This lovely property and hosts Katherine and Dean deserve much more than the "best vacation ever" reviews that abound on the web.
The Vietnamese Bhuddhist monk, Thich Nhat Hanh, has said, "When we recognise the virtues, the talent, the beauty of Mother Earth, something is born in us, some kind of connection, love is born."
My family and I just returned from a stay at this beautiful home on Halama Street, and we are all richer for the experience. We reconnected with each other, with the beauty of nature, and made new connections with Katherine and Dean. The back lawn, bordering the ocean, was truly a place we discovered the virtues, the talent and the beauty of Mother Earth. Each day, whales could be seen breaching and slapping in the bay. Every evening the sun would kiss the ocean in the most splendid colors, and the sky would be lit with brilliant pinks, oranges, blues and purples. Giant sea turtles would make their way onto the beach for evening rest. The night-ocean would lull us to sleep with its calming rhythm of waves lapping on the beach. It was truly restorative for mind and body! Our family came away rested and renewed.
The house was immaculate and finely furnished with anything and everything we could need. The pool was relaxing, and the ocean swimming was superb. We really appreciated that Katherine and Dean were close by and only a text away--for those last minute consults on where to dine, which grocery stores had the best poke, where to find some great walking and running paths, and just for some wonderful conversation. When we left, we felt more like ohana than vacationers! Great place, great hosts, and even though I have no idea when we will be going back to Maui, this is absolutely the first place I will check for a reservation.
Mahalo and aloha to our new friends, and for wonderful, restful, fabulous fun days in Maui.
Nancy, Bob, Krista, Lynn, Chris, and Cousin Mary!