5 Luxe Island Homes from Mauna Lani to Sunny Haiku

Within the gated Fairways at Mauna Lani, this townhome-style condo sits amid over 20 acres of lush landscaping in the heart of the Mauna Lani Resort. Residents enjoy a Security Gate, a large free-form pool, hot tub, spacious pavilion, and fitness room—an easy rhythm for mornings and afternoons at home. Inside #1405, the main living area is open and spacious, finished with wood-look tile floors that carry a relaxed, resort-ready feel. The kitchen is appointed with granite countertops, an elevated breakfast bar, and stainless steel appliances for everyday ease. Thoughtful built-ins include an entertainment center, plus a desk/Murphy bed for flexible living. A lanai with a stainless BBQ grill extends the space outdoors, while a laundry room with a front-load washer/dryer and a one-car garage with storage closets add practicality. Owned solar panels round out the experience.

On a residential street in Kapolei, this extended floor plan “Opus” model in Kapolei Knolls is designed for spacious, move-in-ready living. Dual central AC supports an easy everyday flow, while the first-floor primary bedroom suite opens directly to a covered patio and includes a large walk-in closet plus a remodeled bath with soaking tub and double vanities. Formal living and dining rooms add welcome structure, complemented by a remodeled half bath and a luxurious kitchen finished with stainless steel appliances. Upstairs, a second primary suite enjoys its own lanai, alongside an open family room with lanai access, an upgraded full bathroom, and three additional bedrooms. With 42 PV panels and a layout well-suited to multi-generational living, the home offers room to spread out—then head out for a short drive to Ka Makana Alii, UH West Oahu, Costco, Target, and nearby restaurants.

From its elevated setting in Wailuku’s Kehalani master-planned community, this thoughtfully transformed residence frames serene ocean and Haleakala mountain views. Designed for easy gathering, the focus is an extra-large covered lanai—expanded with a retaining wall and fill to create a wide lawn and a sense of openness—finished with Trex flooring and paired with a sprinklered backyard accessed via side gates. Indoors, engineered hardwood runs through the living room, dining area, and family room, where glass doors extend daily life outdoors. The kitchen balances practicality and polish with granite countertops, island bar seating, a new Bosch dishwasher, a double-oven range, refinished cabinets, and porcelain tile floors. Downstairs adds an under-stairs play area, a half-bath with bidet, and a 2-car garage with a Tesla charger. Upstairs, three bedrooms and two remodeled baths continue the view-filled calm.

Along the water’s edge on Paradise Ala Kai Drive in Keaau, this large, custom, one-owner oceanfront home is designed for both easygoing days and lively gatherings. Ocean views stretch to Maku’u Point and Kaloli Point, with a setting that’s noted as a perfect whale-watching spot. Upstairs, an open-concept layout is finished with pine tongue-and-groove vaulted ceilings, while tile flooring continues throughout the home with honu (turtle) inlays—distinctive, truly custom touches. The lower level offers two large bedrooms, one full bath, and a family room with a wet bar, creating flexibility for multi-generational living. Two huge covered lanais frame the water, and a rare large lawn area adds space to play. Native landscaping, lifetime vinyl siding, a concrete driveway, and paved-street access round out the experience.

Set on one beautifully usable acre on the sunny side of Haiku, this lovingly cared-for estate channels classic kamaaina living with sweeping views of the West Maui Mountains and island sunsets. The setting feels quietly established—tucked into a neighborhood with no HOA—where warm sunshine and gentle Haiku showers balance the days throughout the year. Over time, the home has been thoughtfully updated and remodeled, framed by meticulously maintained landscaping and an abundance of mature fruit trees, including tangerine, mango, apple banana, mountain apple, avocado, peach, and guava. Ti, ginger, orchids, and bird of paradise add vibrant tropical color. Zoned Agricultural, the land offers potential for expansion, gardening, or small-scale farming, a lifestyle the current owners embraced while raising goats, ducks, cows, pigs, and chickens. Life here moves at an upcountry pace, minutes from historic Makawao Town and eclectic Paia.