Now is the time to stop your search and just book your stay here! Rosa and Karl’s cottage is a special find on Maui. First of all, the house and the property are gorgeous and serene. You could spend your entire trip reading and hanging on the porch… I was tempted. The amenities are top-notch, absolutely nothing has been overlooked and Rosa is dedicated to providing the most lush experience possible (The infrared sauna! The Vitamix! The outdoor shower! The mattresses!). Karl and Rosa’s hospitality is above and beyond and I don’t even want to say anymore about it so I don’t spoil the experience for you!! Just go, trust me!! True kindness abounds.
Second, the location. It’s a small ways from the palm tree lined manicured roads and golf courses of Wailea and other popular touristy spots, but for a truer, more local Maui experience, Haiku/ Paia and the upcountry towns are where you want to be. Especially if you are a surfer/hiker/ outdoor enthusiast. Great spot to start the drive to Hana and close to the Haleakala crater as well. Just please have respect, tread lightly and be a traveler, not a tourist.
What else can I say except MAHALO to Rosa, Karl and Sasha for making our trip so special, and we will be back soon! Aloha 🤙🌈🐓💚