Maunawili
Maunawili is one of Kailua's signature pockets — its own price point, personality, and pace inside the larger Kailua community.
About Maunawili
Maunawili sits inland from Kailua's beaches, up against the Olomana peak of the Koolau Range, and it's the quietest, most rural-feeling neighborhood covered on this page. There's no commercial strip here, no shops or restaurants inside the neighborhood itself, just residential streets and larger lots, many run 10,000 to 15,000 square feet, with some up to two acres. Most homes were built between 1940 and 1999, and the pace is genuinely slower than anywhere else in Kailua. Kailua town is still only about 5 minutes away, so the tradeoff is quiet and space in exchange for a short drive to reach any actual amenities.
Inside Maunawili
A guided drive-through of Maunawili — streets, price points, and what most Zillow searches will never show you.
Kailua · Maunawili By the Numbers
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Homes for Sale in Maunawili
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Living in Maunawili
Maunawili residents live the full Kailua lifestyle. Here's what that looks like day-to-day.
Maunawili sits directly beneath the Olomana peak of the Koolau Range, and the trailhead for Maunawili Falls, a genuine jungle hike ending at a waterfall and swimming hole, sits inside the neighborhood.
There are no stores or restaurants inside Maunawili itself. Every daily errand means a short drive into Kailua town, about 5 minutes away, which is the tradeoff for the neighborhood's quiet.
Standard lots run 10,000 to 15,000 square feet, with some up to two acres, larger than almost anywhere else in Kailua. Most homes date to 1940 through 1999, so expect some renovation needs on older properties.
Maunawili Questions, Answered
Is Maunawili, Kailua a good place to live?+
Maunawili is Kailua's quietest, most rural-feeling neighborhood, with larger lots and mountain scenery but no commercial strip of its own. It fits buyers who want space and quiet within a short drive of Kailua town.
Are there hiking trails in Maunawili?+
Yes. The Maunawili Falls Trail starts inside the neighborhood and leads through jungle terrain to a waterfall and swimming hole, one of the more popular hikes on the Windward side.
How far is Maunawili from Kailua town?+
About 5 minutes by car. Maunawili has no shops or restaurants of its own, so daily errands mean a short drive into Kailua town.
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