The cottage was absolutely perfect! We stayed 4 nights here and 4 nights in a fancy resort in Wailea that cost twice as much. Brigitte and Dave's cottage and the upcountry location beat that resort HANDS DOWN!
The cottage itself is spacious, spotlessly clean and completed with top-of-line appliances and housewares. It's so bright and airy and filled with the most lovely art! (From Sherri Reeve's gallery in Makawao, I soon found out.) No A/C, but plenty of windows and fans, so it's definitely not necessary. I LOVED the outdoor shower and the covered patios were perfect for gazing at the ocean and fabulous sunsets.
Brigitte and Dave were so welcoming. They greeted us on arrival, responded quickly to communications and provided great local recommendations. Plus a delicious welcome basket with homemade banana bread! They treated my kids to a lesson in banana tree cutting and checking out the neighbor's goats. Of course the kids loved it.
This is definitely the place to stay in Maui. It's a welcome respite from the crowds near Lahaina and Wailea. We enjoyed the towns of Haiku, Makawao and Paia so much better - quieter, wonderful galleries and restaurants. Be sure to check out Nuka in Haiku - great food and excellent service. The fancy resorts are nothing compared to this peaceful and beautiful cottage rental!
Mahalo!