We had an incredible stay at Brigitte and Dave's place. We stayed 7 nights, over New Years. The cottage is located in Haiku, close to both Paia and Makawao. We went to Makawao for several delicious meals (Casanova is FANTASTIC!) and shopping excursions. Check out Mana Foods for grocery shopping in Paia - resist the temptation to get all your food at the Whole Foods by the airport - Mana Foods is awesome!!
From the moment we arrived, we were treated to exceptional hospitality. Brigitte and Dave provided a beautiful welcome basket, as well as an awesome list of tasty restaurant suggestions - trust that list!!! And get the breakfast burrito at Cafe Des Amis in Paia. (drool)
Brigitte and Dave were easily accessible for any questions that we had, but were incredibly respectful of our privacy too. Truly delightful hosts who deeply wanted us to have an exceptional time in Maui.
The cottage is absolutely perfect. The pictures, while certainly beautiful, don't do it justice at all. This place is BRAND NEW, and features every single luxurious detail you could want. You walk in and it actually feels like you are at a high-end resort. Everything has been thought of. I have never had a better shower experience in my life. The bed is perfect. And if you're planning to cook, you will love cooking in this kitchen. The outdoor space is divine. From the lanai off the dining room you can see Brigitte and Dave's house on the hillside, but from the lanai off the bedroom, you have complete privacy. In fact, the dining room lanai is the ONLY place that affords you a view of Brigitte and Dave's. This is NOT one of those places where you can hear the owner's conversations from inside the Airbnb. It feels very, very private - like you are in a well manicured jungle. Also - don't overpack - you're probably going to buy tons of overpriced clothing in Paia - plus, there is laundry!!!
Stay 2 weeks, if you can. There is SO MUCH to do in Maui...and you want to make sure you find time for some hard core relaxing too!!