• Boats dock in the waters off Maui's western coast.sunset in maui image by Brett Bouwer from Fotolia.com
  
  The old whaling town of Lahaina has a reputation for being a bit of a party town. It is, if you confine yourself to the downtown core near the wharf and the historic banyan tree. Hidden away from all that excitement are a limited number of luxurious townhome villas and laid-back Hawaiian homesteads that offer a quieter Lahaina vacation experience. Best of all, the ocean is just a few steps away.
  
  

Puunoa Beach Estates

• Sitting on the northern edge of Lahaina town, the elegant Puunoa Beach Estates offers you the chance to live in luxury. Choose from a 1,700 square foot town home or the larger two bedroom with loft home that comes with 2,100 square feet of living space. Both layouts are oceanfront with floor to ceiling glass doors that lead to a private patio overlooking the beach. The open space dining and living area features a vaulted ceiling, state of the art entertainment center, wet bar and a kitchen that would make any gourmet cook smile. Take advantage of the grocery delivery service and leave the shopping to the hotel staff. Take a dip in the heated pool, relax in the hot tub and saunas and get a workout in the fitness center. Play golf at one of the Ka'anapali courses just five miles north of town or indulge in a spa treatment at Lei Spa, just a few blocks away.
  
  Puunoa Beach Estates
  
  45 Kai Pali Place
  
  Lahaina, HI 96761
  
  866-504-9465
  
  puunoabeachestates.com
  
  

Lahaina Oceanfront Estate

• Rent the entire Lahaina Oceanfront Estate and sleep up to 14 of your closest friends, or just book by the room in bed and breakfast fashion. This oceanfront home in the center of Lahaina offers six bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, heart shaped swimming pool and hot tub. Some of those rooms face the sunset and the neighboring islands of Lanai and Molokai. From mid-November to the beginning of April, watch the humpback whales as they leap and spout just offshore. The backyard skims the ocean and its expanse of lawn is bordered by tropical trees and flowers. It is large enough for an intimate wedding or family celebration. Lahaina Oceanfront Estates is just a few blocks from Canoe's Restaurant, the Cannery Mall, Safeway and Long's Drugs.
  
  Lahaina Oceanfront Estate
  
  1423 Front St
  
  Lahaina, HI 96761
  
  808-667-4663
  
  lahainaoceanfrontestate.com
  
  

Lahaina Beachside Cottages

• Each of the two Lahaina Beachside Cottages can be rented separately or you can book the entire duplex. Each section has two bedrooms, a full bath and together can sleep up to 10 people. This family-friendly property offers a large flower-lined backyard with barbecue grill and deck, a carport and direct access to the beach. Each cottage offers a full kitchen. Throw a luau in the backyard or hide away in this laid-back Lahaina neighborhood and do some soul searching. If you need some activity, just walk down Front Street for a block or two and find restaurants, pubs and shops to explore.
  
  Lahaina Beachside Cottages
  
  545 Front St
  
  Lahaina, HI 96761
  
  808-874-0761
  
  lahaina-accommodations.com