Maui's Villa Kumulani is located on two acres of prime real estate where Makena and Wailea meet. Across the street is the lovely Palaueau Bay and within easy walking distance is Polo Beach and the Fairmount Kea Lani Resort. It's just a short drive or 15 minute walk to the Shops at Wailea along the Wailea Beach Walk.
The 7,500 square foot Villa Kumulani was the host villa for my three night stay with Hawaii Hideways. This one-of-a-kind home was designed by renowned architect Tan Hock Beng, who also designed the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka'upulehu on Hawaii's Big Island. In fact, valued at approximately $20 million, Villa Kumulani will remind guests of the Hualalai Resort.
The home follows a quad design with a beautifully landscaped grassy courtyard at the center. Covered walkways connect the living pods to bedroom suites. Each of the four main structures are connected by elaborate rust-colored pillars and wooden covered passages. Tropical greenery, water features and the ocean create dynamic and amazingly peaceful views.
Lowell Tom of Philpotts & Associates of Honolulu, created interiors with a Far East inspiration traveling to China for many furnishings and artwork. Bensley Design Studios of Bangkok are the creators of the exterior landscape, sculpture and artwork utilizing all five of the earthly elements - fire, earth, metal, water and wood in their design.
Amenities include a fully-equipped gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances and cookware, wireless internet with MAC port, satellite television, five HDTVs including a 52" television in the media room, DVD/CD surround sound system, central stereo and saline infinity pool with spa.
Rental starts at around $5000 per night depending on choice of ammenities such as personal chef, concierge etc.
