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Now with optional car add-on

Now with optional car add-on

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Drone view from ocean -- arrow points to cottage roof.
View from the driveway
Just a few short steps up.
Have your breakfast coffee or evening cocktails here.
View of deck facing North.  Bin in lower left has beach gear.

Overview of Now with optional car add-on

5 out of 5 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 346 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Check out the area

Wailuku, HI
  • Popular LocationMaui Arts and Cultural Center8 min drive
  • Popular LocationMaui Nui Botanical Gardens9 min drive
  • Popular LocationMaui War Memorial Center15 min drive
  • AirportKahului, HI (OGG)15 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Now with optional car add-on

Cars, if available, are at a 20% discount for booked guests. You can find them at Take a trip in Jordan’s Volkswagen Jetta, Take a trip in Jordan’s BMW X3. Also a CRV.

No cleaning fees. VRBO will add their fees and the required taxes. Totally private so no face-to-face contact needed. Contactless entry.
Coded gate. No passing others in hallways, lobbies and elevators. Enjoy peace, quiet & privacy and a big deck and yard. Special disinfecting measures are in place. Enjoy peace, quiet & privacy and a big deck and yard. Special disinfecting measures are in place.


Escape the traffic and the touristy areas yet be right on the ocean watching sunrises and moon rises over the ocean, surfers, whales, windsurfers and kite surfers. Our location is central to all the places you will want to go and we are at your service to share our knowledge and love of Maui (by email and phone until vaccine or treatment for Covid 19).

The Space
Our cottage was built in 2012 and we welcomed our first guests in 2013. It has all appliances , comfy Serta bed, all-cotton bedding, pillows, towels, etc. Sliding mirrored doors separate the bedroom from main room. The cottage sits across from the beach below our upscale neighborhood and your only neighbor is a doctor on one side and us up the hill behind in the home we bought in 1999.

Air-conditioning, washer and dryer, Netflix and Direct TV! And we have an AED in the main house, a Christmas gift from our son!

Cottage is stocked with coffee, tea and condiments, fruits and bagels or pastries and butter in the freezer to get you started on breakfast. We provide you with snorkel gear, beach chairs, coolers, etc. and give you tips on good things to do and things to avoid.

Separate bedroom and bathroom has 2 doors so there is privacy if one person wants to sleep and the other stay up or get up. Plenty of room for two or for a family with a child who can sleep in a crib (available to rent from No Ka Oi Baby Rentals) or on the couch.

The area we are in is called 'Central Maui' because you can easily drive to everywhere else. Yet our particular location feels more like country with open beach and ocean in front and to the north. Be aware that there is no commercial business within walking distance but the beach and a golf course are there for pleasure walking!

Guest Access
Anywhere on the property.

Interaction with Guests

At the discretion of our guests. Some have become best friends; some we've never met.

The Neighborhood

Our neighborhood is upscale, our neighbors really friendly owners. The beach is right across the road in front of the cottage and when the surf is big, it's great to watch the surfers there. When there's no surf, the beach is empty. We love it both ways! It's not a swimming beach but those are a short drive away and by staying here, one avoids the touristy, hot, dusty surroundings of the beach cities

Getting around

We have a bus system and Jordan and I can drop guests off on our way places but a car really is recommended as only tour buses go up into the valleys and up to the top of Haleakala.

Other Things to Note

We stayed in a B & B years ago in Switzerland and the women treated us like family and it had such a positive impact on us that we try to do the same and make our guests feel at home. On the other hand, you may want to just do your own thing and that's perfectly fine, too.

Permit Number: BBWK2014-0001
Hawaii TAT #163-121-7664-01 TA GE# 163-121-7664-01
We have passed rigorous inspections for your health and safety.

Property manager

gail nagasako
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 18
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
$15 per night extra charge for guests over 2

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outdoors only
Charge of $15 a night for third guest.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 320150280000, TA-163-121-7664-01, GE-163-121-7664-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wailuku

Located in Wailuku, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Waiehu Golf Course and The Dunes at Maui Lani are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Queen Ka’ahumanu Center and One Love Farmers Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Maui Nui Botanical Gardens and Hawaii Nature Center of Iao Valley. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.

What's nearby

  • Waiehu Beach - 4 min walk
  • Maui Arts and Cultural Center - 8 min drive
  • Maui Nui Botanical Gardens - 9 min drive
  • Queen Ka’ahumanu Center - 10 min drive
  • Maui War Memorial Center - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Lahaina Sugar Cane Train Station - 44 min drive
  • Kahului, HI (OGG) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • Made in Hope Cafe - 7 min drive
  • Jack In The Box - 7 min drive
  • Bamboo Grille - 7 min drive
  • Pizza Hut - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Now with optional car add-on pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Now with optional car add-on located?

Nestled on the beach, this Wailuku cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Coral Beach, Waiehu Beach and Waiehu Golf Course. Kahului Bay and Haleki'i-Pihana Heiau State Monument are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Amenities

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Shane K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply Wonderful
We could not have asked for better hosts for this perfectly located waterfront cottage. Everything we could have possibly needed and more. Gail and Jordan were so accommodating and had all kinds of extras waiting for us. You really don’t need to bring much with you except for a few changes of clothing since you can do laundry on-site. We will be packing much lighter the next time. I have never slept so good and had a totally stress free week. Can’t wait to come back. Mahalo Gail and Jordan! Maui no ka oi. Sincerely, Shane and Angie.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Doug P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot.
Very enjoyable getaway. Gail and Jordan are very friendly and the place is across the road from a surfer’s beach. A short drive to the grocery stores.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

3/5 Okay

Lisa

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

5/5 Excellent

Sheri R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Retreat and Exceptional location for exploring
Superbly appointed bungalow for quiet retreat! Had everything we needed (and more!) for our week stay. From coffee and breakfast provided to umbrellas and rain ponchos for hiking to boogie boards and beach chairs - they had it available! Found it conveniently located for morning trips out to Iao Valley, Haleakalā National Park, PacWhale Eco Adventure, and an organic Coffee Farm tour and Brunch at O’O Farm. We enjoyed evening strolls on the many beaches nearby and lots of nights sitting out on the deck for dinner and listening to the waves = heaven. Hosts were extremely accommodating and went over and beyond. Will return again to this beauty for certain! HIGHLY recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

5/5 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Don’t be surprised if it is Perfect
Because it is!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by gail nagasako

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Jordan was born and raised in Lahaina and comes from a well-known and highly respected family. His grandparents immigrated here from Japan. He went to University of Hawaii for 3 and a half years and has traveled extensively in the South Pacific. He and his wife also traveled England, Sweden and Europe and a half-dozen US states. He was owner of a highly successful fish wholesale business and knows just about everything there is to know about the ocean and the things that live there and the things you can do in and on it. He’s a happy-go-lucky guy who is game to do just about anything on a moment’s notice.

Gail was born and raised in Michigan. After graduating from the University of Michigan, she fulfilled a childhood dream by moving to Hawaii. She is the founder of H.A.P.P.Y., a social and networking group for homeschoolers. As such, she planned social events, offered crafts and field trips., She still counsels families interested in homeschooling and is the author of "Homeschooling: Why and How" and "Real L.I.F.E. Parenting." She is a writer, speaker, and artist.

Both Jordan and Gail are veteran Red Cross volunteers and should anything happen on Maui, you will be in good hands.

We have been married since 1979 and have a grown son who, in case you need a cinematographer, is the highest rated videographer/editor in Hawaii, having All-Five-Star reviews.

Why they chose this property

Before we bought the main house 15 years ago, I asked my family where they most wanted to live and we all said this subdivision. It's like country but not so wet as Haiku, which can be moldy, nor so hot and dusty and crowded as Kihei and Lahaina, and not so far and cold as Makawao and Kula. We love the feel of being private and quiet and yet so close to everything commercial, the parks, the Maui Arts and Cultural Center, the hospital, the YMCA, the malls, good restaurants and our favorite: Iao Valley where we go for short or long hikes and swims in the cool clean river pools. We didn't want to downsize so we built the cottage in 2013 so we'd have a bit of income so we could continue living in this heavenly spot.

What makes this property unique

Fresh air, beach ambiance, not touristy, views of sunrises and moon rises and whales playing (December through March) and surfers, stand up paddlers, and an endless source of driftwood.

Languages:

English

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