We really wanted to get out of the hustle and bustle of the tourist traps along the shoreline and found it with Kula Treat. Tucked away in a small hamlet on the west side of Haleakala the home is exactly as described. If you want to experience the sunrise above the clouds a drive up the mountain is worth getting up for. Expect a 40 minute drive, but the home is about as close as you get to the turn off. We chose to drive the famous road to Hana from the reverse direction and the road down the mountain will take you there, if your turn south and not back to town. Don't be afraid of the road. It's not as bad as some say. It's beautiful!

You will get a warm welcome, "valet parking" (manditory due to the steep hill) and a complete tour with all the do's and don'ts. You are after all sharing her private home. The same guidelines are in written form next to the bed in case you forget.

Self parking is available 100' feet way and level, but the steep driveway can be challenging, especially at night or after it rains. We didn't want to trouble our host when arriving late.

Washer and dryer is available but only for week long residents. We mis-read this in initial agreement and were told so, but permitted to do a load (Mahalo Pamela).

The bed was comfortable, two television sets available (#2 if you ask), but we didn't even open the cabinet. The kitchen is adequate but lacks counter space to prepare much, but there are several fine restaurants close by.

You won't find a better priced place on the island for what you get. If a serene rural setting is what you're looking for, look no further. Several sights to explore in Kula as well (if they're open). We used Yelp a lot while on the island.