MauiJOY Villa ~ Expansive oceanview Retreat Above Wailea Pool Private location

First let me start this review by stating that there is nothing malicious in my honest opinion as to what we experienced and felt about renting this property. Teri, the owner of the property was very friendly and cordial. She was waiting for us to arrive at (Her) front door of the property, (we were apparently renting the rear of her property. I said to her, are you the rental agent, & she replied,I'm the owner, and I live in the front of the property. I was taken back and surprised to hear this, as I thought we were renting a totally private rental, that's what the listing stated. (Private Estate) The view is beautiful, you can see the ocean from the pool area, her garden is beautiful with all the flowers and trees. The pool is very nice also. We had our own parking spot in front of the house. The house had all the ameneties for cooking, washing our clothes, showering and so forth. Now for the negatives,I know rental agents hate this part becasue they normally come back at you with comments like how bad we were as renters and all the negatives they can come up with. We didn't like the fact that owner lived in the front of house, and she told us that clothing was optional around the pool area (I'm not a prude) but that was another surprise.The decor was dated, bugs in bathrm, told gardner was coming by one day and then pool guy another day.Had to adjust. ( THERE IS NO LAW IN MAUI THAT I'M AWARE OF THAT SAYS OWNER MUST LIVE ON RENTAL PROPERTY!) PER GOOGLE. PLEASE LIST INFO.

We absolutely loved our stay here! The location was quiet with beautiful views, and the home was stocked with everything we needed. Our kids especially loved having the private pool — it made everything so convenient and relaxing.As previous residents of Maui, this stay truly felt like being back home again. The Island Gourmet Market nearby was such a bonus, with plenty of great food options and groceries right at our fingertips.Teri is an amazing host! She kept in touch throughout our stay, providing us with important information and making sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend this place for anyone wanting comfort, convenience, and that warm Maui feeling.

My husband and I stayed in this home for a week in June, 2025. We were astounded at the beauty of the gardens with endless flowers. We spent most of our time on the patio admiring the view of ocean below and the gardens. The bed was extremely comfortable. There are two large bedrooms and two bathrooms. The house was actually more spacious than what we anticipated from the photos. Communication with the owner and housekeeper was flawless. Some of the nicest resorts on Maui are down the hill including Grand Wailea, Four Seasons, and The Fairmont. We ate at Nobu at the Grand Wailea and loved it. Pricey but amazing. We super enjoyed the Te Au Moana Luau at the Marriott. A fantastic cultural experience!

We just returned from a 2 week stay at Maui Joy. The property was BEAUTIFUL. We were specifically looking for a little seclusion and privacy, but everything we wanted or needed was close by, so it was a great location. Teri was always there when we needed anything and very quick to respond, before and during our trip. A big thank you to Teri for sharing your beautiful home with us! We truly had a great time and couldn’t have asked for more to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary!

Our family loves our stay. Close to the best beach, the home is surrounded by fruit trees and gorgeous flowering plants. The pool was amazing as well. This house has everything you need and more.

Your host Teri is rated as a Premier host and deservedly so. She was so helpful from the day we booked and throughout our entire stay. We contacted her source to have the house stocked with everything we needed when we arrived and we settled into Aloha immediately. Teri is also an amazing woman to get to know should you care to engage in conversation with her. Having said that, she respects your privacy and will communicate via text, checking on anything you might need or you can text her with any questions. We left having felt like we made a new friend. My wife and I wanted to find the perfect place to celebrate our 50th anniversary and Maui Joy was the bulls eye. Knowing this, Teri had a bouquet of beautiful fresh local exotic flowers to welcome us and kept them fresh the entire stay, even adding to them. The house is as shown in the pictures; there were no unexpected surprises. The house is well appointed with everything we needed to settle in. The outdoor living space is spectacular and we spent the majority of our time outdoors, either at or in the pool, sitting at the comfortable covered living space overlooking the pool or the lower yard which provided great late afternoon shade shade and the perfect place for cocktail hour. Exceptional dining is a short drive away as are great beaches. She has all the beach gear, no need to rent. With a stocked fridge, music, bathroom etc, we spent several days home around the pool. Aloha prevailed! Yes, we will return to Aloha!

Stay was great and the perfect way for my wife and in-laws to spend the last two weeks of 2023. The house has two comfortable bedrooms and the grounds are beautiful. The owner keeps a birdfeeder stocked up and the birds are beautiful and wonderful to listen to while soaking up paradise. Location is great to get to great beaches and Kihei or Wailea.

The poolside view of ocean and sunsets can’t be beat. Teri’s place has everything you could need to enjoy Maui!

We have been to Maui a few times and this is our favorite place to stay. So peaceful and quiet, which is what we wanted. We just wanted to relax and decompress from everything and this is the perfect place to do it at. Teri was an awesome host and so very sweet. We will be back.

The first half of our trip we stayed at a high-end rental home in Lahaina. We spent the second half in Kihei at Heaven on Earth/Teri’s place. So our first rental was very nice but felt a little sterile to me. I think my daughter summarized the difference between the two very succinctly. She said the first place felt like we were “visiting Maui.” Teri’s place felt like we were “LIVING Maui.” Being up on a hill, the views, sunsets and evening stars will take your breath away…the birds sing happily all day long and the abundant fruit trees and flowers overwhelm the senses. The pool/lanai were enjoyed daily. We loved the new hot/cold outdoor shower as well. And the mangoes we picked were so sweet, juicy and tastes slightly of coconut—so yummy! Our stay was comfortable and our host Teri was warm, friendly & nearly always available- so much so that we joked about being soul sisters….we all loved our time here, felt like no one else was around (extremely private) and truly felt like heaven on Earth. I’d love to move to Maui someday ( big dream I know) and have a slice of heaven just like Teri’s. It’s been a couple of days since we left Maui…I feel this huge emptiness inside, missing the serenity, peace and wholeness I felt while staying at Teri’s place….I am eager to return soon. Already. Thank you, Teri, for sharing your home, stories and recommendations… and for you sharing your love and care with us all