Hana By The Bay is my vote for location and a spectacular view of the ocean. From the Lanai you…read morehave a180 degree view of beautiful landscape, and the ocean. The hospitality you receive from Gale and Michele is outstanding and is one that would be hard to beat. It is located perfectly for going to the town of Hana where you can find a variety of things to do and places to eat including street vendors for amazing food. You are within walking distance of the famous Red Sand beach and Hana Bay Beach park. You will find yourself dazzeled by all there is to do close by. Fun in the sun at 82 degrees in November. What a great time. Thank you Gale and Michele.

Two weeks ago, I was visiting family in Paia. Turns out, they'd never taken the Road to Hana, and…read morewanted to see what all the fuss is about. We planned to spend a day driving and sight-seeing, arrive in Hana for the night, and then get up bright and early to hit Haleakala National Park further on down the road. This is the place the we booked in Hana, and we were seriously glad we did. First of all, just as promised, we got an amazing view of the beach. It's across the street from the Bay, and at 5:30 or 6 A.M., I walked down to snap some pictures. Straight out of my camera, they looked like postcards. Easily one of the best sunrises I've seen in my life. As for the place itself, it feels less like a rental property and more like a home. The kitchen was stocked with some basic non-perishable items (extra-virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, bottled water in the fridge, some A1 sauce, etc.) and enough supplies to make a meal yourself (regular and ceramic knives, foil, cookie sheets, I think a few pots, a baster, and a scrub-brush for the sink). We went into town and got steaks and potatoes. Broiled and baked them in the oven without a problem. There's a good-sized TV in the living room with a good selection of movies (The Mask, Stripes, The Dark Knight Rises, almost surprisingly, The Red Violin...) and a DVD/Blu-Ray player. The couch can fit about three people, and folds into a bed. Obviously not the best bed (more like a cot), but it's an option. The bedroom has a King-sized bed with comfortable sheets and memory foam. In height, it looks literally king-sized. The thing is massive. There's a smaller TV in an armoire in this room, a nightstand, and some outlets. About as expected. I was in love with their bathroom, though. Plenty of space, a linen closet (stocked with towels), a nice sink with a clean mirror, and oh my god, the shower. Big enough to fit about three of me (I'm 6'1), wonderfully even water pressure, and it has its own light that makes everything cream-yellow and dreamy. There's a tiny window with a screen in there, just big enough to let in some early-morning air or a late breeze, but high up and small enough that it doesn't feel creepy. Definitely my favorite feature of the place. There's also a space underneath the stairs going out that has a gate. Inside are some boogie boards and I think one surfboard. Didn't test them out, but it's great that they had them. After racking my brain, the only problems I can find with the place are that they could use some hypoallergenic pillows (they had down ones), and the sink lacked a garbage disposal. Didn't really expect one. Just something I noticed. Overall, for the money and the area, I can't imagine a better deal. We only stayed for a night, but from what we saw, it's an excellent spot. If you're doing the Road to Hana, I'd definitely check it out.

Maui What A Wonderful World Bed and Breakfast is definitely a lovely and peaceful location in Kihei…read moreand I absolutely enjoyed my stay here! Owners Eva and Jim are awesome and have operated the bed and breakfast for many years now and it was such a pleasure to meet them during my stay as well as meet their family and super cute energetic smaller terrier dogs. I was in the Papaya Suite and definitely plenty of space, with a separate bedroom, kitchen bathroom, and the living room! And did I mention, the great breakfast food and other snacks in the provided basket as well as fresh fruit, cereal, milk and other items inside the refrigerator and freezer? Definitely saved me time and money from having to drive to the nearest bakery or market! Yes, this is a real Bed & Breakfast and definitely worth every dollar! There are three other suites available for booking and there is usually no minimum stay required except during certain times of the year like the holiday season or special local events, for instance. Also, guests are offered a 10% discount if they pay in check/cash versus charging to their credit/debit card, and I opted to provide Eva with the check. You will also find two common areas, and one of them is right outside the Papaya Room on the ground level where there are other tables, chairs, and a BBQ. The other common area is upstairs on the lanai, where there are more tables and chairs, and ultimately a lovely view of Kihei and the West Maui Mountains! Definitely would love to come back and stay at Maui What A Wonderful World Bed and Breakfast for the next stay in Kihei and South Maui!

It was our first time staying in Maui and my husband and I had a lovely time at this grand bed and…read morebreakfast. Our hosts were Eva and Jim and they were more than generous with the breakfast and amenities at their home. During our stay in the Pineapple suite, the restroom/kitchenette/bedroom were organized and had plenty of space for two people. It was easy to feel at home within the first few minutes after settling in. Eva was easily accessible for questions about the island/ local recommendations and was more than accommodating for our breakfast options (fresh local fruit, pastries, coffee, etc.). There was also onsite laundry, swim gear, and sunscreen/mosquito repellent. Whatever Eva was managing with guests, we also observed that Jim kept up with quick repairs/maintenance on the property. My partner's favorite part of this stay was the fruit and their dogs!!! I too loved their fur babies in addition to the view from the second floor deck (phenomenal during sunset). We are truly impressed with the hospitality and welcome that these seasoned hosts provided.

Absolutely awesome accommodations…read more Well first you have a lovely and very private space to call your own. Combine that with a very warm and friendly host (Sharon) and our stay could not have been better. The Rainbow Lookout met all our needs and had everything we needed in the kitchen, plenty of towels for bath and beach, beach chairs, ice chest, and extra scuba equipment. We could walk down the private road to catch the sunrise; we drank our coffee In the hottub and we swam in the very nice lagoon style pool every single day. When we return to Maui we will definitely come back. We loved the home and surrounding areas and enjoyed the natural setting as well. If you don't like nature and want to be pampered by hotel staff then don't come here. If you don't mind seeing a gecko scramble across the rocks, then you'll be ok here. If you want to see what it's like to actually live like a Maui denizen then this is the place for you. Sharon could not have been more responsive and accommodating. The fruit and bread and eggs and wine got us off to a great start! Thanks for everything! We had an absolute blast. Stayed: June 2018

Huelo is located on Maui's rugged north shore, 20 minutes east of the small town of Paia on the…read moreroad to Hana. Since you're 20 minutes' drive from the nearest town, this place is super-secluded, but offers all of the amenities you could imagine. The road down to the place is only partially paved (last time we were there in 2003, anyway,) and so you have a very slow, bumpy ride down. We first did it in some kind of crapmobile rental, and whenever we tried to take the road too quickly, residents along the way come out and give you the stink-eye. Not worth busting your axle anyway, so take it slow. Huelo Point Lookout is just about the last place, down the last driveway on the last road as you make your way off the Hana Highway and down toward the coast. Some of the cottages on the property offer ocean views (the main house, for example,) but for the most part the coast is hidden from view, so if you're looking for beach front, this is not for you. What we loved about Huelo is that it's much more of a rapidly changing environment than getting a cookie-cutter chain hotel place in Wailea, Kaanapali or in Kapalua. It's a more rugged and unexpected experience with lots of wind, quick, fleeting rainstorms and amazing tranquility and seclusion. No kids in the communal pool yelling all day, no one next door making noise. You literally feel like you're in the middle of nowhere. Both times we have stayed there, we opted for the Haleakala Cottage, which is basically a studio apartment (free standing, no immediate neighbors) with a full kitchen, patio, its own Jacuzzi and the best part: a FANtastic outdoor shower. The small office, with 2 sets of washers and dryers plus all the linens you could ever need (including fabulous, huge beach towels) is just around the corner from this cottage, and me being a laundry freak, I was in heaven (guests have free access to the laundry facilities anytime.) Owners Jeff and Sharyn Stone and their sweet son, Kai, have gone out of their way to provide their guests with privacy and seclusion, without being so absent that you don't feel well taken care of. The kitchen is stocked with plenty of fresh, whole-bean coffee, and you can also order special treats like additional flowers or chocolates for your arrival (my husband surprised me with this on our honeymoon.) In all, I think we've spent a total of almost 3 weeks here over our two trips to Hawaii, and I would stay there again in a snap. The only perceived drawback might be the distance from the place to the nearest sign of civilization, but keep in mind that Maui is only so big, so any place, including Hana or even Wailea on the southern west coast is only 40-60 minutes drive away. And when you're in one of the most beautiful places on Earth, on vacation, what do you have more of than leisure time? Recommendations: - Take your watches off when you arrive and put them away someplace. Go with the light and rise when you want, eat when you want, be active when you want and sleep when you want. - Bring some food in from one of the places in Paia to keep around -- fruit, milk, etc. - daily supplies that will keep you going since you're a good 20 minutes from the grocery store, and driving that road at night can be precarious. - I'm going to write a review of this as well, but the Paia Fish Market, right on the main corner of town is unbelievably good. I recommend the fish and chips with lots of vinegar and Tabasco. Ugh. I am drooling thinking about it. - Pack a picnic and head to Hana for the day. Take every opportunity to turn left as you head out and get to the coast for amazing, out-of-the-way waterfalls. Ignore signs for private property if you're particularly adventurous (which we were.)

Cool condo and only a very short walk across the street to the beach, which was super awesome to be…read moreable to go there so quickly and easily after dinner or in the mornings every day. Our unit only had an AC in the living room and just fans for the bedroom and a couple small nightstand cooling fans. We opted to stay in the living room with the pullout bed, which was nice and Chris with the AC as the bedroom was a little bit too warm for our liking. Can't complain the day was awesome. We had designated parking and there was a designated pool that we could use if we wanted to and lots of space to walk around on the grass. Couldn't really ask for more and would probably stay here again. The next time we go to Maui. Our unit did have a messed up dryer so we couldn't dry our clothes using it and had to hang them all and also quite a bit of ants but nothing too concerning overall.

Booked 8 nights, wheelchair accessible, 3 adults. Unit D12. I took photos to show the filthy…read morecondition of floors, shower, cabinets. The Teflon cookware wad heavily marred . There was sand and hair in the shower, which was not wheelchair or walker accessible. After a 5.5 hr flight, we didn't want to be displaced due to a complaint so I cleaned to the best of my ability. There was no place to hang clothing. When we did notify Vacasa, they said they would give me back the $270 cleaning fee I paid. Vacasa misrepresents the properties, and in my opinion, this was a health risk and consumer fraud case. I will report and provide photos. Bedroom closets were stuffed with miscellaneous items, vacuum, boxes, no room to hang clothing.​

Prime location, dated units…read more The location of the Hale Kamaole condos is great- you have ocean views and just across the main road is beach access and a community gathering place to enjoy sunset. The condos themselves are dated, but with most of my time being spent outdoors, this was not really a deterrent for me. The amenities include propane and briquette grills, tennis court/pickle ball courts, two pools and fresh water showers at the main entrances to rinse away any sand. Overall, I would recommend!

Great location. Very quiet! Right across from the beach park. 2 swimming pools, tennis courts and a…read morecloset full of beach gear (chairs, boogie boards, sand toys and more). Our unit was a little outdated and we struggled with the cabinets a lot, but other units were remodeled and absolutely stunning! Be sure to be around at least once for the sunset conch ceremony.

My wife and I stayed here in February of 2004 and the following is a letter I wrote to Ms. Deweiss:…read more The purpose of this letter is to inform you why my wife and I decided not stay the second night at your facility, which we had prepaid in full for two nights (see attached receipt). When we arrived on Sunday, February 8th, we soon discovered that to get our luggage to the cottage, we had to use a wheelbarrow up and down hilly terrain and over a small bridge. The distance from our auto to the cottage was approximately 50 yards. This surprise was never disclosed to us in your brochure, website or directions. It's not until you actually enter the facility and find a suggestion list that reads: "you may transport your luggage in the wheelbarrow at the foot of the stairs". Such a barrier would make it impossible for an elderly or disabled person to stay at your cottage. For tired travelers like us visiting Hawaii for the first time, it was quite unpleasant. Upon entering you facility we noticed two things. It was infested with bugs and smelled like mold. The bedroom was especially pungent and had the odor of urine. Although we did not expect air conditioning, we were again surprised that you provided no fans of any kind. In fact, while you do disclose in your brochure that "an alternative energy system provides utilities without electric poles", you don't bother telling us until we get there that we should only use the lights in the room that we are in. In fact your suggestion list reads: "to save energy please turn out lights in one area as you move to the next area". This left us pretty much in the dark, hot, tired, swatting the mosquitoes and fighting the ants. Our next surprise was the bathroom located in a separate facility about 15 feet away. One of the windowpanes in the entrance door was completely broken out allowing bugs, rodents and any other creature from the wild to enter. The "potable water crock" located next to the sink had only a plate as a lid and did not appear to be sanitary to say the least. The faucet in the sink was broken; when you turned it on the whole fixture moved with it. The tiles were broken around it. Finally, the First Aid Kit had animal/rodent droppings in it. When we left on Monday, February 9th at approximately 9:30 am, I informed you that we were leaving and I explained to you one of the reasons why (mold/urine smells). I also told you that your brochure, website and directions were deceptive at best and quite misleading. I requested a refund for the second night, including tax, which you have denied. In fact you resorted to calling me names saying that I was not sophisticated enough for your facility. You also said you "didn't buy the urine/mold thing". Well Ms. DeWeese you don't have to 'buy' it because it comes with the accommodations you provide at the "Tea House Cottage". My wife and I spent two weeks in Hawaii staying at Bed & Breakfast type facilities throughout. On the "Big Island" we stayed at the Volcano Rainforest Retreat just outside of the Volcano National Park and at the Lion's Gate Bed & Breakfast south of Kona. In Maui we finished our vacation at the Plantation Inn in Lahaina. All facilities (except yours) exceeded our expectations and in every case told the truth about what they offered their guests. In fact, you claim no one has ever done this before in all the years you've been in business. However, one only has to look in the guest comment book to read complaints by other guest who have stayed there. Truthfulness is what this all about Ms. DeWeese, honesty that you most certainly lack. You owe it to your potential customers who travel thousands of miles to visit Hawaii and spend a great deal of money to fairly disclose what your lodging is all about. Maybe you don't want people to know until it's too late. I hope other parties reading this letter will take action to ensure future visitors to your beautiful Islands are not disappointed like we were.

Ann is a wonderful lady that created this peaceful hide away. She has not owned the property in…read moreover 5 years.

I thought I had posted a review, but I didn't, for shame. Well here it is…read more Makena Surf is quite possibly the best place I've ever stayed in, in Maui. These are private residences, inside a gated area, sort of off the beaten path. It is not only quite, but serene and peaceful if it's possible to have both. Walking out onto the beach, these private beaches, you can step right into the water and swim with turtles! I was in heaven! Absolute heaven! It was exactly what I needed, and wanted to happen. In addition to the hundreds of fish, we also saw sea snake and Eel! Then one early evening we swam into a cove, and what swam past us, a Reef Shark! Wow! That made us end our swim early, I'll tell you that. And did I mention, the Turtles!!! So many! I could not have asked for a better experience. They were everywhere, swimming, moving from here and there, sleeping, just hanging out. We actually went on a Turtle Town experience tour, and hardly saw any. Because they were all on our beach! Now every residence is different, but ours was 2 bedroom (Spacious bedrooms), 2 bath (Great bathrooms), washing machine and dryer. Big kitchen, big living room with the lanai and of course a huge balcony. My picture from the balcony is no joke. It really looked just like that on the day we arrived. Not too far, but you kinda have to drive is a grocery store and a large mall. Further away is more eating establishments and another grocery store. I was a happy camper.

Where should I start? AND by the way, I'm only giving 1 star because it won't let me give it ZERO!…read more As we boarded our plane to Maui, we received a phone call that the condo we had reserved and completely paid for two months prior was not available but rest assured they had a substitute for us for 3 nights and then we could move into our reserved unit. Ok, minor hiccup, but we'll deal with it. On the morning after our arrival, we received another phone telling us we needed to vacated the condo and would need to find a new place to stay, because other guests were arriving with their reservation. So we spent our first full day of our long awaited family vacation on the phone trying to find a place to take our family of five. The entire island is fully booked, so we are hoping something opens up tomorrow before we have to sleep in the beach with our suitcases. The icing on the cake is that they will process our refund and mail a check to our address on file as soon as they work out the details, but we have to come up with another $8,000 today for the new room.

Truly a special place! Sadly, Mrs. Nakamura has passed. Her son, Mr. Keith Nakamura, has taken over…read moreownership of the business. He has made many improvements with new bedding, linens and new paint. He even added WIFI! Fortunately, it still has that homegrown, childhood memory feel for me. Wooden boarded interior, tin roof, simple amenities. Pots, pans, dishes, cups, dish soap, basic cleaning supplies are included. As always, very clean. Itʻs our favorite place to stay in Hana.

We luckily got in at the very last minute, the weekend of the East Maui Taro Fest. I called the…read morenumber on a whim just to get a price for reference and they had a cancellation. Sweet! I put my credit card number down to hold the room, and you pay her cash when checking in at the office, which is her place of residence. It looks like there were 2 rentals on her property, but the one we stayed at was just around the block on Hana Hwy. The 3 of us paid a total of $130. What a deal for an entire house compared to other vacation rentals. THE HOUSE: It's definitely older but was clean. We had use of a 2-car garage, full kitchen, dining room, living room, bathroom (shower but no tub) and 2 bedrooms, one with a queen bed, the other with two twins. There's a small balcony which has a great view of Hana Bay. The sole TV in the living room has basic cable. The cabinets were stocked with plates, cups and utensils. They provided us with towels but we all brought our own. The sofas in the living room were definitely old and sunk badly. The beds were adequate. There are just 2 drawbacks. First, the bedroom with the two twin beds had something in the ceiling & walls making a scratching noise. Ratatouille perhaps? Second, the house is located above the owner's son's place. Quiet hours are 9pm to 8am. You have to be out of the house by 10:45am on your day of departure. You simply go back to the office and hang the key outside the door. OVERALL: Very decent digs for the price. It feels great to support a local business as opposed to the fancier vacation rentals. The owner is a sweet elderly lady who even let us park our car at her office which was closer to the Taro Fest. We'd definitely go back.