I'm still grieving having to leave this paradise of a property! The views are stunning...watching sea turtles swim in the water and rocks, the dynamic sunsets, hearing the waves day and night. Just amazing. We were a party of ten with ages 1 through 81 and we were all comfortable with plenty of room to spread out when we wanted. The house has so many special little nooks and areas inside and out to be alone or all together amongst lush, tropical landscaping and the ocean.
We had a few questions or small concerns over our time there and Pearl responded immediately every time with the information we needed or other assistance. We really felt taken care of in this way.
Our group loved the pool and used it daily. It was very clean and serviced twice while we were there. We also cooked simple meals in the kitchen and on the grill several days of out time there. Everything functioned well and we had all that we needed. There were also plenty of linens for the house and beach.
The beds were large and comfortable with nice linens. As the listing states there is no AC. So we had the windows open and ceiling fans going the entire time. We were all comfortable but if you have someone sensitive to the heat there are a few bedrooms that get better air flow than others. There was a fairly constant breeze/wind blowing the entire time we were there.
There is no direct access to a sandy/walkable beach but a very short walk (3-5 minutes) up the road will get you to a small beach with tons of sea turtles to watch sunning on the sand and rocks, and sometimes surprising you by swimming up in the water right beside you. We also walked into town several times -- an easy walk (10 minutes) on a fairly busy, two-lane road. There is also a wonderful deli walkable in the other direction from the house. Paia has so much great food, shopping...and just a wonderful vibe. We were so happy to be here rather than the other shores with all of the hotels and resorts. We had great access to exploring the road to Hana and the upcountry.
Things to know -- there is another house on the property --behind the cottage and next to the pool that was empty most of our time there but there was another group there when we arrived. We hadn't realized this would be the case so I mention it as something you might want to inquire about if privacy and having the property entirely to yourself is a priority for you.
Also, because of the need to keep windows open for air flow and the closeness of the homes along the water here, you do tend to hear everything going on around you. If you want a big party 24/7, this is not your place. You would be incredibly disruptive to the quiet neighborhood the property is nestled into. If you want peace and togetherness like we did, this IS your place. It really is a special one.