Olowalu Plantation House

erent locations for a lot of different types of photos. So happy we had our wedding here!! Only downside was having a wedding in August it gets pretty hot, and the house didn't have A/C in all rooms. The room the men were getting ready in was very hot, so would just suggest adding more cooling inside.

ng! Lush green grass, whimsical large trees. Perfect in every way. Recommended to everyone.

ect setting for an intimate celebration. Highly recommend!

ly and our guest just loved the view that we had all night. We're still getting compliments about how amazing our location was. Unfortunately, it was 100% humidity the day of our wedding so it was warm (got marring May 2nd) but luckily they had put air condition in the bridal room and the mens room, so it was nice to go cool off from time to time. I can't say enough how beautiful this location was for us, it was worth every penny. <3

emoved from everywhere else. Love the peaceful vibes and the fact that you aren’t connected to a more populated area. Only tip would be that there is no AC in the rooms so I would highly recommend getting hair & makeup done elsewhere and just getting dressed at the venue :)

tate with a sprawling green lawn and several palm trees directly on the ocean. The area gets plenty of sun, has tons of space, and is on one of the driest areas of Maui with great sunsets, not far from Lahaina. There are plenty of beautiful venues but Olowalu is so quiet, friendly, beautiful, and bright. As an added bonus Donna the property manager is great to work with, the outside area has a paved area for dining and dancing, and there are tons of parking for vendors and guests. If you value privacy, open space, and a beautiful scenic view in a convenient area of Maui for guests, then you will not do better than Olowalu Plantation House!

re was no air conditioning in the rooms and the fan was broken in the one bedroom and very weak in the other. Other then that, worth it!

ookers which you often get when you have a beach or hotel wedding. The booking/contract process with the property manager, Donna, was very easy. She held our date until the deposit was received, and we received the damage deposit refund within a month after our wedding date. You are required to have a wedding planner in order to use this property, as well as liability insurance (our planner provided this). The House itself is old and charming. There is no A/C in the house, but our wedding was in November so we opened the windows and doors, which allowed a nice cooling breeze to go through the house. We booked the property all day, so arrived for 10:00am to get ready. The guys got the front room to get ready in, while the girls had the rest of the house. I was set up in the Bridal room which had a beautiful view out across the lawn to the ocean and it was so nice to be able to sit and look out as I sat having my hair and makeup done. The property is beautiful, clean, has a variety of vegetation/flowers, and is well-maintained. We only had 40 guests but the property didn’t seem too large or empty at all, in fact it was nice that we had plenty of space for everything (drink table, ceremony area, guest book table, cocktail tables and ottomans, bar, cake table, 4 dinner tables plus our sweetheart table, DJ table, ice cream sundae table). There are many beautiful locations for photos in the House and around the property. There is a full catering kitchen for your caterers to prepare dinner, 2 bathrooms in the house for the wedding party, bathrooms outside the house for the guests, and plenty of parking available. There is a locking closet to put your valuables in once your group is mostly out of the house (say during the ceremony/reception) so you don’t need to worry about anything being stolen that you lock up. We had our ceremony under one of the large palm trees overlooking the ocean. It could not have been more picturesque. We had cocktails and dinner set up on the concrete pad which we liked so the tables didn’t have to sit on the grass. The concrete pad was also used for the dancefloor during the reception. The sunset was stunning from southwest-facing Olowalu. A few guests found it a little difficult to find, but in all cases this because they were given wrong directions from their hotel (they were sent to the Plantation House, even though everything we sent out clearly stated the correct property name and address). We were able to get onto the property the day before to have a quick tour with our planner and photographers to decide on photo locations, as well as to have a ceremony rehearsal. It was a little disappointing to have to be off the property at 10:00pm (Maui law for outdoor weddings), but we thought that people typically start leaving weddings around then anyway, and some people who wanted to keep celebrating moved on to another location together. The only thing we were disappointed with was the use of sparklers was disallowed between us booking the venue and our wedding, so we sadly were not able to have sparklers as we had planned. Everyone commented that our wedding was the most beautiful wedding they had ever attended, and I’m sure that was largely due to the beautiful Olowalu Plantation House venue.

weddings performed here! We got married by the house and dined under the giant trees in the lawn. It was perfect! I couldn't have asked for a better venue!

icit directions about where to park, as the signs aren't clear and it looks obvious to park in the back with the vendors, where the mud is. It's a known problem because the manager told us about it, but after it was too late for us to send a note to our guests. Other than that, this is the perfect wedding spot.

. There is a lot of space for parking at the front of the house. The house itself is very comfortable and charming with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a nice living space and a great commercial kitchen. I felt so comfortable getting ready for my wedding day and it housed quite a bit of people-so it is quite spacious. The natural lighting you let in, from open windows and doors, is awesome for photos. The back lawn is gorgeous, spacious, green, and picture perfect with the ocean front off the back lawn. There is a paved area under a grand beautiful tree and an awesome peninsula off to the left side of the property (amazing for capturing some incredible photos! the view looking back to the island from that spot is unforgettable). This venue was such a major key factor in having an absolutely flawless wedding. The venue's team was great. The property manager responded promptly when we requested information and a quote. They also worked so willingly and sweetly with my wedding planners and were available anytime we needed them once we were there. Huge props the maintenance and cleaning crew who keeps this venue flawless. As if all of this wasn't enough the location of the venue is great. It is right on the edge of the really trendy and peaceful town of Lahaina (very much worth exploring if you are unfamiliar with the area). Also, Leoda's-a great and yummy restaurant & pie shoppe is right across the street. I held a wonderful rehearsal brunch there and the manager (Rosie) and the entire staff were great. It is conveniently in front of the venue and worth the visit. To sum it all up: you will not regret booking the flawless Olowalu Plantation House. I was so blessed to have had my wedding at Olowalu Plantation and it will forever be a special place dear to my heart.

The photos my friends took only with their cell phones are amazing. I can't wait to see my professional pictures. Donna who runs the plantation was very friendly and helpful. I had the property for 12 hours, and wish I could have stayed forever.

for dancing, coral area, grass, amazing ocean views and a small house that the wedding party is able to get ready in (tip: Rent a portable AC unit, the house does not have AC and gets very warm, especially in the summer!). I briefly worked with Donna before getting my wedding planner, and she was very easy to work with. You do need to rent all of your chairs and tables – the venue fee is just for the location and use of the house. But it is worth it! The ocean was a perfect backdrop to our wedding and our photos. I highly recommend Olowalu Plantation House for anyone that is looking for a private venue in one of the most beautiful spots in Maui.

tunning and secluded. The mountains on one side and the ocean on the other. But convenient to Lahaina. A magical place. Check out the website! Olowalu was recently featured in Bride Magazine as one of the top destination wedding spots! I guess the secret is out. Donna, the contact for Olowalu was a wonderful lady to work with. Responsive to email questions and very accommodating.

o California. As soon as he saw it he fell in love with its charm also. On our Wedding Day it was perfect, we had a storm in the morning and after it was sunny and warm. My guests are constantly telling me still that is the most perfect venue they have ever been to. I can not think of one negative thing about this venue. It truly is a step back through time with the architecture and the seclusion.

k and I went to check it out 3 days before our big day and were stunned how magical it was. The house itself was so beautiful. It had the classy "old hawaiian" feel and made a perfect backdrop for pictures! I loved that my girls and I could get dressed in two of the rooms without worrying about the guys seeing us. There was a great room for the guys to get ready in as well. The porch served as a great place to hang out before the ceremony. Our ceremony was held overlooking the ocean with a stunning palm tree to the side of our bamboo arch. The trade winds were blowing during the ceremony, which made a huge difference considering it was a July wedding. I didn't realize when booking that Olowalu is a sacred place to the Hawaiians, but it made me so happy hearing from all the vendors that I couldn't have picked a prettier spot. Our caterers also loved that Olowalu has a full kitchen for food prep:) I would 100% recommend Olowalu to anyone getting married in Maui!

ping is gorgeous, the private beachfront lawn area can't be beat! We were mostly sheltered from the afternoon trade winds and had the most beautiful sunset. The whales even put on a show for us during and after the ceremony. We opted for the 3 hour rental to help keep the cost down. It was the perfect amount of time to have 45 minutes to get dressed, have the ceremony, champagne toast, sunset pictures, and then we all went off to a nice sit down dinner in Lahaina. You won't be disappointed with Olowalu!!

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as just magical. Our Wedding Coordinator suggested the lighting for the event including lighting up the ocean. OMG, what a difference that made. The whole day was perfect.

h and most of the vendors you use, know this venue like the back of their hand. My wedding day turned out perfect which is really weird to say since nothing is perfect, but my idea of perfect is everyone having fun, the vendors doing their job (exceptionally!), and me getting married to the love of my life. The magic that this venue emits will be felt by many more brides who choose this as their venue.

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remony photos!) and the grounds are well-maintained and pretty. Convenient to Lahaina and the beaches on the west side of Maui. While in some ways having a wedding here is a bit more work (you have to bring everything in, which virtually necessitates hiring a coordinator - and I think they might require it), you can adjust everything according to your preferences. Also, it's extremely private (no crashers or random onlookers!) I don't think you can go wrong here.

he caterers can use the kitchen. The grounds are spacious and immaculate. You are right on the ocean and get married right on the water. It was easy to book, though it's a popular place. It's pricey, because you have to bring in all rentals. It's worth it though!

places to take photos,etc. Our guests loved the venue and said it was the most beautiful wedding they have ever attended. The only downside is that you have to bring in tables,chairs, etc for the ceremony and reception which adds to the wedding costs.

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st spectacular, we even had whales breaching in the background during our ceremony! Book Olowalu, you will be blown away!! A true special location for the wedding of your dreams!!

e rooms are decorated well for photos. The lawn is large enough that you can have separate areas for the ceremony, cocktail hour, the reception and the dancing. The whales that made multiple appearances during the cocktail hour just took everything to a whole new level.

Btw, below are tips on how to better get "value" from Olowalu: -Since you can only use Olowalu with a wedding planner/coordinator (no DIY), make sure your wedding planner takes care of the required insurance by Olowalu (this saved us $350) -Great photo opportunities at the north side (coconut trees) and south side (mangroves) of the site, along with the coast -Ask for whatever discount you can get (Kamaaina, student, etc.) They gave me a 10% military discount. Overall, its a great place, and the property manager Donna Poseley is easy to deal with.

u. It was a gorgeous place to have a wedding. The house on site had ample room for us to get ready and also have some privacy.&nbsp; There was so much room for our family and friends to walk around and mingle. It was the most prefect setting and place to hold our dream wedding.

without seeing it in person, and was blown away the day we showed up for our rehearsal the morning before the actual wedding. We used this venue for our ceremony only and had the reception elsewhere to save some money. You won't be disappointed!

ady. A little pricey but well worth it. Hard to book.

uet and bocce ball between. The plantation house itself is quaint and lovely. A perfect location for getting ready and relaxing. We couldn't have asked for a better place. It was absolutely perfect.

ouse was great to get dressed in- but it was quite warm. No A/C, just fans. But the house itself is beautiful. The only downside was depending on the time of day/weather- the lightening can be really harsh. We were married December 4th at 4 pm, and I was walking into the sun...plus it can get a bit windy for pictures (just in case you are thinking of having your hair down). But the jetty/pier was stunning for our portraits..love love love Olowalu. The downside is the cost is just to rent the property! You have to bring in all your own vendors, plus the music has to be off at 10 pm.

water. You will walk away with amazing photos if you get married here! It is a bit warm and stuffy in the rooms since there is no a/c so I wouldn't recommend getting hair and make-up done inside (shoot for your hotel room).

s sunset; I did not get a chance to visit the wedding site prior to the wedding and I must say that the photos online did not do it justice! The beautifully decorated plantation house was a great place to store the bridal party's things and to hang out prior to the ceremony, although it did get a little hot as it does not have A/C. There is also a cement dance floor near the reception area which is a big plus! All in all, my guests loved it and I couldn't have asked for anything more in a venue. I highly recommend Olowalu as a great location for a wedding--it is worth every penny!

yourself at least as an option!

he grounds are amazing with lovely places for photos. It has beach, mountains and the prettiest sunsets. A lovely place for a wedding