Fantastic Location in the Heart of Hana!
We had no idea what to expect on our first trip to Maui! But, this AirBnB made it feel like you imagine Hawaii to be: Beautiful sunrises from the bedroom, sounds of birds, animals, while being surrounded by the lush rain forest! It's perfect for those who want an intimate experience away from the tourist areas. It was a close drive to Black Sands Beach and Red Sands Beach. OMG, the food truck that's parked at the end of the driveway was a big hit! You have to try the vegan chili (you can add beef to it - which is super tasty, too). Plus, they have fun coffee drinks there as well. They also make amazing wood fired pizza during the weekdays. The food truck is open 10am to 5 pm every day, so keep that in mind.
But, there are many local food trucks as you get closer into Hana - which I loved because Hana didn't feel touristy at all! There were no large hotel or restaurant chains. Make sure you go grocery shopping before you get to the AirBnB, as Hana doesn't have any grocery stores - and I'd definitely recommend driving the Road to Hana during daylight.
Heather's place also had all the cookware we needed to enjoy homemade dinners. And, luckily, there were condiments in the fridge which was a nice plus. I loved the fact that we were taking showers with rainwater. I had never done that before. It made my skin feel really soft. And, the soap they provided was amazing!!!!! You can buy it at the little coffee shop/food truck there.
And, of course, they had great WiFi for browsing and checking your email. Heather was very communicative and friendly throughout our travels.
So, come here if you're looking to get away from the touristy areas - you'll still have great access to plenty of things to do here, and did I mention food trucks?! :-)
Oh, traveler tip: Don't try and walk around in flip flops here. Bring shoes with good grip, period! You'll need them pretty much everywhere you go.