Makai Club Cottages

The Resort and Its Setting

Makai Club Cottages is an independent timeshare property in Princeville, a North Shore community known for its cliffside views and lush, green landscape. As a standalone resort rather than part of a large managed chain, it's owned and run through its own structure, which is typical of smaller Hawaii timeshare properties that have operated for decades under local management rather than a national hotel brand.

Princeville and the North Shore

Princeville sits on a plateau above the coast, giving it a quieter, more residential feel than Kauai's resort towns further south. It's a well-placed base for exploring the North Shore: Hanalei Bay's beach and surf break are a short drive away, Anini Beach offers calmer, reef-protected swimming, and the Na Pali Coast — accessible by trail, boat, or helicopter — is within reach for a day trip. Golfers have Princeville's own courses on the doorstep, and the historic Kilauea Lighthouse and wildlife refuge make for an easy half-day outing. Weather on this side of the island is greener and wetter than Kauai's south shore, which is exactly what gives the North Shore its dramatic, jungle-and-cliff scenery.

Selling or Renting Out a Week Here

If you own a week at Makai Club Cottages and are considering selling or renting it out, BidMyTimeshare.com works as an owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week yourself, set your own asking price or rental rate, and buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. There's no commission taken on the sale — owners pay a one-time listing fee to post their ad, nothing more.

Because Makai Club Cottages is an independent resort, resale transfers are handled through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management rather than a large branded resale desk. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, both sides should confirm the following directly with the resort or its association: the current transfer or administration fee for changing the deed or contract into the buyer's name; whether the association holds a right of first refusal on resale transactions; how long a transfer typically takes to process; and the current annual maintenance fee. These details vary by resort and aren't published figures we can quote here, so getting them in writing from management before closing protects both buyer and seller.

Resale buyers should also be clear on what does and doesn't carry over: ownership rights to the specific week, unit type, and usage schedule you've purchased transfer to you, but any loyalty perks, banked points, or prior owner arrangements tied to the previous owner's account typically do not. Ask the seller or the association to confirm exactly what's included before you buy.

What Renters Typically Look For

Renters searching for a week at Makai Club Cottages are usually after a cottage-style stay in Princeville itself — close to golf, a short drive from Hanalei and Anini Beach, and a quieter alternative to staying directly on a crowded beach strip. Being upfront in your listing about unit size, the week or season on offer, and proximity to Princeville's golf courses and the coast will help renters judge whether it fits their trip.

Practical Notes for Visitors

Kauai's North Shore gets rain year-round, even in the drier summer months, so owners renting out their week should mention that layers and rain gear are worth packing regardless of season. A rental car is practically essential for getting around Princeville and reaching Hanalei, Anini, or the Na Pali trailheads, and visitors should budget time for the drive to and from Lihue Airport at the start and end of their stay.