Katherine H.
Jan 16, 2025
Great location and overall spacious, it is not a modern home but mostly comfortable. We very much enjoyed the patio on the ocean. Afternoons got very hot in the main area of the home as there is no AC, only in the bedrooms so rest time was often in the bedroom. The driveway area to park was very steep and difficult. We rented a pickup truck and van to accommodate our family and luggage and we struggled with parking. BUT the views and yard made up for it, very beautiful!
Randy S.
Dec 26, 2024
Lots of great activities and beeches close. Water was calm and visibility was good. Lots of turtles.
Kristine C.
Dec 08, 2024
What an amazing stay we had at Lu'uwai's at Makena Landing! The location is the best we have ever had an any of the many VRBOs we have rented. The snorkeling is one of the top places on the island. We spent many hours on the deck by the water where you can watch snorkelers, go for a swim, watch beautiful sunsets and stargaze.
The house is fully equipped and is as described in the listing. We really appreciated the homey Hawaiian feel to the house.
It is an easy two minute walk to Makena Landing with great snorkeling and fun boogie boarding. It is a short ride to many other beautiful beaches including Big Beach.
Helen was very easy to work with, gracious, responded promptly and made our stay pleasurable.
It was a perfect vacation for the whole family. We look forward to returning to this magical spot!
Cassian D.
Oct 24, 2024
Makena Landing or now known as "Helen's Place" is a one of a kind vacation destination on Maui. The waterfront location is perfect for swimming with the turtles or just a quick dip to cool off. Take extra care when getting in and out of the water on the lava rocks. The ocean can get a little rough at times. The huge grass yard is ideal for star gazing at night and the covered lanai is perfect for outdoor dining. Everyone has their own room and bathroom, so there's plenty of privacy.
It's also an ideal location for exploring beautiful sand beaches just a few miles south. I've stayed there twice now and I will definately be back.
Kari R.
Oct 24, 2024
We all had a fabulous time at Helen’s place. We have stayed at this property before and plan to come back again. The snorkeling right off the property is amazing!!!! The views are second to none and Helen is a fantastic host who is very responsive. Worth every penny.
JOHN S.
Jul 05, 2024
WE had a great stay. Plenty of room for the family. There were 11 of us (6 adults and 5 grown kids). the outside entry to the upstairs bedrooms was very convenient and gave each group privacy and at the same time a feeling of being all together. The views were amazing. Makena is special and just remote enough to be peaceful. Great snorkeling and turtle watching right in front of the property. We loved it.
Chris H.
Jan 30, 2024
First time taking the family to Maui. Great little place right on the ocean.
Ginny H.
Jan 05, 2024
Our family with three adult children and all of their spouses and all of our grandkids, ages 2-14 stayed during the Holiday 'break', 2023. Everything we wanted and needed was right there. Comfort in the house, in the yard, a place to jump into the ocean for the best snorkeling in Maui, a turtle beach within feet of the house, and a small, public beach within 2 minutes walking distance of the house. Plenty of adventure within our little paradise of a property. This is our third time at Makena House. The first was when my son married a Maui girl and arranged for us to stay here. Paradise for the entire Hallagin Ohana!
Bruce Z.
Dec 31, 2023
My cheeks hurt…from smiling!
This is the real “Turtle Town.” Also plenty of whale sightings. No need to spend money for snorkel and/or whale watching cruises.
Stay at this older house to really enjoy Maui as it used to be: no road noise, no high rise buildings in sight!
Thank you, Helen!
Bob L.
Aug 24, 2023
It is a crown jewel
Bob L.
Aug 24, 2023
It is a crown jewel
donna m.
Aug 01, 2023
The house is perfectly situated on Makena Bay if you love snorkeling. It is right on the water with the most amazing views. I loved that each bedroom had it's own bathroom. One drawback was that one of the bedrooms has a single and a trundle bed which isn't ideal for a couple. Helen was very responsive and sent me back a make up case I had forgotten. We had a hitch in the beginning but it was settled amicably.
Joseph and Jessie M.
Jul 24, 2023
Not clean not ADA good location
Joseph and Jessie M.
Jul 24, 2023
Not clean not ADA good location
Elizabeth B.
Jun 20, 2023
A lovely house right on the water. Snorkeled and saw turtles right off the rocks. The kitchen was very well stocked and the beds were comfortable. The beach towels were much appreciated. One thing the description does not mentions is there are a lot of stairs especially if one stays on the second floor. It was not an issue for our group but it is something to keep in mind.
