The Gingerbread House was a very unique Maui experience and it allowed us to immerse ourselves better into the island life. The house was very charming and filled with sunlight. We woke up each day with birds chirping and a breeze blowing in. The huge mango tree surrounding the house actually fed us a few snacks during our stay! Because the house is on the lush side of the island we did see more bugs than I would want. As long as you keep the place clean you should be alright. My boyfriend found a little gecko which he loved but it freaked me out a little (it's a girl thing I guess).Also the house was nestled in between other houses so it felt private and safe. Paia was super cute and filled with locals. It was nice to get away from the resorts and other tourists. It had yummy restaurants and cool stores to shop in. The house is in a great location for beginning the road to Hana, experiencing Haleakala and seeing some of the local surfers do their thing! Poni was a great host because she gave us our privacy but still offered herself when and if we needed. She was easy to communicate with, was very honest and friendly.
All in all this was a cool spot and I'm glad we stayed at the Gingerbread House!