Good stay at Tutut's house

Guest: Petra (Switzerland)
Date of Stay: 11/18/11 Review Submitted: 01/15/12

We stayed 2 nights at Tutu's House in November and had a great time. The house was quite spacious, really nice porch in the front and a garden in the back. We used the kitchen to cook, it had the basics, barbecue in the garden. We found it clean, comfortable bed, bathroom with washing machine, the porch and the garden had plenty of furniture to sit outside. We would stay here again.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Yuck! Roaches in the kitchen and we left one day early and didn't get our money back!

Guest: Dan M. (Barrington, IL)
Date of Stay: 09/11/11 Review Submitted: 12/01/11

Don't bother staying here! When we arrived there was a huge spider in its web on the front porch furniture. Upon entering the unit my wife could not believe how dated everything was. There were small ants on the kitchen counter tops, the backsplash, and the furniture in the back yard. The worst were the roaches though. My wife came in screaming that she saw a huge roach in the kitchen and that it went under the sink. Needless to say I could not find it and we could not go to sleep after this episode. An hour later I went to get a drink in the kitchen and there was another huge roach on the counter that I killed with a book and left it there for the owner to see. We left at 6am the next morning and paid additional monies to stay elsewhere. The renter, Milaneta, never returned numerous calls and emails requesting a refund for the second night. The beach at this location is dirty and the water cloudy. There was nothing desirable about this property and we would not stay here for FREE! This is our third trip to Maui and we have no desire to return to Hana.

Owner response:Unfortunately Hana is located in the middle of a tropical rain forest and there is no way anyone can control the insects (i.e spiders, ants and roaches) especially outside. If the door to the rental is left wide open, it provides an opportunity for roaches to fly in (yes, the roaches here do fly). Our rentals are thoroughly cleaned between guests and we rarely see insects in any of our units. As for the ocean, we have never had complaints about the water being cloudy and the beach being dirty. The county workers clean it daily. We have no factories or big industrial buildings anywhere near are town to pollute or ocean so I don't know how the water could be cloudy. Hana is not for everyone. It has no huge shopping malls or movie theaters. It is very peaceful and quiet with several beautiful beaches, waterfalls and tropical flowers.

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Tutu Hale aka Kauwila cottage

Guest: Sweetheart (Kula, Hawaii)
Date of Stay: 11/05/11 Review Submitted: 11/08/11

The Kauwila cottage was excellent from meeting the owners, doing a walk through, making sure my family and I were satisfied, spending a night at the cottage, everything was clean and neat! Very spacious and comfortable. I am asthmatic and I have allergies aka allergic to dust and pet smells, and I will say, my allergies and asthma never once interfered with my stay. My son loved the place, and if he could, he would stay in doors during the whole day. I would definitely recommend this cottage to all my friends and family. Thank you to the owners who met me, and made sure I was satisfied. This is the place I would have my family and friends stay for future vacations. Excellent for children of all ages.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, people with disabilities, sightseeing, families with young children.

Tutu's House

Guest: Linda (Oregon)
Date of Stay: 10/18/11 Review Submitted: 11/05/11

We stayed 2 nights at Tutu's House in October and had a great time. The home was no frills but clean and very convenient. The bathroom seemed to have been recently updated, the shower curtain was brand new. The bed was very comfortable, bathroom was clean. It was a bargain. The view from the back porch was of Hana harbor and we listened to the waves crashing each night. There is a washer but no dryer. We did not use the kitchen for any cooking. The pictures on the internet were accurate. We had dinner at the Hana Ranch Restaurant which was excellent. The Thai restaurant along the roadside was great also.

Recommended for:Age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Little Slice of Heaven

Guest: MamaLove (Orange County, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/22/11 Review Submitted: 10/31/11

My family and I had the pleasure of staying at Tutu's for 2 nights while we on Maui. There is something wonderful about the rustic charm of this place. Our 2 year old had the time of his life picking fresh bananas and playing on the big rocking chair on the fantastic front porch. We had everything we needed to make our 2 night stay comfortable. We met with Keala when we first arrived and she made us feel right at home. We enjoyed using Tutu's as our home base while we explored all that Hana, Kipahulu etc. had to offer. We look forward to coming back next year and maybe spending 4 nights. I would strongly suggest bug spray as the mosquitos loved my haole blood. We loved Tutu's House and are thankful we had the opportunity to stay here.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

TuTu's House is great!

Guest: Linda (San Juan Capistrano, CA USA)
Date of Stay: 10/02/11 Review Submitted: 10/14/11

We stayed 3 nights at your house and loved every minute. It is rather an old house but it has alot of character. The view from the back porch is fabulous. We spent every evening having our wine and cheese tray on the back porch. We left the windows open at night while we were sleeping and it was great being able to hear the ocean waves breaking outside our window. The kitchen has everything you need. Our computer worked fine and the TV was great, We met the owners and they were available if we needed them. This is not a 4 star hotel so don't come expecting that. This is a house that you can get the feel of how life is in Hana. We will stay here again without a question.. Thank you for sharing Tutu's house with us.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.

Great views, poorly maintained interior

Guest: john (columbus oh)
Date of Stay: 08/01/11 Review Submitted: 08/18/11

Tutu’s place was in a great location and had a great view of the ocean. The back deck and lawn area were perfect for relaxing or enjoying a meal while watching the ocean. Bring bug spray to keep away those pesty mosquito’s. The interior of the house however was lacking in many ways (notice there are no pictures). I was not expecting a posh updated home, but I was expecting it to be well kept and clean. Neither of these were true. When we first walked in we noticed a lot of dust on the two ceiling fans and had to clean this off. Some of the lights were missing fixtures. The linoleum floor which had to be at least 30 years old was torn in places exposing the sub floor. There were too different types of vinyl flooring that converged at the opening to the bedroom and there was no transition strip which gave a sloppy, dirty look. The walls were dirty and were in desperate need of a paint job. The wood on the door frames and window frames were rotting, again giving a dirty appearance. We found several ants in the kitchen and bathroom, and the house had a musty smell. The caulk along the bathtub and sink were very old and as a result discolored and dirty. The towels were literally like sandpaper. I have no idea where you can get towels like that. Again I would have no complaints if the place was outdated, but the lack of cleanliness and routine maintenance made being in the house an unpleasant experience. Simple and cheap solutions such as more thorough cleaning, painting, re-caulking, and replacing some of the trim work on the doors and windows would go a long way. Again the views were great and the outside area was wonderful but the inside was not the most pleasant.

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Perfect location if not perfect property

Guest: Ang and Rico (Maryland)
Date of Stay: 07/20/11 Review Submitted: 07/31/11

Hana may be the most beautiful place on earth, and the best thing about this property was its location. Right on Hana Bay, where we fell asleep and woke up to the sound of waves crashing. The house itself had plenty of space and it's great to have a washing machine and full kitchen. 4 stars and not five because the house was a bit run down had not been thoroughly cleaned before we arrived. The coffee pot and machine were rather filthy, and the rack for drying dishes had schmutz on it. The property needs more maintenance in general, but you can't beat the location.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.

Overall Good Stay at Tutu's

Guest: Victoria (Bellingham, WA)
Date of Stay: 06/10/11 Review Submitted: 07/17/11

We spent two nights in June at Tutu's. I was a little worried prior to our arrival since we have never purchased from VRBO before but was happy to see what our apartment in a 2-unit house was clean and spacious. It was great to have our own large kitchen since we decided to make our own dinner the first night. Large living room and good size bedroom as well as nice back porch to watch the sunrise from - views were amazing. You can't beat the location - it was so close to everything - beaches, stores, Hana Hotel, Black Sand and Red Sand beaches/parks. The only issue that we had was that there seemed to be no air conditioner. The house is right on the bay so if you keep the windows open it's not hot at all, it was just a little too warm for my husband who was used to cooler temperatures. Both nights it has been raining a lot and as a sensitive sleeper I kept waking up every hour due to rain and sounds of waves coming form the bay since we couldn't close windows or it would get too hot. Other than that, everything else was wonderful.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, people with disabilities, pet owners, sightseeing, families with young children.

A Great Location and Terrific View

Guest: Ken in Moraga (Moraga, CA USA)
Date of Stay: 06/15/11 Review Submitted: 06/27/11

The two of us stayed at Tutu's house in January 2011. This is an historic residence which some time ago was divided into two units. All the basics are here and the location is terrific. Having a cup of coffee in the morning overlooking Hana Bay was always a great start to our day. The owners are very helpful. It's an easy walk to the Hotel Hana Maui if you want to have a drink or that "big splurge" dinner and you'll be lulled to sleep by the sound of the waves. This is also a good central location for walking around Hana. We look forward to staying here again.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.