This is the most perfect place to stay for visitors to Maui. The house itself is spacious, well-equipped and very clean. There's fast and reliable wireless internet, a big screen TV and a washer, dryer and dishwasher. The beds are large and comfortable with good-quality linens and all the windows have bug screens so you can leave the windows open.
The location is perfect, part of the way up Mount Haleakala where the temperature is a few degrees cooler than the valley and a pleasant breeze keeps the temperature just right. There are spectacular, panoramic views from the garden and we enjoyed eating breakfast in the gazebo looking out over the West Maui Mountains with dazzling violet Jacaranda trees dotting the hillside and the valley below.
This is a great central location and we were able to visit all areas of the island comfortably from here. The must-see road to Hana begins just a few minutes drive from here and Lahaina and Kahului are not far away.
My top tip would be to visit the Nakalele Blowhole right at the northern-most point of the island. If you want a fun drive to get there, take the east coast road where a winding, often-single-track road is cut into the side of the mountain giving breath-taking views, but this is definitely not for the faint-hearted since there are sheer drops and few barriers. If you want the easier drive, take the West coast road through Lahaina. Be sure to visit the blowhole when the tide is high for maximum effect! There's also an amazing 'heart-shaped rock window' there. Google it and you'll see what I mean.
We loved every bit of our stay here but the best part, without a doubt, was meeting our wonderful hosts who live in the adjacent property. From the moment we arrived, Lida and Elly treated us like family and made us feel very welcome! We arrived as guests but have left as friends.