I absolutely loved my stay here! The cottage is located behind the main house, completely separate and private. Although it’s off a main road, I didn’t hear any noise at all. The cottage was very clean - I only saw one gecko the entire time I was there. It had everything I needed, including a full kitchen, washer/dryer, iron, beach towels, etc. It did not seem to have A/C, but there were ceiling fans in the rooms and that was good enough for me. I came in January so it was windy and rainy most of the days. The bed was very comfortable and I had one of my best sleeps there. It’s located on the north shore in Paia, which is an unassuming town, far from all the hotels & visitors. If you want to experience Maui like a local and not a tourist, this is the place to stay. I never met John in person, but he was a great communicator via email and always got back to me in a timely manner. He even emailed me mid-way through my stay to check up on me. I did get to meet the tenants who lived in the front house and they were very nice. Kuau Store across the street was my favorite place to pick up drinks and banana bread. I would definitely stay here again!