Soak in the rays at this secluded Hawaiian destination. By Scott Kauffman
Located just 10 minutes outside of the popular master-planned Wailea resort community on the southern coast of Maui, Ahihi Bay Hideaway is a secluded, $6.5 million oceanfront villa situated in Maui’s historic Natural Area Reserves System district. Basically, if your vision of Hawaii is something remote, romantic, and magical, this is the place for you.
The magic is quickly evident once you step inside this unique “dual-pod” resort residence that is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean on three sides, as well as a pristine nature preserve. It all gives Ahihi Bay a loyal following among both honeymooners and families, who all relish the 3,000-square-foot home’s beautiful and peaceful setting. A favorite spot is the second floor, highlighted by a huge master bedroom and deck that offers panoramic vistas of the ocean and neighboring islands. The master suite also features separate his-and-her marble bathrooms, plus giant sliding pocket doors that help bring the ocean in and offer one of the most romantic views on Maui.
Located in the center of the house is a giant floor-to-ceiling saltwater aquarium. Lush tropical landscaping and a koi pond surround the main house and separate the “tree house” bedroom suite. Another signature feature is the home’s heated saline infinity pool that flows into a waterfall carved out of lava rock just beyond the open living pavilion.
What makes the Ahihi Bay Hideaway experience complete are the many amenities which include private gourmet chefs, highly skilled massage therapists, expert ocean and hiking guides, and more. For example, an avid kite boarder and Ahihi Bay client recently came back from a memorable Maui trip that involved renting a 65-foot catamaran charter that acted as his towboat. From $1,700 per night, Mindy Robertson, Pure Maui, Inc., 808-721-9200, puremaui.com.
