Maui, Hawaii Kakela Luxury Vacation Home on Kaanapali Beach

The site for the premier season of the High School Reunion television program! Tropical Villa Vacations was the exclusive agent in arranging for the production to lease this magnificent beachfront estate.

The Empress at Kaanapali Beach, formerly known as Kaanapali Kakela Estate, is a dramatic contemporary 8 bedroom 10 bath ultra-luxury private vacation estate on Maui's famous golden sand Ka`anapali Beach. The Empress is blessed with over 11,000 square feet of spacious living space on a full acre of superb beach front property as well as tasteful exotic Asian decor which creates a serene and calm living environment.

Recently, the property was re-decorated and brand new photos showing the improved interior are forthcoming soon.

For your pleasure she provides a heated lap pool, outdoor spa, children's pool, central air conditioning, Chinese garden courtyard for private sunning, private gym, billiard table, expansive library/study room with gas fireplace, wide screen media room, massage table, gourmet fully equipped kitchen, yoga pavilion for stretching and meditating, and outdoor dining for 16!

Located directly on Kaanapali Beach guests may enjoy superlative views and sunsets, whale watching in season, long romantic walks on the beach, and kayaking, snorkeling, swimming and scuba diving from the property.

The designers of The Empress were inspired by it's perfect orientation to the sandy beach and blue Pacific in front and graceful green mountains behind. She was designed to highlight Maui`s beauty rather than make a statement of her own. The trade winds are welcomed through the 30 foot doors which open at both ends of the great hall. The living space is not circumscribed by walls; the living space extends naturally out towards the tropical courtyard reaching to the mountains on one side, and the sea on the other. On the summer solstice the sun sets on the horizon in perfect alignment with the center axis of the villa.

Enter The Empress through it's teak double doors and find your own private retreat awaiting you. Announce your arrival on the antique Chinese court gong. Enjoy a nap on the elaborately hand carved Balinese day bed. Light the abundant tropical tiki torches placed throughout the property and dine under the moonlight Hawaiian style. His and her offices are provided for those who enjoy privacy while working. One of the bedroom suites has a kitchenette and private outside entrance which is perfect for a nanny, personal assistant or security staff. She is truly a rare opportunity and is an absolutely perfect estate home for large families, executive board retreats, princes and princesses, or public persons seeking privacy with full hotel-style amenities. Daily hotel style housekeeping is available a la carte. Private chefs have raved that working this well-stocked ocean view kitchen is a most memorable experiences.

Within each bedroom is an individual climate control panel, a private bath with either marble shower or large deep soaking tub and a sunning lanai or direct access outdoors to the courtyard. The Empress is comprised of natural stone floors, handsome mahogany tone cabinetry, flowing streams and ponds, tropical watercolor artwork, marble floors and counters, sweeping floor to ceiling glass pocket and screen doors, and plentiful fine quality bed and bath linens.

Tropical Villa Vacations is the original management company for this special property and our loving decorative touches, as well as our high standards for fine quality and abundant amenities are apparent throughout. We will be personally responsible for your comfort and enjoyment during your vacation.

Your Personal Concierge will arrange for tour and adventure reservations, auto rentals, catered meals or private in-villa chef service, sailing, snorkeling, fishing and helicopter charters, advance reservations for the Old Lahaina Luau, family portrait photos, star-lit massages, vow renewal ceremonies, golf tee-times and other pleasures to enhance your vacation on Maui.

Our very own exclusive in-house Concierge will assist you with all of your vacation planning needs. Tropical Villa Vacations of Hawaii employs several professionals who were formerly Chief Concierge at Four Seasons Hotels in Seattle, Beverly Hills, Tokyo, and Maui. Tropical Villa Vacations was the first Hawaii vacation rental agency to provide bona-fide Personal Concierge Service for guests of luxury private vacation homes.

A private chef is available for hire to grocery shop, or to prepare and serve up to 3 meals per day. You may wish to consider the luxury of having a chef-prepared gourmet dinner served in-villa and al-fresco on your arrival evening! Ready to grill-yourself complete meals can be delivered, or fully cooked ready-to-eat dining including salads and snacks are additional options.

Tropical Villa Vacations is an original direct reservations source for this accommodation.

The Empress is currently listed for sale for USD 20 million. Tropical Villa Realty will gladly serve as your exclusive buyer's representative.