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Upcountry Short Term Rental Home with Ocean and Mt Views, Close to Makawao Town.

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Cozy and sheltered covered deck with dinette seating for four.
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Open floor plan is great for entertaining.
New dining room opens up upcountry & north shore ocean views with corner window.
View of the West Maui Mountains from the corner window in the Living Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61696 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Makawao, HI
  • Maui Spa Retreat
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Makawao Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Ho'omana Spa Maui
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Kahului, HI (OGG)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Third Bedroom/Den

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Master en-suite

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Upcountry Short Term Rental Home with Ocean and Mt Views, Close to Makawao Town.

Please note, this is a permitted vacation rental property. Maui County Permit: STMP 2016/0002, Hawaii Tax Numbers: TA-042-382-9504-01, GE-042-382-9504-01. Maui County Tax Number: TA-042-382-9504-01, Maui County TMK: (2) 2-4-007:017

Welcome to the perfect location! This house is very private and provides plenty of parking and security for vehicles and/or bikes and ocean toys. Newly renovated with spectacular West Maui and South Shore views, this home is centrally located for all your North Shore and Upcountry activities. The perfect house with all the amenities: This 3 bedroom / 2 bath house is finished with travertine throughout the kitchen and bathrooms and Brazilian koa wood floors, with a slate floor laundry room. A gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances will please even the most discriminating chef. It also boasts a 55 inch HDTV and a deluxe front-loading washer/dryer, as well as high-speed wi-fi provided for guest use.

Please Note the following House Policies:
1. Quiet hours from 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., during which time the noise from the short-term rental home must not unreasonably disturb adjacent neighbors. Sound that is audible beyond the property boundaries during non-quiet hours must not be more excessive than would be otherwise associated with a residential area.
2. Amplified sound that is audible beyond the property boundaries of the short-term rental home is prohibited.
3. Vehicles must be parked in the designated onsite parking area and must not be parked on the street.
4. Parties or group gatherings are not allowed.

Property manager

Mark
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Kids love the big yard to play in.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please inquire.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoor areas only.
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.
Amplified sound that is audible beyond the property boundaries of the short-term rental home is prohibited.
Vehicles must be parked in the designated onsite parking area and must not be parked on the street 4. Parties or group gatherings are not allowed.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number TA-042-382-9504-01, STMP 2016/0002, GE-042-382-9504-01, 2240070170000

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Makawao

Located in Makawao, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Alexander and Baldwin Sugar Museum and Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Hali imaile Farmer's Market and One Love Farmers Market. Maui Gold Pineapple Farm and Surfing Goat Dairy are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Makawao, HI

What's nearby

  • Maui Spa Retreat - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Makawao Park - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Ho'omana Spa Maui - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Haleakala National Park - 33 min drive - 25.6 km

Getting around

  • Kahului, HI (OGG) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pukalani Country Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Colleen's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stopwatch Sportsbar & Grill - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Upcountry Short Term Rental Home with Ocean and Mt Views, Close to Makawao Town. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Upcountry Short Term Rental Home with Ocean and Mt Views, Close to Makawao Town.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Upcountry Short Term Rental Home with Ocean and Mt Views, Close to Makawao Town.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Upcountry Short Term Rental Home with Ocean and Mt Views, Close to Makawao Town. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Maui Spa Retreat, Makawao Park and Enlighten Up Massage. Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Genette S.

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

Perfect for our needs!

As local contracted workers in Hawaii, Mark is a gracious host and his place was completely accommodating for our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Eve W.

Liked: Check-in, location

Beautiful Views!

Great views out the front room window, dining room and deck. Close to Maui family so that was a huge plus!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

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

Pookela paradise

Great place to stay. Would recommend anyone to stay here amongst the locals.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett N.

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

Family vacation

Great time enjoying the small town of Makawao.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leo L.

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

Excellent family stay

We loved every moment of staying at this property. Mark was great from the start.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Paradise in Makawao

Great stay. Great Host. Great location. Cannot say enough good things about this property.
Stayed 56 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

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

Family vacation on Maui

Nice house, central location, and good communication with property owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett G.

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

Lovely Location

Perfect spot on the island to get around. The owner was very attentive and kind. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathe L.

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

Awesome views

Very comfortable, easy access, beautiful views from all windows. Peaceful ! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard L., Santa Rosa

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

First time in Makawao, will definitely stay again!

Awesome place! Clean! Great location! Mark is an awesome host! 🤙
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

William C.

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

Comfortable house great location

Comfortable house great location Just a couple blocks from the heart of Mukawao With plenty of good restaurants easily available. Owner was extremely responsive And accommodating. But highly recommend this place as a base for upcountry as well as north shore beaches
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madonna R.

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

Peaceful mountain views

was a great place to come back and relax after our day of adventuring. Was centrally located to do all the things we wanted to do. The dinner table was spacious and we played board games there every night with the games we brought.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug C.

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

Finally found a great vacation rental

I travel to Hawaii every year or so to visit family and have not had great experiences at vacation rentals there. I decided to try again and hit the jackpot with this place. It was clean, spacious, and, very importantly for me, had an extremely comfortable bed. It was only me, but it's so large and spacious that it would be of fantastic value for a small group or family. The view from the dining room and lanai was fantastic, the neighborhood quiet, and it's within walking distance to one of my favorite places in Hawaii, the village of Makawao. The host, Mark, was extremely accommodating and kind. The next time I go back to Maui, this place is at the top of my list.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

lorie s.

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

Family get away

Property was as advertised , could not have found a better property, I have visited Maui Three times over the last 25 years , this is a great property for anyone who wants a nice quiet ( except for the roosters,which are all over the Island) but we loved the property to want to come back
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

ELISE B., SUNNYVALE, CA, USA

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

Lovely place

Beautiful views, quiet, great location. Walking distance from downtown Makawao. Great light, lots of big windows. Comfy bed and furniture. Well appointed. Nice owner.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tarit T., Irvine, California

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

Fantastic stay

It was a fantastic stay here in Makawa. My friends and I are here celebrating a big birthday and home was just perfect for us. The views are incredible. The weather in Makawao is so cool. In the evenings you just never need an air conditioning. We met Mark the owner, who was super nice and accommodating. I will come back here with my family again if it’s available.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Linda I.

Beautiful, peaceful, great location!

Loved this slice of Paradise including Miss Kitty (neighbors social cat) who greeted us at our car before and after every adventure. We wanted to stay away from the sea of humanity this time and explore more of the interior of the island. The house was comfy and well equipped and placed us closer to Haleakala and the Lavendar Farm, as well as great eats in Haiku. Makawao is charming and has everything you need including a great market. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Emmett M.

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

Review

Good!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Karen K., Brandon, Manitoba, CANADA

Home away from home!

Our stay on Maui was great in big part because of our booking at Pookela Paradise. Mark was very easy to communicate with and provided a very nice place for us to stay. The house is well set up and has great views. It has all the things we needed and is in a perfect location as long as you have a car to get around the island. We were even able to store our bags on the last day so that we could take off for the day and not worry about what was in our car all day at the beach. Thanks, would love to stay here again another time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Ample living space with a great view

Great property. Walking distance to historic Makawao. Beautiful view of the mountains and bay from the deck and dining area, great sunsets. Full kitchen. Laundry access is a plus! Comfy beds. Overall it was nice staying in a neighborhood. Only downside is the noise of the neighborhood: rosters crowing a lot of the night, dogs barking, etc. So just bring ear plugs.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Pookela Paradise

The house is beautiful but there is a house being built next to it on the property with all the attending noise and bad smells. The neighborhood is also quite noisy. The house was not very well supplied. The owner is on site and very friendly. Maui is magical no matter what, and we all had a great time.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory A., Dallas

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

Great Location

We wanted a central location to explore the whole island and this couldn’t have been better. It’s just around the corner from Makawao’s main drag, which is really convenient for restaurants etc., but it feels rural because of the property’s layout. And other than the far east and west sides of the island, we got to most places within 30 minutes drive. The property is well-kept, has all conveniences (with the notable exception of air conditioning) and was an excellent home base. I really loved having cool mountain evenings after hot summer days at sea level. It was an experience I wasn’t expecting to have on this trip! We traveled with our two kids (7 and 4) and they’re already asking when we can go back to the Hawaii house. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Shannon P.

Peaceful home in charming Makawao

We loved our 8 day stay in this house. The neighborhood is quiet, peaceful and the home is in a lovely and private setting- close to many splendid day trips to Hana, Haleakala, a great beach in Paia and the awesome town of Paia itself. Staying in this Makawao home, we felt so much more like locals and less like tourists vs. the condo strip in Kihei. The owner was very accommodating when we needed an early check in. Our one recommendation would be to supply guests with basic amenities for the kitchen (salt, spices, sugar, paper towels, etc) and wash cloths for the bathroom. Also, the master bed is a bit bouncy and sinking and wasn't too comfortable. A new mattress would be ideal. I would still recommend this house with its spacious and simple feel. We had a magical time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Rosemary & Paul P., Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Dated but Cozy and Central to everything

The house in general was well located - central to everything. It was spacious, had beautiful views and equipped with everything one would need. We rated it 3-star only because it needed a good cleaning, there was no mention of additional units on the first floor with this unit up on the second floor and in general our good neighbors were loud at times. The furniture was well worn and some items need replacing - ice maker not working, microwave missing the glass turn table and cushions could use some minor stitching repair and cleaning. Further, our neighbors though very friendly, we’re pretty loud. From the immediate apartment below, the house on the same property and from across the road! Regardless, we did enjoy our stay as it was near everything we planned to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M., Lexington, Kentucky USA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly Recommended

The house was fantastic with glorious views and located in a quiet area. Its proximity to the heart of Makawao was an added bonus. The host was very professional, friendly, and very responsive to inquiries. The only constructive criticism I can offer is that the floors in the house should have been cleaned a bit better, especially for a property at this price point. Upon check-in, there was a bit of beach sand on the floors in the bathroom, kitchen, and sitting area. We quickly cleaned that up upon arrival, and otherwise, everything was wonderful. The host outsources the cleaning crews, so this certainly is not a reflection on him. He promotes this property so professionally and wants to provide a top-notch experience for his guests, I just feel that perhaps the cleaning service being used is not living up to his expectations. Overall, it was a fabulous experience, and we will definitely consider rebooking for a future visit to Maui!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mark

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I've been a host at Pookela Paradise for over 10 years and love to share all that Upcountry Maui offers.

I'm an avid cyclist, kite boarder, and general adventurer.

Why they chose this property

The location offers the ideal mix of being a short walk to Makawao Town and all the North Shore attraction yet worlds apart on it's own private land with spectacular views.

What makes this property unique

This property is set up for enJOYment of your surroundings in a relaxed comfortable environment. The design lives large with panoramic ocean views of the West Maui Mountains and South Maui Shorelines. And, wait until you see the sunsets!!!

55" 4K Roku streaming 4K HDTV on a lift in Living Room, 43" HDTV w/Roku in Master Bedroom, Beach Towels, Beach Chairs, and Cooler all provided.

Languages:

English

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