Staying at Gary and Marianne’s place in Haiku was like visiting with cousins we haven’t seen for too long. Their home and its surroundings - we stayed in the “Sunkist” room - are very comfortable, quiet, and beautiful. The four of us struck up an immediate friendship, rooted in common values and interests, rather than those of the “sharing economy.” They have a tremendous generosity of spirit, objects, and information, offering excellent suggestions for local food and drinks, alternative routes to new sights, and lending us a cooler and winter coats for our afternoon ascent to Haleakala. If we find ourselves near Haiku again, we are sure to stay at the home of Gary and Marianne.