Great place to stay just a few blocks above Makawao (with shops / restaurants). During my stay it was unseasonably hot down in Paia (mid July) and much cooler & more comfortable up in Makawao - lucky I stayed there. You are a short & scenic drive from Paia and Haiku, and this would also be a good jumping off point for trips to Haleakala, Kula (& lavender farm), etc. Even driving a couple miles up Olinda road, you are surrounded by beautiful cattle / horse pastures and mountain forest. Denise was a great hostess who will tell you about the area or give you space as needed. Friendly, but not instrusive so if you like your space you can have it. It was nice to get some groceries at Mana and use the kitchen. You have your own little parking spot and your room has a nice bed and adjoining bathroom. Good WiFi too. This is a nice little house in a nice neighborhood. Everything was great - would stay again.