Hula Hale was a great place to stay! Being our first trip to Maui, we were worried that Haiku would be farther away from activities on the island. It turned out to be a great location as the resort/commercialised areas weren't too far (40-60 min drive with beautiful views) but you could go home to experience a quiet local neighbourhood. The location also gave us a head start on the Road to Hana and watching the sunrise at Haleakala. Claire & Billy provided us with lots of helpful amenities we didn't even realise we needed including ziplock bags and a little sewing kit! It made me feel at home. The portable stove and pots were really nice on days we wanted to eat in. The place was also very clean. I requested a last minute later checkout the day before we were to leave and Claire shifted things for me so we could stay a little longer.