Live Like a North Shore Local~Walk To Coffee/Store, near Road to Hana, Haleakala

We invite you to stay in our peaceful home on the North Shore of Maui, within walking distance to a local coffee shop, small grocery and near the Road to Hana and Haleakala. IMPORTANT: NO LAUNDRY ACCESS - VRBO has a glitch on my property and is showing this amenity but it is not available to guests.

YOUR VACATION EXPECTATIONS are important to us! All homes and areas of Maui are very different. Please read below about our NORTH SHORE AREA and read our HOUSE RULES thoroughly before booking to make sure our accommodations and amenities meet your needs.

OUR HOME FEATURES:

* IMPORTANT: NO LAUNDRY ACCESS - VRBO has a glitch on my property and is showing this amenity but it is not available to guests.
* Most comfortable for a young family or two couples traveling together.
* Quaint living space - 800 sq ft - similar size to a small apartment
* Semi-private yard and surfboard fence
* Updated Maui cane home with a tropical beach vibe
* Full kitchen
* Dining area for 5
* Cozy living room
* Full bathroom with a tub/shower combo plus extra outdoor shower (guest favorite!)
* 2 bedrooms each have a queen memory foam bed, sleeps up to 4 guests plus XL twin bed for 1 child under 12 years old only.
* Outdoor picnic table and patio chairs to enjoy the yard
* large shared yard with surfboard fence - other guests may pass thru during your stay to access coffee shop.
* 2 private parking spots
* tropical foliage with views of Haleakala on a clear day
* within walking distance to the local coffee shop and small grocery out our properties back gate.
*NO A/C, NO LAUNDRY ACCESS
IDEAL GUESTS: returning Maui visitors that want to experience something different than the resort sides of Maui. Or first time guests that want to experience Maui like a local resident away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist areas. We recommend first time guests split their time between 2 sides of the island to have the full island experience. Many guests stay with us to explore the North shore, Hana and Haleakala as we are in the ideal location to these beautiful wonders of maui.

STAYING ON THE NORTH SHORE OF MAUI:
We like to let guests know that we are located on the non-touristy side of the island. All sides of maui are quite different and each season is different on each side of the island as well. Our north shore is great for adventurous guests looking for a quiet getaway in a local residence, while exploring the surrounding towns and north shore of maui. Our surrounding small towns are great for shopping and getting lunch or early dinner as shops close by 5pm and restaurants by 8:30-9pm. Unfortunately we don't have much night life to offer on our side of the island since mostly locals reside here. Our beaches on the north shore are known for surf waves and windsurfing- great for experienced surfers/windsurfers, people watching or sunbathing however many are not usually calm for swimming or snorkeling October thru May. For beginner surfers and all snorkelers we recommend a day trip to the west or south shores where you can rent surf boards/ snorkeling gear, get a lesson and the beaches have sandy bottoms where it is ideal for these activities.

The North shore is located on the edge of the rainforest which makes our area beautifully green and lush this is because we get enough natural rain year round to keep everything green without watering systems. We do have seasons on island and during winter months you can expect more rain on the north shore. We also get natural tradewinds year round that usually keeps our north shore 5-10 degrees cooler than the tourist sides of the island and cools down our evening temps, which is a blessing. Our warmest months are usually June through October, where we can get the warmer temps, high of 80-90 degrees F and evenings 70-75 degrees F. In the winter months we usually do not get colder temps than 65 degrees F rarely, therefore our north shore homes were not built with air conditioning or heating systems, just ceiling fans and windows to self regulate our homes inside temperature.

It is good to remember though that Maui is a tropical island, so our temperatures are humid and an average high of 75-85 degrees F. When you first arrive on island our temperatures can feel warmer than what you are used to at home until you get acclimated to the weather. So we like to mention if you live in air conditioning at your house and like your home on the cooler side then our place will not be a good fit for you.

Your stay is important to us and we want to make sure your vacation expectations are met while on island. If you are looking to experience what it is like to live in traditional home in a local Maui neighborhood and explore the island, we are in a great location to do that. However if being close to calm beaches, night life and where more action is, we actually recommend guests stay in Kaanapali or Kihei on the south and west shores of maui. These areas are in the best locations on island for weather and the Maui experience you have seen in magazines and movies. In these areas you are close to everything and you can just do a day trip to the north shore to check it out. We give you this information as we want you to have the best visit to the islands!

Important AMENITIES & HOUSE RULES to note before booking:
OCCUPANCY: 4 ADULTS MAX + 1 CHILD under 12 years old. (including infants and children, no exceptions)
NO LAUNDRY ACCESS
NO A/C
NO ANIMALS
NO VISITORS / UNREGISTERED GUESTS
NO SMOKING / DRUGS
NO PARTIES - QUIET HOURS 9pm-8am
NO EV charging

GETTING AROUND:
You will need to rent a car during your stay, The nearest bus stop is 1.8 miles down the road at the Haiku Cannery. Since we are not in a tourist area, Taxi's, Uber or Lyft do not frequent our area regularly, therefore we do not recommend this for your main transportation.

GOOD TO KNOW: There is an owners studio attached to the main house on property that has its own private patio and entrance and is not for guest use.

FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN: If your reservation includes children, we ask that you respect our home and space and cleanliness of the home during your stay. Please have children eat and drink in the dining area to avoid sticking fingers and spills throughout the home. At check-out, we ask all our guests to leave the house in the manner in which they received it.

MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR INFANT OR TODDLERS as the home is not baby proofed and does not come equipped with infant sleeping or eating accommodations other than what is noted in our listing.

ANIMAL FREE HOME & PROPERTY: No animals allowed at anytime in or around our home or on our property. Also please do not feed/give water or let any wild animals (cats, chickens, etc.) in our houses that may pass thru the property during your stay. This is a shared home and property with our family. Our son has severe allergies to all animal dander. He has been hospitalized due to asthma and his severe animal dander allergies. We have never had any animals in our homes and cannot due to the health and safety of our son. We must keep our homes as an animal free environment, no exceptions. As much as we love animals, we cannot compromise his health. This is strictly enforced.

SMOKE FREE HOME & PROPERTY: This is a smoke-free home and property. Please do not smoke in our home, outside our homes or anywhere on our property. Our family has allergies to smoke and we also have other guests on the property that may have allergies to smoke as well, which is why they chose to stay at our property. No Exceptions.

NO LAUNDRY ACCESS: The house does not have laundry access for guests. However the locked outdoor laundry area may be accessed by our cleaners/property owners during your stay for cleaning turnovers between the hours of 11am-4pm.

NO AC AVAILABLE: For the average traveler, our home's temperatures are usually just fine. Most locals live without AC on our side of the island. HOWEVER, if you are someone that AC is important to you and that you like a cooler environment, then our home will not be a good fit for you.

SECURITY CAMERAS: We have security Ring cameras on the property to monitor the driveway entrance and back gate to our property. We use these to monitor who is accessing our property for safety and security. The 3 cameras on property are located in visible places that are outside in the front yards facing directions that would not compromise privacy during your stay. See our house handbook during your stay for more information.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Travel is a choice. Our cancellation policy remains valid and moderate. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND ALL GUESTS PURCHASE A THIRD-PARTY TRAVEL INSURANCE, one that lets you cancel for any reason for your vacation! It will cover your vacation for all other reasons not listed above that may cause you to cancel your stay.

LEGAL, PERMITTED MAUI VACATION RENTAL: B&B permit #BBPH 2016/0004, TA-132-129-3824-01, GE-132-129-3824-01, TMK: 270090290000