Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
Firepit available
One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
At the center of it all
Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washer
Barbecue grill
Deck or patio
Massages in spa
Explore the area
Makawao, HI
Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center
Place, Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center
17 min walk
Haleakala National Park
Place, Haleakala National Park
38 min drive
Wailea Beach
Place, Wailea Beach
49 min drive
Kahului, HI (OGG)
Airport, Kahului, HI (OGG)
21 min drive
Rooms & beds
0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)
bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
bathroom
Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Adorable 1930's Gingerbread House....Permitted!
This renovated and adorable "Gingerbread House" is a studio cottage nestled amongst beautiful trees and tropical flowers and an organic farm growing Turmeric, Ginger, Papaya, Tangerines, Avocado, Oranges, Lemons, Grapefruit, Macadamia Nuts, Lychee, coffee and tropical flowers. The cottage is a "tiny home" (220 sq ft) but has high ceilings with a huge window looking out onto the majestic trees. Fully equipped kitchenette, beautifully tiled bathroom, and cedar lined walls. There is internet inside the cottage as well as 3 other systems accessible ON the property both indoors and out that is available to you. We are located in a gulch/valley so cell service is better in some spots on the property than others. We use our cell phones almost exclusively without issue. The kitchenette is has a coffee maker, microwave, burners, toaster oven and full sized fridge. The bathroom is beautifully tiled and the entire cottage is lined with cedar. There is a seasonal stream flowing just 50 feet from the cottage with a great spot to sit and sip on coffee or well as an outside table and lanai with a chiminea (outdoor fire chimney). The Cottage has a queen sized bed. On the adjacent property is The Sacred Garden (free and open to the public) that is a beautiful sanctuary and nursery with two labyrinths, meditation gardens, picnic accessible to our guests. Jimi Hendrix stayed her in 1970 when he was on Maui filming "Rainbow Bridge". The previous owner was a big wave surfer that Jimi was partying with while on Maui.... We also have a 5 bedroom genuine log house on the property that is also a vacation rental if you have a larger group and want to stay on the property. This property will feel like you are "away from it all" when you are actually only minutes from shops and restaurants. Makawao Town is just 2 miles away, Haiku Town 3 miles, Paia town about 6 miles and the airport (and Costco) is just 15-20 minutes. There is a beautiful beach about 12 minutes drive away, great hiking 10 minutes away and Haleakala National Park is just 50 minutes from here. We are located at about 1100 feet in elevation so it is 10 degrees cooler than sea level which makes it perfect weather nearly all year round. (60's at night, 60-80's in the day). We are on the boarder of the "wet side" which makes for lots of be rainy at certain cozy, green, lush and you can almost always drive to where it is not raining. The best of both worlds. We are happy to assist you with planning or booking other activities/massages. We are affiliated with personal and spiritual growth practitioners, life coaches and relationship educators if you would like more of a retreat experience. The Sacred Garden also offers meditations on Sunday morning and full moon labyrinth walks monthly.
The Gingerbread House is located on a gated property of 8.5 acres of lush. We are a working farm, and there is a main house on the we are right next door if you need anything. We respect the balance between privacy and availability in the case of need.
House Rules: Quiet Time 9pm-8am. Amplified sound that disturbs neighbors or other guests is prohibited. Parking (provided at no extra cost) must be on gated property, not on street. Parties and events are not allowed. Permit numbers: STMP 2015/0001 SUP2 2013/0013 TA-120-338-0224-01
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The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please text or message us with your expected departure time. If anything was broken or didn't work properly, please let us know.
If you are leaving alcohol behind, please let me know so I can keep my cleaners accountable (and sober! LOL)
Travel safely, please come again and refer family and friends!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Quiet hours 9p.m. to 8a.m., Sound audible beyond the property boundaries must not be more than would be otherwise associated with a residential area.
Vehicles must be parked in the designated onsite parking area and must not be parked on the street.
Parties or group gatherings are not allowed.
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number TA-120-338-0224-01, SUP2 2013/0013, 270010190000, GE-120-338-0224-01
Property # 970579
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the neighborhood
Makawao
Located in Makawao, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Haleakala National Park and Haleki'i-Pihana Heiau State Monument, while Alexander and Baldwin Sugar Museum and Iao Theater are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center and Maui Gold Pineapple Farm. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Haleakala National Park - 38 min drive - 33.7 km
Wailea Beach - 49 min drive - 52.1 km
Kaanapali Beach - 58 min drive - 70.5 km
Whalers Village - 60 min drive - 71.6 km
Getting around
Kahului Airport (OGG) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
Mama's Fish House - 15 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Paia Fish Market Restaurant - 11 min drive
Baked On Maui - 12 min drive
Paia Bay Coffee & Bar - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Adorable 1930's Gingerbread House....Permitted! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Adorable 1930's Gingerbread House....Permitted!?
As of Aug 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Adorable 1930's Gingerbread House....Permitted! on Aug 22, 2026 start from $349, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Adorable 1930's Gingerbread House....Permitted!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Adorable 1930's Gingerbread House....Permitted!?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Adorable 1930's Gingerbread House....Permitted! located?
This family-friendly Makawao cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center, Maui Gold Pineapple Farm and Haliʻimaile Farmer's Market. Maui Spa Retreat is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.
About the host
Hosted by EVE HOGAN
Eve and Steve met on Maui 28 years ago while Eve was on in five months later she moved to Maui and they got married a year after they met. Steve is an avid scuba diver, underwater cinematographer and has shot for Discover, National Geographic and Travel Channel. They are owners of Makena Coast Dive Charters. Steve is from Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin and has been on Maui over 35 years. Eve is an author, speaker and educator. She runs Heart Path Journeys, offering Sacred Retreats on Maui and The Sacred Garden which is a peaceful sanctuary and nursery on the adjacent property. Eve is from Orange County California and has been on Maui 25 years. They are both hardworking, and deeply in love with the property (and each other, their dog, cats and lifestyle.)
Why they chose this property
Plain and simple, this property is sacred. You will feel it the minute you step onto the land. It is an incredibly unique property in that you can't see any neighbors (not even the other cottage on the property from the house, so you feel like you are AWAY from it all out in the middle of no where, but you are just minutes to all the modern conveniences and attractions Maui has to offer. This is agricultural property so we are passionate about growing food and flowers. We are happy to educate you and share with you our bounty. So many come to Maui to relax, unplug and get end up staying in Touristville, surrounded by people, activity and "more of the same" just in a beach setting. Here you will truly feel like you have ventured "away" heaven, to be precise.....
What makes this property unique
We lived in the heat of Kihei for many, many years and while access to the beautiful beaches was a plus, the traffic, the nearby neighbors, the noise of residential communities, was not what either of us was hoping for in a move to Hawaii. We wanted to experience the country, the lush tropical beauty, to grow our own food, to wake up grateful every single day. When we were blessed to purchase the property next door to the Sacred Garden Retreat, we were ecstatic. When the adjacent property came adorable, with the charming log house and the adorable 1930's Gingerbread House studio cottage that Jimi Hendrix stayed in in 1970 when he was on Maui filming "Rainbow Bridge" couldn't resist. This expanded our capacity to farm, to educate and to share this beautiful property with others.
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