What an amazing experience!
We booked Hutt's place online because the photos of the sunset views looked incredible, and while the photos are stellar, they just don't capture how marvelous the view truly is. We started nearly every morning enjoying that view with a cup of tea, and spent many evenings on the lanai watching the gorgeous yellow, orange and red hues of Hawaiian sunsets collect on the horizon. Then the sky opened up and we could stargaze in the hot tub. We saw several shooting stars above the twinkling lights of south Maui. If you're wondering if real life can live up to the amazing photos online...trust us. It does.
Hutt was also so hospitable and welcoming -- from the small touches of Hawaiian gifts when we arrived to always being responsive if we had any questions about the area or apartment. The pre-arrival email was also the best I've ever seen on Airbnb; it was descriptive and included details and images of how to find the apartment which was super helpful even though we were arriving with plenty of daylight left. You knew exactly where to go a week or two before your flight.
The apartment was polished and clean when we entered, and the landscaping around the property is really impressive. You have all the views you could ask for while having all the privacy you could need. We appreciated the thoughtful planning of the space that created that great combination of views and privacy.
Hutt and Greg's accommodations also include access to helpful beach gear like chairs, towels, an umbrella and a large cooler. It made the logistical planning of heading down the short road to the beach that much easier. We loved Keawakapu Beach and it's only a five minute drive down the hill with ample parking.
All in all, this was the best Airbnb experience we've had in our travels, and thanks to Hutt and Greg for sharing their home and their aloha warmth with their guests! We hope to return soon.