Whether you are looking to build a home or buy a home, here are some of the top most popular luxury home features in Maui, Hawaii.
10. A Large Lanai
In Hawaii your lanai is an outside extension of your interior living space and a highly valued extension of the home to be enjoyed all year. The square footage of homes on MLS shows the size of the interior space, but covered lanai can expand the home considerably and can be the main space for entertaining, dining, and spending time.
9. Window Wall System
Window wall systems like Nanawall, Fleetwood, and others can open your living space to the outdoors and create a seamless flow of interior and exterior living experience.
8. Swimming Pool
Who doesn’t enjoy a dip in the pool? Personally I love swimming at night and looking at the stars. This feature could become increasingly more valuable. In January 2026 Maui County adopted Ordinance 5930 which prohibits the development of most new swimming pools in West Maui.
7. Outdoor Shower
Showing outside in the open air can be a luxurious experience on Maui. It can also be a practical feature to remove sand from the beach before coming back indoors.
6. Photovoltaic Solar
Within many sunny days, buying a home with solar on Maui can be a huge benefit, significantly reducing your monthly electric costs. Add EV charging, and you are also saving money on gas and charging your car.
5. Back-Up Battery Storage or Generator
In times of high wind, since 2023, Maui County, along with Hawaiian Electric utility company initiate a Public Safety and Power Shut Off, proactively turning off the power to prevent possible wildfire. Having back up power storage saves you the inconvenience of interrupted service and ensures your Costco frozen foods will stay fresh in case of a power outage.
4. Ohana
An ohana in Hawaii can be a separate dwelling for family, or a common term used for a guest cottage, or an accessory dwelling for use as an additional rental.
3. Smart Home Technology
As wireless smart controls and integrated systems to operate everything from lighting, window treatments, and pool equipment, these features are valued by Hawaii homeowners for ease of use and also the ability to remotely control, monitor, and operate systems in the home even while away. Smart systems for irrigation control are also quite valued to use water responsibility and effectively.
2. Surfboard Storage
Maui has many epic surf spots and if you came to Maui to surf or enjoy the ocean, luxury living includes having space to store your gear.
1. Ocean and Sunset Views
The number one luxury home feature in Hawaii is not something you’ll find inside the home. It’s the location and view. True luxury is loving where you live and feeling inspired each day. Ocean view properties on Maui go for a premium, and being able to see the sun setting over the ocean in West Maui is valued by many homeowners as the ultimate view orientation.
If you are interested in learning more about buying or building a property on Maui, contact us to learn more.
Heidi E. Dollinger, R(B)
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