17 Reviews of Property 911322 in Makawao, Hawaii

This was our second time staying in upcountry Maui and coming back to this home was a sweet homecoming. It is the ideal retreat to escape to after a day of exploring the island. It is a great location that easily connects you to the roads to Hana, Paia, Haiku, Haleakala or toward the beaches of West Maui. The property is in Makawao, a lovely little town filled with surprises to discover. The home is cozy and serene, surrounded by forests. At night you can gaze at the star filled sky and if you get an island breeze blowing through, the whistling of the trees will be your lullaby. Lisa and family are great hosts and there is nothing that has not been thought of to make sure guests have a great stay. It is a true personal retreat and after spending 2 weeks there we felt fully reenergized. I would recommend this home to those that truly want to experience Maui and disconnect from wherever you may be coming from. Everything that the island has to offer is a short drive away, and when you've had enough of exploring the island for the day, you can get away to your forest retreat and get well rested for the next day's adventures. We will surely be back in the near future to once again escape at this wonderful forest retreat. Mahalo Lisa and Family!

Highly recommend this rental unit for anyone traveling to Maui whether for business or vacation. Location takes a few minutes to get too, but is well worth the drive. Your own little secluded paradise. House was very clean and homey and had everything you could need while away from home. Listing description and photos are accurate and property was well taken care of. Owner goes above and beyond to make your stay as comfortable as possible and was very easy to work with. Excellent customer service and will definitely return for any future trips as well as recommend to family and friends.

If you're looking for a unique and wonderful Hawaiian experience, look no further than this "upcountry" home. Situated a short distance above the town of Makawao, you'll know you're in for something special as you make your way up the local road lined with towering eucalyptus trees, leaving the tourist-filled areas of Maui behind. The house is wonderfully comfortable, with a large living room, a master bedroom that features a corner fireplace (which we enjoyed on a cool January evening), and a broad deck with a great hot tub (enjoyed as well). At night, the property is a perfect vantage point for an exceptional view to the heavens. You'll see more stars than you've likely ever seen before in your life. The owner keeps the house spotlessly clean, and welcomes you with a generous basket of Hawaiian treats...a very nice touch. She was also readily available to answer any questions that arose. We've used vrbo.com for years, and this was clearly one of the favorite properties. We highly recommend it.

I give this cottage my highest recommendation!! My reasons are:

• a beautiful, rural, Olinda Forest environment.
• quality of the home, furnishings, layout, and spaciousness.
• away from the busy areas of Maui and just remote enough to provide restful solitude.
• central access to all reaches of Maui.
• an easy 15 minute drive to Makawao - a charming community.
• we dined at a Mexican and an American restaurant in Makawao - excellent food & service.
• owner provided helpful insights that contributed immensely to a successful vacation.

When I return to Maui, this residence is my first choice!!

The kids and I (boy age 12, girl age 15) had a blast. The house was very comfortable and worked great for the three of us. Having a washer and dryer was a big plus. The beds were extremely comfortable, and having an office was really helpful. We stayed for 17 days and the price was reasonable. We loved the road up to the house. It is an interesting mix of hawaiian style homes and the foliage and trees were really unusual. Something you don't see anywhere else! We came to this short term rental until we found our full time home on Maui. The school bus picked the kids up at the driveway and I found this location convenient to various places like Makawao Town, Pukulani, Paia, Kula, and Haiku. We were able to get to Kahului with a reasonable drive - and had great views of the island on the way! The owner was very accommodating to our special requests, and went out of her way to take care of our needs. (since we were long term people in a short term place). Single Mom and two kids - we felt very safe and secure. Definately would recommend this home as a place to stay during your visit. This is the REAL Maui! Don't miss it.

cool, beautiful, clean, friendly we loved playing Crockett and the hot tub!

For pictures of the gorgeous property and details of the house please visit:
http://www.modernhawaiiweddings.com/2012/07/09/details-of-our-relaxing-maui-mini-vacation/

My husband and I enjoyed our second honeymoon at this retreat. Our friends stayed at this Olinda retreat a few months ago and gave it raving reviews. Because we are from busy Oahu and have both visited Maui before, we were looking for a quiet, non-crowded, non-touristy place to stay. We planned on spending most of our trip at our rental and were so pleased that we chose to stay at this retreat. This house was cozy, clean, and comfortable- truly a "home away from home." We loved the smell of eucalyptus, the lack of noisy traffic noise, and waking up to the peaceful sound of birds chirping and trees swaying.

The house was well equipped with all basic necessities and extremely clean. We appreciated all the "extras," including the wide selection of DVDs and the outdoor grilling/dining area. On most days, we bought food from the nearby markets, cooked at home, and ate on the back lanai. Our favorite amenity was the hot tub, which we used to star gaze and relax at night.

Although we would have preferred a curtain on all of the bedroom windows, the property is very secluded; the yard is surrounded by tall trees, which blocked the view of the neighbors. Despite another small unit adjacent to the rental, our privacy was not affected because we did not see the other tenant at all during our stay. The two bedrooms were on separate ends of the house, with the living room in between, which would afford extra privacy for a family or group.

We definitely want stay here again on our next visit and bring our friends and family. Mahalo Lisa and your ohana for providing such a wonderful place! We appreciate your care and attention to detail in maintaining the home.

This was the most perfect place for our little family of four. It was beautiful inside and out, immaculately cleaned, completely ready for us to relax and play. The girls loved having their own room, I loved the huge, well stocks kitchen and our youngest loved the crib that was provided. We all loved the hot tub and hanging out on the large lanai in the morning. The large trees and gentle breeze was so ideal we never wanted to leave.
Everything was so inviting and the owners made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed, even fresh mangos in the fridge!
We love hiking in the Makawao forest reserve so this place was perfect for our family. We enjoyed morning trail runs and evening hikes with beach time in the middle. I really cannot say enough about this place. The lay out is spacious and open. Our kids loved having room to play and a TV to watch after a long day in the ocean. I loved coming home to something so nice, comfortable and inviting each day.