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Adorable 1930's Gingerbread House....Permitted!

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The "stream side" of the Gingerbread House. There is now an outdoor fire chimney
Exterior
High Ceilings, Queen Sized bed, adorable couch and kitchenette...
Queen sized bed, cedar lined walls
Table and welcome book

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Massages in spa

Explore the area

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Makawao, HI
  • Place, Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Haleakala National Park
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaanapali Beach
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kahului, HI (OGG)
    ‪22 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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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 and horse riding.
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Makawao, HI

What's nearby

  • Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center - 7 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Haleakala National Park - 39 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Wailea Beach - 50 min drive - 53.3 km
  • Kaanapali Beach - 58 min drive - 71.6 km
  • Whalers Village - 65 min drive - 73.1 km

Getting around

  • Kahului Airport (OGG) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pukalani Superette - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Makawao Public House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kalei’s Lunchbox - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Polli's Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
a beautiful property and a nice cottage! We completely enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

drdolly27

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing time in Makawao! The property is beautiful, private and has an authentic Hawaii feel. The Gingerbread house was super clean and bed/linens cozy. The hosts are welcoming and have great recommendations. Loved our stay—new favorite place on Maui.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a couple

My wife and I enjoyed our stay. House is perfect for a couple and we enjoyed the animals making their rounds throughout the property each day. Eve was an outstanding hostess and made sure we had everything we needed and enjoyed our stay. If we get to Maui again, we will definitely stay in the Gingerbread House again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay in upcountry Maui

The Gingerbread House is a delightful cottage on a beautiful property in upcountry Maui. We had everything we needed for our stay, and our hosts, Eve and Steve, couldn’t have been more kind or welcoming. We hope to come back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 9, 2023
Thank you so much! It was lovely having you here!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Hawai'i Home for Two

The "gingerbread house" is perfect for two. Just enough kitchen to cook, nice big bathroom, comfy bed and lots of handy amenities. Located at Sacred Garden, it has lovely surroundings, quiet and safe, close to lots of great Upcountry and North Shore attractions, we'd stay again. This is countryside Hawai'i, so be used to visits by chickens, ducks, geckos, pets etc. Almost everything we needed, from beach towels to coffee was ready to go. Always a good place to come home to after seeing the rest of Maui!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Hawaiian Getaway

My wife and I stayed in the Gingerbread House for a week in June. Eve welcomed us and helped us get oriented with the area, even suggesting places to visit and restaurants to check out. She was very quick to respond to questions. The location of the Gingerbread House itself is generally located in the middle of Maui away from the resorts, where we were able to enjoy a more authentic Hawaiian experience. The grounds are beautiful, and the house had everything we needed for a lovely stay. Very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blaire M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Stay Ever

The beauty of this property was only matched by Eve's hospitality. Every detail (and then some) was thought out. We felt so safe and even more comfortable. The location was perfect which allowed us to explore the whole island. The Sacred Garden added another level of tranquility and the animals (especially Kumu) truly tempered missing our animals back at home. This property is unreal and we both agreed that this was our best vacation ever. My only regret with this rental is that we didn't stay longer. Thanks again Eve & Steve, we'll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret (Peggy) V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

a little slice of heaven

We could not have asked for a more welcoming host or delightful setting for our final days on Maui. The house was cozy, super clean, comfortable, and well-equipped for our stay. We enjoyed using the BBQ to grill locally grown veggies, and the chiminea made for a wonderful evening in this gorgeous setting. Sipping tea outside each morning while listening to the sounds of the birds soothed our souls. Many thanks to Eve for making us feel so welcome!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property seemed very secluded and the property manager was quite responsive-providing updates and battery-operated lighting. Our visit of five nights corresponded to flash floods in Maui that actually only covered about two of the five days that we stayed. The flooding was invigorating and only a little bit scary but the unpleasant down-side was power outages that hit off and on during our last two nights. Management went above and beyond.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

laura e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So peaceful!

This cabin is the most peaceful and beautiful place we could find to stay on Maui! Such a comfortable space with everything you need. Great host! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a Wonderful Place to Stay

We really enjoyed our stay at the Gingerbread House. Located in upcountry, it's the perfect place to stay to get away from the crowds and bustle close to the coast. We loved sitting outside at nights with the cool wind and quietness of the property. During the day, I enjoyed walking around the farm looking at all of the birds and fruit trees. The chickens were very happy to see us as I guess they've been fed before. I was a little unnerved at first as they got really close, but they never got aggressive and were a source of amusement. The house is exactly as it's depicted on the site. It's small and cozy and perfect for two people. The cedar walls give it a great aroma. Upon arrival, we looked through the very helpful book with the rules for our stay and recommendations for local restaurants and attractions. Coming from Atlanta, we were a little worried that with no A/C it might get warm at night; there was nothing to worry about! The nights were very cool and the ceiling fan kept the air moving. The bed was super comfortable and my wife LOVED the bathroom. And I be remiss to say that one of the highlights of the trip was meeting the owner's golden retriever, Kumu. She was so happy and friendly and made missing our dogs a little easier. We'd definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dee M.

Beautiful getaway!

Wonderful little cottage, in a beautiful green setting close to Makawoa and Paia, complete with lovely hosts. It was a great location to spend time, and also a great launch pad from which to explore the road to Hana and Haleakala. I would definitely recommend it :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Anson C.

Secluded, Quiet, Cozy Cabin

Beautiful surroundings, we spent time walking around the grounds, including lots of time spent at the Sacred Garden. Cabin had everything we needed, and the wifi (though not essential) was nice to have and mostly reliable. Eve was great, enjoyed talking with her. Will book again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
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