What a wonderful place to stay!
Hale Nihi was our base for exploring Maui for the first time. We end up staying in both unites - Sunrise and Sunset. They are two totally different units, but each is perfect in its own way.
First, location: it is close enough to downtown Paia so everything is within walking distance, yet it is far enough to be quiet. We loved the town of Paia - lots of cool places to eat.
Sunrise is a unit for couples - cozy, but no way small - spacious, even, with clean and nice decorations. We stayed four nights, and it was a wonderful place to come back to relax after a day's adventure every day.
Sunset is a unit for couples and/or families - it even has a work desk. We stayed only one night in Sunset, but we enjoyed the spaciousness, and the outside seating area.
Avis is a great host. The communication before and during the stay was great. We got a bit confused upon arriving each of the unites and had to ask for help, and she responded right away. She even stored our luggage for the one night we stayed in Hana.
This is a great place to stay in Maui, centrally located on the island, away from the crowd, but conveniently close to everything - whether walking or driving - and Hale Nihi is a perfect base for your adventure.