paradise

Guest: wndnwater (Portland, OR)
Date of Stay: 09/10/11 Review Submitted: 02/01/12

i was wonderfully surprised by this beautiful place tucked away in a quiet and lovely part of maui. marie was very easy to work and accomodating with and takes pains to make your stay comfortable. this place has it all...peace, quiet, clean, comfortable, super kitchen, lovely deck, clean and brand new grill, very well maintained. i could live here forever...i wish!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+, girls getaway.

Wonderful, secluded, tropical "treehouse"

Guest: Wedding Party 11-11-11 (Riverside, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/09/11 Review Submitted: 11/28/11

We stayed at what we called the 'treehouse' for a Maui wedding on 11-11-11. What a treasure this place is! Quiet, clean, and spacious, it had a skylight in the main living area that let natural light in. It is set on a big, gated property about 5 mintutes off the main Hana road. The cabinets were well-stocked with towels and the bathrooms were sparkling. The downstairs entry and covered porch was a great place to put on and shed raingear. There are wrap-around porches on both levels with lounge chairs. It was very peaceful looking out the windows at the huge trees and colorful landscaping. Fresh flowers in vases on both levels awaited us upon arrival. We were able to comfortably sleep our entire wedding party being that each bedroom could sleep two, there was a pull-out futon upstairs, and the owners supplied two inflatable beds as well. The kitchen was well-stocked with cooking and serving dishes, and was CLEAN! Planning and organizing a Maui wedding and activities for the wedding party meant many details the bride had to deal with. The fact that this home was exactly as advertised and had such amiable owners was a huge plus. We would highly recommend this property, especially for a family or two or more couples traveling together.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway.

Paradise

Guest: Diana (Colorado)
Date of Stay: 05/15/11 Review Submitted: 07/01/11

If you're looking for a quiet retreat off the beaten path, this is the place to stay. My boyfriend and I wanted to stay on this side of the island for a couple nights before heading to Lahaina and are so happy we stayed here. Every night we'd listen to music and drink a beer out on the lanai. There is a wonderful breeze so it doesn't get too hot like the West side of the island. The house is much like a 2 story tree house and is fully equipped with everything you'll need (except groceries). While on this side of the island, we checked out Paia, the road to Hana, Makawao, and the lavender farm. Thank you so much Tina and Marie! We had a wonderful time.

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

Paradise in Paradise

Guest: John & Judy (Victoria Canada)
Date of Stay: 02/08/11 Review Submitted: 04/22/11

We've Visited Hawaii several times over the Years & have always enjoyed our trips to lush green Tropics. So this trip we decided rather than Staying in a Bee hive Condo we would a temp a true Hawaii experience. Wow this was the right place for us. A Beautiful drive through the Jungle ,that we could never get tired of, led to a Paradise away from Home . Located on an Acre on a dead end Street, No lights shining in your windows at night, no trying to find find Privacy like in those busy resorts. The home is absolutely as beautiful as the pictures & very well stocked with all your needs. Good Cable & Internet is easy to set up. I can't think of anything to want for. Our number one complaint, was the Lani. The Lani was Favorite Spot in Maui. Once we sat down for my early morning breakfast we Found it really hard to leave the warm gentle breezes & the sound of the our PRIVATE Jungle. We assure you, you have found the perfect get away & You have found a property were the owners will take care of you, respond promptly & Treat you fairly.( For us this is a very important Factor) PS. Want to prompt conversation with the Locals. Tell them you are Staying in Haiku.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+.

Total Relaxation

Guest: bhenke (Wahoo, NE)
Date of Stay: 01/08/09 Review Submitted: 03/06/10

I visited this property with my son, daughter-in-law, and grandson in January; was totally enchanted with the setting and the home. The home was clean and the kitchen fantastic. I am a cook and was amazed at the kitchen facilities. We did not use the dishwasher though due to the precautions recommended for usage. It just seemed like more of a hassle than it was worth. The only negative I found about the entire facility was the closet door by the upstairs bath was out of it's tracks and just leaning against opening which could have been a hazard for my toddler grandson. Once I discovered it, I watched him in that area of the living room closer. I would highly recommend this home to anyone who wants something away from the tourist traps and the typical run of the mill accomodations. It is close enough for all other things on the island. We could get to the tourist side of the island in about half an hour (not during their rush hour), which is close enough to do some of the normal things you want to do while visiting but far enough away from all the other stuff you may want to avoid. The on property neighbors were very helpful and friendly. I did not want to leave knowing that I was coming back to about two feet of snow at home.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+, girls getaway.

A Beautiful Setting

Guest: Tres (Portland, OR)
Date of Stay: 03/01/08 Review Submitted: 03/31/08

My wife, daughter (2 yo) and I loved staying at this home in such a beautiful, secluded Upcountry setting. It was a wonderful change of pace / temperature from Kihei, where we had been staying previously. We found the house to be clean and well-maintained, with easy to follow directions provided by the owners. The house is well suited to accommodate smaller children, with both a Pack n' Play and high chair - which made traveling much easier! There were ample beach things, and Baby Beach (adjacent to Baldwin Beach Park in Paia) is a great beach ~ 15-20 min drive away. In addition, the play structure at the Fourth Marine Divisional Marine Park (in Haiku) was fabulous for kids 2 and older (our daughter loved it). Both Haiku and Makawao had some great restaurants (big thumbs up to both the steakhouse and the Italian place in Makawao, and Collen's in Haiku) that were easily accessible by car. And the lanai's, oh the lanai's. Having a beverage, reading a book in the sun in the afternoon breeze on the upper lanai was utterly relaxing. I would definitely recommend this property to friends, and look forward to staying here next time we're in Maui.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

We enjoyed this lovely home

Guest: all_about_fun (Vancouver, WA)
Date of Stay: 02/01/08 Review Submitted: 02/22/08

It's a good 30 mins from the airport, but worth it. It seemed the beaches on that side of the island had a bit more wind. If you truly want to get away from it all, this is the place. It's very rural, but has cable web access - very nice! We had everything we needed, and we had a 1 and 4 year old - boogyboards, beach buckets, games, high chair, portable crib, etc. We were not in want of anything. There was even charcoal and lighter fluid for the BBQ. The house was very clean, but I can't lie. I did see 3 cockroaches. However, from what I understand, this if VERY common in HI. My Mom asked me on about the 3rd or 4th day if I'd seen any, and I told her, "No". We saw one in the sink that night. I think she jinxed us. Could have been WAY worse. The grounds were immaculate, and we even had our own bunch of fresh bananas growing in a tree outside. The owner was very professional and provided very good instructions; we didn't have any problem finding the place or accessing the home. Whatever you do, don't leave the screen door open. My husband made that mistake, and the house was swarming w/ mosquitoes. Again, this would happen anywhere. It took us over an hour to get into Lahaina, so if you plan any activities there, leave plenty early. The closest town, Paia (or something like that, already forgot how to spell it, and never did figure out how to pronounce it), had plenty of good restaurants. The Fish Market in town was less expensive and less formal, but the food was very good. Understand it was comparable to Mama's Fish house, which was considerably more pricey. If you want to go here, it's more of a resort atmosphere, and you better make reservations well in advance. The kids enjoyed Pizza at Flatbread. We found a store in town. It reminded me of something you'd find in Santa Cruz, CA. If you need any kind of alternative medicine, or prefer organic, this is the place for you. My husband felt quite out of place. Overall - I would stay here again for sure. I would recommend it to family and friends, as a matter of fact, I already have. It is out of the way, however. There is a very small market on the main road, but they don’t have much. One cannot say, let’s take a quick trip into town.” However, I highly recommend this house. Aloha.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway.

The Perfect Place

Guest: Matz (The Netherlands)
Date of Stay: 07/31/10 Review Submitted: 12/25/10

After staying for 2 weeks in the Hilton Hotel in Honolulu this place was heaven for us. The house is set in a very quiet location close to the North coast. A small grocery store is a short drive away, for restaurants and the true shopping experience you will have to drive to Paia or Kahului. The good surfing and windsurfing spots are not too far away. We found the house in a clean condition and all the necessary items were there and working well. However, do not expect any luxury: The equipment and furniture are basic and functional. The garden is beautiful and our kids felt immediately at home. The neighbours are very relaxed, lovely and even shared their fresh fruits with us. Go there if you are looking for a quite and peaceful place. Since it can rain quite often over this part of the island you should be prepared to drive. However, this is a very good base to explore the island or to relax away from it all. Do not go there if you are looking for nightlife, restaurants, beaches in walking distance and 5 star appliances and furniture. We would love to go back as soon as possible.

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

Totally overrated

Guest: hu (Switzerland)
Date of Stay: 07/03/10 Review Submitted: 08/15/10

This house is located too fare away from everything on Maui and surrounded by trees all around so there is no sun at all and so it's very dark inside. Then there are many different pets from the neighbour house (e.g. 3 barking dogs!) around the house, in the garden and even on the lanai . The house in general was very dirty. The windows had not been cleaned for a very long time. You could not see through them anymore and there were old spider webs in every corner. The lanai was manky as well as the furnitures and the barbecue on it. But the most disgusting thing was the kitchen. Everything you touched was sticky and dirty. And there was this horrible stink out of every cupboard with many different opened groceries in them. We first had to wash up all the tableware, pans and cutlery we wanted to use, to clean the windows from the cooking marks of the previous renters, and to clean out a cupboard to store our groceries. In addition, there is no vapor hood and the stove tops did not work properly. We were very, very disapointed of the condition of this house and we do not recommend it at all.

Owner response:These people are not the kind of guest suitable to this home. Our home is spotless, thoroughly cleaned after every guest, deep cleaned every couple months and the gardens and lawn are gorgeous. Our neighbor does in fact have a couple of dogs, they are old, sweet and they do not bark all day, only when someone drives up which is not often. Please do not let this review deter you from this home. If you are looking for peace, quiet, serenity, beauty, rest, relaxation, healing, magic and love, this is where you want to be. This is how I feel after every visit. Mahalo

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