The Fit Maui Lifestyle

If you live on Maui and you are not taking advantage of Maui’s natural beauty, you are sorely missing out. The thing I love about Maui in particular is that it encourages an active lifestyle: the beach is never more than 20 minutes away, hikes are in abundance, and for the most part it is always sunny. However, those are more of a leisurely active lifestyle. For those who love to compete or are avid runners, Maui hosts their annual Maui Marathon on Sunday, September 21. They also host a half marathon for those who do not want to commit their whole day.

Sure it’s a sizzler, temperature in the mid to high 80’s, and 90 percent humidity, but it is absolute fun! The race is set to start at 5:o0 a.m. for both the half and full marathon. Do expect the course to run immediately adjacent to the highway, which the race organizers do cone off, but don’t close entirely because it is the only way in and out of the West Side.

Please do note that the marathon has a limit of 2,000 runners, and 1,000 is the limit for the half marathon. So be sure to sign up quickly if you plan to do the race.

The full marathon kicks off in Central Maui, near the Maui airport, and proceeds through cane fields, then through the center of the island. Once clear of the cane fields, this is where the marathon earns its beauty. For the last 15 or so miles the course runs northward along the deep blue Pacific Ocean on a slightly downhill course, which then flattens out as you hit Lahaina. Potentially if the waves are big, they could be crashing directly onto the course.

Along the course are water stations with of course water, Gatorade, and defizzed, diluted coke. At a few of the rest stations they provide refreshing and cooling ice towels. Crossing the finish line at Whalers Village is treats galore, rewarded by platters full of fruit, whipped cream covered strawberry frappicinos, Jamba Juice smoothies, and other goodies.

West Side Real Estate For Sale

Ocean Front Oluwalu Estate: 11499 Honoapiilai Highway

Truly an Opportunity Of A Lifetime to own .8 Acres and over 300 lineal feet along some of the calmest and most pristine waters in all of Maui for $5,750,000. Just 91 feet from the waters edge sits your Band New Custom Built home, surrounded by acres of Coconut Groves. Plantation style home boasts Teak wood floors and high Sapele wood ceilings. 

Kitchen features stunning granite counters and island top, SubZero refrigerator and sepate fridge drawers and an impressive stainless steel range. Kitchen and Main Room open to an expansive Lanai and built in BBQ perfect for entertaining. Wade in the calm warm shallows of the secluded waters, watch the whales directly offshore and snorkel along the Olowalu reef. A rare opportunity to own a piece of old Hawaii.

Luxurious Single Level: 45 West Mahi Pua Place

A World Class ‘Single-Level’ Residence overlooking Kaanapali Resort! Finely detailed custom 4 Bd./4 Ba.3475 sf prestigious home on a 19,962 sf lot is situated in the revered & gated ‘Lower Pinnacle’. Lovely Ocean & Outer Island Views abound! That seamless indoor/outdoor Maui lifestyle is facilitated by 32 ft. of disappearing walls of mahogany & low-E glass that retract out of sight & open to the 1156 sf covered lanai. This comfortable home lives large for $2,999,999.

The interior exudes warmth & features travertine & Australian Jarrah wood long-plank floors, specimen granites, like Verdi Fire stone in the powder room & Sandy Beaches counter-tops in the gourmet chef’s kitchen. Subzero, Thermador gas cooking & Viking wine cooler empower the chef within. Travertine, irridized glass, fine wallpapers, & red-onyx with quartz inclusions excite one’s senses. Living, dining & kitchen areas are defined by recessed lit ceilings with mahogany trimmed soffits.

Cream toned velvet textured imperial plaster walls add a feeling of softness. Dim-able recessed halogen art lighting allows one to manage the mood. The master suite’s walls retract from two sides as it opens to expansive views & the fabulous private pool & spa & BBQ area. 5 zone A.C., a 3 car 1000 sf garage, recessed electric shades, a hand-carved elegant entry gate & blue rock column details…& the list goes on. Simply A Must Experience! **NOTE: Furnishings are Negotiable.

Great Kapalua Value: 338 Cook Pine Drive

Located in the Kapalua Resort, one of the most exclusive gated communities in all of Maui-Pineapple Hill. This two-story, 4088 sq ft peaceful, elegant home boasts unrivaled privacy. Situated at the end of a cul-de-sac nestled amongst the Cook Pines featuring amazing sunsets for $2,345,000. Four en-suite bedrooms with an additional guest bath featuring two master bedrooms facing the Pacific Ocean. Spectacular ocean views and the Islands of Molokai and Lanai.

The private pool has two cascading waterfalls. Included in Pineapple Hill dues are; guest use of a convenient Shuttle Service within the 23,000-acre Kapalua Resort, Clubhouse privileges to entertain with an oversized lap pool, Kapalua Security and two tennis courts. Fine dining is close by at Merrimanss and the Plantation Restaurant. Maui Preparatory Academy grades 1-12 is 5 minutes away. The Kapalua Resort has a world class spa, ten tennis courts and two championship golf courses.

Contact a South Maui Real Estate Specialist

Our team has had the distinct pleasure of being able to be part of the Ho’olei community since its inception in 2005. We’ve been located on site 7 days a week for the past 5 years. It truly brings a smile to my face seeing first time guests, returning clients, and full-time residences embrace and wholeheartedly love their Maui lifestyle.

Ho’olei spacious community pool

We’d like to extend an invitation to you to feel free and stop by the on-site Ho’olei real estate information office, which is open daily, before the reservation desk, from 9:00AM – 5:00PM.

Mahalo,