We had a great time staying at Cloe’s for our first week on Maui! The condo was clean, beautifully decorated, and well stocked with sunscreen, aloe, bug spray, and more!
The walk to the beach was short and we saw sea turtles every single day, whether they were laying on rocks in the water, laying on the sand, or watching them swim while we were snorkeling! The best time to go is right when you wake up so it isn’t busy. Mama’s Fish House is next door so people walk over from the restaurant after dinner and it can get crowded at night/late afternoon.
Keep in mind, while the sea turtles are beautiful and so cool to see up close, KEEP YOUR DISTANCE! We saw a lot of people taking selfie’s next to them and it was very frustrating. You’re supposed to stay at least 12 feet away from them.
We did see a few tiny bugs the first night of our stay, but she does mention that in the listing and they weren’t bothersome. We didn’t notice them after that, just keep food in the fridge and clean up any crumbs you leave behind.
We were worried about there being no A/C, but the ceiling fans kept us cool the whole time!
I wish more places were as eco friendly as Cloe’s - there was a compost bin, recycling bin, stainless steel refillable shampoo, conditioner, lotion, hand soap, and Dr. Bronner’s for body wash as well as zero waste laundry supplies in the bedroom closet.
As for the location, I am so happy we decided to stay in Paia the first week! The town is so laid back and really gives you a genuine Hawaii experience. If you’re planning on driving the Road to Hana, I would definitely recommend staying here as it is very close! We went to the Kuau Store down the road for snacks and drinks for the drive. They didn’t open until 7, but we still had ample time to get food and get on the road before it got too busy.
Cloe was so helpful and offered many recommendations for places to go that we hadn’t even heard of! We had an amazing time and would love to stay here again!