We loved our stay at Denise's casita in Makawao! The space is pretty small but it was perfect to return to after our busy days of hiking, swimming, and adventuring around the island. The casita was a short 10-minute walk from the town of Makawao, which is not too far of a drive from a bunch of sites we wanted to see (Haleakala, swimming/snorkeling in Kihei, 'Iao Needle, road to Hana). The bonus for me was waking up to the sounds of birds and a gorgeous view of the ocean and the Upcountry area. Denise was easy to communicate with and very kind to let us use her grill and back patio on Thanksgiving, as many restaurants were closed that day. Overall it's a lovely house and neighborhood, highly recommend staying here!