Montage Residences Kapalua Bay: Condominium Listings and Sales
Market Overview September 2019

Montage Residences at Kapalua Bay
Whole Ownership Condominium Residences

When originally developed as a Ritz-Carlton Club and Residences in 2008, the property was comprised of 84 wholly-owned three and four-bedroom residences, some of the largest condominiums available in West Maui.  These residences are located in buildings 1, 2, 5 and 6 and ranged from 2,789 to 4,055 sq. ft. 

The development also included 62 smaller two and three-bedroom residences that were offered as 1/12 ownership located in buildings 3 and 4.  Since then, the property was re-branded in 2014 and all developer fractional sales were halted. 

Since being rebranded the Montage

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Market Overview: The International Colony Club

by Heidi Dollinger, R(S)

Photos courtesy of International Colony Club #20 by Dave Lower

Built in 1964, the International Colony Club was one of the very early developments on Kaanapali Hillside.  It is one of the few places in a resort community where you can own a free-standing home on Maui with condominiumized grounds, and Airbnb or vacation rent it, without the need for a short-term rental permit.   This makes it ideal for second homeowners looking to offset their operating expenses while not in residence.

The ability to vacation rent at the International Colony Club is a recent change - it is only within the last year or so that this condominium

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Pineapple Hill at Kapalua: introducing 708 Fairway Drive

Nana Doors at 708 Fairway Drive in Pineapple Hill open to the outdoors: Indoor-Outdoor living allows you to enjoy the views of the Kapalua Golf Course, the Pacific Ocean and outer island views

Pineapple Hill & Pineapple Hill Estates

Pineapple Hill was originally developed with six single-story and two-story floor plan designs, with custom homes being allowed on two or more contiguous lots.  With just 99 homesites, 13 lots ended up being utilized for these larger, custom homes.

In the early 2000's, Kapalua Resort annexed in Pineapple Hill Estates, a 31 lot subdivision.  These slightly larger homesites allow custom homes, with the main difference being the top row could have two story

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Photo: Kapalua Golf, From L- to R - Mark Rolfing, Clifford Nae'ole, Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore at the Plantation Course

Kapalua's famed Plantation Course is home to the PGA TOUR's Sentry Tournament of Champions, an invitation-only tournament featuring an elite field of tour winners from the year before.  Consistently ranked as the #1 golf course in Hawaii, with numerous awards and accolades, playing the Plantation is a must for golfers visiting Maui.

It has been said that the course has become easier over the years for the pros, yet harder for the recreational user.  The course closed early in 2019, for an extensive refinement project with the assistance of one of the original designers, Ben Crenshaw, along with Troon's Design Development and

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Live front and center on the Beach at Kapalua Bay:

Spotlight on the Coconut Grove on Kapalua Bay

 

Introducing Coconut Grove #22

The Coconut Grove is a secluded gated enclave of just 36 private condominium residences overlooking Kapalua Bay.  Coconut Grove #22 enjoys an exceptional location at the center of Kapalua Bay.  This second-floor residence features an elevator and a garage.  It is perfectly positioned to take in Maui’s dramatic sunsets while listening to the calm waters of the Pacific Ocean.  The Coconut Grove was designed with island living in mind--pocketing doors open the living room to the spacious lanai.  This residence has been impeccably maintained and is offered move in ready with contemporary island-style furnishings and

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Maui needs your help to continue Third Saturday Recycling every month next year.  Just a few minutes of your time can make a huge difference for Maui's ecological future.

Volunteers recycling appliances, TVS and scrap metal as part of West Maui's Third Saturday   The Mayor’s proposed budget for next year includes just half the funds needed for Third Saturday Recycling. Unless the County Council increases the funding, these monthly events will only be held every other month starting in July.    This is an incredible service to West Maui residents, run largely by volunteers and Malama Maui Nui.  Since the Third Saturday Recycling program began in July 2015, Malama Nui has collected over 500…

Spotlight on the Maui Kai: Real Estate Market Overview

By Heidi Dollinger

At the ocean’s edge, Maui Kai is in an ideal location for those who enjoy walks on beautiful Kekaa Beach, one of Kaanapali's long white sand beaches.  The Maui Kai is a ten-story building with 80 units total, all with direct ocean views.    

There are currently five active listings for Studios at Maui Kai (395 SF – 420 SF).  List prices range from $479,000 to $498,000. The last sale of a studio at Maui Kai was Maui Kai 506, which closed at $475,000 on 2/1/2019.  There is currently (1) unit pending under/ contract, a 1-Bedroom, Maui Kai 605, listed at $625,000. 

There are just three active 1-Bedroom listings:
Maui Kai 405 offered at $599,000
Maui Kai 301 offered at

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The Montage Residences Kapalua Bay Update: a limited collection of 15 three-bedroom residences soon to be released

The Residences at the Montage Kapalua Bay have been one of Maui's most desirable vacation destinations and one of Maui's most sought after condominium properties.   Initially developed as the Ritz-Carlton Club and Residences, the original offering was 84 wholly-owned Grand Residences and 62 fractional (1/12th) ownership residences.  These original Grand Residences ranged from 2789 sq. ft. for a three-bedroom residence, 2901 sq. ft. for a three-bedroom residence with a den, and 4055 sq. ft. for the four-bedroom residences.   

Since the rebranding and launch of sales in 2014, the Montage Residences Kapalua Bay have commanded the

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Spotlight on the Mahana at Kaanapali

Mahana Market Update and New Listings!

by Heidi Dollinger

 One of the most elegant properties on North Kaanapali Beach, the Mahana exudes warmth and welcoming with a relaxed Hawaiian sophistication.  Located less than five miles north of historic Lahaina town, the Mahana is tucked away down a quiet drive, convenient to markets and shopping, near Black Rock Beach, Whaler’s Village, and world-class golf courses in Kaanapali and Kapalua.

Mahana Market Update: Recent Mahana Sales

There was a new closing this week at Mahana 519, a two-bedroom south corner unit with jaw-dropping views, closed at full list price on March 4, 2019 for $1,850,000. Island Sotheby’s International Realty represented both buyer and

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The Masters at Kaanapali Hillside: Market Overview

By Heidi Dollinger

For a Maui buyer who is looking for a low-density residential condominium community away from the busy resorts, the Masters offers the very best of Kaanapali Living!  You will find nearly thirty-eight acres of manicured grounds, pools, spas, and tennis courts, located on the Kaanapali Golf Course, just a mile to Kaanapali Beach, and shopping and dining at Whaler’s Village.

The Masters has several features that make it very desirable:

• Pet Friendly: The Masters is pet friendly for one pet within the guidelines of the association
• Vacation Rentable: rentals for 30 days or longer are permitted per the current house rules.
• BBQ on your Lanai: Barbecue grills are allowed on

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