Cooking and hosting holiday dinners can be a feat to pull off, especially in cramped kitchens. But preparing Thanksgiving dinner and entertaining guests in these spacious Maui homes doesn’t have to be stressful.

From expansive countertop space to top-of-the-line appliances, these exceptional kitchen designs are equipped with all the goods to make hosting holiday dinners a breeze. And with pools and lanais that offer the perfect view to catch a Maui sunset, there’s plenty to entertain guests while you cook. Here are some of our favorite homes we wish we were spending the holidays in.

 454 Wailau Place, Lahaina, Hawaii 96761

Nestled in the slopes of the West Maui mountains, this magnificent estate is home to meticulously crafted furnishings,

When most people imagine Maui, they picture pristine, white-sand beaches, tropical gardens and picturesque waterfalls. But miles up the slopes of Haleakala, there is a different view of Hawaii.

Since the late 1800s, the paniolo, or Hawaiian cowboys, have wrangled cattle in Upcountry Maui from Makawao town to Ulupalakua. Today, Upcountry Maui is still home to several working cattle ranches, many of which have been upgraded with luxurious modern amenities. Here are some of our favorites:

Piiholo Ranch - 325 Waiahiwi Road, Makawao, Hawaii 96768

Nestled on the lush slopes of Haleakala just outside of the historic Makawao town, Piiholo Ranch is one of the busiest operating cattle ranches on Maui. With more than 800 acres of sprawling pastures,

Rock star Pat Benatar and her guitarist husband Neil “Spyder“ Giraldo are offering their secluded Hana estate for $3.6 million.

The oceanfront home perches atop a private cove that's minutes from the sleepy town of Hana. As recently featured in Wall Street Journal and Mansion Global, the famed couple lived there full time with their two daughters for several years until about 2009. Island Sotheby’s International Realty agents Dan Omer and Megan Bouhey are listing the home, which offers breathtaking views that sweep from the Big Island to Haleakala crater. 

Hana is known as one of Maui’s most pristine jewels with dozens of waterfalls, freshwater pools and hiking spots scattered throughout the area. Located minutes away from Waioka Pond — also

On an island that’s consistently named one of the best in the world, there are few reasons why you would want to stay indoors. From Maui’s vibrant oceanfront sunsets to cool trade winds rustling through palm trees, the Valley Isle has many intoxicating charms that deter its visitors from staying inside on sunny Hawaii days.

But some modern homes combine the best of indoor comforts with Maui’s breathtaking natural wonders. With living areas that provide seamless transitions between the two environments, here are some of our favorite homes that epitomize indoor-outdoor island living.

Kihei Oceanfront Estate - 3002 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, Hawaii 96753

South Maui's Keawakapu Beach is only steps away from this elegant beachfront estate, which offers