BR, 3 BR
- Unit size
- 1,890 to 2,030 sq ft
- Pets
- Pet-friendly
- Short-term rental
- Not permitted
Short-term rental status
Vacation rental is not permitted at The Sugar Cove, despite its beachfront setting and resort-style amenities. It's a residential building in Paia rather than a resort-zoned property, so it falls outside the Minatoya-list and Bill 9 framework that governs South and West Maui's vacation-rental complexes to begin with. Long-term renting is allowed.
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 · 2.5 ba · 1,890 sq ft
Three bedroom
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,030 sq ft
Questions buyers ask
Where is The Sugar Cove located?
The Sugar Cove is at 320 Paani Place in Paia, directly on the beach along Maui's North Shore.
How big is The Sugar Cove and when was it built?
Built in 1976, it has 18 large homes across 6 buildings: 6 two-bedroom units at 1,890 sq ft and 12 three-bedroom units at 2,030 sq ft.
Can I do short-term or vacation rental at The Sugar Cove?
No. Even with a pool, tennis court, and beachfront location, short-term vacation rental isn't permitted here. This is a residential beachfront community rather than a resort-zoned building, and it sits outside the rules that govern South and West Maui's vacation-rental complexes. Long-term renting is allowed.
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