Hana Ocean Palms Bungalow

Excellent location for people who enjoy spending a few days in a jungle atomsphere. Venus pool is in walking distance as well as an untouched black sand beach (requires some climbing). Hana, the general store and the famous Hamoa and Koki beaches are within 5-10 min driving distance. The bBungalow was very tastefully decorated and all equipment worked well. Very good and kind owner and housekeepers!

Stayed in July, 2017

Location: Minutes from Hana. 6 Hana Highway miles to Haleakalā National Park (Pīpīwai trail to the Waimoku Falls and the Seven Sacred Pools at Ohe'o). A short walk to a natural pool (some rock climbing is necessary). Walk a couple more minutes and you come to a cliff over the ocean where you can see the sunrise (I even saw a turtle). Those in a walking mood can walk along the coast to Hamoa Beach (so the caretakers told us).

Caretakers: Bree and Taylor (I hope I got their names right!) were very friendly. They were quick to tell us about some of the secret locations in the area. They also made sure we had all we needed. She opened 2 fresh coconuts for us

The Bungalow: The only knock on the bungalow is one window that was missing a screen and couldn't be closed. We put a towel in the cracks and did not have any bug problems from it. Outside that, it was great. 1 room with 1 bed (all solid walls), 1 room with 2 beds, 2 solid walls, 2 screen walls (breeze!). 1 bed on the front lanai (mmm...breeze). A screaming infant in the inside room, did NOT wake a 4 year old in the second room (could be heard, but not enough to wake him). We enjoyed the inside hammock (who wouldn't?).

Grill outside (worked just fine). Stove inside (worked just fine). Large selection of pans (the one I grabbed was in good shape). Fun cup selections for the 4-year old). No dishwasher (fine by us). No AC (breeze/fans did fine). The washer/dryer were high efficiency with a huge capacity. Oven (didn't use). Beach toys/towels/buggie boards (kept the 4 yr old busy). Wifi. Limited cell service only on road-Verizon.

Kid Friendly: Mostly. The main rooms had large throw rugs that covered most of the floor. Unsteady babies/toddlers should have mostly soft places to land. There are, however, many tings that they could get into at their level (kitchen-stove, drawers, cabinets, other shelves and such). We didn't have any problems with our 10 month old (and she did enjoy the doors and drawers in the kitchen). A watchful eye should be enough to keep them safe.

Our Arrival: There was a bowl of fresh local fruit in the kitchen for us when we arrived. Bananas, papaya, and passion fruits. Delicious stuff, but it doesn't last, so eat it up fast. We were also given banana bread the first morning of our stay (yum).

Bugs: It's a rain forest. They do exist. 1 roach, 1 spider, many mosquito-eating geckos.

Summary: We were very happy with our stay and would love to come again!

Location is secluded and unbeatable.

Proximity to local swimming hole makes you feel just that... like a local. Nearby quaint little eateries and good swimming/ surf at hamoa beach. Host(s) are fantastic and helpful. Decor and appointments are quaint but authentic and welcoming. Feels like your old family beach house. If you're after a sterile, contrived, mass produced cattle class Maui experience then this place IS NOT FOR YOU. If you're after a truly peaceful, comfortable, relaxing and as close to an authentic Maui experience as you can expect to find: then book this place. Stay at least three nights:) We were four young professionals in our 20s and cannot recall a single negative element of this place. Favorite accommodation in the Hawaiian islands.

Everything was perfect about this rental; great details and spacious. Living in the jungle is awesome. There are tons of mosquitos on the east side however, so be warned.

Had a wonderful time at this home.