This review is for the Dancing Turtle Ohana. We stayed with Maxi and Woody in their upstairs shared-space bedroom suite, and we loved it so much that we extended our stay. They were kind enough to accommodate our change of plans and we stayed in their Ohana, the in-law unit on the ground floor. This is a lovely apartment and perfect for relaxing (and would make a fantastic writer's retreat). There's an "outdoor room" with a hammock and 1/2-wall looking out onto the garden, which is teeming with flowers, butterflies and geckos (which were honestly adorable). There is a lap pool, great for swimming or lounging. There's a fully equipped kitchen indoors; bedroom, bath, and living room were also very comfortable. Maxi and Woody also provide snorkeling equipment and all sorts of things that you might need to enjoy the nearby beaches.
Maxi and Woody are wonderful and kind hosts. They were always there to help us with any and all issues that came up, gave us some great tips for what to see on the island, and were generally very generous with their time and energy. They were also very understanding when we had a change of plans. As I said in my other review, it felt like staying with family. We can't wait to return to Maui and visit the Dancing Turtle again!
For those considering hotels or first-timers to Hawaii: We stayed at a resort on Kaanapali before coming here. The Dancing Turtle was by far the more rejuvenating and fun experience. We also found that Kihei was ideally located on the island: a very quick drive to all the major spots, and right next to some great beaches and great food.