Maliko Retreat is a relaxing haven in the middle of the beautiful and peaceful (well daytime at least) countryside of Upcountry, Maui.

The photographs advertising this property really do not do the facilities or location justice. The outlook to the mountains and the oceans in both spectacular and serene.

As the sun falls and the skies darken the nocturnal creatures come to life, giving the feeling of adventure and cosiness round into one!!

Sydney is an amazing and informative host and manages the boundaries of being available yet not intruding beautifully well.

We very much enjoyed her time, company and knowledge of the island and a mornings tour or her beautiful estate. We felt privileged to be shown the ancient water site, pictograph and the beginnings of the uncovering of one of the original and sacred roads of the island. Sharing the plot with Alistair the Peacock was also a fine and beautiful treat.

The abundance of avocados and passion fruit kept us healthily feed for breakfast and dinner.

A wonderful place to stay on the island of Paradise.

We are so pleased that we took the opportunity to spend days and nights around the beautiful Upcountry of Maui and couldn't have found a more special place as our base.