Garuda Estate

"Our stay at Garuda Estate was phenomenal."

The home is lovely and stylish. We definitely felt like we were in Hawaii, from the furnishings to the art work and architectural details to the scented bath gels to the beautiful property gardens and orchard. The indoor/outdoor living and the outdoor space is amazing…immaculate and comfortable. We spent so much of our time at the home staring out at the views and sunsets, whether it was from the outdoor dining table, a lounge chair, the hot tub, or the king-sized bed in the master on-suite.

The home is extremely spacious. My husband and I traveled with our two young adult children and our teenager, and there was more than enough room for all of us to lounge in the family room, around the deck or in the hot tub together. At the same time the home was also spacious enough for privacy if anyone of us needed downtime apart. The home has an abundance of storage and closet space, which is much welcomed.

The property is really a mini-resort, but much more peaceful, quiet and secluded. The neighborhood is lovely and peaceful and even has a couple farms along the edges. We were able to stop at Punakea Palms, a coconut farm, with tours and a new cafe opened during the week with delicious iced coconut coffee. What a delight to have nearby! The home was well stocked with whatever we needed, whether it was in the kitchen, the bathrooms or the outdoor space. All we needed to bring was our clothes and food, everything else was provided from sunscreen/bug spray to beach towels/gear to toiletries. So we were able to start our vacation immediately upon arrival.

Working with Jodie and Michael was a joy. They were both extremely professional, kind and responsive and delivered impeccable service. They helped us with the preparations before arrival so we could walk in the door ready to enjoy the pool, met us at the home to help settle us in and were available during our stay to make accommodations for us.

We would highly recommend Jodie and Hi Luxury Rentals along with the Garuda Estate. From someone who has very discriminating tastes, especially when it comes to our vacations and where to stay, this property and Jodie delivered everything we hoped it would in a Hawaiian retreat. We are so grateful to her and her team. We are telling all our friends and hope to return soon. Mahalo Jodie!

"Perfect!"

Stop your search here! This custom designed home has all of the amenities you will need for a relaxing and enjoyable week in Maui. You will have an amazing view of the ocean, overlooking the island of Lanai, from your patio, hot tub, and infinity pool. Plus, if you have any issues, the property manager will be available immediately to help. There are 2 separate and private guest suites that can comfortably house 2 couples, as well as an additional bedroom and a sofa bed in the study that can share a full bath near the front entry. All you need are some gourmet grocery items from Foodland Farms and some prime meats and seafood from Maui Prime Foods and you are ready to grill with a glass of wine from your patio with a world class view of paradise. Enjoy!!

"Airbnb Review #816074570666703606 #187157"

We like and felt like at home in the house.
The house is spacious and nice, beautiful view of Lanai island, and 10 minutes fro Lahaina. Good and quiet neighborhood. Nice surroundings. Very enjoyable.

"Airbnb Review #732035840708887355 #173338"

Our stay at Garuda estates was simply awesome. The home is drop dead
gorgeous, fully stocked with everything you need to eat and enjoy the beaches, has a gated private driveway, and relishes in a gorgeous unspoiled view of the ocean. First class all the way with 2 hosts that couldn’t have been more gracious and helpful. Don’t miss this place!!

"Writing this review was bitter sweet, we had such a great time but sad it’s over. :)"

We reserved the Garuda Estate about a year prior to Covid, then flights were being canceled left and right, and travel was a mess. I had no alternative but to cancel. We were beyond disappointed. Then about a year+ later travel started again. Some companies that managed/hosted properties like this went out of business, including the one I originally booked with. I then found Jodie, and I’m so grateful I did.

My immediate family of four and 2 additional adults had the pleasure of staying at the Garuda Estate for 9 nights. We enjoyed the pool daily, the property was lovely with fruit trees we were told we were welcome to eat. The property was beautiful and well maintained as well as the pool/hot tub. We enjoyed poolside card/board games on the outdoor table. The hot tub was a perfect way to end the evenings. The bedrooms were spacious, the bathrooms were very nice and the location was ideal for grocery stores and town. We spent more time in the backyard vs going to crowded beaches actually. We have been to beaches, this was for family time. The home was clean and well-equipped.

From the start, Jodie was such a pleasure to work with. She always replied to my calls, emails, or texts. She was beyond patient with me, I had a lot of questions, and I was the sole planner for this trip for 6. I was very nervous after my first booking experience went awry (no fault of theirs). She was helpful in every way.

Michael was as nice as they come. He walked us through the property upon arrival, answered some questions, and told us to reach out if we needed anything further. We did not, everything was splendid!

We did not want to leave, but all good things must come to an end I suppose.

We truly hope we can come back again one day.

Thanks to Jodie, Michael, and the property owner for sharing their home.

"Amazing Property with Fabulous Views!"

We had a fantastic stay at the Garuda Estate! This home and property shouts luxury and relaxation from the moment you enter the gated driveway. The property has many fruit trees and you can pick your own fresh fruit if you so desire. The home is truly amazing. It has beautiful marble floors throughout as well as impeccable decorating. It is fully stocked with practically everything you might need for your vacation. All you need is your own food. The view of the ocean and the island of Lanai are nothing short of spectacular. I was in awe every day as I took in the view from the home and pool. We truly felt like we were living in paradise and cannot wait to return!!! I also would like to thank Jodie and Michael as they were fantastic to work with from booking, to arrival, to departure. Aloha!!

"The Garuda Estate was really nice – peaceful but with easy access to just about everywhere."

We made it safely home last week and are sort of recovered from the jet lag. We wanted to thank you again for helping us have a fantastic holiday in Maui. The Garuda Estate was really nice – peaceful but with easy access to just about everywhere. And when the sun sets over Lanai, the view is unforgettable. It was perfect for our family and Michael did a great job at going out of his way to make us feel right at home! We are sending him a separate note. It was the perfect fit for our family – we were glad that you all heated the pool for us. It was the perfect setting to relax after a long day exploring or just to hang out enjoying a relaxing day poolside.

I’d also like to compliment Karen (and have sent her a note as well). The trips she set up – whale watching (Gemini), snorkeling on Lanai (Trilogy), and the Old Lahaina Luau was all first class and just outstanding. We were blessed with calm oceans and lots of whales!

We much appreciate all the help to make it wonderful .. the process was easy and you were so responsive and helpful. the next time, I’m going to call you first!

"Relaxing"

Sitting by the pool watching the sunset over the ocean was breathtaking. Amazing Place!

"We absolutely loved this property."

We absolutely loved this property. January is a great month to stay due to the extraordinary whale activity in the region due to migration. We had amazing encounters with the whales, snorkeling, volcano hiking etc. this property was beautiful and we could see whale activity right from the patio!!! Quiet and relaxing neighborhood. Micheal was a top notch property manager and checked in with us regularly. Highly recommend!!
Date of arrival - January 7, 2022

"Really enjoyable experience!"

Really enjoyable experience - everything was perfect. Thanks for a great trip.

Reviewer location - New York
Date of arrival - December 23, 2021

"Thank you for a fabulous visit to Maui!"

This gorgeous home set in the hills above Lahaina (Launiupoko) is the perfect setting for a fabulous Maui vacation. Located right near the Lahaina bypass, it is easy to get to anywhere on the island. The views from this property are simply spectacular - morning, noon and night and whoever the landscape architect was on this property ensured the tropical plant life provides the perfect framing for these views. While the listing shows 3 bedroom - there are actually 4 bedrooms with large comfortable beds. This home feels more like a 5 star resort. The pool, deck and hot tub setting are breath taking. Jodie and Michael saw to all of our needs - pre-arrival, on arrival and post. Thank you for a fabulous visit to Maui!
Date of arrival - September 16, 2021

"You have a gem!!"

Just boarding the plane for home. The whole experience was great and we appreciate all the little amenities at the house. Many photos to remember Garuda estates for years to come. The property was spectacular and Michael was outstanding. Thanks again.

"Luxury house 10 mins from Lahaina"

Great stay just a few minutes drive from Lahaina. They had everything you would need for the beach and the host was very responsive. We used the pool and kitchen almost every day. It was a great stay!

"What a View!"

This is one of the Locklear homes I've ever seen. We were honored to stay in this gorgeous home. Marble throughout & all the finishes one would expect in such a beautiful, lavish home!

"Upscale Paradise"

This home is beautiful and the grounds are Immaculate. Plenty of room to spread out. Cozy enough to enjoy each other’s company. Perfectly located in a safe neighborhood. Great whale watching and just a short drive to downtown Lahaina.