Kunea Place: North Shore Maui Home with Pool & Tennis Court

Such a beautiful place to stay with an awesome pool and amenities! Loved the pickleball court in the morning, the beautifully manicured grounds and each couples own bathroom. Being close to the airport was actually a plus. There’s a LOT of traffic here. The beaches were close and getting dinner in Paia was easy enough. Thanks for the hospitality! Quick response from the owner, but no problems. Thanks again! Debbie

Wonderful stay!

The house was a great solution for kids to play and enjoy the day while the parents worked. The pool is amazing, and some toys were provided. The tennis/pickleball court was used heavily and greatly appreciated. Great location, central to our friends and family in Makawao, Haiku, and Paia, and just far enough away from the airport's take-off pattern to not be too disruptive.The house could use some TLC, and the amenities need refinement, but the location and grounds made up for it. A five-minute walk to Baby Beach. It would be five stars if additional attention were paid to refining the dishes, ensuring all lights work, using coffee filters that actually fit the coffee maker, etc.One disappointing aspect was that many of the rooms were spacious but had only double or queen beds. A king bed would have been greatly appreciated.

Please read entire review for context. We had family in town for a wedding and needed 4 bedrooms with 4 baths for 4 couples. Our initial reaction to the place was that it was clean enough but lived in hard. This may be what you would expect in other island homes. Don't know. There is no air conditioning however, once we got settled in, we realized there were plenty of windows, sliders and fans throughout the house and that made it pleasant. Once the breeze started a couple of days later is was very comfortable and a wonderful place. Location was awesome as it is a 3 block walk to a beautiful beach and also close to shopping(Costco and Walmart for supplies) and the airport. The pool was huge for a single house! We used it often and it was awesome. I think the shallow end must start at 4 feet and rapidly get deeper so not for youngsters who cannot swim. However, in the closet next to the pool was a full array of water toys and floaties and boogie boards! Those were awesome! Boogie boards are 60 if you were to buy them locally. Extra bag chairs were available and we took them to the beach. Those were an excellent perk! We did not use the tennis/pickleball court as it rained often but the house had all you needed for that. Kitchen was well equipped for making plenty of food for 8 the grill worked well. Overall it worked very well for what we needed. 5 stars if it had A/C and was cleaner/refreshed like a resort. Otherwise awesome!

We spent 10 days here and totally enjoyed our stay. The accommodations are perfect - plenty of room, clean, and well stocked. The location is its greatest attribute being totally private on 3/4 acre, yet very close to many of the amenities of Maui - Baby Beach, shopping in Paia. And the rental fee is a bargain considering there are 4 bedrooms with sleeping for 8 persons close to the center of Maui. WE WILL BE BACK! Thank You - Dennis.

We had a great stay! Very comfortable home for 5 adults. We loved all the windows opening up to the pool from each room. Baby beach in short walking distance and chairs provided. All kinds of float items available for pool and beach. Fully stocked kitchen made it easy to prepare our own meals. Dennis was available for any questions. Only recommendation would be to update the owner book and remove old/outdated info.

We loved the location. It allowed us to go in any direction in a reasonable amount of time which was the goal. We didn't want to be locked in to a resort location or beach, we wanted to explore as much as possible. The home was perfect for 4 couples! A room with outside entrance for each couple yet great community space pool side. The kitchen was well stocked and roomy for prepping large meals. The pool was a perfect end to each day with beautiful views morning and night! We also really appreciated all the pool toys and various water sport items that are complementary with the property. We didn't take advantage of the courts only because we were too busy. Baby beach was an easy, 5-10 minute walk from the house so we felt like we got a great location without the cost of a beachside home.The only reason I couldn't give the overall experience a 5 was the comfort of the beds. If the beds were upgraded, this would have most definitely been a 5 star experience overall.Our Host Dennis was super responsive which was appreciated when your trying to organize a trip for 8 people.

The host addressed questions immediately. It was a pleasure renting from them. The house was wonderful and everyone had their personal space in the individual bedrooms. Wonderful views and the pool was perfect with all the amenities needed. Would highly recommend.

This house is in a great location, walking distance to lovely beaches where we swam, snorkeled, and saw dozens of turtles. It has a beautiful kitchen well equipped to cook for yourself. The pool is huge, although it is deep, so not really suitable for small kids. Great for a group of adults. It also has a large beautifully kept yard, as well as a tennis/pickleball court which we took advantage of too. Dennis was a super host, very accommodating when we needed to change our plans a bit. The couple of times we had problems with appliances, were dealt with before we even got back from our day trip! Can’t say enough good things about our house, host and trip in general, would recommend this property anytime!

We loved everything about this stay. Our host Dennis was attentive, going out of his way to make sure we had everything we needed. The home was clean, with a well-stocked kitchen. At first we were worried about lack of air conditioning, but it wasn’t a problem at all. My family loved the pool and played with all the pool toys (grown children—hahaha) as well as using the tennis court. We used the grill and ate outdoors every day. We will be back.

Our family of 7 adults enjoyed every minute of our stay here! It had absolutely everything we needed. More importantly, our whole family agreed the set up of having a well appointed kitchen right off the pool entrance, and separate entrances to each of our bedrooms, and the ability to enjoy our meals poolside each day provided a perfect private “compound” feel that really enhanced our vacation. We much preferred staying on this side of the island and easily driving to hikes and activities versus staying in the thick of all the tourist activity. Host very responsive to the couple of questions we had. Highly recommended for groups of 5 - 8.

Great house, amazing location.

The house has the perfect location. The pool and access to baby beach is exactly what we wanted. The house is in desperate need of painting. A few issues like no hot water, some windows inoperable, some window shades don’t offer privacy, the bathroom fan in 2nd bedroom was inoperative. The host was super responsive delivering us a NEW baby crib and beach chairs! Super helpful!!

We come to May a lot and this is by far the best place we’ve ever stayed. The location is perfect- just a couple blocks from some of the best beaches on the island. The house is centered around a wonderful large pool that’s beautifully landscaped; we ate every meal around it and swam in it throughout the day. The tennis court is excellent and there are lots of rackets and balls so you don’t have to bring your own. We loved the place and are already planning to come back.

This home is located in a perfect place for all activities. The communication with owner was great. We were at the house a lot but when we were all of us hang out at the pool and it was fabulous. Thank you!

My wife and I recently stayed at Kunea Place with our family to celebrate our 50th anniversary. It was the perfect home for our party of 8 which included our 2 grandkids aged 10 & 12. The house was plenty spacious enough for our group. When we arrived we found it to be very clean and with a well equipped kitchen and a gas grill to prepare meals after days of hiking and snorkeling. The grounds were beautifully landscaped and meticulously groomed and the pool and tennis courts were a big hit with our group. Kunea Place is centrally located in Sprecklesville on Maui's north shore and is close to beaches, the Hana Highway Mt. Haleakala and many restaurants and attractions. The property manager, Dennis was very helpful both in the booking process and in making sure that our stay was comfortable and pleasant. We would definitely stay there again if we return to Maui. ..... Aloha

Fabulous house. Pool is super clean and warm and huge; greater for swimmers. Beds are very comfortable. Cotton linens. Great kitchen. Everyone had plenty of room. 2 blocks to family friendly beach with cove that helps with young kids. Very responsive manager. Great house for family use. The airport noise is not a deal breaker. The bathrooms and showers are quite clean but could use wall washing and base board cleaning but that actually allows family use without lots of worry of being meticulous. Thank you; great week.

Kitchen has everything you need for cooking family meals. Lots of pool towels and toys for the kid's. The grounds are beautiful The setup for each of the rooms allowed for individual privacy. Walking distance to the beach.This home was very roomy for our family of seven.

Stayed with a group including kids and grandparents. Loved the place, great jumping off location for the many activities in Maui. The pool, tennis/pickleball court, and outdoor dining area were the highlights! Communication with Dennis was great, my daughter left a cherished stuffed animal in her bed sheets and Dennis arranged to have it shipped to us. Would definitely stay again.

House and property is beautiful, better than the photos. Located near just about everything you could ever want to do. Check in/ out was a breeze, everything worked properly and the house had all extras (towels, pool and tennis equipment). I would highly recommend staying here while on Maui. If we return we would definitely stay here again.

This is probably our favorite neighborhood on the island. It’s incredibly convenient to Kahului and the airport, and Baby Beach (just a short walk away) is a gem, perfect for families with its calm, shallow waters.The real standout here is the property itself. The expansive lawns, beautiful lanai, and stunning view made it easy to spend 99% of our time outside, which was exactly what we were looking for in a Maui vacation.We had a great time using this home as our base. While some areas of the property are a bit worn (some older bathrooms and outdoor furniture), Dennis was quick to respond when one of the chairs broke, which we appreciated. One thing to note: the pool is absolutely gorgeous, but deep throughout (no shallow end) so it's not ideal for young children or shorter folks. That said, we’re avid swimmers and loved it.The only real stressor was the lack of detailed instructions around check-in, check-out, and home logistics (e.g., trash, lawn and pool care schedule). We had to reach out for a few details that would have been helpful to have in advance or in a home guide.

The pool was Sparkling clean and so much fun for our family! Baby beach was beautiful and a 10 min walk The house has everything needed for family bbqs We had a great time

This property was amazing and was such a nice getaway from city life. The airport is very close so it makes it nice to be able to come in and leave the trip. Landscaped beautifully and the pool is deep. The views are breathtaking and the little things done to make you enjoy your time while at the rental were much appreciated. Laundry and wrap-around-lawn were nice and it is right near a golf course. You can walk through the grounds of the place a number of ways that make it to where dogs or neighbors can just walk into your area, but the neighbors are respectful as long as you're not being loud. Overall great place to stay and the updated bathrooms were such a nice treat to have. Would stay here again if I travel with a small group of friends again.

The stay was great and worked perfectly where everyone had a seperate room or could gather if needed. The only annoyance but not an issue was the landscaping crews and navigating through them in the driveway.

Very nice property. Perfect for my family. We will definitely rent it again in the future.

We were visiting family on Maui and this home was perfect for our mutli generational household. The homes large yard and pool was great for our kids who had fun sharing one of the Ohana connected to the main home. We prefer staying on the North side of the island and near Paia, so the location fit that as well. We actually extended our stay because we weren’t ready to leave and Dennis was very prompt accommodating our request. We look forward to staying at this home again when we return to Maui for another family visit.

Never have been to Hawaii but this place felt like home! Loved that each room had its own bathroom, gorgeous view with a constant breeze and nothing felt far away. Host was very responsive, and even went out of his way to find an earring I noticed missing on my plane ride home, and is mailing it back... above and beyond!

We really enjoyed our stay…was the perfect set up for our family. The pool is enormous - we didn’t find the pool toys until towards the end of our trip - (in a closet near the pool) but we loved the pool. We also ended up using the tennis court almost every day so big bonus there. There were several tennis rackets and balls and 2 pickle ball paddles. We walked to the beach a few times - it’s beautiful. One evening we watched 15+ turtles come up on the beach. The house is basically at the start of the Road to Hana so that is super convenient. Close to Paia, the airport, grocery store, etc. Several reviews mentioned the airplane traffic…we saw and heard the planes but it did not bother us at all. The only negative for us (and it was minor) was that the lawn crew showed up one morning and were there for several hours, mowing, blowing, pruning trees, etc. If we had known they were coming, we would have planned to be out at that time. Just would have been nice to get a heads up. Overall, would highly recommend for a larger family (with older kids/adult kids) or group of friends. Good times!

The house was the perfect setup for our crew! It couldn’t have worked out any better. The new outdoor shower was amazing! The kitchen is furnished with all the amenities needed. We ate all our meals on the Lanai and, what a view we had! The pool… OMGENORMOUS (new word)!!!!! We went to the beach twice but, not for long. We stayed poolside the rest of the stay. We are now spoiled as far as staying anywhere else. Dennis was even kind enough to allow a late checkout since our flight wasn’t till 8pm. The coolest part about the late checkout….the landscaper crew arrived and cut down a few coconuts and we got to drink and eat a couple! Everyone that we had contact with were very courteous and showed the true Aloha spirit! Well done!!! Looking forward to renting this beautiful property again! Mahalo 🌺

Property was amazing and very relaxing. We so enjoyed eating dinners and breakfast by the pool. The pool is 5 star and so nice to relax every day in! The small town nearby is within walking distance and has shopping and several places for drinks and dinners. The house neighborhood is quiet and the house was very clean and maintained. Chairs by the pool were super comfortable and the rooms were awesome that walked directly out to the pool. Everyone in our party loved the rooms and area. The kitchen has everything so we made dinners and enjoyed eating at the table by the pool. We easily streamed to the TV and watched sports from the pool area. Did I mention how awesome the pool was! I recommend this to anyone looking to vacation in Maui. It was close to the road to Hanna and several beaches/snorkling. Thank you to the owner.

The property was equipped with all the amenities we needed to make our first visit to Maui amazing. The property manager was very easy to communicate with and was responsive. The pool was a hit and we spent lots of time in the backyard.

My family of 6 had a great time.

Private, nice pool for adults, great gathering spot, great view of mountains

My family of four with a 2 yr old loved staying at this home. It was very close to baby beach - perhaps one of our favorite beaches in Maui. The proximity to Paia - a very cute town - was perfect. It was so central and easy to get to every spot on the island. We spent a lot of time in the pool and loved having our dinners outside. Would definitely stay here again. The only negative was the plane noise but honestly we got pretty used to it by night 3 and our boy loved watching the planes land so maybe not even a negative 😁

This was the perfect home on a private, gated lot with a pool and tennis court all to ourselves. Our family of six had more than enough room for everyone to have their privacy but was perfect for everyone to gather for dinner and to hang out. One of the bathrooms is not attached so be prepared for that...but it was absolutely no problem for us. The property manager Dennis was quick to respond to anything that popped up during our stay. The location is conveniently located central to just about everything on the island. Because you are close to the airport you do hear the occasional airplane but it was nothing that put a damper in our stay. We had the absolute best time and will definitely stay there again when we return! We give it 6 stars!

This was one of the best rental experiences we’ve had so far! The house was on the most amazing, private and peaceful properties. The outdoor space was perfect for our family of 6 to lounge comfortably when not at the beach. We made good use of the fabulous pool! Dennis was very responsive and pleasant to speak with. If we visit Maui again, this is the first rental we’ll check out! We would for sure stay here again!