Escape to Papaua Paradise, a 3,900 sq ft oceanfront Polynesian pole home in Napili, Maui. Located on a private, gated peninsula, this 5-bed, 4-bath luxury retreat comfortably fits large groups. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets, whale watching, and sea turtles from your private deck. Features a pool table room, hot tub, and sauna. The perfect blend of authentic Hawaiian charm and modern luxury for an unforgettable island getaway.<br /><br /><b>The space</b><br />Welcome to Papaua Paradise, a classic Polynesian pole home offering an unparalleled oceanfront experience in Napili, Maui. This 3,900 square foot luxurious home is perched right on the water, located at the tip of a private, gated 20 acre peninsula with only ten exclusive homes.<br /><br />Our home is an architectural dream, featuring high-beam ceilings and the rare beauty of natural Koa and red Eucalyptus woods. Sliding glass doors retract into the walls, seamlessly blending the spacious interior with the breathtaking outdoors. With five roomy bedrooms, a loft, and four full baths, your group will have plenty of space. Louvered windows in each bedroom capture the wonderful trade-wind breezes.<br /><br />Your private oceanfront deck is the heart of the home. Dine while watching surfers, spot humpback whales (during season), and marvel at the sea turtles in the tide pools below. Each evening offers a front-row seat to world-class sunsets over the islands of Molokai and Lanai.<br /><br />KEY FEATURES:<br /> • 5 Bedrooms + Loft w/ Sofa Bed, 4 Full Baths<br /> • Dedicated Workspace: An upstairs loft provides a large desk with a huge window overlooking the water toward Lanai.<br /> • Gourmet Kitchen: A modern, well-stocked kitchen with a dining area that easily seats ten.<br /> • Game Room with a full-size pool table.<br /> • Waterfront rocky beach with direct access to the ocean via rocks for snorkeling and swimming with the turtles.<br /><br /><br />AMENITIES:<br /> • Large indoor hot tub<br /> • Private cedar sauna<br /> • 65-inch TV in the main living area<br /> • Private TV in every bedroom<br /> • High-speed WiFi<br /> • Four-burner BBQ grill<br /> • Keurig K-Cup Coffee Maker<br /><br />Designed by renowned architect Frank Stiller and originally built in 1981 for noted Maui restaurateur Rob Thibaut (Duke's, Kimo's, Jake's, Leilani's, Hula Grill), the residence is a celebration of authentic island craftsmanship, featuring rich Hawaiian koa wood, lava rock accents, and a timeless connection to its natural surroundings.<br /><br /><b>Guest access</b><br />Guests will have exclusive and private access to the entire 3,900 sq. ft. home and property. This includes all 5 bedrooms, the game room, kitchen, living areas, and the private oceanfront deck. You are also welcome to use the snorkel gear, beach chairs, boogie boards, and fishing gear found in the storage room.<br /><br />There is great access to some of the best snorkeling, surfing, paddling, and swimming on Maui, out front over the rocks on the right side.<br /><br /><b>Other things to note</b><br />• Security: For your security, a video doorbell is installed to monitor the exterior front porch area, and has no view of the home's interior, ensuring your privacy.<br /><br />• What We Provide: We supply linens, bath towels, beach towels, soap, shampoo, hair dryers, and a starter kit of essential supplies.<br /><br />• Fully Equipped Kitchen: The kitchen includes pots, pans, silverware, glasses, a blender, toaster, coffee grinder, coffee pot, Keurig K-Pod coffer maker and spices.<br /><br />• Permit & License Information:<br /><br />• County of Maui Short Term Rental Permit: STWM20140003<br /><br />• Transient Accommodations Tax ID: TA-160-223-4368-01<br /><br />• General Excise Tax ID: GE-160-223-4368-01<br /><br />• Parcel #2430070180000-41934 <br />43 PAPAUA PL 3E LAHAINA 5 1<br /><br /><b>Registration Details</b><br />430070180000, TA-160-223-4368-01