3 Best Communities For Luxury Homes on Maui (2024)

Discover Luxury Homes For Sale on Maui

Maui is one of the best places in the world to find that dream island property. The island is home to stunning beaches, lush rainforests, and spectacular valleys, not to mention some of the best sunsets on the planet. Maui is a thoughtfully developed island that appeals to everyone, there’s an abundance of luxury homes for sale on large plots of land, giving you both space and privacy. Read on to discover the best communities in which to find Maui’s luxury homes.

Luxury Homes For Sale in Makena, Maui

On the southern shore of Maui is the community of Makena. Close to the resort town of Kihei, Makena is less developed, and therefore perfect for anyone looking for a property that is secluded and offers real exclusivity. From Makena beach, you’ll catch stunning sunsets over the neighboring islands and Molokini atoll - one of only three volcanic calderas in the world. The Makena Golf and Beach Club offers Maui's most exclusive golf course access with land ownership in certain areas of Makena, reach out anytime to learn more at 808-214-4799.

If you’re looking for homes for sale on Makena Road, you’ll find stunning beachfront properties nestled between palm trees that look out over the unspoiled Palauea Beach. Here you’ll find the development of One Palauea Bay, one of the newest and finest neighborhoods on Maui. Set over 24 acres, this location appeals to the most exclusive of our clientele. Most homes here are over 5,000 square feet in size and are built and fitted with premium materials such as exotic wood, marble, and granite.

Further south on Makena Road you’ll find Kalehua O’ Makena, where we have multiple, large plots of land for sale which are ideal for building your Maui luxury home. Head further down the coast again and you’ll arrive at Big Beach, one of the most exclusive locations on Maui thanks to the green, unspoiled surroundings. Here you can find Big Beach Estates land for sale, where we have plots available to buy from 27,000 to 34,000 square feet.

Makena Luxury Homes On The Market

Luxury Homes For Sale inWailea

Just North of Makena is the community of Wailea. Wailea is one of the driest areas of Maui, and its coastline offers world-class watersports such as surfing, snorkeling, kayaking, safe swimming, as well as fabulous diving around Molokini. There are so many fun things to do in Wailea such as walking the Wailea Beach Path in front of the resorts or playing tennis at the Wailea Tennis Club.

Just above Keawakapu Beach is the private neighborhood of Wailea Kai, which is surrounded by green, park-like space. One of the first neighborhoods to be developed in South Maui, here you can find mostly 3-bedroom properties around 2,000 square feet. A little further south is Hoolei, which is an exclusive luxury condominium opposite Wailea beach and surrounded on three sides by the Wailea Blue golf course. Here you’ll find large spacious units that benefit from the privacy of lush vegetation with corridor views down to the coast.

Set back a little from the coast is Wailea Golf Vista, which is a modern, gated community and ideal for those looking for luxury golf course living. Just behind the golf course is the Wailea Highlands, which is considered to be the most exclusive subdivision in the Wailea resort. Here you’ll have panoramic ocean views and year-round spectacular sunsets, with world-class golf and fine dining only a few minutes away. There are many other great neighborhoods in Wailea, for a full overview, give Evan a call at 808-214-4799.

Wailea Luxury Homes On The Market

Kapalua Luxury Homes For Sale

The community of Kapalua can be found on the northwestern tip of Maui and is home to some of the most luxurious properties on the island. Whether you’re looking for luxury houses by the beach or up on the hillside, you’ll find your perfect home in Kapalua.

Hillside properties in Kapalua offer stunning views of the ocean and neighboring islands, with more privacy than locations closer to the beach. Pineapple Hill and Plantation Estates are the most exclusive locations for those who want the privilege of expansive land. The Plantation Estates surround the famous Plantation Golf Course and offer spectacular views of the course, the ocean, and the islands of Molokai and Lana. Pineapple Hill is a luxury gated community above the main resort town, where you can enjoy two private tennis courts and a community pool with an entertaining pavilion.

If you’re looking for luxury Kapalua properties closer to the beach, then the locations to consider are Mahana Estates and Kapalua Place. Mahana Estates is a gated community that was built to enhance individual privacy while still being close to the amenities of the Kapalua resort. Each residence enjoys sweeping views of Kapalua Bay, the West Maui mountains, and the Plantation Golf Course. Kapalua Place is an exclusive street right on the beachfront, where you will find some of the most exceptional properties we have to offer, with unbroken views of the ocean and neighboring islands.

Kapalua Luxury Homes on the Market

Bonus Community: Northshore Maui Luxury in Spreckelsville

Just to the west of Paia is the community of Spreckelsville, a luxury neighborhood right on Maui’s northern coastline. The beaches here are relatively undeveloped and offer an array of action sports such as windsurfing and boogie boarding. The area is ideal for those looking for more seclusion and privacy than is available in Maui’s main resorts, without compromising on the quality of the residence.

As well as luxury houses that are at the forefront of architectural design and sustainability, you can also still find plots of land available that have direct access to the beach, upon which you can build your dream home. Spreckelsville is also home to the Maui Country Club, a private members’ club founded in 1925 offering world-class golf and tennis facilities, as well as fitness classes and quality dining.

The Spreckelsville community is serviced by the nearby town of Paia, which boasts a healthy lifestyle thanks to its many eateries serving locally grown fresh produce, as well as yoga studios and alternative healing centers. Spreckelsville is also the closest luxury community to Kahului airport, making it an ultra-convenient location for the busy traveler.

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