In a sentence: Sydney is literally one of the most impressive and interesting people I've ever met and staying in this cabin is a great way to get an immersive and unique look at Maui off the typical tourist path.

The cabin itself is secluded, safe, and has everything you need. The land it sits on is fascinating. The views are overwhelming. One morning it rained and we saw no less than 10 rainbows in and around the valley that this cabin looks out over. If you stay in this cabin and don't take Sydney's personalized tour mentioned in the listing, you've missed out.

Sydney was super communicative and upbeat. I could listen to her tell stories for days. She met us at the cabin when we checked in and as we were leaving. She made us feel extremely comfortable, and she made some wonderful recommendations.

Speaking of which, there are tons of great, locally-owned places to eat and drink all within 15 minutes. Special shout outs to Flatbread Company and Paia Fish Market in Paia and Maui Kambucha in Haiku. The Maui Gold Pineapple Tour is also close and highly recommended. There are also some great beaches along the northern shore that weren't crowded when we were there in late July.

The whole experience definitely has a more adventurous feel than staying in a hotel or condo on the beach, but if you take a chance on it, you'll certainly be rewarded.